Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Nafisa Rizvi Khan |
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| Other name | Nafisa Khan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black with Light Brown highlights |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, U. S. |
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| Educational Qualification | Edexcel O level and A level with five As at a school in London |
Personal Life
| Gender | Female |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Family
| Father | Ali Rizvi Khan (Indian-American businessman) |
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| Mother | Rabia Khan (former actor and writer) |
| Siblings | Stepsisters - Kavita Khan, Karishma Khan |
| Spouse | N/A |
Career
| Debut |
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| Last Film | Housefull (2010) | ||||
| Awards | Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for the film ‘Nishabd’ |
Favourites
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
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| Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Chocolate Brand | Charbonnel et Walker |
| Café (in London) | EL&N |
| Garden (in London) | Chelsea Physic Garden |
| Festival | Christmas |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Jiah Khan was a dual American-British actor who worked in Bollywood. | |
| She committed suicide at her Juhu residence in Mumbai in 2013. | |
| Jiah had a passion for dancing and was trained in various dance styles. | |
| She was a proficient opera singer. | |
| Jiah changed her name from Nafisa Khan to Jiah before making her debut. | |
| She was Mukesh Bhatt’s first choice for the lead role in the film Tumsa Nahin Dekha but backed out. | |
| Jiah Khan's death sparked controversy and discussion about the film 'Nishabd'. | |
| A suicide note was found after her death, mentioning an intimate relationship and alleged abuse. | |
| Sooraj Pancholi was taken into custody but later granted bail in the abetment to suicide case. | |
| Jiah Khan's mother, Rabia Khan, claimed her daughter's death was a murder and sought further investigation. | |
| The case went through various legal proceedings with conflicting opinions. | |
| Sooraj Pancholi was acquitted in the Jiah Khan suicide case by a special CBI court. |
