Simran (actress)

{{Infobox person

| name = Simran

| image = Simran in 2023 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Simran in 2023

| birth_name = Rishibala Naval

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|4|4}}

| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|film producer|choreographer|playback singer}}

| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

| spouse = {{marriage|Deepak Bagga|2003}}

| children = 2

| years_active = 1995{{nbnd}}present

| works = Full list

| website = {{Official URL}}

| awards = Full list

| relatives = Monal Naval (sister)

Jyoti Anand (sister)

}}

Rishibala Naval (born 4 April 1976), known professionally as Simran, is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Tamil films whilst also appearing in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam films.She is the recipient of numerous accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award.{{Cite web |title=Quiz: Just how well do you know Tamil actress Simran? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/quiz-just-how-well-do-you-know-tamil-actress-simran/20160404.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405084012/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/quiz-just-how-well-do-you-know-tamil-actress-simran/20160404.htm |archive-date=2022-04-05 |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=Rediff.com |language=en}}

Simran debuted in Tamil films in 1997, with two successful films Once More and V.I.P., where earned her Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) and Best Supporting Actress – Tamil for Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). Following a career hiatus, Simran returned to screens in 2014.

Early life and family

Simran was born as Rishibala Naval on 4 April 1976 to Punjabi parents in Mumbai. Simran has two younger sisters, former film actress Monal and Jyothi Anand, and a younger brother, Sumeet Naval.{{cite web |title=Simran (actress) |url=http://www.in.com/simran-actress/biography-255837.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426213326/http://www.in.com/simran-actress/biography-255837.html |archive-date=26 April 2015 |access-date=18 May 2015 |work=in.com |publisher=News18}}{{Cite web |url=https://simran.actor/biography/ |title=Biography – Simran |accessdate=20 February 2024 |website=Simram.Actor}} She was educated at St. Anthony's High School, Versova, Mumbai.

Simran married producer Deepak Bagga, her childhood friend, on 2 December 2003. The couple are parents to two sons.{{Cite web|url=https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/celebrities-who-found-love-outside-ktown-87146|title = Celebrities Who Found Love Outside Of K-Town}}

Career

= Debut and breakthrough (1995–1999) =

Simran made her debut in the 1995 film Sanam Harjai, the first Indian film to be shot in New Zealand.{{Cite news |date=2003-09-16 |title=World film-makers court Bollywood |language=en-GB |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3112294.stm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230170852/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3112294.stm |url-status=live }} As a presenter on musical show Superhit Muqabla she was noticed by Jaya Bachchan, who cast her in ABCL's Tere Mere Sapne,{{Cite news |title=Former Telugu sensation Simran looks every bit beauteous at 42 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/former-telugu-sensation-simran-looks-every-bit-beauteous-at-42/photostory/66884070.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225190245/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/former-telugu-sensation-simran-looks-every-bit-beauteous-at-42/photostory/66884070.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }} in which she received praise for her performance in the song "Aankh Maarey".{{Cite web |author=Natasha Coutinho |date=Jun 26, 2018 |title=Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan to recreate "Ladka Aankh Maare" for Simmba |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-and-sara-ali-khan-to-recreate-ladka-aankh-maare-for-simmba/articleshow/64739456.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en |archive-date=23 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823014310/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-and-sara-ali-khan-to-recreate-ladka-aankh-maare-for-simmba/articleshow/64739456.cms |url-status=live }} She made her debut in Malayalam cinema with 1996's Indraprastham, a movie that was unsuccessful but for which Simran received praise for her performance.{{Cite web |title=New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=x8G803Bi31IC&dat=19971101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=news.google.com |archive-date=21 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721215403/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=x8G803Bi31IC&dat=19971101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |url-status=live }} In 1997, she made her Telugu and Kannada debuts in Abbai Gari Pelli and Simhada Mari, respectively.

In 1997 Simran also made her Tamil debut, and rose to stardom{{Cite web |date=2008-05-05 |title=The Hindu : Cinema Plus / Columns : My first break -- Simran |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/05/02/stories/2008050250351600.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505073054/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/05/02/stories/2008050250351600.htm |archive-date=5 May 2008 }} with Once More, V.I.P. and another release, Nerrukku Ner, she would win the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.{{Cite web |title=Best Debutants down the years... |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=7 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407023932/https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html |url-status=live }} Her success in those films focused her career on the Tamil film industry.

