Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal
29/07/2025
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal publicly repeated allegations of sexual harassment against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumarr Modi. Her remarks reignited attention on the dispute that began after she left the show in 2023 and drew fresh media coverage around the allegations and the producer’s denial of them.
15/01/2025
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal criticized the makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and spoke about the situation of former co-star Gurucharan Singh. She said the team did not help him enough during his financial difficulties, adding another public controversy to her ongoing fallout with the show’s production.
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Bio/Wiki
| Maiden name | Jennifer Mistry |
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| Famous Role | Mrs. Roshan Kaur Sodhi in the popular Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008-2013), which airs on Sony SAB and SonyLIV. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-30-34 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Red Copper Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa School in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
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| Diploma | Diploma in Kathak (1995) |
| Other | A course in Bundelkhandi folk music (1998) |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Zoroastrianism (Parsi) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Mayur Bansiwal (aka Bobby Bansiwal) (software engineer, actor, photographer) |
| Marriage Date | 07/03/2001 |
| Spouse | Bobby Bansiwal (Mayur Bansiwal) - Actor, Photographer |
Family
| Husband | Mayur Bansiwal (Bobby Bansiwal) | ||||
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| Children | Lekissha Mistry Bansiwal (born 2013) | ||||
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Career
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| Film | Satte Pe Satta (1982) |
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| Travel Destination | Goa |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Skoda Rapid (2017) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mistry_bansiwal/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jennifer comes from a mixed background with a Parsi father and Christian mother. | |
| 2. In 1995, she achieved a 1st Dan-Black Belt in Shito-Ryu karate and won 3 shields in the sport. | |
| 3. During her college days at G. S. College Of Commerce & Economics, she enthusiastically took part in theatre and won accolades in competitions. | |
| 4. Encouraged by her husband, Jennifer ventured into acting after submitting her headshots to Great Magazines in India, leading to TV series and commercial roles. | |
| 5. She participated in the Mrs Chennai competition in 2002. | |
| 6. In 2004, she relocated to Mumbai to fulfill her acting aspirations, training with renowned theater groups. | |
| 7. Jennifer has appeared in cameo roles on various Hindi TV shows such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. | |
| 8. She made a cameo appearance as a saleswoman on the crime show CID in 2006. | |
| 9. Her role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah brought her widespread recognition in Indian households. | |
| 10. Jennifer has been part of short films and Hindi TV shows like Naagin on Colors TV. | |
| 11. She has also featured in Bollywood films like Airlift, Krazzy 4, and Luck by Chance. | |
| 12. Jennifer has appeared in numerous advertisements for brands like Snapdeal, Parle, and Manyavar. | |
| 13. She has a deep affection for the Urdu language and enjoys retro music and Sher-o-Shayari. | |
| 14. Jennifer practices Reiki, engages in angel card reading, and has attended a Chakra Revival workshop. | |
| 15. She manages a YouTube channel and has penned down details of more than 2000 auditions in her diary. | |
| 16. Jennifer has a strong belief in the interconnectedness with actress Disha Vakani. | |
| 17. Having left Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 7/03/2023, she shared she had merely Rs. 80,000 in her bank account in an interview. | |
| 18. In 2004, she relocated to Mumbai from Hyderabad to fulfill her acting aspirations, training with renowned theater groups including Ekjute Theatre Group and Vivechana Theater Group. | |
| 19. She trained under the guidance of renowned theatre director Nadira Babbar. | |
| 20. She took maternity leave in 2013 and returned to the show after her daughter turned 3. | |
| 21. She showed her home to television audiences on the Spin TV show Celebrity Home. |