Overview
Anjala Zaveri is an Indian actress who worked primarily in Hindi and Telugu cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She is best known for her debut Hindi film Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) and for leading roles in Telugu productions such as Sultaan and Premikula Roju.
Key facts
| Name | Anjala Zaveri |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Active industries | Hindi cinema, Telugu cinema |
| Notable debut | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) |
Background
Zaveri trained and worked in the United Kingdom before moving into Indian cinema. She entered the film industry in the late 1990s during a period when several diaspora-origin actresses were being cast in mainstream Hindi productions.
Career
Her Hindi-language debut came with Anees Bazmee's romantic comedy Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), in which she appeared alongside Ajay Devgn and Kajol in a supporting role. The same year she featured in the Telugu romantic film Premikula Roju, directed by A. Karunakaran, opposite Kunal Singh.
In Telugu cinema she went on to appear in films including Sultaan opposite Arjun Sarja. She also took on roles in further Hindi films during the late 1990s and early 2000s before stepping away from regular acting work.
Selected filmography
- Premikula Roju (1998, Telugu)
- Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998, Hindi)
- Sultaan (Telugu)
Significance
Zaveri's career is representative of a wave of actresses with overseas backgrounds who featured in Indian films in the late 1990s, often working across multiple language industries rather than being confined to a single regional cinema.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3531931