Jigna Vora Age, Wiki and Bio

Jigna Vora

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer Crime Reporter, Consciousness Healer, Tarot Card Reader
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1974
Age50 years
BirthplaceGhatkopar, Mumbai
HometownGhatkopar, Mumbai
ReligionDisciple of spiritual guru Satish Kaku, Swarg Foundation
EthnicityGujarati
Food HabitVegetarian

Bio/Wiki

Full nameJigna Jitendra Vora
Nickname(s)JV

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (5’ 5”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • A bachelor’s degree in Law from DG Ruparel College, Mumbai
  • A one-year diploma in mass communications from the K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai

Personal Life

Date of Birth01/01/1974
BirthplaceGhatkopar, Mumbai
HometownGhatkopar, Mumbai
ReligionDisciple of spiritual guru Satish Kaku, Swarg Foundation
EthnicityGujarati
Food HabitVegetarian
Marital StatusSeparated
Marriage Date4 December 1998

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherHarshaben (deceased)
SpouseName Not Known
ChildrenShe has a son
GrandfatherTulsidas Hargovindas (deceased)

Career

Details
  • Former Dep. Chief of Bureau at Asian Age
  • Worked for Free Press Journal, Mid-day, Mumbai Mirror, Asian Age
  • In 2019, released book Behind Bars in Byculla, detailing her arrest, imprisonment, and career

Style Quotient

AccessoryTrishul-shaped nose ring

Some Lesser Known Facts

Arrested in connection with J Dey's murder, but acquitted in 2018.
Inspired by her teacher Velly Thevar at K. J. Somaiya.
Married in 1998, later moved to Bharuch, Gujarat, and separated due to marital issues.
Returned to Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar in 2004 with her son to start a career in media.
Enrolled her son in a boarding school in Panchgani in 2009.
Began her career as a court reporter at Free Press Journal in November 2005.
Covered Abu Salem's case at the special TADA court.
Reported on the arrest of Chhota Rajan’s wife, Sujata Nikalje.
Joined Asian Age in May 2008, covering high-profile cases such as Neeraj Grover and right-wing terror groups.
Faced rumors of an alleged affair with J Dey prior to her arrest.
Struggled with her father's alcoholism during her childhood.
Found spiritual enlightenment in prison and pursued a career in consciousness healing.
Does not smoke and is a teetotaler.
In 2023, Hansal Mehta released "Scoop" on Netflix, a drama series based on her memoir.
Participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss 17 in 2023.