Aaliyah Qureishi Age, Wiki and Bio

Aaliyah Qureishi

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Singer-songwriter, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/10/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Bio/Wiki

NicknameJhalli

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight55 Kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai
College/UniversityUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
OtherMusicians Institute, Los Angeles

Personal Life

Gender IdentityBisexual
HobbiesTravelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsVihaan Samat (actor & model)

Family

FatherSaif Qureishi (entrepreneur)
MotherRauzat Qureishi (Tung Acupuncture Doctor)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterShaazia Qureishi (Fletcher Pilates Teacher)
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
Web SeriesEternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022) on Netflix as Jia
EP (Extended Play)Why Should I? (2022)
Filmography
Films
  • Year: 2023 Title: Jawan Role: Janvi Language: Hindi
  • Year: 2025 Title: Nadaaniyan Role: Sahira Language: Hindi
Web Series
  • Year: 2022 Title: Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Role: Jia Language: Hindi, English
  • Year: 2024 Title: Bandish Bandits Role: Ananya Language: Hindi
Discography
Singles
  • Year: 2018 Track: Pretty Genre: Indie rock Language: English
  • Year: 2020 Track: Marceline Genre: Indie rock Language: English
  • Year: 2020 Track: I Want to Be Free Genre: Indie rock Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: Dream Girl Genre: Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: stupid games Genre: Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: let me be ur girl Genre: Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: Why Should I (Interlude) Genre: Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: HURRICANE Genre: Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: insecurity Genre: Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2022 Track: Mukaddar Genre: Pop/Folk Language: Hindi
  • Year: 2023 Track: Paraye Genre: Pop/Ballad Language: Hindi
  • Year: 2023 Track: Don't Come Back Genre: Dance Pop Language: English
  • Year: 2024 Track: You and I Language: English
  • Year: 2025 Track: Ishaare Language: Hindi
EPs
  • Year: 2022 Title: Why Should I?
Awards and Nominations
  • Year: 2025 Award: IIFA Digital Awards Category: Best Supporting Actress – Series Work: Bandish Bandits Result: Nominated
  • Year: 2025 Award: Times of India Film Awards Category: Debut Actor of the Year – Web Series with exceptional talent Result: Nominated

Favourites

FilmKuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
ColourBlue
FoodPoori Sabzi, Sattu, Roti, Rice

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aaliyah Qureishi is an Indian actress, model, and musician who gained fame from the Bollywood movie 'Jawan' (2023).
2. She discovered her love for music at a young age and even wrote her first song during her 5th-grade school year.
3. Her song 'So I Sleep' was released in 2018 on her YouTube channel 'Jhalli.'
4. Her debut EP 'Why Should I?' (2022) features six tracks: 'Dream Girl,' 'Stupid Games,' 'Let Me Be Ur Girl,' 'Why Should I (interlude),' 'Hurricane,' and 'Insecurity.'
5. In addition to her EP, she has released singles like 'Peace' (2019), 'Mukaddar' (2022), 'Paraye' (2023), and 'Don't Come Back' (2023).
6. Aaliyah Qureishi has performed live at concerts in India and internationally.
7. In November 2020, she organized a music concert to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
8. Her acting debut was in the English-language Indian web series 'Eternally Confused and Eager for Love' (2022) before her role in 'Jawan' (2023) alongside Shah Rukh Khan as Janvi.
9. During the promotion of 'Jawan' in Dubai, her image was displayed on the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
10. She has a soft spot for dogs and enjoys their company.
11. Aaliyah is often spotted enjoying alcohol at various social events.
12. She writes and performs in English, Hindi, and French.