Peace Kanwal (born 16 December, in the 1930s) is an Indian film actress and painter.
Early life Kanwal was born in Amritsar, the daughter of Indriyaas (Andrew) Munshilal Kanwal. Both parents were from Rajput families; her father was a Christian missionary and a doctor at hospitals in Agra and Amritsar. She was admitted to Ludhiana Medical College.
Career While in medical school, Kanwal won a national beauty contest in 1953, and followed an acting career instead. She appeared in several films between 1953 and 1991, including Dil-E-Nadaan (1953), Barati (1954), Kismet (1956), Barsat Ki Rat (1960), Aarti (1962), Aasmaan (1982), and Woh Subah Kabhi to Aayegi (1991). She endorsed Kaminia Toiletries, including hair products, soap, and makeup; the product line's name was similar to that of her character, Kamini, in Dil-E-Nadaan.Advertisement for Kaminia Toiletries, Evening Standard (13 February 1955): 1. via Google News
Kanwal is a painter and has exhibited her art internationally, including a 1974 solo show in New York City. She is active on behalf of the War Widows Organization, Friends of Children, and Lioness Club.
Personal life Kanwal married Sushil Ruia in 1955. They had a son (born 1957), and legally separated in 1968. Her second husband is V. Mahesh, grandson of politician V. V. Giri; they married in 1977. The couple live in Mumbai, as of 2020.
Filmography Year Film RoleNotes1953Dil-E-NadaanKaminiDebut film & role1954BaratiPilu1956Kismet1960Barsat Ki RatShantiNai Maa1962AartiRamola1980Chambal Ki Kassam1984Aasmaan1991Woh Subha Kabhi Toh AyegiLast film & role
References
External links
Peace Kanwal at the British Film Institute