Photo: Bollywood Hungama / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What impresses me most about Simi Garewal is her refusal to stay in one lane. She built a real acting career across Hindi, Bengali and Punjabi cinema, working with masters like Satyajit Ray, then deliberately moved behind the camera as a director, producer and talk-show host. That pivot from being watched to drawing others out takes a rare kind of curiosity and ego control. A Filmfare winner who never coasted on past glory, she strikes me as a genuine chronicler of Indian cinema's golden age. I find that lifelong reinvention far more compelling than any single iconic role on her resume.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simi Garewal
- Name (Japanese)
- シミ・ガレワル
- Reading
- しみ・がれわる
- Born
- October 17, 1947 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Delhi, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / television presenter / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Mera Naam Joker | — | |
| Notable work | Karz | — | |
| Notable work | Rukhsat | — | |
| Notable work | Rendezvous with Simi Garewal | — | |
| Notable work | Simi Selects India’s Most Desirable | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.simigarewal.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simi%20Garewal
Frequently asked questions
When was Simi Garewal born?
Born October 17, 1947 (age 78).
Where is Simi Garewal from?
Simi Garewal is from Delhi, India.
What does Simi Garewal do?
Simi Garewal works as actor, film director, television presenter, film producer, film actor.
What is Simi Garewal known for?
Notable works include Mera Naam Joker, Karz, Rukhsat.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.