Mink Brar (born 4 November) is a German model, actress and producer.[1] Mink is known for her work in Bollywood films and on Indian television shows.[2][3] She participated in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2012.
Mink Brar | |
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 Mink at the launch of Rohhit Verma's flagship store & Marigold Watches in February 2013 | |
| Born | Mink Singh 4 November |
| Nationality | German |
| Other names | Mink Singh |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, Presenter, Producer |
| Years active | 1993–2012 |
| Known for | Modelling, Indian films, Bigg Boss 6 |
| Relatives | Punnu Brar (brother) |
Early life
editMink was born on 4 November[4] in Frankfurt, Germany[5][6] to Punjabi parents[7] who migrated from India to Germany. About her name, Mink says, "It's a very unique name. Mink is an animal that loves water and freedom, and is known for its precious fur."[8] She was raised in Germany.[6] Mink wanted to be a magistrate as a child.[9] She got her education from Germany and completed a bachelor's degree.[10]
Career
editVeteran actor Dev Anand introduced Mink to the Indian film industry when she was 13.[11][12] She made her debut in the Indian film industry with Dev Anand's Hindi film Pyaar Ka Tarana,[5] which was released in September 1993. She then appeared in several films like Jung (1996), Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998), Yamraaj (1998), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999), Ganga Ki Kasam (1999), Maa Kasam (1999), Jwalamukhi (2000), Ajnabee (2001), Zahreela (2001), Pitaah (2002), Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002), Raaz(2002),Border Hindustan Ka (2003), and Oops (2003).[13] She also worked in some South Indian films,[14][15] including a Telugu movie, Prematho Raa (2001)[16]
Bro and Sis Productions
editIn 2006, Mink turned into a producer and started a production house called Bro and Sis Productions with her brother Punnu Brar. She said in an interview, "Be it films, serials or even event management, we are ready. Bro and Sis Productions will be a complete entertainment house."[15] Their first major work was the movie Katputtli, which was released in August 2006, in which Mink played the lead role.[17] The film, however, failed to do any good business.[18] The production company is presently producing an untitled project.[19]
Music videos
editIn February 1999, Mink made a special dance appearance for the song Jumbalakka in the Tamil film En Swasa Kaatre.[20] Mink appeared in the music video Lal Garara, from the movie and album Badal, which was released in February 2000.[21] In August 2008, her production company released a music album, Ghonghat Mix, in which she acted in the music video, Mujhko Ranaji Maaf Karna.[13][22][23] This music album was Bro and Sis Productions second major work after the movie Katputtli. Mink said in an interview, "We were so exhausted after making Katputtli that we wanted to make something more enjoyable and easy to do."[24]
Reality television
editShe participated in a dance reality TV show Dancing Queen for the TV channel Colors.[25] The show went on air in December 2008. In March 2009, she appeared in Sarkaar Ki Duniya, an adventure reality show on Real, from where she was eliminated in the 17th week in June 2009.[citation needed]
In February 2011, she appeared in sports entertainment reality game TV show, Zor Ka Jhatka - Total Wipeout, on Imagine TV which was hosted by Shahrukh Khan. The show was based on the American reality show Wipeout. She told IANS, "I lost six kilos while I was shooting for Zor Ka Jhatka. I got hurt, but I tried my level best to be in the competition".[26] She next participated in a celebrity reality TV show Bigg Boss Season 6, entering the show in October 2012 as a wild card contestant. She said in an interview with PTI, "I am not here for getting a new platform because Bigg Boss is a show which can make somebody popular or destroy their image. I would not like to come out as an aggressive or a crazy person."[19] She was voted out from the Bigg Boss house in December 2012. Talking about her experience in the show, after her exit, she said in an interview with The Times of India, "It was a life time experience, it's a mixture of all good and bad and everything that even don't exits I would say."[27]
Controversies
edit- In July 2011, a few media reports suggested that Mink has acted in a porn film titled Desert Queen.[28] The posters of the film, featuring Mink, were put up at various locations in Los Angeles. Mink denied having acted in any such project. She said in an interview with The Times of India, "I was shocked. I cried a lot. Though the poster has my photo, I am not in the film. I just want to ask all those who have done this, do they have a proof that it's me?"[29]
- In August 2011, a video surfaced where Mink was seen kissing a South African woman in a swimming pool.[30] The video went viral in India. Reacting to the video, Mink admitted that she is a lesbian, however, she later withdrew her statement saying she was hungover when she said that and remarked, "I am not a lesbian. I was so drunk in the party that I could have smooched anybody in front of me. It was like a moment that just came and I acted on it."[30]
- Media reports indicated in January 2013, while distributing blankets to homeless people with her brother in Versova, Mumbai, Mink spotted a veteran photographer Jagdish Mali, who is also the father of Indian actress, Antara Mali, in a semi-nude dishevelled & disoriented state. Mink said, "I looked out of the window and immediately recognized him. I stopped the car and walked up to him with my brother who got him a pair of shorts & a T-shirt."[31] About his condition, Mink elaborated, "He was covered with faeces and looked as though he had not eaten in a while. He seemed very disturbed and completely disconnected." It was reported that Mink made sure he reached home safely and contacted Salman Khan for assistance.[32] However, Jagdish's family and friends said that his condition was absolutely fine, though he was diabetic, and Mink was manipulating this issue to the press to get publicity, and that they could take legal action against Mink for spreading wrong information.[33]
Personal life
