About
Mahie Gill, born as Rimpy Kaur Gill on December 19, 1975, is an acclaimed Indian actress who works primarily in the Hindi and Punjabi film industries. She was born in Chandigarh, Punjab, India, and holds a Masters in Theater from Panjab University.
Her breakthrough came with Anurag Kashyap’s modern-day take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic Bengali novel “Devdas”, titled “Dev.D” in 2009. Her nuanced portrayal of Paro, the modern, self-assured, and independent woman, won her the 2010 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
Gill continued to demonstrate her acting prowess in critically acclaimed movies like “Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster” and its sequels, where her role as a contemporary Begum drew rave reviews. She also excelled in her performances in Punjabi cinema with films like “Carry On Jatta”.
Apart from her acting skills, Gill is known for her straightforward nature and for shunning the limelight in her personal life. Despite the ups and downs in her career, she has remained steadfast in her commitment to portraying strong, impactful roles.
Mahie Gill represents a new wave of Indian cinema that challenges traditional narratives and offers roles of substance to women. She is widely appreciated for her bold and unapologetic approach to her craft, making her one of the prominent faces of contemporary Indian cinema.
Path to fame
Rose to prominence for her role as Paro in Anurag Kashyap’s “Dev.D”.
Nicknames
Unknown
BIRTHDAY
December 19, 1975 (age 48)
BORN
Chandigarh, Punjab, India (Map)
ZODIAC SIGN
Sagittarius
EDUCATION
Masters in Theater from Panjab University, Chandigarh
POLITICAL VIEWS
Unknown
Nationality
Indian
Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
EYE COLOR
Dark Brown
HAIR COLOR
Black
HEIGHT
5ft 5 (165 cm)
WEIGHT
55 kg (121 lb)
DIET
Unknown
Breasts-Waist-Hips
34-24-35 inches
BRA SIZE
34B
HANDEDNESS
Right-handed
TATTOOS
Unknown
SMOKE
Unknown
NET WORTH
Unknown
Faith
Sikhism
languages spoken
English, Punjabi, Hindi
IQ
Unknown
House
Unknown
Daily routine
Unknown
Sexual Orientation
Unknown
Dating history
Unknown
Personal Quotes
“I believe in doing my own thing.”
“I never wanted to become an actress. It was never my dream.”
“I always wanted to do roles that are full of life.”
“I don’t believe in following the norm.”
“I have never followed anyone or anything. I have always believed in being myself.”
“There’s a lot of stuff that I want to do.”
“It doesn’t matter what others think. What matters is what you think about yourself.”
“I don’t care about being a star.”
“I like being known as an actor.”
“I don’t want to be part of the rat race.”
Favorite Things
hobbies
Unknown
pet
Unknown
place to visit
Unknown
food
Unknown
actor
Unknown
book
Unknown
movie
Unknown
On the Web
Official Website
N/A
Reddit.com
Discussion
Wikipedia.com
Biography
IMDB.com
Filmography
wallpapercave.com
Wallpapers
giphy.com
Gifs
Videos
Fun Facts
Her real name is Rimpy Kaur Gill.
Mahie has a Masters in Theater from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
She was initially not interested in acting.
Mahie’s breakthrough role was in the film “Dev.D” in 2009.
She won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for “Dev.D”.
Mahie has worked in both Hindi and Punjabi cinema.
She played a modern, self-assured woman in the modern version of “Devdas”.
Mahie is known for her roles in the “Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster” series.
She made her debut in Punjabi cinema with the movie “Hawayein”.
Mahie has also appeared in a web series titled “Apharan”.
Career Highlight
- 2003: Made her acting debut in Punjabi film ‘Hawayein’.
- 2008: Had her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’.
- 2009: Played Paro in Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Dev.D’ and won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
- 2011: Played a lead role in ‘Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster’ and its sequels, garnering critical acclaim.
- 2019: Appeared in the web series ‘Apharan’.