Over the next two years, between 1998 and 1999, Simran was seen in 18 films. Simran's performance in the film Thullatha Manamum Thullum would garner her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress,{{Cite web |date=2001-02-10 |title=dinakaran |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/29-12-00/state.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010210034542/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/29-12-00/state.htm |archive-date=10 February 2001 }} and would lead to reviewers referring to her as being “among the leading actresses in Tamil films”.{{Cite news |date=2009-01-22 |title=Ready for the ride? |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/ready-for-the-ride/article3021054.ece |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=4 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804103801/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/ready-for-the-ride/article3021054.ece |url-status=live }} Her performance in Vaalee won her the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil.{{Cite web |title=Recently |url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/4Hot%20News%20Just%20for%20U4.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=cinematoday2.itgo.com |archive-date=24 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324015140/http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/4Hot%20News%20Just%20for%20U4.htm |url-status=live }} Simran's performance in Kanave Kalayadhe and Jodi were praised.{{Cite web |date=2012-07-14 |title=Jodi: Movie Review |url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Reviews/articles/Jodi_211349.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714000411/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Reviews/articles/Jodi_211349.html |archive-date=14 July 2012 }}{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/kalki1999-09-19 |title=kalki magazine 1999-09-19 |date=1999-09-19 |language=Tamil}}

=Continued success (2000–2004) =

In 2000, Simran starred in the Telugu film Kalisundam Raa.{{Cite web |title=Simran Bagga - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/47th_nff_2000.pdf |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=7 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107090241/http://dff.nic.in/2011/47th_nff_2000.pdf |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Simran Bagga - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. |url=https://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=23 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |url-status=live }} The acclaim led to her establishing more of a presence in the Telugu film industry. In Nuvvu Vasthavani, a Telugu remake of Thullatha Manamum Thullum in which Simran had starred, Simran reprised her role as the female lead. Simran was also seen in Hindi films such as Khauff at this time. In 2001, Narasimha Naidu in particular received a lot of commercial and critical acclaim.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-09 |title=Lorry Driver to Narasimha Naidu, Balakrishna and B Gopal's Super Hit Telugu Films |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/lorry-driver-to-narasimha-naidu-balakrishna-and-b-gopals-super-hit-telugu-films-5342641.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225192217/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/lorry-driver-to-narasimha-naidu-balakrishna-and-b-gopals-super-hit-telugu-films-5342641.html |url-status=live }} While the films Yuvaraju and Seema Simham were unsuccessful,{{Cite web |date=2014-10-18 |title=Telugu Cinema Etc - Idlebrain.com |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_krishnavamsi1.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018113418/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_krishnavamsi1.html |archive-date=2014-10-18 }}{{Cite web |title=Telugu Cinema - Review - Seema Simham - Bala Krishna - Simran - Reema Sen - G Ram Prasad - Mani Sharma |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-seemasimham.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.idlebrain.com |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225192220/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-seemasimham.html |url-status=live }} Daddy was a commercial success.{{Cite web |date=2013-10-03 |title=Cycle Stand - Chiranjeevi Daddy - 50 days centers |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/daddy100days.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003051940/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/records/daddy100days.html |archive-date=2013-10-03 }}

