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Amy Maghera (formerly Amrit Maghera)[a] is a British model and actress, working in Hindi, English and Punjabi films. From 2015 to 2017, she appeared in the British soap opera Hollyoaks as Neeta Kaur.

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Career

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Maghera began her career as a dancer for the likes of Kanye West and Guns N' Roses. She was working as a background dancer on the sets of a Bollywood film in Mumbai when she was scouted by a modelling agency bringing in a five-year contract with Lakme, India's highest top end cosmetic company as its brand ambassador. She also featured as a backing dancer for the £1 Fish song by One Pound Fish Man in December 2012.[2] This launched her career in modelling as she went on to do assignments with reputed brands like Satya Paul, Miss Sixty, L’Oreal, Skechers, Nokia and Olay among others, besides participating in fashion shows with designers like Alison Kanugo and Neeta Lulla.[citation needed] In 2014, she appeared in Mad About Dance. She also did the lead vocals for the film. A Punjabi film Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo with singer Amrinder Gill followed soon after.[citation needed]

In April 2015, a British-Asian film featuring her, Amar Akbar & Tony, was released in the United Kingdom.[citation needed] She then acted alongside Sandhya Mridul, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sarah-Jane Dias and Anushka Manchanda in the 2015 film Angry Indian Goddesses, a film which marked the debut of Pan Nalin in mainstream Hindi cinema.[3] In October 2015, Maghera joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks as Neeta Kaur. She departed the serial in November 2017 after her character was killed off.[4] Her death scene was nominated for Best Show-Stopper at the 2018 Inside Soap Awards.[5]

Personal life

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On 31 March 2021, she uploaded a post on Instagram stating that she had legally changed her forename from Amrit to Amy. She stated that Amy has been a lifelong nickname for her, and that she is equally "proud of my mixed heritage - Indian and White". Her name change was not to turn her back on any culture, as she also stated in the post that she is maintaining her mother's Indian surname Maghera.[1]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2008 Yuvvraaj Shazia Hindi Credited as Aimee Maghera
2014 Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo Alisha Punjabi With Amrinder Gill as male lead
2014 Mad About Dance Aashira Qureshi Hindi Also singer
2014 The Shaukeens Hindi Special Appearance in the song "Meherbani"
2015 Angry Indian Goddesses 'Jo' Joanna Hindi
2015 Amar Akbar & Tony English A British-Asian film
2015–2017 Hollyoaks Neeta Kaur English Series regular
2018 Casualty Nadia Badhir English 1 episode
2021 Skater Girl Jessica Hindi and English Feature film

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Amy Maghera is a British and former model of Indian, Scottish, and English descent, best known for her role as Neeta in the Hollyoaks from 2015 to 2017 and her lead performance as Jessica in the 2021 film . Born in , , to a Punjabi Indian mother and a Scottish-English father, she graduated from the with a degree in before embarking on a career in performance arts. Maghera initially rose to prominence as a professional dancer, performing for artists including and , and later as a brand ambassador for in . She transitioned to in her late twenties after being scouted while working as a background dancer on a Bollywood film in , making her film debut in the musical Mad About Dance (2014). Her breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed (2015), for which the film earned runner-up honors in the People's Choice Award at the , followed by roles in like (2014) and Bollywood's (2021). Formerly known as Amrit Maghera, she legally changed her name to Amy in 2021 and continues to work across English, , and Punjabi productions while based between and .

Early life and background

Family and heritage

Amy Maghera was born on April 16, 1983, in , , . She possesses a mixed heritage, with her mother hailing from Indian Punjabi descent—providing her surname —and her father originating from English and Scottish backgrounds. Raised in a multicultural household in , Maghera has expressed pride in her dual Indian and British identities, navigating the influences of her parents' intercultural union. This background fostered an appreciation for her ambiguous ethnic appearance, which she has noted as an asset in her artistic pursuits.

Education and early interests

Amy Maghera developed an early passion for during her childhood in , where she participated in dance competitions and received formal training in various styles. Her involvement in the arts extended to singing as a , reflecting a broad interest in performance that began in adolescence. She pursued higher education in the performing arts, earning a first-class Bachelor's of Arts Honours degree in Performing Arts from the University of Winchester in Hampshire, England.

Professional career

Beginnings in modeling and dance

Amy Maghera's entry into the modeling industry occurred while she was working as a background dancer on the set of a Bollywood film in Mumbai, India, where she was scouted by one of the country's prominent talent agencies. This discovery led to a significant opportunity, as she secured a five-year contract as the brand ambassador for Lakmé, India's leading high-end cosmetics and skincare company. Through this role, she featured in major billboards, high-budget television advertisements, and fashion campaigns across India, marking her initial foray into professional modeling. Prior to her modeling breakthrough, Maghera established herself as a professional dancer, performing as a backup dancer for international artists including and . Her dance training, which included a degree in from the , provided the foundation for these high-profile gigs and her subsequent work in India's entertainment scene. These experiences highlighted her versatility in contemporary and commercial styles, blending Western and South Asian influences. In her early promotional work, Maghera leveraged her multicultural background—rooted in Indian (Punjabi), Scottish, and —and fluency in to appeal to diverse audiences in both Hindi and English media. She appeared in advertisements and fashion events that capitalized on this bilingual capability, such as campaigns that bridged international with Indian market demands. This period offered opportunities to navigate but also presented challenges, including adapting to the fast-paced commercial landscape of Bollywood-adjacent promotions while balancing her British upbringing with expectations in Hindi-dominated industries.

