8 Things You Didn’t Know About Geeta Bali

➡ Geeta Bali Biography

Harkirtan Kaur, popularly known as Geeta Bali, who was born in 1930 in Punjab, Sargodha( pre-partition) in British India, and worked in the Bollywood film industry. She acted in many films and became famous for her incredible acting skills that made her unique among all. At that time, she was considered among highly paid actors of the film industry. However, among many hit films, some of them are ” Jailor’ released in 1958, ‘Coffee House’ released in 1957, and many others that are worth sharing. While her last film was ‘Jabse Tumhe Dekha Hai’, which was released in the year 1963. Well, Geeta Bali had a huge fan following. She is no more but still, remembered in millions of hearts because of her heart-winning performances. Here we are sharing some lesser facts to know more about her.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Geeta Bali

1- Child Star

Harkirtan Kaur aka Geeta Bali made her acting debut as a child star in the film named ‘The Cobbler’. It was the time when she was just 12 years old. Later, she made her debut film as a heroine in the year 1946 through a film named ‘Badnaami’.

2- Worked with Bollywood Biggies

Geeta Bali had the privilege to work along with Bollywood veteran actors, such as; Raj Kapoor (her future brother-in-law), Prithiviraj Kapoor, (future father-in-law), and many others.

3- Didn’t leave the Showbiz

It is observed that many female stars leave film career after their wedding, but Geeta Bali was among them who did not leave her film career even after marrying into the Kapoor family. She continued her struggle and worked in many hit movies.

4- She & Shammi Kapoor

At this point, you guys will be amazed to know that Geeta Bali married Shammi Kapoor (a great, veteran Bollywood actor). Also, the couple shared the screen space together in the movie named ‘Coffee House’ which was released in the year 1957. She kept acting until her death.

5- Did Many Movies

The veteran, legendary actress, Geeta Bali was incredibly gorgeous who did more than 70 movies throughout her career and what’s more? She worked along with biggies in a 10-year career. While her last movie was ‘Jabse Tumhe Dekha Hai’ released in 1963.

6- As a Producer

Besides acting, the actress was good at her producing skills and worked on many film projects as a producer. What’s more? She was a great mentor and facilitator who helped Surinder Kapoor become a producer.

7- Worked with Ashok Kumar

In 1952, the actress got the chance to work along with the veteran actor, Ashok Kumar in their movie titled ‘Raag Rang’ for which the on-screen couple got appreciated and received positive feedback from the viewers.

8- Worked with Dev Anand

In 1952, Bali also worked along with Dev Anand (a great actor and producer) in their film titled ‘Jaal’ for which the duo got much recognition and fame for giving a brilliant performance.