Throughout this period Simran continued a prolific career in the Tamil film industry. In general, though it was a time of notable success. Her performances in Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven, 12B,{{Cite news |date=2001-10-04 |title=Film Review: 12 B |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-12-b/article27980588.ece |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=13 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013061855/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-12-b/article27980588.ece |url-status=live }} and Paarthale Paravasam were praised although all three films were commercially unsuccessful.{{Cite web |date=2006-09-26 |title=The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai : One hundred not out |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022403630100.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926093525/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2006/02/24/stories/2006022403630100.htm |archive-date=2006-09-26 }} though Simran's performance was praised.{{Cite web |url=http://www.lolluexpress.com/pp.htm|title=Archived copy |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201230847/http://www.lolluexpress.com/pp.htm |archive-date=2014-02-01 }} Her most notable film in this period was the Tamil-language Kannathil Muthamittal.{{Cite web |title=Simran Bagga - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/50nfa.pdf |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224027/http://dff.nic.in/2011/50nfa.pdf |url-status=live }} Simran specifically the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil, and the ITFA Best Actress Award.{{Cite web |date=2003-11-15 |title=The Hindu : ITFA ceremony in Malaysia |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2003/10/31/stories/2003103101460500.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031115042548/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2003/10/31/stories/2003103101460500.htm |archive-date=2003-11-15 }} Priyamaanavale, Pammal K. Sambandam , Panchatanthiram and Arasu were all notable commercial successes.{{Cite news |date=2003-04-22 |title=Funds elude Kamal Hassan's mega flick |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/funds-elude-kamal-hassans-mega-flick/articleshow/44105868.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225192216/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/funds-elude-kamal-hassans-mega-flick/articleshow/44105868.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=rediff.com: Movies: An interview with Prasanth |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/15pra.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.rediff.com |archive-date=21 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521234526/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/15pra.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2005-04-08 |title=Arasu |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov264.asp |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050408212226/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov264.asp |archive-date=2005-04-08 }}{{Cite web |date=2013-10-31 |title=Chennai Box-office report- (July 30- August 1) - Sify.com |website=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13536067&cid=13525926 |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031122059/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13536067&cid=13525926 |archive-date=2013-10-31 }}{{Cite web |date=2016-03-26 |title=The Hindu : Anbe Sivam |website=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/01/17/stories/2003011701310200.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326075815/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/01/17/stories/2003011701310200.htm |archive-date=2016-03-26 }} I Love You Da and Udhaya were also the rare releases that were unsuccessful during this period.{{Cite web |date=2003-06-30 |title=The Hindu : I Love You Da |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/12/13/stories/2002121301100200.htm |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030630024732/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/12/13/stories/2002121301100200.htm |archive-date=2003-06-30 }}{{Cite web |title=Simran Bagga - Udhaya |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_udaya.php |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=22 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022113251/http://movies.bizhat.com/review_udaya.php |url-status=live }}

= Focus on television (2005–2013) =

After being seen in 74 films in the ten years since her debut, Simran became more selective in the projects that she pursued{{Cite web |title=Simran's Jackpot |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2011/sep/06/simrans-jackpot-288111.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=The New Indian Express |date=16 May 2012 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517050051/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2011/sep/06/simrans-jackpot-288111.html |url-status=live }}

Several of Simran's Tamil projects were unsuccessful during this period including Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), Seval (2008) and Ainthaam Padai (2009).

However, Vaaranam Aayiram received widespread critical and commercial acclaim. Simran specifically won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil{{Cite news |title=The glowing filmfare night! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-glowing-filmfare-night/articleshow/4845798.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225190245/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-glowing-filmfare-night/articleshow/4845798.cms |url-status=live }} and the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress.{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0801264/awards/|title = Simran Awards}}

She continued her career in Telugu with roles in Okka Magaadu and John Appa Rao 40 Plus. She was also seen in the Malayalam release Heart Beats.

During this period she pivoted to focus more on television. She acted in the eponymously titled Jaya TV serial Simran Thirai. She starred in the Telugu soap opera Sundarakanda. During this time she also started working on reality TV shows and game shows. She was a judge on Super Super, and in 2011 took over the anchor role on the long-running Jaya TV show Jackpot. Between 2013 and 2014 she starred in Agni Paravai, a Tamil-language soap opera.

Simran also ventured into production. She and her husband produced Dance Tamizha Dance, a Tamil show for Zee Tamizh, in which she was also a judge.{{Cite news |last=CR |first=Sharanya |title=Dance Tamizha Dance finale |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/dance-tamizha-dance-finale/articleshow/45494502.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=6 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506162819/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/dance-tamizha-dance-finale/articleshow/45494502.cms |url-status=live }} They followed it up with a second production, Dance Tamizha Dance Little Masters, focused on under-14 performers from Tamil Nadu, with Simran continuing as a judge.{{Cite web |title=Zee Tamizh is back with Dance Tamizha Dance - ZEE Entertainment Corporate Website |url=https://www.zee.com/in-the-news/zee-tamizh-is-back-with-dance-tamizha-dance/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.zee.com |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517051353/https://www.zee.com/in-the-news/zee-tamizh-is-back-with-dance-tamizha-dance/ |url-status=live }}

