Meet the actress who spent 35 years in a live-in relationship with a married director and starred alongside legends like Sunny Deol, Rishi Kapoor, and Rajinikanth. She is now…
You might remember Sujata Mehta, a beloved veteran of Bollywood known for her unforgettable performances alongside stars like Sunny Deol, Rajinikanth, and Rishi Kapoor. After a long hiatus from acting, she’s back and making waves in the industry, recently sharing exciting revelations about her journey. Here’s everything you need to know about this veteran diva.
Sujata Mehta’s drought in Bollywood came when…
In the late 1980s, actress Sujata Mehta experienced a golden era in her career, appearing in numerous successful films alongside some of the biggest stars of the time. However, as the 90s approached, her fortunes declined and her movies began to struggle at the box office. Now, after three decades away, she’s making a return to the small screen and has recently garnered attention for developments in her personal life.
Sujata’s started her career in acting at the age of…
Born in Navsari in 1959, Sujata Mehta pursued extensive studies before embarking on her film career in the 80s. With a degree in psychology and a background in theater since the age of 13, acting felt like a natural choice for her. She initially appeared in minor roles in the TV series Khandaan and various telefilms before making her Bollywood debut in 1987 with Pratighaat.
In 1988, Sujata Mehta took on a leading role in Yateem alongside Sunny Deol, playing a negative character that earned her significant acclaim. Following this success, she collaborated with prominent actors like Jeetendra in Kanwarlal, Mithun Chakraborty in Gunahon Ka Devta, Rajinikanth in Tyagi, and Rishi Kapoor in Dhartiputra. While many of her roles were well-received, some did not resonate with audiences.
About Sujata Mehta’s personal life
In the 90s, Sujata Mehta transitioned from lead roles to character parts, notably playing Ajay Devgn’s mother in the 1995 film Hulchul. During this time, her personal life garnered more attention than her career; although she never married, she has been in a live-in relationship with a partner for 35 years, and she has recently begun to share her story openly.
Did you know Sujata’s had an affair with this director for 35 years…
In a recent conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Sujata Mehta revealed why she never tied the knot. She shared that she has been in a 35-year live-in relationship with a theater director-producer who had been married, though he claimed his marriage was a “sham.” While he divorced his wife a few years ago, Sujata chose not to change her religion for marriage, opting instead for their enduring partnership.
Sujata Mehta’s career ended because…
Sujata Mehta kept taking on supporting roles in films and TV shows until 2005 when she stepped away from acting for a long time. After a 13-year hiatus, she made her comeback with small parts in movies like Dhad and Chitkar, and her most recent appearance was in the 2021 TV mini-series Bhoot Hoon Main. She’s also quite active on social media, sharing her journey with fans.
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