Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/01/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Jhanak Shukla
09/07/2026
Jhanak Shukla, the former child star known for playing Gia Kapur in Kal Ho Naa Ho, is now living a quiet life in Dublin, Ireland with her husband Swapnil Suryawanshi. She has transitioned from acting to academia, working as an archaeologist and content creator, sharing insights into her life and interests online.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nicknames | Princey |
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| Famous Role | 'Gia Kapur' in the film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and 'Karishma' in the television series Karishma Ka Karishma (2003) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Engagement Date | January 2023 |
| Fiancé | Swapnil Suryawanshi |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Swapnil Suryawanshi |
| Marriage Date | 2023 |
| Spouse | Swapnil Suryawanshi |
Family
| Father | Haril Shukla (documentary filmmaker) | ||||||
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| Mother | Supriya Shukla (actress) | ||||||
| Siblings | Damia Shukla | ||||||
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Career
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| Entrepreneurship | Founded Roomaal in July 2022 - produces and sells handkerchiefs, organic soaps, quirky bookmarks, and face masks | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jhanakshukla/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jhanak Shukla portrayed 'Karishma' in Karishma Kaa Karishma in 2003. | |
| 2. She was born in New Delhi and moved to Mumbai at the age of six. | |
| 3. Her Bollywood debut was in the film Kal Ho Na Ho in 2003. | |
| 4. Jhanak Shukla had a passion for history and dreamed of being an archaeologist. | |
| 5. She quit acting after her last assignment in Son Pari to focus on studies. | |
| 6. She modeled for advertisements like ICICI Bank and appeared in a music video with Parikrama. | |
| 7. She appeared in the Malayalam serial Aalipazham as a dumb girl, shot in Trivandrum. | |
| 8. She walked the ramp for Aquafina at the age of four. | |
| 9. She featured in Son Pari as Princy in 2000. | |
| 10. She played little Jasmine in the series Hatim. | |
| 11. She appeared in the crime thriller series Gumrah. | |
| 12. She starred in the Hollywood film One Night with the King in 2006. | |
| 13. She played Anishka Goenka, the kidnapped daughter, in Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante (2006). | |
| 14. She was born in Mumbai and moved to Mumbai at the age of six. | |
| 15. Her first dream career was to be an astronaut, with Kalpana Chawla as her role model. | |
| 16. She left the acting industry by the age of 10. | |
| 17. Shah Rukh Khan became her favourite actor after working with him in Kal Ho Na Ho. | |
| 18. She currently resides in Dublin, Ireland with her husband. | |
| 19. She holds a Master's degree in Archaeology from Deccan College in Pune. |