Celina Jaitley - Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Controversy

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Table Of Contents

• Biography 
• Age  
• Education
• Family
• Career
• Best Works Of Celina Jaitley
• Career Timeline
• Social Work
• Net Worth
• Controversy
• Interesting Facts
• How to Book a Similar Celebrity Like Celina Jaitley on Tring?

Biography 

Actress Celina Jaitly, from India, is well-known for her roles in Hindi movies. She was raised in a multicultural environment after moving to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, on November 24, 1981. Her mother, Meeta, is an Afghan Hindu and a nurse in the Indian Army, while her father, Colonel V. K. Jaitly, is a Punjabi Hindu. One of Celina's brothers is a soldier as well. She had always wanted to join the military, either as a pilot or a doctor, like her father.

Celina's father frequently relocated to various towns and cities throughout India, so she spent a large portion of her childhood moving around. 

After completing her studies, Celina briefly worked as a marketing executive in a cell phone company in Kolkata, West Bengal. However, her passion for the entertainment industry led her to pursue a career in acting. In 2001, she won the title of Femina Miss India and went on to represent India in the Miss Universe 2001 pageant, where she achieved the position of 4th runner-up. She made her acting debut in the 2003 thriller film Janasheen.

Age  

Actress Celina Jaitly, from India, is well-known for her roles in Hindi movies. She was raised in a multicultural environment after moving to Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, on November 24, 1981. As of 2023, she is 41 years old. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius

Education

Celina Jaitly was born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Celina's childhood was marked by moving to various cities and towns due to her father's frequent transfers to various locations across India. She was able to attend more than a dozen various schools as a result. Depending on where her family was living at the time, some notable schools she attended include Canossa Convent School in Ranikhet and City Montessori School in Lucknow.

Celina pursued her higher education at IGNOU's Khallikote College study center while she was residing in Brahmapur, Odisha. She graduated with a degree in Commerce with Accountancy (Hons.).

After completing her studies, Celina spent a short time in Kolkata, West Bengal, working as a marketing executive for a mobile phone company. However, she decided to pursue an acting career because the entertainment sector was where her true passion lay.

Family

Celina Jaitly was born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, to her Punjabi Hindu father, Colonel V. K. Jaitly, and her Afghan Hindu mother, Meeta, who served as a nurse in the Indian Army. She also has a brother who is a part of the army. Her mother, Meeta, played a role in education as well, working as a teacher at DePaul School in Brahmapur. Currently, Celina Jaitly and her family are settled in Mhow.

Husband

Celina Jaitly is married to Peter Haag, an Austrian entrepreneur, and hotelier. They welcomed twin boys in March 2012. In 2017, Jaitly gave birth to a second set of twin boys, but unfortunately, one of the boys passed away due to a heart defect. Currently, Celina Jaitly divides her time between Austria, Singapore, and Dubai. She travels internationally for her film projects and endorsement work.

Career

Celina Jaitly began her career with a marketing job at a mobile phone company in Kolkata before deciding to participate in a local beauty contest. She won the title of Femina Miss India in 2001 and went on to represent India at the Miss Universe 2001 contest, where she finished as the 4th runner-up.

 In 2001, Celina appeared in Jazzy B's popular music video for Oh Kehri and also featured in music videos for Bombay Vikings. Her film debut came in 2003 with Feroz Khan's Janasheen, which achieved moderate success at the Indian box office. However, her next film, Khel, is opposite Sunny Deol.

 In 2005, Celina played the role of Preeti, an air hostess, in Khalid Mohamed's film Silsiilay, which garnered positive reviews. She followed this with a role in the successful comedy film No Entry in 2005. The following year, she appeared in Deepak Tijori's comedy Tom, Dick, and Harry and Sangeeth Sivan's Apna Sapna Money Money.

 In 2007, Celina starred in Red: The Dark Side and Suneel Darshan's comedy Shakalaka Boom Boom. In 2008, she took on a supporting role in Golmaal Returns, which was a financial success. However, her films in 2009 and 2010, including Paying Guests, Accident on Hill Road, and Hello Darling, did not fare well critically or commercially.

 In 2011, Celina had leading roles in two films. She appeared in Anees Bazmee's romantic comedy Thank You, which was a commercial success despite negative reviews. She also starred in the Kannada film Shrimathi, which proved to be a commercial hit.

 Best Works Of Celina Jaitley

Golmaal Returns

PlayThe comedy movie Golmaal Returns was produced and directed by Rohit Shetty in 2008. It is the second film in the Golmaal series and is a remake of Pheka Pheki, a 1989 Marathi movie that was itself influenced by Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar, a 1973 Hindi movie. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Shreyas Talpade all play significant roles in the film. One of the highest-grossing Hindi movies of 2008, Golmaal Returns enjoyed tremendous success at the box office.

