Born on November 1, 1967, in Amritsar, Punjab, Juhi Chawla began her acting career in the late 1980s. She made her film debut with the 1984 film "Sultanat" and gained recognition with her performances in films like "Qatil" (1988) and "Aashiqui" (1990). Her breakthrough role came with the 1990 film "Deol Ghar," which established her as a leading lady in Bollywood.