| 1. Jiya Shankar is an Indian actor known for her work in Hindi television series. |
| 2. She gained recognition for roles in series like ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ (2017) and ‘Kaatelal & Sons’ (2020). |
| 3. Jiya was passionate about sports in school, playing Kho-Kho and showing interest in gymnastics. |
| 4. Following her parents’ separation, Jiya faced depression affecting her academic performance. |
| 5. Jiya revealed being bullied in college, leading her to neutralize negative behavior by joining in the laughter. |
| 6. Initially introverted, Jiya transformed after training at Anupam Kher Acting Institute. |
| 7. She appeared in shows like ‘Love by Chance’ (2015) and ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’ (2017-2019). |
| 8. In 2022, she hosted ‘Good Night India,’ a comedy show on Sony SAB. |
| 9. Jiya was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 in 2023. |
| 10. She enjoys drawing, painting, and reading books. |
| 11. Jiya has a Persian cat named Sky. |
| 12. She occasionally consumes alcohol. |
| 13. Jiya refuted claims of involvement in a scandal in August 2023. |
| 14. Her parents divorced when she was 13. |
| 15. 'Shankar' is not her father's name, but a last name she chose for herself, as revealed on Bigg Boss OTT 2. |
| 16. She played the lead role of Dr. Ira Pandey in &TV's Meri Hanikarak Biwi (2017-2019). |
| 17. She played Susheela Ruhail Solanki in SAB TV's Kaatelal & Sons (2020). |
| 18. She played the protagonist in Colors TV's supernatural drama Pishachini. |
| 19. She played Shreya Dixit Rathore in &TV's Queens Hain Hum (2016). |
| 20. Her performance as Nisha Katkar in the Marathi film Ved (2022) earned her a Best Debut Actress nomination at the Filmfare Awards Marathi. |
| 21. She finished 6th place in Bigg Boss OTT 2 (June 2023). |
