Jennifer Winget Biography Jennifer Winget is an Indian actress and television host who was born on May 30, 1985. She has won multiple awards, including the Indian Television Academy Awards, and is among the top paid television actresses. She made her TV debut in 2002 with Shaka Laka Boom Boom, and she began her career as a child actor in the 1995 film Akele Hum Akele Tum.
Jennifer Winget Biography
Her performances as Dr. Riddhima Gupta in Dill Mill Gayye, Ganga Bhatia in Sangam, and Sneha Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay brought her attention. With her roles as Kumud Sundari Desai in Saraswatichandra, Maya Mehrotra in the psychological thriller series Beyhadh, and Zoya Siddiqui in the romantic drama series Bepannah, Winget made a name for herself as an actress. Winget made her web series debut in ALT Balaji’s murder drama Code M, for which she received a nomination for Best Actress Series (Female) at the Filmfare OTT Awards.
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About Jennifer Winget Biography
One of the most endearing and beautiful actresses in the TV business, Jennifer Winget gained popularity for her portrayal of Kumud Desai in the Saraswatichandra television series. On May 30, 1985, Winget was born in Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra. She completed her elementary education at Mumbai’s St. Xavier’s High School before graduating with a B.Com. from Mumbai’s KJ Somaiya Junior College of Science and Commerce. At the tender age of 10, she began her career in film as a child actress, appearing in the Bollywood film Kuch Na Kaho as a young performer. In addition, she has performed as a child performer in numerous Bollywood productions, including Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat, Akele Hum Akele Tum.
Her first role in the television industry was as Piya in the broadcast television series Shakalaka Boom Boom in 2002. The roles of Simran and Preeti, respectively, were portrayed by Jennifer Winget in the 2003 television serials Kusum and Koi Dil Mein Hai. In addition, she has contributed to numerous Hindi television series, including Dil Mil Gaye, Teri Meri Love Story, Kumkum Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Sangam, Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka, Kasauti Zindagi Ki, and Kahin To Hoga.
Jennifer Winget Biography Details
Born
30 May 1985 (age 39)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1995–present
Known for
Kasautii Zindagii Kay
Dill Mill Gayye
Saraswatichandra
Beyhadh
Bepannah
Spouse
Karan Singh Grover
(m. 2012; div. 2014)
Early life
On May 30, 1985, Winget was born in Bombay, India (now known as Mumbai). She is the daughter of a Christian Maharashtrian father and a Punjabi mother. Because of her western first name, people frequently confuse her for someone who is not Indian.
Winget made her screen debut in the 1995 film Akele Hum Akele Tum, and she later played a schoolgirl in Rani Mukerji’s 1997 film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. She starred as Tanu in the 2000 movie Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya when she was fifteen years old. At eighteen, she had an appearance as a supporting character in the Indian film Kuch Naa Kaho. She went on to work in a number of Indian TV series after that. Winget’s breakthrough performance as the main character on television came from the series Karthika, in which she portrayed a struggling singer with aspirations of becoming famous.
Later, she starred in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, receiving accolades for her portrayal as Sneha, the heroine Shweta Tiwari’s daughter. Then, in Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa, she took Kavita Kaushik’s place as Natasha. She portrayed Svetlana in the hit StarPlus series Kahin To Hoga in 2007. She played the lead female role of Ganga Bhatia in the StarPlus series Sangam from 2007 to 2009. She competed in and won the 2008 season of Zara Nach Ke Dikha 1, a dancing reality show on Star One. She presented the second season of the show, Dekh India Dekh, and the comedy Laughter Ke Phatke, both in 2009 and 2010, after winning the former.
Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)
Jenni, JW
Profession
Actress
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)
in centimeters– 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in feet inches- 5’ 5”
Weight (approx.)
in kilograms- 55 kg
in pounds- 121 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)
34-28-34
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Black
Debut, Awards
Debut
Film: Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997, as a child actress)
Phir Se… (2018, as an adult actress)
TV: Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2000)
Awards
• Gold Award for Most Fit Actress (2013)
• Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress (Jury) for the TV serial “Saraswatichandra” (2013)
• Indian Telly Award Best Actress (Jury) for the TV serial “Saraswatichandra” (2014)
• HT Most Stylish Award for Most Stylish TV Personality (2017)
• Lions Gold Award Best Actress (Jury) for the serial “Beyhadh” (2017)
• Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award for Best Actress (Drama) (2018)
• Indian Leaders Affair Award for Most Promising Versatile TV Actress (2018)
• Gold Award for Best Actress (Jury) for the TV serial “Bepannah” (2018)
• Indian Telly Award for Best Actress In Lead Role (Popular) for the TV serial “Bepannah” (2019)
Personal Life
Date of Birth
30 May 1985 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)
39 Years
Birthplace
Goregaon, Mumbai , India
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Nationality
Indian
Hometown
Yavatmal, Maharashtra
School
St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai
College/University
K.J. Somaiya Junior College Of Science & Commerce, Mumbai
Educational Qualification
Graduate (B.Com.)
Religion
Christianity
Food Habit
Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies
Playing with her pet dogs, Shopping
Tattoo(s)
On The Right Side Of The Shoulder: Hakuna Matata
On The Left Leg: Fairy sitting on the Moon
