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Bio/Wiki
| Jiya Shankar, born Jiya Gavli, is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi television series and Marathi films. | |
| She is the daughter of Surekha Gavli, a professional hairstylist. | |
| Her parents divorced when she was 13 years old, which led to a period of depression affecting her academic performance. | |
| She initially pursued a digital marketing course but did not complete it before switching to acting training. | |
| She trained at Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares institute, which helped her transform from an introverted personality into a confident performer. | |
| She adopted the surname 'Shankar' as her last name, as it is not her father's name, a fact she revealed during Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black with Dark Ash Blonde highlights |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares |
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| Educational Qualification | Jiya had initially chosen a digital marketing course, but she did not complete it. |
Personal Life
| Jiya faced bullying in college, which led her to cope by joining in the laughter to neutralize negative behavior. | |
| She is passionate about sports, having played Kho-Kho and shown interest in gymnastics during her school years. | |
| She enjoys drawing, painting, and reading books as her hobbies. | |
| She owns a Persian cat named Sky. | |
| She occasionally consumes alcohol. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Surekha Gavli (hairstylist) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Drawing | |
| Painting | |
| Reading books | |
| Kho-Kho | |
| Gymnastics |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jiyashankar_official/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 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). |