Transition to acting and notable roles

Maghera's early success in modeling, where she served as a brand ambassador for major Indian labels like , opened doors to opportunities through television commercials and small on-screen roles. This foundation facilitated her film debut in the Bollywood production (2008), directed by , in which she portrayed Shazia, the girlfriend of a supporting character, marking her entry into . She followed with lead roles in Mad About Dance (2014) and (2014). Her transition gained momentum with a breakthrough in British television, securing a recurring series regular role as Neeta Kaur on the long-running Hollyoaks from 2015 to 2017. This performance, involving complex storylines of romance and tragedy, elevated her profile and led to broader recognition within the entertainment industry. The dramatic high school explosion arc culminating in Neeta's death earned a nomination for Best Show-Stopper at the 2018 Inside Soap Awards, highlighting the impact of her character's storyline. Following her tenure, she expanded into international projects after 2017, including a lead role as Jessica in the original film (2021), a coming-of-age set in rural that explored themes of empowerment and cultural heritage.

Notable works

Television appearances

Amy Maghera's most prominent television role was as Neeta Kaur, a series regular on the British from 2015 to 2017, appearing in 126 episodes. In the series, she portrayed a involved in intense dramatic storylines, including a controversial with her underage student Hunter McQueen, which led to family conflicts and personal turmoil within the Kaur family. Her character's arc culminated in a tragic death during a explosion, orchestrated by her partner Mac Nightingale. Following her tenure, Maghera made a guest appearance as Nadia Badhir in the medical drama Casualty, featuring in the episode "Ladies' Day" (season 32, episode 27) aired in 2018. This one-off role showcased her in a high-stakes setting, highlighting her versatility beyond formats. Maghera has also taken on smaller television parts, such as Kitty in the short comedy series Bina & Betty in 2020, a pandemic-themed story about elderly bingo enthusiasts adapting to video calls. Her portrayal of Neeta Kaur received positive attention from fans for its emotional depth, particularly in handling sensitive themes like grooming and abuse, contributing to ' reputation for tackling social issues. The character's explosive death scene earned a nomination for Best Show-Stopper at the 2018 Inside Soap Awards, underscoring its dramatic impact on viewers.

Film roles

Amy Maghera's film debut came in 2014 with the dance drama M.A.D: Mad About Dance, where she portrayed the lead role of Aashira , a young woman pursuing her passion for amid personal challenges. The film, directed by , blended high-energy choreography with themes of self-expression and ambition, drawing on Maghera's background in professional to infuse her performance with authenticity. That same year, she starred as Alisha in the Punjabi romantic comedy Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo, opposite Amrinder Gill, playing a spirited character navigating family expectations and love in a lighthearted narrative set against cultural festivities. The film highlighted her ability to connect with South Asian audiences through relatable, heritage-infused storytelling. In 2015, Maghera took on the supporting role of Joanna Mendes, nicknamed 'Jo', in the ensemble drama Angry Indian Goddesses, directed by Pan Nalin and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. As a struggling actress reuniting with childhood friends, her character contributed to the film's exploration of female friendship, identity, and empowerment amid personal crises and societal pressures. She achieved international recognition with the lead role of Jessica in the 2021 Netflix film Skater Girl, directed by Manjari Makijany, where her character, a British-Indian advertising executive, returns to a rural Indian village to honor her late father's legacy, fostering cultural reconnection through skateboarding and community bonds. The coming-of-age story emphasized themes of heritage, empowerment, and bridging Western and Indian identities, earning praise for Maghera's nuanced performance in highlighting diaspora experiences. In 2022, appeared as Georgia in the dark Pretty Problems, a release directed by Kestrin Pantera, portraying a character entangled in a chaotic weekend getaway with affluent strangers that spirals into absurdity. This role demonstrated her versatility in shifting from culturally rooted dramas to satirical international comedies. Throughout her , Maghera's choices have evolved toward diverse, heritage-reflective stories, moving from dance-heavy Bollywood and Punjabi projects to globally streamed narratives that explore identity and cross-cultural ties, often leveraging her multicultural background of Indian, Scottish, and . Her success, particularly in British soaps, has notably opened doors to these broader opportunities.

Personal life

Name change and identity

In March 2021, Amy Maghera legally changed her name from Amrit Maghera to Amy Maghera, formalizing a nickname she had used since childhood. The decision represented a long-considered personal step toward aligning her official identity with her everyday self, which she publicly announced on social media. Maghera is of Punjabi Indian descent from her mother and English-Scottish background from her father. Through interviews and co-hosting the podcast Mixunderstood, has reflected on the name change's role in fostering authenticity, particularly for individuals navigating multicultural identities.

Marriage and family

married Ethan Taub, CEO of the company Goalry, in August 2022 in , with the ceremony attended by close family and friends. The couple had been engaged since late 2021, marking this as 's first . The couple welcomed their first daughter, Aurora Safari Taub, at the end of 2022. In November 2023, Maghera publicly acknowledged Aurora's first birthday on , describing the year as one of profound joy amid challenges. Their second daughter, Kaya Lana Taub, was born in June 2024, with Maghera sharing the news and expressing gratitude for her growing family. Maghera has openly discussed balancing motherhood with her acting career, noting the joys and demands of raising two young children close in age through social media updates. The family splits their time between residences in London and Los Angeles to accommodate professional commitments and family life. She uses the hyphenated surname Maghera-Taub. As of November 2025, no further family expansions have been announced.

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