Ranveer Singh's Grandmother, Chand Burke, Who Got Her First Break By Raj Kapoor And Married Twice

Bollywood actor, Ranveer Singh is one of the most popular actors in the Indian film industry. The man is renowned for his energetic performances and versatility, glimpses of which we have already seen on the big screen. Apart from being a great actor, he is also renowned for his fashion quotient, which never skips a chance to break the headlines.

From his calming performance in Lootera, playing a fearless lover in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela to his bone-chilling performance as ‘Alauddin Khilji and getting into the skin of iconic cricketer, Kapil Dev in ‘82, Ranveer Singh range as an actor is truly magnificent.

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Ranveer Singh’s filmy connection that we bet you did not know about

There’s no denying the fact that Ranveer Singh is an exceptionally talented actor. However, not everyone knows that he is the grandson of one of the leading actresses of the 40s. Yes! You read it right. Ranveer has acting in his blood, courtesy of his grandmother, who was an exceptional actress of her time. So without further ado, let’s get straight into the life of Ranveer’s actress-grandmother, Chand Burke.

Ranveer Singh’s paternal grandmother, Chand Burke was a leading actress of the 40s

Chand Burke was born on February 2, 1932, in a Christian family. Not much information about her parents and early childhood is available on the internet. However, one thing that is quite known is the fact that she was the sister of Samuel Martin Burke, who was an Indian Civil Service officer.

Talking about Chand Burke’s acting career, she made her debut in the film, Kahan Gaye (1946), which Maheshwari Productions produced. However, after the partition, Chand worked on several films which were made in Lahore. Courtesy of her beautiful dance, she got the title ‘the dancing lily of Punjab’. However, after the partition in 1947, Chand migrated to Bombay (now Mumbai), which had a major impact on her acting career.

When Raj Kapoor gave Chand Burke her big break in Hindi cinema with the film, Boot Polish

After partition, Chand Burke was struggling to find work, and it was at that moment her work got the attention of iconic actor and filmmaker, Raj Kapoor. Her acting chops impressed him, and Raj Kapoor offered Chand her first-ever break in the Hindi film industry. Raj Kapoor cast the actress in the timeless classic, Boot Polish (1954), in which she played the character of ‘Baby Naaz’.

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Chand Burke’s famous movies

Not just in Hindi films, Chand Burke also worked in several Punjabi films during her career. She was one of the most famous actresses in the 40s, courtesy of her rich filmography. Some of Chand Burke’s most famous films include Apne Huye Paraye, Adalat, Lajwanti, Basant Bahar, Dushman, Shravan Kumar, Kahin Din Kahin Raat, and many more.

Chand Burke’s first marriage with director, Niranjan and their divorce

Moving on to Chand Burke’s personal life, the iconic actress got married to famous filmmaker, Niranjan. However, after some years of their married life, the two drifted apart due to some irreconcilable issues. It was in 1954 when Chand and Niranjan got divorced and ended all ties.

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Chand Burke’s second marriage with famous businessman, Sundar Singh Bhavnani

After ending her first marriage with the director, Niranjan, Chand Burke gave love another chance in her life. The actress met renowned businessman, Sundar Singh Bhavnani, and the two instantly hit off. It was in 1955 Chand and Sundar got married. The couple welcomed two kids, Tonya and Jagjit. While there’s not much info about Tonya, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani followed in his father's footsteps and became an entrepreneur.

Jagjit Singh Bhavnani is married to Anju Bhavnani, and they are parents of Bollywood actor, Ranveer Singh and Ritika Bhavnani, who prefers to stay away from the media limelight. Well, Ranveer’s deep connection with the film fraternity speaks volumes about his family background. No doubt, acting was in his veins right from the beginning. For the uninitiated, it was on December 28, 2008, at the age of 76, when Chand Burke passed away.

What are your thoughts on Ranveer Singh’s paternal grandmother, Chand Burke, being an established actress in the 40s? Let us know.

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