= Career expansion (2014–present) =

Simran returned to the big screen with a series of unsuccessful films such as Aaha Kalyanam (the Tamil remake of Band Baaja Baaraat) in 2014, Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015) and Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017). She was widely believed to have made her comeback with 2018's Seemaraja.{{Cite web |date=2018-07-28 |title=Simran Bagga set to make a strong comeback with Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram, Rajinikanth's untitled next |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/simran-bagga-set-to-make-a-strong-comeback-with-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-rajinikanths-untitled-next-4841961.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225190245/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/simran-bagga-set-to-make-a-strong-comeback-with-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-rajinikanths-untitled-next-4841961.html |url-status=live }} She followed it up with Petta, which received critical and commercial acclaim,{{Cite web |title=Petta Box Office Collection Day 3: Rajinikanth Starrer Gets a Tough Competition From Ajith's Viswasam {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/petta-box-office-collection-day-3-rajinikanth-starrer-gets-a-tough-competition-from-ajiths-viswasam-3524036/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.india.com |language=en |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129212512/https://www.india.com/entertainment/petta-box-office-collection-day-3-rajinikanth-starrer-gets-a-tough-competition-from-ajiths-viswasam-3524036/ |url-status=live }} becoming the second highest grossing Tamil film of the year. She continued working as a producer, producing and starring in a Hindi music video.{{Citation |title=Mai Aur Meri KHWAISHEIN {{!}} Music Video {{!}} Simran | date=14 February 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vseP9jg--nw |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=25 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525174214/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vseP9jg--nw |url-status=live }}

In 2020 she made her streaming debut with Netflix's first Tamil film, Paava Kadhaigal,{{Cite web |title=NETFLIX ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST TAMIL FILM, PAAVA KADHAIGAL |url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-announces-its-first-tamil-film-paava-kadhaigal |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=About Netflix |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225190247/https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-announces-its-first-tamil-film-paava-kadhaigal |url-status=live }} receiving positive reviews.{{Cite news |title=Paava Kadhaigal Review : Hard-hitting, tragic, hopeful and even bleakly funny |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/paava-kadhaigal/ottmoviereview/79504377.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225193326/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/paava-kadhaigal/ottmoviereview/79504377.cms |url-status=live }} This was followed up with Mahaan which debuted on Amazon Prime Video after the pandemic meant that a theater release wouldn't be possible.{{Cite web |title=Chiyaan Vikram and Dhruv's Mahaan to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on February 10 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikram-and-dhruv-s-mahaan-to-premiere-on-amazon-prime-video-on-february-10-1903751-2022-01-24 |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=India Today |date=24 January 2022 |language=en |archive-date=25 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125020215/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikram-and-dhruv-s-mahaan-to-premiere-on-amazon-prime-video-on-february-10-1903751-2022-01-24 |url-status=live }} It received positive reviews with M Suganth of The Times of India praising Simran and her co-stars for “memorable performances that elevate the scenes and the film”.{{Cite news |title=Mahaan Review : Mahaan is a unique father-son drama |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/mahaan/ottmoviereview/89110708.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224173431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/mahaan/ottmoviereview/89110708.cms |url-status=live }}

