Simi Garewal is an Indian actress, TV host and film director. She is also an ex-girlfriend of Indian’s billionaire Ratan Tata, who passed out today at the age of 86.
Following the passing of Tata, Garewal spoke about their fond memories as lovers and said; “Ratan and I go back a long way. He’s perfect, he’s got a sense of humour, is modest, and is the perfect gentleman. Money was never his driving force. He’s not as relaxed in India as he is abroad,”.
In this article, Wrethers brings to you the fascinating story of one of India’s top actress, ranging from biography, career, and many more.
Early Life and Background
Simi Garewal, known fully as Simrita Garewal was born on the 17th of October, 1947 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She is a renowned Indian actress, film director, producer, and talk show host. Simi Garewal gained large popularity with her talk show, “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal” which is anchored in English language and aired on Star World.
Career and Achievement
Career Highlights
Simi Garewal began her acting career in 1962 with films like “Do Badan” (1966), “Saathi” (1968), and “Mera Naam Joker” (1970). She also appeared in Satyajit Ray’s Bengali film “Aranyer Din Ratri”.
Talk Show Host
As time went by, Simi diversified more in media by starting her English talk show “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal”, which aired on Star World from 1997 to 2011. The show featured in-depth interviews with celebrities from various fields and She gained immense popularity with it.
Producer and Director
Simi ventured into production and direction, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry.
Achievements
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Filmfare Awards: Simi Garewal won two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in “Do Badan” and “Mera Naam Joker”.
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Other Awards: She has received several accolades, including awards for Best Talk Show, Best Anchor, and Vocational Excellence in Media & Television.
Relationship and Marital Life
Simi was married to Ravi Mohan in 1970, but their marriage only lasted 9 years with no kid.
She was once in a romantic relationship with the late industrialist Ratan Tata and despite the fact that their relationship ended, they remained close friends till he died.