It is rightly said that your dreams do come true if you work hard for them. Everything needs hard work and dedication. To become a highlight of the entertainment industry it takes a lot of dedication and passion.
People do dream of becoming famous and earning good wealth but not everybody reaches the height and achieves what they want. Today we will delve into the life of a known star of the entertainment industry Jiya Shankar. She is an idol or inspiration to a lot of people out there. In the article ahead we will talk more about her age, career, and more.
Who is Jiya Shankar?
Jiya Shankar is an Indian actress who was born in Mumbai on 17 April 1995. She has a good fan following. Let’s explore some more details about her given below.
| Name | Jiya Shankar |
| Date of Birth | 17 April 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Age | 28 years |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Jiya Shankar Age
Currently, Jiya Shankar age is 28 years old, as of 2024.
Physical Appearance
She has an attractive personality with fair skin and beautiful dark brown eyes. She has beautiful hair that is black with dark ash-blonde highlights. Jiya Shankar height is 5 ‘4 “ and weighs up to 55 kg.
| Physical Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Weight | 55kg (121 lbs) |
| Height | 5’4” (163 lbs) |
| Complexion | fair |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Hair Colour | Black with Dark Ash Blonde highlights |
Early Life
She was born in 1995 in Mumbai in a middle-class family. Her parents worked as a hairstylist. Jiya’s parents got separated when she was just 13 years old. She went through a phase of depression and it was so bad that this condition of her also affected her academic performance negatively.
Jiya got bullied by her classmates in college which made her skip many of her lectures. She felt very bad when her classmates used to make fun of her because of the way she expressed herself in the class and her sense of style.
She took it all positively and decided to join them in the laughter which gave her a positive result it neutralized her classmate’s negative behavior. And, she was a girl who developed a passion for acting at a young age and also attended various theaters to enhance her acting skills.
She desired to be in front of the camera. She was considered to be so introverted that she found her family gatherings challenging. Her entry into the entertainment industry marked a good transformation in her personality.
Educational Classification
She completed her schooling in Mumbai and also pursued a digital marketing course but she did not complete it. Later on, as her goal was to become an actress she started performing at the age of 16. There is no information about her education.
Career Achievement
She is a famous well-known actor with an attractive personality. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Entha Andanga in 2013 alongside Ajay Manthena. Also, she appeared in a Tamil movie Kanavu Variyam opposite Arun Chidambaram.
She worked in various television serials. In a romantic comedy television series ‘Love by Chance’ she played the role of ‘Alisha Rai’ in the year 2015. She played a lead role in Shreya Dixit in & TV’s Queens Hain Hum. Later on, she appeared in the series ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ as Dr. Iravati Desai Pandey (Ira) in the year 2017 which was aired on And TV (stylized as &tv) from the year 2017-2019.
Jiya hosted a show in 2022 ‘Good Night India’ that was a comedy show aired on Sony SAB. In 2023 Jiya seen as a contestant in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 streamed on Jiocinema and finished in the 6 position.
Family
Talking about her family, her mother Surekha Gavli who is a professional hairstylist has been her biggest source of support. She suffered through a phase of depression as her parents got divorced at a young age when she was just 13. According to the research, she is a single child.
Jiiya Shankar Relationships
Though Jiya isn’t married nor does she have any boyfriend at present. According to the research, there were rumors about her dating her co-star Paras Arora from Kaatelal & Sons, but as the rumors were never officially confirmed it was considered that the rumors were fake.
Controversy
In the year 2023, Jiya was accused by the fans of Manisha Rani who is a dancer and influencer, and YouTuber Abhishek Malhan (also known as Abhisha). She accused of paying Rs. 4 lacs to ruin Manisha’s reputation.
They posted a WhatsApp chat that was edited which shows that Jiya asked the photographer Viral Bhayani to defame Manisha. However, Jiya refuted these claims on 18 August 2023. She said that the accusation made was baseless and false.
Jiya Shankar Net Worth
Jiya Shankar net worth is to be 4 crores. She generates her revenue from Acting, Instagram, and brand endorsement. Jiya makes around 25,000 per episode her monthly income is 15 Lakh and her annual income is 2 crore. She earns up to 1 to 2 crore for a film.
Social Media
She is a very well-known and attractive personality. She has a good fan following on Instagram. Mentioned below are some of her social media ids.
| Social Media Platform | Social Media Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| @jiyaashankarofficial | 3M | |
| X(Twitter) | @heyshankar | 51.5K |
| Jiyaa Shankar | 41.4K |
Awards and Consideration
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Debut Actor-Female | Ved | Nominated |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Comedy – TV | Good Night India | Nominated |
FAQ’s
Her age is 28 years.
There is no update about her marriage. She is still single.
There is no such update about her father’s name as her parents were divorced when she was just 13 years of age.
Jiya’s height is 5 feet 4 inches.
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