Simran reunited with R. Madhavan in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022). It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and English languages.{{Cite web |date=2018-07-18 |title=Madhavan to star in director Ananth Mahadevan's untitled biopic about ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/madhavan-to-star-in-director-ananth-mahadevans-untitled-biopic-about-isro-scientist-nambi-narayanan-4766401.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=22 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822040450/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/madhavan-to-star-in-director-ananth-mahadevans-untitled-biopic-about-isro-scientist-nambi-narayanan-4766401.html |url-status=live }} Simran's performance received positive reviews with Avinash Ramachandran of Cinema Express noting that "Madhavan, Simran propel this compelling biopic".{{Cite web |title=Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Movie Review: Madhavan, Simran propel this compelling biopic |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/jul/01/rocketrythe-nambieffect-movie-review-madhavansimran-propel-this-biopic-on-nambi-narayanan-32460.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Cinema Express |date=July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701095147/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/jul/01/rocketrythe-nambieffect-movie-review-madhavansimran-propel-this-biopic-on-nambi-narayanan-32460.html |url-status=live }} The film was screened for civil servants and politicians in the Parliament of India,{{Cite news |title=R Madhavan and Nambi Narayanan watch 'Rocketry' together inside the Parliament House; video surfaces online |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/r-madhavan-and-nambi-narayanan-watch-rocketry-together-inside-parliament-house-video-surfaces-online/videoshow/93451504.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=12 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812140013/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/r-madhavan-and-nambi-narayanan-watch-rocketry-together-inside-parliament-house-video-surfaces-online/videoshow/93451504.cms |url-status=live }} was one of five nominated by India for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film,{{Cite news |title=Madhavan says he is excited as 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' enters the Oscar 2023 contention list |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/madhavan-says-he-is-excited-as-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-enters-the-oscar-2023-contention-list/articleshow/96885010.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225190245/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/madhavan-says-he-is-excited-as-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-enters-the-oscar-2023-contention-list/articleshow/96885010.cms |url-status=live }} and won India's National Film Award for Best Feature Film.{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/69th-national-film-awards-2023-winners-list-8907028/ |title=69th National Film Awards 2023: Winners List |publisher=Indian Express |date=2023 |accessdate=2023-08-29}}

Simran then appeared in the Tamil science fiction action film Captain.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title=Arya's Captain gets release date |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arya-s-captain-gets-release-date-164062 |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=11 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611130405/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arya-s-captain-gets-release-date-164062 |url-status=live }} And later starred in the Hindi language Gulmohar (2023).{{Cite news |title=Manoj Bajpayee begins filming for 'Gulmohar' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/manoj-bajpayee-begins-filming-for-gulmohar/articleshow/90169093.cms |access-date=2023-02-25 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225193326/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/manoj-bajpayee-begins-filming-for-gulmohar/articleshow/90169093.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Live |first=A. B. P. |date=2023-02-08 |title=सामने आया मनोज बाजपेयी की 'गुलमोहर' का फर्स्ट लुक, जानिए कब रिलीज होगी फिल्म? |url=https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/manoj-bajpayee-starrer-gulmohar-first-look-released-now-see-here-2329171 |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=www.abplive.com |language=hi |archive-date=17 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217104418/https://www.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/manoj-bajpayee-starrer-gulmohar-first-look-released-now-see-here-2329171 |url-status=live }} She then appeared as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in Tiger 3 (2023). She made a special appearance in a devotional song in Aranmanai 4 (2024).{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-veteran-actress-to-make-a-special-appearance-in-sundar-cs-aranmanai-4/articleshow/108911590.cms|title = THIS veteran actress to make a special appearance in Sundar C's 'Aranmanai 4'}} After sharing the screen with Prashanth as the female lead, Simran starred as an antagonist in the Andhadhun remake, Andhagan (2024).{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Aug/08/andhagan-is-one-of-my-careers-best-says-simran|title = ‘Andhagan' is one of my career’s best, says Simran}}

