| She was born in Mumbai into a middle-class Gujarati Jain family. |
| Her father hailed from Paldi near Pirana Ahmedabad in Gujarat. |
| Her father followed Jainism, while her mother practiced Islam. |
| She deeply admires Sai Baba. |
| As the only child, she was the center of her parents' world. |
| Her mother, Sudha Parekh, enrolled her in classical dance classes early on. |
| She began performing in stage shows at a young age. |
| Initially cast in lead roles, she later played supporting roles like Bhabhi and Mother. |
| She established a production company named ‘Akruti’ and produced various TV serials. |
| She served as President of the Cine Artists’ Association from 1994 to 2000. |
| After her mother's demise, she downsized to care for her ill father, who later passed away. |
| Currently, she focuses on managing her dance academy, ‘Kara Bhavan,’ and the Asha Parekh Hospital in Mumbai. |
| In 2017, her autobiography 'The Hit Girl' was published with Salman Khan launching it. |
