Dolly Bindra is an Indian actress and comedian, who is known for her stint in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ season 4 (2010).
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Wiki/Biography
Dolly Bindra was born on Tuesday, 20 January 1970 (age 53 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Dolly Bindra’s childhood picture
She attended the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. [1]Facebook – Dolly Bindra
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 2″
Weight (approx.): 85 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Dolly Bindra belongs to a Punjabi Sikh family. [2]The Times of India [3]Instagram – Dolly Bindra
Parents & Siblings
Her mother’s name is Jaswant Kaur. She has a sister.
Dolly Bindra’s father with Sunil Dutt
Dolly Bindra and her mother
Dolly Bindra with her sister
Husband & Children
On 9 September 2003, she got married to the Dubai-based venture capitalist Kaizaad Kermani. She does not have any children.
Dolly Bindra and her husband
Career
Actor
Film
Hindi
Dolly made her debut in Bollywood with the film ‘Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi’ (1996) in which she played the role of Bhagwanti.
A still of Dolly Bindra as Bhagwanti from the Hindi film Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996)
She has played cameo roles in various Hindi films like ‘Bichhoo’ (2000), ‘Khiladi 420’ (2000), ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2001), ‘Style’ (2001), and ‘Dhamaal’ (2007).
A still of Dolly Bindra from the Hindi film Style
Punjabi
She has also acted in a few Punjabi films like ‘Mini Punjab’ (2009) and ‘Kirdar-E-Sardar’ (2017).
Kirdar-E-Sardar (2017)
TV
Serial
In 1998, she made her Hindi TV serial debut with ‘Hum Sab Ek Hain’ in which she played the role of Manjeet; the show aired on DD Metro.
Hum Sab Ek Hain
Some of her other Hindi TV serials are ‘Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat’ (2002; Sony TV), ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’ (2003; Star Plus), ‘Armanon Ka Balidaan-Aarakshan’ (2010; NDTV Imagine), and ‘Adaalat’ (2011; Sony TV).
Dolly Bindra in Armanon Ka Balidaan-Aarakshan
Reality Show
In 2010, she gained immense popularity with the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss season 4.’ In the Bigg Boss house, she was involved in various controversial fights with her co-contestants like Shweta Tiwari, Sameer Soni, Ashmit Patel, and Veena Malik. In one of her fights with Manoj Tiwari, she said ‘Baap Par Jana Nahi’ which became very popular.
Bigg Boss season 4
Other Work
She has worked as a model in various print shoots.
Dolly Bindra in a photoshoot
Dolly, along with her husband, owns an event management company named Stars & Shows. Dolly has appeared as a guest performer at various live events and stage shows.
Controversies
Fued with Radhe Maa
Dolly met the self-proclaimed Indian god woman Radhe Maa for the first time through one of her friends. In an interview, she shared that she was depressed about her frequent miscarriages and decided to take spiritual guidance from Radhe Maa. After being a devotee of Radhe Maa for almost four years, in 2015, Dolly Bindra filed a case against Radhe Maa and her close aides for sexually exploiting her. In an interview, she said that Radhe Maa was a fraud and was involved in various criminal activities. Thereafter, a few devotees of Radhe Maa accused Dolly of defaming Radhe Maa. [4]News 18
Fight With Neighbours
In 2014, Dolly had a fight with her neighbours at her apartment in Bhoomi Classic Society in Malad, Mumbai. According to the sources, her neighbours knocked on her door at midnight, and as soon as dolly’s sister opened the door, the neighbours started abusing her. Dolly and her neighbours than had a physical fight. Earlier, her neighbours had filed a police complaint at Malad Police Station against Dolly for disturbing their mental peace. [5]Telly Chakkar In an interview, while talking to the reporters, one of her neighbours said,
For nine years, I have been tolerating all her nonsense but now she has crossed the limit and started talking abusively with my daughters. I had first filed a complaint against her in the month of February when she had abused my elder daughter.”
Facts/Trivia
- In the early 1990s, she became popular for being the doppelganger of the Indian actress Juhi Chawla.
- Dolly has been featured on the cover of various magazines like People.
Dolly Bindra featured on the People magazine cover
- She is a religious person and often visits various temples and gurudwaras.
Dolly Bindra at the Golden Temple
- She has actively participated in various philanthropic activities.
Dolly Bindra at an animal welfare rally
- In her leisure time, she loves dancing and cooking.
- In 2012, Dolly met the Indian politician Mayawati, hinting towards joining the BSP. [6]The Times of India In an interview, when she was asked about joining politics, she said,
Right now I would not like to say anything as to – which party I’m joining or my role in the political scheme of things. But yes, it is true that I’m entering politics in a big way! You will soon know more on this front. Till now, I have been in politics as a person behind the scene. But now, I’m taking the next step and coming to the forefront.”
- In 2014, she was seen supporting a member of the Indian National Congress in the Uttar Mumbai District.
Dolly Bindra in a political event of Congress
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet. [7]Instagram – Dolly Bindra
- According to her social media account, one of her favourite quotes was,
Live and let live or face me!”
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog and a few pet cats.
Dolly Bindra with her pet cat
- Dolly Bindra often consumes alcohol.
Dolly Bindra at a party
