Simran
Biography
Rishibala Naval, known professionally as Simran, is an Indian actress, producer, dancer, and singer. Born on April 4, 1976, she has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She began her career in Bollywood before starring in her first Tamil film, V.I.P., and her first Telugu film, Abbai Gari Pelli, in 1997. Her 1997 Tamil film appearances included Once More and V.I.P., which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. She later won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. Initially known for glamour roles, she transitioned to playing powerful characters and off-beat roles by mid-1998. She is recognized for her work across various regional cinemas and has also served as a director.
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Full filmography
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Citadel Honey Bunny (2024) as Zooni
- Tiger 3 (2023) as Nasreen Irani
- Tourist Family (2025) as Vasanthi Dharmadas
- Sabdham (2025) as Dr. Daina
- Paava Kadhaigal (2020) as Mathiazhagu
- Good Bad Ugly (2025) as Priya
- Ottran (2003) as Sudha
- Dharman
- Ziddi Girls (2025)
- Mahaan (2022) as Nachi
- Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) as Malini Krishnan
- Kondattam (1998) as Lalitha
- Auto Driver (1998) as Actress
- Panchatanthiram (2002) as Mythili Ramachandramurthy
- Petta (2019) as Mangalam
- Gulmohar (2023) as Indira Batra
- Aval Varuvala (1998) as Divya
- Annayya (2000) as item song
- Anari No. 1 (1999) as Sona
- Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) as Indira
- Gabru
- Nerrukku Ner (1997) as Asha
- Raghavendra (2003)