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From 1998 to 2004, Simran became "one of Tamil cinema's top female draws", with several successful films.[http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/dec/31ss.htm Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517115539/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/dec/31ss.htm |date=17 May 2013 }}. Rediff.com (1998-12-31). Retrieved on 2012-01-01. Throughout her career, Simran has endorsed several brands and products such as Fanta,{{Cite journal |date=June 2002 |title=International Business Books/Publications Received between January 1, 2002 and March 31, 2002 |journal=Journal of International Business Studies |volume=33 |issue=2 |pages=401 |doi=10.1057/jibs.2002.27 |s2cid=189838373 |issn=0047-2506|doi-access=free }}{{Cite journal |date=2013 |title=Public Education Campaign Activities Report: January 1-December 31, 2012 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/e645182013-001 |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=PsycEXTRA Dataset|doi=10.1037/e645182013-001 |url-access=subscription }} Jeeva soap,{{Cite web |last=B |first=Harish |date=2007-02-26 |title=Marketing Practice: Jeeva : The Complete Ayurvedic Soap |url=http://marketingpractice.blogspot.com/2007/02/jeeva-complete-ayurvedic-soap.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Marketing Practice |archive-date=4 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104051553/http://marketingpractice.blogspot.com/2007/02/jeeva-complete-ayurvedic-soap.html |url-status=live }} Kurkure,{{Cite news |title=Simran Bagga - PepsiCo. |url=https://www.pepsicoindia.co.in/media/Press-Releases/release_06_04_08.aspx |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=4 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204112735/http://pepsicoindia.co.in/media/Press-Releases/release_06_04_08.aspx |url-status=live }} Sugar Free Gold by Cadila Healthcare,{{Cite web |title=Simran Bagga - Cadila Healthcare |url=https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-07-31/news/27703056_1_cadila-healthcare-simran-sugar-free |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305060102/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-07-31/news/27703056_1_cadila-healthcare-simran-sugar-free |url-status=dead }} General Mills' Pillsbury Atta,{{Cite web |title=Siran Bagga - General Mills |url=https://www.generalmills.co.in/gmi/newspage.aspx?NewsNumber=285 |access-date=25 February 2023 |archive-date=4 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104204722/http://www.generalmills.co.in/Gmi/NewsPage.aspx?NewsNumber=285 |url-status=live }} Dabur,{{Citation |title=Dabur Sanitize/2020/Simran | date=4 January 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbFF-MAr_R8 |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=7 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507062600/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbFF-MAr_R8 |url-status=live }} Enfagrow A+,{{Citation |title=Enfagrow A+ Happy Mummy - Simran (30 Sec) | date=7 March 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zicfmJ76ZHc |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517084023/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zicfmJ76ZHc |url-status=live }} Pothys’ silk sarees,{{Citation |title=Simran in Pothys TV Ad | date=15 October 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UiISrZpH4A |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517084026/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UiISrZpH4A |url-status=live }} Arun Ice Cream,{{Citation |title=Simran in Arun Ice Cream TV Ad 2 | date=9 June 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOSzrZprgyY |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517071842/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOSzrZprgyY |url-status=live }} Nac Jewelers,{{Citation |title=Simran in NAC Jewellers TV Ad | date=9 June 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZAXyYE7Lw |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517084024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZAXyYE7Lw |url-status=live }} CavinKare's Chinni Masala,{{Citation |title=SIMRAN CHINNI MASALA TVC 2.wmv | date=23 March 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aooRqVwbUg |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517084023/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aooRqVwbUg |url-status=live }} Lion Dates,{{Citation |title=Lion Dates New Advertisement "Lion Dates Forest" | date=25 July 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUSTSw-EBWg |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517084023/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUSTSw-EBWg |url-status=live }} Manna Go Grains,{{Citation |title=Manna Go Grains - Growth & Immunity Drink for Kids - Classic Malt. Ft-Simran - Tamil | date=9 March 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUe8ZNxM-mk |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517084024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUe8ZNxM-mk |url-status=live }} Sunfeast Supermilk,{{Citation |title=Sunfeast Supermilk {{!}} Strongaa oru milk biscuit! | date=20 December 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWUJpPnkl8 |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225193507/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksWUJpPnkl8 |url-status=live }} and Swiggy's Instamart.{{Citation |title=Velakenna {{!}} Swiggy Instamart ft. R. Madhavan & Simran | date=17 November 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwAidtZ43qs |language=en |access-date=2023-02-25 |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225193509/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwAidtZ43qs |url-status=live }}

Accolades

Simran has received three Filmfare Awards South awards, out of the four nominations: Best Female Debut for Nerrukku Ner, Once More, and V.I.P., Best Actress – Tamil for Kannathil Muthamittal and Best Supporting Actress – Tamil for Vaaranam Aayiram.{{cite web|title=Best Debutants down the years...|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html|website=Filmfare Awards South|date=10 July 2014|access-date=21 January 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.madrastalkies.com/Accolades.asp |title=Madras Talkies Accolades |publisher=Madrastalkies.com |access-date=2009-07-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514090245/http://www.madrastalkies.com/Accolades.asp |archive-date=14 May 2006 }}