Gopal (Ajay Devgn) and his wife Ekta (Kareena Kapoor), who enjoy watching Indian dramas and soap operas, are the focus of the story. Esha (Amrita Arora), Gopal's sister, and Lucky (Tushar Kapoor), Ekta's mute brother, also reside in the same house. Daisy (Anjana Sukhani), a deaf girl, is the object of Lucky's affections. Gopal saves Meera (Celina Jaitly), an attractive young woman, from some dangerous thugs one night on his way home from work. Circumstances led them to spend the night on a friend's yacht.

 Khel – No Ordinary Game

Yusuf Khan directed the 2003 Indian Hindi action movie Khel - No Ordinary Game. The lead actors in the film are Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, and Celina Jaitly. Additionally, it serves as the former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja's Bollywood debut. The film was released on October 3, 2003.

The protagonist of the tale is Dev Mallya, a successful industrialist who develops feelings for Saanjh Batra and plans to wed her. Dev seeks to create a comfortable environment for Mrs. Kiran Batra and her daughter by hiring Saanjh to renovate his opulent mansion. But when Dev learns that Saanjh has feelings for his friend Rohan Potdar, he starts to feel uneasy. The situation worsens when Rohan is arrested, tried, and sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. This heartbreaking news leads Saanjh to eventually agree to marry Dev.

Everything seems perfect in Dev's world until Assistant Commissioner of Police Officer Rajveer Scindia reopens Rohan Potdar's case, suspecting a conspiracy against him. This development challenges the stability of Dev and Saanjh's relationship and introduces a new layer of intrigue and suspense to the story.

Paying Guests

Ashish Chaudhary, Shreyas Talpade, Javed Jaffrey, Vatsal Seth, Celina Jaitly, Neha Dhupia, Riya Sen, Sayali Bhagat, and Johnny Lever all appear in the 2009 Indian comedy-drama Paying Guests. Under the Mukta Arts banner of Subhash Ghai, the movie is directed by Paritosh Painter. It centers on a group of close friends who reside in Pattaya, Thailand. A comedy, Paying Guests is Sailesh Dey's translation of his Bengali play Joymakali Boarding into Hindi.

The second week of April 2008 saw the start of the movie's filming. Riya Sen was initially given the opportunity to play Neha Dhupia's character Aarti Gupta, but she turned it down and chose to play Alpita, Jayesh's dramatic girlfriend.

Career Timeline

Social Work

In addition to her acting career, Celina Jaitly is actively involved in social activism. She has taken on the role of spokesperson for the LGBT movement in India, advocating for the rights and equality of the LGBTQ+ community. Since 2005, she has been a strong supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), promoting animal rights and raising awareness about cruelty towards animals.

In 2013, Jaitly began her association with the United Nations Equality Champions, dedicating her efforts to various social causes. She has worked tirelessly for the welfare of human rights, women's empowerment, children's rights, and numerous other social issues. Through her activism, she strives to bring positive change and make a difference in society.

Net Worth

Celina Jaitley's estimated net worth is $5 million. The primary source of her net worth is her career in the entertainment industry, particularly her work in Hindi films. 

Apart from her acting career, Jaitley has also been associated with various endorsements and brand collaborations, such as Ponds, Margo, Geetanjali, etc, which have added to her net worth.

Additionally, Celina Jaitley's involvement in social activism, particularly as a spokesperson for the LGBT movement in India, may have led to partnerships, sponsorships, and speaking engagements, which could have further contributed to her net worth.

Controversy

• In 2021, amid Raj Kundra’s pornography case, Celina’s name was also dragged into the case. According to some media reports, Raj had offered her to act in one of his adult films.
•  In 2008, her name was linked to that of the veteran Indian actor Govinda. In an interview, she cleared the rumors and said, I don’t deny that I adore him, he has been my best co-star so far. I respect him. I’ve been his fan for a long time. But that doesn’t mean we are having an affair. It was a ridiculous rumor
  

Interesting Facts

• Celina Jaitly's family and friends lovingly call her Chinki. 
• While Celina Jaitly was in school, she used to be the sports captain of her school.
• Celina Jaitly is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog named Gooblee.
• In her leisure time, Celina Jaitly loves reading, sketching, and listening to music.
• Celina Jaitly loves to eat non-vegetarian food. 
• Celina Jaitly has got a tattoo of her husband’s name, ‘Peter’ inked on her ring finger.
• Celina won the title of Femina Miss India in 2001 and represented India in the Miss Universe 2001 pageant, where she became the 4th runner-up.

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