Popularly known for her role Ria, Neetu Chandra has come a long way. From starting as a model to debuting in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and also Hollywood. The actress has a fair share of presence in Bollywood along with the Bhojpuri entertainment industry. Here is her life story and some interesting facts about Neetu Chandra.
Who is Neetu Chandra?
Neetu Chandra is an Indian actress who works as a film producer and theater artist too. Neetu is originally from Patna. The actress was born and brought up in Patna city in Bihar. Neetu is not just into entertainment but athletics as well. She likes to promote basketball and even has an association with the NBA. She is a fourth Dan black belt in Taekwondo. In 1997, she represented India in the world championship that happened in Hong Kong.
Neetu Chandra Bio – age, height, weight, and more
Name – Neetu Chandra
Age – 37 years as of now
Gender – Female
Date of Birth – 20 June 1984
Zodiac sign – Sagittarius
Marital status – unmarried
Family – Umesh Chandra Shrivastava (father), Neera Chandra (mother), Nitin Chandra (older brother), and Abhishek Chandra (younger brother)
Height – 168 centimeters
Weight – 121 lbs (Approx.)
Hair color – Dark brown
Eye color – Black
Nationality – Indian
Religion – Hinduism
Hobbies – Swimming and dancing
Birthplace – Patna, Bihar, India
Hometown – Patna, Bihar, India
Current home – Patna
Neetu Chandra childhood, educational qualifications, and achievements
Neetu was born in Patna in Bihar. She did her schooling at Notre Dame Academy which is in Patna. After her schooling, she went to Delhi where she studied at Indraprastha College of Delhi University. She had an interest in the film industry from a young age and wanted to pursue the same passion. That’s why she moved to Mumbai after completing her graduation. Her father was a bit skeptical about her decision to work as an actor. But Neetu’s mother supported her from the start of her career. Her mother is a resident of East Champaran and Neetu’s biggest motivation. The actress credits her mother for her success.
Success in the film industry helped Neetu in opening her own production house. Her production house named Champaran Talkies is one of the most reputed production houses. Its film Mithila Makhaan directed by Neetu’s brother Nitin Chandra once won a national award. The actress has received multiple brand endorsements. At one point, she was a brand ambassador for the Hoop, which is a Gitanjali brand.
Neetu Chandra career so far
Neetu has been passionate about glamor and the entertainment world since her days in college. So, she was constantly doing modeling projects even during her graduation. At the start of her career, she was a model but switched to acting as she wanted to take her place in Bollywood. After completing her graduation, she went to Mumbai and debuted with her first film Garam Masala back in 2005. The young actress played the role of Sweety who was an air hostess in the movie.
Just the following year, Neetu made her debut in the Telugu film industry too. Her first Telugu film was in the Godavari. In 2007, she got a chance to appear in Madhur Bhandarkar’s film called Traffic Signal. In Traffic Signal, she played the lead alongside other prominent actors such as Kunal Khemu, Ranvir Shorey, and Konkona Sen Sharma. Finally, in 2008, Neetu got an opportunity to be in more than one film. She released four films this year directed by big names like Dibakar Banerjee. After the 2008 films, she got an offer for a Tamil film Yavarum Nalam with Ranganathan Madhavan. The film received a lot of appreciation and positive reviews from viewers. Eventually, it was declared a hit.
Neetu’s acting career got boosted and she started getting more attention in the industry. During that time, Neetu was launched in a 3D mobile game called Nitu – The Alien Killer. As the name suggests, she was the main hero in the game. In 2010, she did films including Rann, Apartment, No Problem, and even special appearances. After 2010, she invested her time in the Bhojpuri film industry as well. She and her brother, Nitin, who is a film director released a film called Deswa. Neetu also acted in action films in the Tamil entertainment industry around 2013. She is one of the few Indian actresses who got an opportunity to be in a Greek film. She played the role of an Indian girl in the greek film Home Sweet Home. For this role, she had to learn Greek from scratch. Some of her latest work is her role in the 2020’s Hollywood show Gown and out in Beverly Hills.
Neetu Chandra love affairs – relationships, husband, and marriage
Neetu has not revealed much about her personal life. She is currently unmarried. Her love life remains undisclosed but at one point it was surfaced that she was dating another actor Randeep Hooda. However, the couple broke up years ago. Still, some fans want to know what the actress is up to these days.
Controversies around Neetu Chandra
In 2009, Neetu was surrounded by her first controversy. The media started talking after girl-on-girl pictures of her and Krishikha Gupta were released. Many began suspecting her sexuality. Although the photos were part of a shoot for a men’s magazine. Neetu has her share of controversies.
Much of her fanbase was shocked when she revealed she has never seen a cricket match. Her statement came when she was suspected in a match-fixing case around 2010. Neetu’s bold photoshoots have led to controversies in the past. However, that is not the case nowadays as Neetu stays away from any unfavorable side.
How much is Neetu Chandra’s net worth?
Although not much is known about Neetu’s private life, her net worth is not a secret. According to reports, the actress makes around six to ten million dollars in a year. However, there can still be variations because the actress has not revealed anything officially. Neetu has not revealed much about her assets. It’s pretty clear with her production house and other works that she has more than one source of income. She actively does advertising for brands. Moreover, the actress has appeared in multiple music videos. One of her brothers is a fashion designer while her other brother is a film director.