Jiya Shankar Age, Wiki and Bio

Jiya Shankar

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/04/1995
Age29 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack with Dark Ash Blonde highlights

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAnupam Kher’s Actor Prepares
Educational QualificationJiya had initially chosen a digital marketing course, but she did not complete it.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

MotherSurekha Gavli (hairstylist)

Career

Debut
Film
TeluguEntha Andanga Unnave (2013) as 'Jiya'
TamilKanavu Variyam (2016) as 'Veena'
MarathiVed (2022) as 'Nisha Katkar'
Web Series
HindiVirgin Bhasskar 2 (2020) as 'Pakhi'

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jiya Shankar is an Indian actor known for her work in Hindi television series.
She gained recognition for roles in series like ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ (2017) and ‘Kaatelal & Sons’ (2020).
Jiya was passionate about sports in school, playing Kho-Kho and showing interest in gymnastics.
Following her parents’ separation, Jiya faced depression affecting her academic performance.
Jiya revealed being bullied in college, leading her to neutralize negative behavior by joining in the laughter.
Initially introverted, Jiya transformed after training at Anupam Kher Acting Institute.
She appeared in shows like ‘Love by Chance’ (2015) and ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ (2017-2019).
In 2022, she hosted ‘Good Night India,’ a comedy show on Sony SAB.
Jiya was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 in 2023.
She enjoys drawing, painting, and reading books.
Jiya has a Persian cat named Sky.
She occasionally consumes alcohol.
Jiya refuted claims of involvement in a scandal in August 2023.