editMink was raised in a conservative and protective environment, with her family trying to inculcate in her traditional Indian values instead of western ones.[34] Her immediate family consists of her mother and brother named Punnu Brar, who is three years younger to her.[34]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pyar Ka Tarana | Chanda | Hindi film |
| 1996 | Jung | Lily | |
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Special appearance | Malayalam film film Appeared in the song "Manathe Chandiranothoru" |
| 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Bhanwari | |
| Yamraaj | Asha | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Special appearance | Appeared in a song | |
| 1999 | Raja Kumarudu | Special Appearance | Telugu film film Appeared in the song "Bollywood Balaraju Ni" |
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Anita | ||
| Maa Kasam | Anu | ||
| Ganga Ki Kasam | Rani | ||
| En Swasa Kaatre | Special appearance | Tamil film film Appeared in the song "Jumbalakka" | |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | Roma | |
| Badal | Special appearance | Appeared in the song "Lal Garara" | |
| 2001 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Special appearance | Tamil film Appeared in the song "Vasco Da Gama" |
| Prematho Raa | Bharati | Telugu film | |
| Ajnabee | Real Sonia Bajaj | ||
| Zahreela | Special appearance | Appeared in the song "Jara Chakh Le" | |
| Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Sukeshini | ||
| 2002 | Holi | Special appearance in the song "Chamak Cham" | Telugu film |
| Raaz | Nisha Malini evil Spirit died / Disha Twin looks allike / Shaina dharaj Raaz 5 | ||
| Pitaah | Naina | ||
| Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Bobby | ||
| 2003 | Border Hindustan Ka | Manjeet | |
| Oops | Sonia | ||
| Apudapudu | Special appearance in the song "wahawahwa hawa" | Telugu film | |
| 2006 | Katputtli | Lisa | First film as producer |
Television
edit| Year | Name | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dancing Queen | Contestant | Colors TV | ||
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Imagine TV | |||
| 2012 | Bigg Boss 6 | Colors TV | Wild Card |
See also
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References
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- ^ Desai, Purva (3 November 2012). "Everyone playing safe in Bigg Boss: Mink Brar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 November 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Mink Fresh!". The Hindu. 24 July 2006. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Will Mink Brar's birthday be lucky for her?". The Times of India. TNN. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Mink in the House". The Indian Express. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ a b Shahryar, Faridoon (20 June 2006). "Kathputli - Treatment Note". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Navjot Singh Sidhu is opinionated, says Mink Brar". Mid Day. 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Mink The Name". Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ Monga, Richa (24 January 2009). "Bikini, no big deal for Mink". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Remember Mink Brar? Here's what the 40-year-old actress is up to". Mid-day. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Mink Brar Revlealed" (PDF). Enlighten India: 22–23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ Pitale, Sonali Joshi (2 November 2012). "I want to be in Salman's good books: Mink Brar". Mid Day. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ a b Tuteja, Joginder. "Mink resurfaces in a hot-n-sizzling number". Bollywood Trade News Network. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Reviews : Movie Reviews : Prematho Raa". Telugucinema.com. 6 September 2002. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Mink fresh!". The Hindu. 24 July 2006. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Prematho Raa". SPICE-Vienna. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ "Katputhli (Hindi Movie)". WhereInCity. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Mink Brar's Sunny plans with Deol". Business of Cinema. 19 August 2006. Archived from the original on 19 November 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Not in 'Bigg Boss' for publicity: Mink Brar". Business Standard. Press Trust of India (PTI). 3 November 2012. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Jumbalakka". navalove on Youtube. 22 February 2007. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ^ ""Lal Garara" Badal Ft. Rani Mukherjee, Bobby Deol". T-Series' official Youtube page. 30 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Mink Brar". Times of India - Celebs. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ Ghoonghat Mix.
- ^ Hot Minks Ghoonghat Mix Music Launch. Event occurs at 0:45.
- ^ "Mink Brar at the launch of the TV show 'Dancing Queen' at Taj Lands End on December 9, 2008 - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Mink lost six kg while shooting for Zor Ka Jhatka". Sify. 21 February 2011. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (8 December 2012). "Nothing is natural in Bigg Boss-Mink Brar". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
- ^ LALWANI, VICKEY (21 July 2011). "Mink Brar's B-grade Hollywood debut". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ Nayak, Elina Priyadarshini (24 July 2011). "I haven't done porn Hollywood film: Mink Brar". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ a b Banerjee, Soumyadipta (12 August 2011). "Kissing a girl doesn't make me a lesbian: Mink Brar". DNA. DNA. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Dubey, Bharati (15 January 2013). "Senior Bollywood photographer found loitering semi-naked". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ LALWANI, VICKEY (16 January 2013). "Man who immortalised Rekha rescued from streets". Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "Legal action against Mink Brar for "misinformation" about Jagdish Mali". NDTV Convergence Limited/(Indo-Asian News Service). 19 January 2013. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Boss Live 24X7 : Web Exclusive". Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
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