Juhi Chawla Height Weight Bra Size Age Biography Family Wiki Net Worth, Affairs, Marriage & much more. Juhi Chawla (born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, film producer and entrepreneur. After winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant, she established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. Recognised for her comic timing and vivacious on-screen persona, she is the recipient of several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards.
Chawla made her acting debut with a brief appearance in the film Sultanat (1986), and had her breakthrough role in the tragic romance film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She propelled her career forward with starring roles in Lootere (1993), Aaina (1993), Darr (1993), and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Further success came in 1997 with Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq (1997).
The following decade, Chawla was willing to play against type and began working with independent filmmakers in art-house projects, garnering critical acclaim for her performances in Jhankaar Beats (2003), 3 Deewarein (2003), My Brother Nikhil (2005), I Am (2011) and Gulaab Gang (2014). Moreover, she starred in several Punjabi films, including the biopics Shaheed Udham Singh (2000), Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006) and Sukhmani – Hope for Life (2010).
Chawla has been married to industrialist Jay Mehta since 1995, with whom she has two children. Along with her husband and Shah Rukh Khan, she is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. Along with Khan, she co-founded the production company Dreamz Unlimited, which produced three films, starting with their self-starring Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000). Among her television work, she was a talent judge on the third season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
Early life
Juhi Chawla was born on 13 November 1967 and raised in Ambala, Haryana, India. Her father was an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). She completed her schooling at Fort Convent School, Bombay (present-day Mumbai), and graduated from Sydenham College, Bombay. Chawla was the winner of the Miss India title in 1984. She also won the Best Costume Award at the Miss Universe contest in 1984.
Personal life
Juhi Chawla married industrialist Jay Mehta in 1995. The couple have two children. In an interview Juhi revealed that her daughter Jhanvi wants to be a writer, instead of joining films.
Her brother Bobby Chawla was the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment. He suffered a massive stroke in 2010 after a dinner party. After being in coma for about four years, he died on 9 March 2014. Her sister, Sonia, died from cancer on 30 October 2012.
Juhi Chawla Measurements Height Weight Bra Size Age
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Juhi S Chawla |
| Nickname | Not Known |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 4” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 56 kg in Pounds- 123 lbs |
| Figure Measurements | 34-26-34 |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 13 November 1967 |
| Age (as in 2022) | 55 Years |
| Birth Place | Ambala, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Fort Convent School, Mumbai |
| College | Sydenham College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduation with specialization in HR |
| Debut | Film Debut: Sultanat (1986) |
| Family | Father– Late Dr. S. Chawla (Worked as an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS)) Mother– Late Mona Chawla (Worked in housekeeping department of Oberois) Brother– Late Sanjeev Chawla (aka Bobby Chawla) (Elder, Former CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment) Sister– Late Sonia Chawla |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Veer Bhavan at the Ritz Road, Malabar Hill, South Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading, yoga |
| Controversies | Not Known |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Paneer Shashlik, Dosa, Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun, Caramel Custard |
| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan |
| Favourite Actress | Sridevi |
| Favourite Film | Bollywood: Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke |
| Favourite Directors | Yash Chopra, Aziz Mirza |
| Favourite TV Shows | American: The Big Bang Theory |
| Favourite Song | Ek Din Aap from the film Yes Boss |
| Favourite Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
| Favourite Perfume | Jeane Paul Gautier |
| Favourite Fashion Designer | Tarun Tahiliani, Neeta Lulla, Manish Malhotra, Abu Jani |
| Favourite Restaurant | India Jones, Thai Pavillion and San Qi in Mumbai Bukhara at the Maurya in Delhi Nobu in London. Trisara hotel in Phuket La Cuelle de la Roca in Spain French Laundry in Napa Valley |
| Favourite Destination | Switzerland |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Jay Mehta (Businessman) |
| Husband/Spouse | Jay Mehta (Businessman, m.1995-present) |
| Marriage Date | Year 1995 |
| Children | Son– Arjun Mehta (born in 2003) Daughter– Jhanvi Mehta (born in 2001) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Jaguar |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | 25 lakh /film (INR, in 1995) |
Off-screen work
In 1998, Chawla participated in a concert tour entitled Awesome Foursome alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Akshay Kumar across the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.
In 2009, Chawla featured as a talent judge, for the third season of Sony Entertainment Television India’s dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa alongside Saroj Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant. In 2011, she hosted Colors’s kid’s chat-show Badmaash Company- Ek Shararat Hone Ko Hai.
In 2008, Chawla, in partnership with Shah Rukh Khan and her husband Jay Mehta, acquired ownership rights for the franchise representing Kolkata in the Twenty20 cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) for US$75.09 million, and named the team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The team won in 2012and repeated the feat in 2014.
Media and reception
Chawla was of the leading actresses in the 1990s. As an actor, throughout most of her early career, she was particularly recognised for her comic timing and vivacious on-screen persona.
Despite her success, Chawla has faced periods of commercial decline. Asked about some of the commercial flunctuations in her career, Chawla attributed them to wrong choices. Following the birth of her daughter and amidst the poor box-office performance of Chawla’s work in the early 2000s, Chawla took a short break from acting in 2001 and spoke of her intention to come back with more serious roles. Eventually she felt her new choices had given her a new identity and constant interest.
