Jiya Shankar: Age, Height, Bio, Father, Movies and TV Shows

Jiya Shankar is an Indian Actress and model. She portrayed the character role of Dr. Ira Pandey in the famous Television series Meri Hanikarak Biwi. Her appearance in the Katelaal and sons as Susheela Ruhail Solanki made her a hit celebrity. She got huge fame and business after her appearance in Big Boss OTT 2 as a contestant.

In 2022, she did her Bollywood debut in the movies with famous star Ritesh Dhesmukh and Genelia D’Souza. It was a Marathi movie in which she played the character of Nisha Katar, the name of the movie was VED. Let’s discuss about her Bio, age, movies and TV show and Other information. So, Stay with us!

Jiya Shankar Biography

Jiya Shankar is a famous Indian personality on the internet. She was born on 17^th April, 1995. She comes from Mumbai, Maharashtra. Jiya is known for her fashion sense and fun nature. She has created a die heart fan base with her performance in Laal Ishq and Goodnight India. She is an Indian actress who follows Hinduism as her religion. She is Dhangar by Caste and an actress by performance. She is a real entertainer who added flavours in the Big Boss OTT Season 2.

Jiya Shankar’s Age

Jiya Shankar age is 29 years old, as of 2024. She has recently celebrated her Birthday on 17^th April. She Follows hindu religion. And, her zodiac sign is Aries.

Jiya Shankar’s Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Jiya height is 5 feet 4 inches or 163 in cm. She has an average height with a total body weight of 55 Kg. She is slim and fit, as she works in the movie industry. She has black hair with ash blonde highlights, her eyes are dark brown in colour. She has the body measurement of 34 – 30 – 34. She is a beautiful young actress who always seems to be carrying nice gesture in public.

Jiya Shankar’s Early Life

She did her basic schooling from Mumbai. She was very enthusiastic towards sports. She used to learn gymnastics during her schooling which made her a fitness freak. When she was only 13 years old, her parents got apart which impacted her academics. She recalls her early life as a platter of good and bad memories.

Jiya Shankar’s Education

Jiya completed her early education from Mumbai. After that, she chose a digital marketing course which she left without completing. Then, she started trying her chance in the film line. After few years of her endeavours, she took admission in the Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares Institute to learn acting.

Jiya Shankar’s Parents and Siblings

Surekha Gavli is her mother and she is Hairstylist by profession. Jiya Shankar father name is still unidentified. In an interview, Jiya shared that she had no contact with her father from last 20 years. She revealed that her father has moved in his life and he have daughter too. She is a single child as she once shared with Abhishek Malhan that she has no make in the family, not even a brother.

She is unmarried and single, there is no such rumours about her love life on the internet. She is completely focused on her career, she represents her mother as her only love of the life.

Jiya Shankar Professional Career

Jiya used to perform gymnastics since her early childhood. This pulled her interest towards the dance and fitness industry. Gradually, she got influenced by acting and decided it as her career option. After her graduation from Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares academy, she did her debut in a Telegu movie. She played a role of Jiya in Entha Andanga Unnave, released year 2013.

• In 2016, she got an opportunity to play the role of Veena in a Tamil movie, Kanavu Variyam. In 2020, she did her debut in the web series with Virgin Bhaskara as Pakhi. In 2022, she played a second lead in VED, a Marathi movie. She got featured with Ritesh Dhesmukh in that movie which increased her popularity.
• She has also worked as a Television actress in list of shows along with her appearance in the above movies. In 2015, she entertained people with her performance in Love By Chance. In 2016, Jiya did Queens Hain Hum.
• In 2017, she gave herself an identity of celebrity by performing the role of Dr Ira Pandey in Meri Hanikarak Biwi.
• In 2020, she worked in Laal Ishq and Katelaal & Sons. In 2021, she shown up as a contestant in Big Boss OTT 2.
• In 2022, she came as a host in Goodnight India Show with Chirayu Mistry and Amit Tandon. She is coming up with more projects. You can see her list movies and TV below. And, to stay updated, follow her on  social media @jiyaashankarofficial.

Jiya Shankar Movies and TV Shows

• Tanveer Evan: Judaiyaan Feat – (2023)
• Pishachini – (2022 -2023)
• Ved – (2022)
• Rab Ne Jo Pucha – (2021)
• Kaatelal & Sons – (2020 -2021)
• Virgin Bhasskar – (2020)
• Meri Hanikarak Biwi – (2017 – 2019)
• Hyderabad Love Story – (2018)
• Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya – (2017)
• Dream Factory – (2017)
• Queens Hain Hum – (2016 – 2017)
• Crime Patrol Dial 100 – (2016)
• Darr Sabko Lagta Hai – (2016)
• MTV Big F – (2015)
• Entha Andanga Unnave – (2013)

Jiya Shankar Instagram And Other Social Media Handles

She is an active social media personality. She uses her Instagram as her promotional channel. Jiya promotes all her movies and shows through her social media handle. She connects with her fans through it. She have 3.1 million followers on her Instagram with total posts of 803. She believes in a high power energy as she has written in her Instagram bio that, The universe has her back.

Jiya Shankar Net Worth

She has created a total net worth of 4 Crore INR through out her career. This is an approximate figure. It  might reflect more or less on the internet. She has created a fortune for herself through her career, she is living a luxurious lifestyle with her mom in Mumbai.

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