
Hindi cinema actress Simi Grewal won the hearts of the audience with her acting and glamorous style in the 70s and 80s. Her beauty and brilliant acting proved helpful in giving her a distinct identity in Bollywood. He started his career with a Hollywood film, which was made in India. This is a very special and interesting aspect of his life and career.

Simi Grewal was born on 17 October 1947 in Ludhiana. His father was a Brigadier of the Indian Army, so his childhood was spent in a disciplined family. He was fond of acting since childhood, but his family gave the most importance to his studies.

Simi was sent to England with her sister, where she completed her studies. After studies, Simi followed the voice of her heart and entered the world of acting. His first film came in 1962, named ‘Tarzan Goes to India’. It was a Hollywood film, but it was shot in India. Firoz Khan was also with Simi in this film.

After ‘Tarzan Goes to India’, he also started working in Hindi films and gradually created a distinct identity for himself. Some of his special films include ‘Mera Naam Joker’, ‘Namak Haraam’, ‘Siddharth’, ‘Karz’, ‘Naseeb’, and ‘Insaaf Ka Tarazu’. The special thing was that Simi played such characters in her films which were different from other actresses of that era. She was known for her outspoken style and confidence, especially one of her topless scenes in the film ‘Mera Naam Joker’ created a lot of discussion at that time.

Simi did not limit her journey only to acting. He also entered the world of direction and directed Mithun Chakraborty and Anuradha Patel’s film ‘Rukhsat’. Apart from this he also made many TV shows. His biggest achievement was his chat show ‘Rangeview with Simi Grewal’, in which he interviewed many big Bollywood stars.

This show also gave him special recognition in the world of TV. Simi Grewal also received many awards for her acting. She also received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, which was the result of her talent and hard work. He also faced many challenges in his personal life, but never gave up his self-respect and ideals.

Simi Grewal’s association with both Hollywood and Bollywood industries is the most unique feature of her career. Starting with Hollywood films like ‘Tarzan Goes to India’, she shone in the glittering world of Bollywood. This angle of her career makes her different from other actresses and shows that she was a global talent. Currently, Simi Grewal is away from showbiz, but she remains connected with her fans through social media.
Published at : 16 Oct 2025 11:03 PM (IST)