Several outlets noted her transition to serious cinema. Chawla said that with films like 3 Deewarein and My Brother Nikhil she received satisfaction as an actor.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sultanat | Zarina |
| 1987 | Premaloka | Shashikala |
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Rashmi Singh |
| Kaliyuga Karnudu | Jaya | Telugu film |
| Paruva Ragam | Shashikala | Tamil film |
| Ranadheera | Guest appearance | Kannada film |
| 1989 | Amar Prem | Deepika |
| Chandni | Devika | Cameo |
| Kindari Jogi | Ganga | Kannada film |
| Vicky Daada | Shyamalee | Telugu film |
| Love Love Love | Reema Goswami | |
| Goonj | Sangeeta Kalekar | |
| 1990 | Kaafila | Kalpana Awasti |
| Swarg | Jyoti | |
| Pratibandh | Shanti | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Tum Mere Ho | Paro | |
| Zahreelay | Chamki | |
| Shandaar | Tulsi | |
| C.I.D. | Raksha Sharma | |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha | Jyothi |
| Karz Chukana Hai | Radha | |
| Bhabhi | Asha | |
| Mehandi Ban Gai Khoon | Sunita | |
| Shanti Kranti | Jyothi | Kannada film |
| Shanti Kranti | Jyothi | Telugu film |
| Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Jyothi | Tamil film |
| Shanti Kranti | Jyothi | |
| 1992 | Apan Por | Swapna |
| Bol Radha Bol | Radha | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Radha Ka Sangam | Radha | |
| Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman | Renu | |
| Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana | Janki | |
| Bewaffa Se Waffa | Ruksaar | |
| Daulat Ki Jung | Asha Agrawal | |
| 1993 | Lootere | Anjali |
| Shatranj | Radha | |
| Izzat Ki Roti | Jyoti Prasad | |
| Pehla Nasha | Cameo | |
| Tadipaar | Cameo | |
| Aaina | Reema Mathur | |
| Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke | Vyaijanti Iyer | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Darr | Kiran Awasti | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| Bhagyawan | Geeta | |
| 1994 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na | |
| Eena Meena Deeka | Meena | |
| The Gentleman | Rani | |
| Andaz | Saraswati | |
| Andaz Apna Apna | Herself | Guest appearance |
| Ghar Ki Izzat | Geeta | |
| Paramaatma | Rajni | |
| Saajan Ka Ghar | Laxmi | |
| 1995 | Ram Jaane | Bela |
| Kartavya | Kajal Sahay | Replacement of Divya Bharti |
| Naajayaz | Inspector Sandhya | |
| Aatank Hi Aatank | Neha | |
| 1996 | Talaashi | Megha |
| Loafer | Kiran Mathur | |
| Bandish | Kanta | |
| Daraar | Priya Bhatia | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Seema Kapoor |
| Ishq | Madhu | |
| Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Shalu | |
| Deewana Mastana | Dr Neha Sharma | |
| 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Jalima |
| Harikrishnans | Mira Varma | Malayalam film |
| Duplicate | Sonia Kapoor | |
| Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate | Urmila Abhyankar | |
| 1999 | Safari | Anjali Agarwal |
| Arjun Pandit | Nisha Chopra | |
| Shaheed Uddham Singh | Noor Jehan | |
| 2000 | Gang | Sanam |
| Karobaar: The Business of Love | Seema Saxena | |
| Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Ria Banerjee | |
| 2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | Geeta Chowdhary |
| Ek Rishtaa | Priti Kapoor | |
| Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Jhoomri | |
| 2003 | 3 Deewarein | Chandrika |
| Jhankaar Beats | Shanti | |
| 2004 | Des Hoya Pardes | Jassi |
| 2005 | My Brother Nikhil | Anamika |
| Paheli | Gajrobai | |
| Khamoshh… Khauff Ki Raat | Dr Sakshi Saagar | Guest appearance |
| Home Delivery: Aapko… Ghar Tak | Parvati Kakkar | Cameo |
| 7½ Phere | Asmi Ganatra | |
| Dosti: Friends Forever | Aditi | Cameo |
| 2006 | Bas Ek Pal | Ira Malhotra |
| Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris | Bhaagbhari | Punjabi film |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love | Seema |
| Swami | Radha | |
| Om Shanti Om | Herself | Special appearance in song “Deewangi Deewangi” |
| 2008 | Bhootnath | Anjali Sharma |
| Krazzy 4 | Dr. Sonali | |
| Kismat Konnection | Haseena Bano Jaan | |
| 2009 | Luck By Chance | Minty Rolly |
| Kal Kissne Dekha | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Sukhmani – Hope for Life | Kuldeep Singh’s wife |
| Ramayana: The Epic | Sita | Voice |
| Lafangey Parindey | Judge | Cameo appearance |
| 2011 | I Am | Megha |
| 2012 | Krishna Aur Kans | Yashoda |
| Main Krishna Hoon | Kantaben | |
| Son of Sardaar | Parmeet Kaur | |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself |
| Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke | Doctor Vaiyajanti iyer | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Gulaab Gang | Sumitra Devi (Bagrecha) |
| Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Punjabi film Guest appearance | |
| The Hundred-Foot Journey | Ammi “Mama” Kadam | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Chalk n Duster | Jyoti |
| 2017 | Pushpaka Vimana | |
| 2018 | Ventilator | Doctor |
| Zero | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2019 | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Chatro |
| Very Good 10/10 | Kannada film; Extended cameo | |
| 2022 | Sharmaji Namkeen | Veena Manchanda |