Not everyone can be successful in this film industry, one needs some background support to get ahead of others. There are only a few artists that have made a name for themselves on their own one of them is Jiya Shankar who rose up on the top with her own hardwork and dedication. Jiya Shankar is known for her incredible work in movies and tv shows as well as being one of the top contestants on Bigg Boss OTT 2. Let’s look into Jiya Shankar’s story and how she rose to the top of her career.
Jiya Shankar Wiki
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Jiya Shankar |
| Age | 29 years (as of 2024) |
| Date of Birth | 17 April 1995 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Years Active | 2013 – Present |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Education | Graduated in Mass Media |
Jiya Shankar was born on 17 april 1995 in mumbai. Her mother is a hairdresser and till the age of 13 she had the perfect family. Jiya has always been extraordinarily beautiful and talented and has always been praised for her stage presence. She is said to be easy going and sympathetic towards others. Jiya was never one to follow the crowd, in college she was bullied for having an exceptional style that made others insecure, but Jiya always stood her ground. Instead of being offended, Jiya Shankar joined in the laugh to show her bullies, their words mean nothing to her.
Jiya Shankar Age, Height And Physical Appearance
| Category | Details |
| Age | 29 years (as of 2024) |
| Height | 5′ 4″ (163 cm) |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 32-26-34 inches |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Born on 17 april 1995, Jiya Shankar is 29 years old as of October 2024. Jiya was born in a loving and nurturing environment, but things took a drastic turn when she was 13 years old. There has not been release of Jiya Shankar’s exact height but according to her appearance in the public, her height is an estimate of 163 cm or 5’4” feet. She appears to be physically slim and fit with dark brown eyes and black hairs with dark ash color blonde highlights.
Early Life of Jiya Shankar
From early life, Jiya Shankar expressed she was deeply pampered and loved by her family. She is a daughter to a hairdresser and her father left her family when she was only 13. She grew up missing her father but her mother always filled in that role for her. Jiya shares in an interview how she used to be an introvert, a person who is shy and avoids confrontation, and used to find speaking in public or within family challenging.
Education Background
Jiya Shankar being a big star has always maintained a private life. There is very little information about her primary education but according to sources she did join a digital marketing course, she was dedicated to it but due to her career she could not complete it. Later she also did training for acting at Anupam Kher’s actor prepares, it is one of the top acting institutes in the industry.
Jiya Shankar Family and Relationships
Jiya Shankar has always been a good child with a down to earth attitude. This is because of her good upbringing. She has always been close to her mother and father till their separation. There are no known siblings of Jiya Shankar. At the age of 13, Jiya Shankar’s father abandoned her and her mother with a messy divorce.
Jiya Shankar Father
Jiya Shankar had a close relationship with her father until he abandoned her at the age of 13. She expressed on Bigg Boss how much she loved her father and he was the first one she used to run to when she got worried. She also tells her friend that he is now married again and has more children with his new wife. She informs the public that she has not heard from her father in 20 years, and does not even remember his voice or face.
Jiya Shankar Boyfriend
Jiya Shankar dating has always been a trendy topic.even though she is single right now. People have speculated her love and relationship rumor with her co-star Paras arora. On the show ‘kaatelal and sons’ they both shared a screen and were highly loved by the audience. Things were fine between the two and were always seen in a relationship but these rumors were discontinued after Paras and Jiya unfollowed each other on social media. Paras came forward in public to inform the media that he and Jiya Shankar were just friends and due to some misunderstanding they had a fight but things are now back to normal between those two friends.
Career Journey of Jiya Shankar
At the age of 18, Jiya Shankar started her career in Telugu movies, with her first film being ‘entha andanga unnave’. In 2017 she appeared in ‘kanavu Variyam’ which was a huge success for her career.
Jiya Shankar started her career in the television industry in the year 2015 when she was only 20 years old. Her debut on ‘love by chance’ which lasted for one season, which can be streamed on prime videos amazon. In 2016, she appeared in “queens hain hum” show which got high ratings on google and Jiya Shankar got nationwide recognition for her talent. Her career just went up from there onwards.
In 2017, she starred in a well known drama series ‘meri hanikarak biwi’ the series got highly popular with almost 524 episodes, the show also starred famous actors like Karan Suchak, Anjali Mukhi, raju shrestha and more. Jiya Shankar has a long television history from ‘Gumrah: end of innocence’ to kaatelal and sons and laal ishq’ her talent has led her to such accomplishments.
Jiya Shankar got a lot of hype and love when she appeared in ‘Bigg boss OTT 2’ she was loved for her honesty and well adjusted attitude and soon became the fans favorite. She was in the top 6 finalists. Unfortunately she did not win the show but that did not demotivate her or her fans, the love for her has grown in the heart of all.
According to sources, Jiya Shankarmay appear in season 14 of ‘khatron ke khiladi’ which is a reality show where the contestants have to overcome obstacles to move ahead in the game. This news has not been confirmed by Jiya Shankar team.
Jiya Shankar Net Worth
| Net Worth | approximately ₹8 crore, ($0.9 million) |
Jiya Shankar is one of the most popular and successful actresses in the television industry with some movie debuts as well. According to sources her net worth is approximately 8 crore rupees or $0.9 million. This is not verified and can differ from site to site.
Jiya Social Media Handles
Jiya Shankar is quite active on social media with having more than 3 million followers on instagram alone some of her social media handles are
| @Jiyaashankarofficial | |
| twitter/ X | @heyshankar_ |
| @jiyaashankarofficial | |
| Youtube | @Jiyashankar417 |
Unknown Facts About Jiya Shankar
- Jiya Shankar has not just worked in Hindi television, but also telugu industry as well.
- Jiya has always been interested in sports, she has played kho-kho in her school days.
- Jiya had a depression phase after her parents got separated.
- In her early ages, she was introverted and had to overcome it for her dream in acting.
Lets Recap
Jiya Shankar is one of the top actors in the television industry. She started her career at the age of 18, from telugu film industry leading her to debut in hindi industry. Jiya Shankar had a traumatic incident at the age of 13 when her father divorced her mother and abandoned her. She has not been with her father ever since. Jiya Shankar did not have any public dating history. She had a rich acting background as she did her schooling for Anupam kher’s actor preparations.
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