This actress, the daughter of veteran actors, made a blockbuster debut in films, but she never catapulted the success of it.
It's said that a hit debut film is a perfect kickstart to an actor's career. However, today we will talk about an actress, who hails from a film family. Her parents were veteran actors. She made a fantastic start in Bollywood. However, her career was short-lived, and she stepped back from becoming a superstar due to a sacrifice she made for her family. We can never forget Govinda, Chunky Pandey's Aankhen, then how can we forget Chi-Chi's co-star, Ritu Shivpuri?
1. Meet Ritu Shivpuri: Daughter of veteran Bollywood actors
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Born on January 22, 1975, Ritu is the daughter of late veteran artistes, Om Shivpuri (Vardan in Don, 1975), and Sudha Shivpuri (Baa of Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi). Since Ritu grew up in a filmy background, she wanted to become an actress. Ritu also has a brother, Vineet Shivpuri.
2. Ritu Shivpuri's blockbuster debut
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After her studies, Ritu became a model, and soon producer Pahlaj Nihalani spotted and signed her for his production. In her debut film, Ritu was paired opposite Govinda, and it became the highest-grossing film of the year. Yes, we are talking about David Dhawan's directorial, Aankhen (1993).
3. Despite a blockbuster debut, Ritu Shivpuri couldn't become a superstar
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After Aankhen, Ritu was seen in several forgettable films, including Ham Sab Chor Hain (1995), Rock Dancer (1995), Aar Ya Paar (1997), and Bhai Bhai (1997). None of these films were financial successes, and they dented Ritu's career. Ritu even did some Kannada films, but that didn't benefit her much. However, Ritu took a decision that affected her career deeply.
4. Ritu Shivpuri's sacrifice for her husband
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Ritu Shivpuri married an entrepreneur Hari Venkat and they have three kids. At 36, her husband was diagnosed with a tumour in his spine, and that left him bedridden. To take care of her husband, Ritu put her career on the back burner. Ritu reportedly left many projects, to look after Hari and the kids. In an interview with the Times of India, Ritu said, "It was a difficult phase, but he fought it and recovered in a couple of years. He considers me his backbone and derives his strength from me."
5. Ritu Shivpuri's comeback with television
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Ritu made her comeback with television and was seen in several shows like Anil Kapoor's 24 (2016), Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 (2017), Vish (2019), Nazar (2019), and Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone (2019), and Class (2023). The actress is seeking to explore interesting characters on the web, and she's also active with her social media.
