Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal Age, Wiki and Bio

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/11/1978
Age45 years
BirthplaceJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Maiden nameJennifer Mistry
Nickname(s)
  • Jenny
  • Jenna
  • JMB
  • Jenn
Famous RoleMrs. Roshan Kaur Sodhi in the popular Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008), which airs on Sony SAB and SonyLIV.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Weight60 Kg (132 lbs)
Figure Measurements34-30-34
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Red Copper Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGuru Gobind Singh Khalsa School in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
College/University
  • Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (Bachelors)
  • G. S. College Of Commerce & Economics, Jabalpur (M.Com)

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsJennifer considers 'humanity' as her religion.
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Listening to music
  • Doing Yoga and Meditation

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsMayur Bansiwal (aka Bobby Bansiwal) (software engineer, actor, photographer)
Marriage Date7/03/2001

Family

HusbandMayur Bansiwal
Children
SonNone
DaughterLekissha Mistry Bansiwal (born in 2013)
Parents
FatherName Not Known (deceased)
MotherName Not Known (staff nurse in a medical college)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Malcolm Mistry (deceased in 2022)
  • Adil Mistry
SisterDimple (born in 1980 with Down Syndrome) (died on 13/04/2024)

Career

Debut
FilmHalla Bol (2008)
TVKkusum (2004) on Sony Entertainment Television; cameo role

Favourites

Food
  • Masala Khichadi
  • Dal-Chawal with ghee
Actor(s)
  • Jeetendra
  • R. Madhavan
Actress(es)
  • Hema Malini
  • Shabana Azmi
FilmSatte Pe Satta (1982)
Street Food
  • Ragda Pani Puri
  • Chaat
Songs
  • Jhuka Ke Sar Ko Puchho
  • Dilbar Mere
  • Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Naa (all from the 1982 film Satte Pe Satta)
  • Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh (from the 1960 film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai)
Travel DestinationGoa

Style Quotient

Car CollectionSkoda Rapid (2017)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jennifer comes from a mixed background with a Parsi father and Christian mother.
In 1995, she achieved a 1st Dan-Black Belt in Shito-Ryu karate and won 3 shields in the sport.
During her college days at G. S. College Of Commerce & Economics, she enthusiastically took part in theatre and won accolades in competitions.
Encouraged by her husband, Jennifer ventured into acting after submitting her headshots to Great Magazines in India, leading to TV series and commercial roles.
She participated in the Mrs Chennai competition in 2002.
In 2004, she relocated to Mumbai to fulfill her acting aspirations, training with renowned theater groups.
Jennifer has appeared in cameo roles on various Hindi TV shows such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
She made a cameo appearance as a saleswoman on the crime show CID in 2006.
Her role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah brought her widespread recognition in Indian households.
Jennifer has been part of short films and Hindi TV shows like Naagin on Colors TV.
She has also featured in Bollywood films like Airlift, Krazzy 4, and Luck by Chance.
Jennifer has appeared in numerous advertisements for brands like Snapdeal, Parle, and Manyavar.
She has a deep affection for the Urdu language and enjoys retro music and Sher-o-Shayari.
Jennifer practices Reiki, engages in angel card reading, and has attended a Chakra Revival workshop.
She manages a YouTube channel and has penned down details of more than 2000 auditions in her diary.
Jennifer has a strong belief in the interconnectedness with actress Disha Vakani.
Having left Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 7/03/2023, she shared she had merely Rs. 80,000 in her bank account in an interview.