Jiya Shankar is an Indian television actor who mainly works in Hindi television serials. She is known for appearing in drama series like ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ (2017) and ‘Kaatelal & Sons’ (2020).
Wiki/Biography
Jiya Shankar was born on Monday, 17 April 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Aries. Jiya initially opted for a digital marketing course; however, she did not complete it. She later attended Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares in Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Black with Dark Ash Blonde highlights
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-30-34
Family
Parents
Jiya Shankar’s mother, Surekha Gavli, is a hairstylist; however, there is not much information about her father. Jiya’s parents separated when she was 13 years old.
Jiya Shankar with her mother, Surekha Gavli
Husband & Children
Jiya Shankar is unmarried and has no children.
Career
Film
Telugu
Jiya Shankar made her acting debut with the film ‘Entha Andanga Unnave’ in 2013. She appeared as ‘Jiya’ in the film.
Jiya Shankar in a still from the film ‘Entha Andanga Unnave’ (2013)
In 2018, she played the role of ‘Vaishnavi’ in a romantic comedy film titled ‘Hyderabad Love Story.’
Tamil
Jiya debuted in the Tamil film industry, also known as Kollywood, with a drama film titled ‘Kanavu Variyam’ (2016) in which she appeared as ‘Veena.’
Jiya Shankar as ‘Veena’ in the film ‘Kanavu Variyam’ (2017)
Marathi
Jiya made her debut in the Marathi cinema with the romantic drama film ‘Ved’ in 2022. She played the role of Nisha Katkar, Ritesh Deshmukh’s character Satya’s ex-girlfriend, in the film.
Jiya Shankar as ‘Nisha Katkar’ in a still from the film ‘Ved’ (2022)
Television
In 2015, Jiya appeared in a romantic comedy television series titled ‘Love by Chance’ as Alisha Rai.
Jiya Shankar as Alisha Rai in the television series ‘Love by Chance’ (2015)
In the same year, she appeared as ‘Sonam’ in the crime television series ‘Gumrah: End of Innocence’ (season 4) and as ‘Ahana Sethia’ in the anthology series ‘MTV Big F.’ In 2017, Jiya Shankar played the role of Dr. Iravati Desai Pandey (Ira) in the series ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ (2017-2019), which aired on And TV (stylized as &tv) channel.
Jiya Shankar as ‘Dr. Iravati Desai Pandey’ (Ira) in the series ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’
She appeared as Susheela Kaatelal Ruhail Solanki (Sattu) in a series titled ‘Kaatelal & Sons’ (2020-2021). The series was aired on the Sony SAB channel. In 2022, Shankar hosted the show ‘Good Night India.’
Jiya Shankar while hosting the show ‘Good Night India’ (2022)
OTT
Jiya Shankar made her digital debut with the comedy web series ‘Virgin Bhasskar 2’ (2020) in which she played the role of ‘Pakhi.’ The series premiered on ALTBalaji and ZEE5.
Jiya Shankar as ‘Pakhi’ in a still from the web series ‘Virgin Bhasskar 2’ (2020)
In 2023, she appeared in JioCinema’s Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 as a contestant.
Jiya Shankar in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 (2023)
Tattoos
Jiya Shankar got a tattoo inked on her right arm and on the back of her left shoulder.
Jiya Shankar’s tattoo on her right arm
Jiya Shankar’s tattoo on the back of her left shoulder
Facts/Trivia
- Jiya has a Persian cat named Sky as a pet.
Jiya Shankar with her pet cat
- She consumes alcohol occasionally.
Jiya Shankar’s Instagram post about consuming beer
- Jiya’s passion for reading books shines through her social media presence.
Jiya Shankar with her book collection
- She finds solace in her drawing and painting activities as they help her achieve a calming state of mind.
Jiya Shankar’s Instagram post about painiting
- She was an avid participant in sports during her school days. She used to play Kho-Kho and also showed a keen interest in gymnastics.
- Jiya, in an interview, revealed that she faced a period of depression when her parents decided to part ways. This phase of disturbance had a significant impact on her academic performance.
- In an interview, she discussed the bullying she experienced during her college years, which led her to skip a significant number of lectures. Jiya described how her peers would often ridicule her, targeting her sense of style and the way she expressed herself in class. Rather than letting the bullies get to her, she decided to turn the tables and laugh along with them, effectively neutralizing their negative intent.
- Jiya Shankar was once so introverted that even family gatherings proved to be a challenge for her; however, her entry into the entertainment industry brought about a transformation, revealing her inherent shyness to the world. In an interview, she talked about this and mentioned that she underwent a significant personal transformation when she joined the Anupam Kher Acting Institute in Mumbai as the practical training and exercises at the institute were instrumental in helping her navigate through these challenges and contributed to her personal growth.
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