Other name | Juhi Chawla Mehta (name after her marriage with Jay Mehta) |
Full name | Juhi S. Chawla |
Nickname(s) | Ju, Juh |
Profession(s) | Actress, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Social Activist |
Physical Stats & More |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet & inches- 5’ 5” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-34 |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Career |
Debut | Film (Actor; Hindi): Sultanat (1986) as Zarina
 Film (Actor; Kannada): Premaloka (1987) as Shashikala
 Film (Actor; Telugu): Kaliyuga Karnudu (1988) as Jaya
 Film (Actor; Tamil): Paruva Ragam (1987) as Shashikala
 Film (Actor; Bengali): Amar Prem (1989) as Deepika
 Film (Actor; Punjabi): Des Hoya Pardes (2004) as Jassi
 Film (Producer; Hindi): Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
 TV (Hindi): Bahadur Shah Zafar (1986) as Nur Jahan on Doordarshan
 Web Series (Hindi): The Test Case (2017) as Shraddha Pandit; streamed on ALTBalaji
 |
Awards, Honours | Filmfare Awards • Best Female Debut for the Hindi film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1989) • Best Actress for the Hindi film Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1994)
 Bollywood Movie Awards • Most Sensational Actress for the Hindi film Duplicate (1999) Star Screen Awards • Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film 3 Deewarein (2004) • Best Ensemble Cast for the Hindi film Luck by Chance (2010) Sansui Awards • Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film Jhankaar Beats (2004) Honours • Miss India, Miss Catwalk, Miss Perfect Ten, Miss Popular, and Miss Miraculous at Miss India (1984) • Best National Costume at Miss Universe (1984) |
Personal Life |
Date of Birth | 13 November 1967 (Monday) |
Age (as of 2022) | 55 Years |
Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Signature |  |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School | Fort Convent School, Mumbai Note: She did her primary schooling at a school in Ambala, Haryana |
College/University | Sydenham College, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Graduation with a specialisation in Human Resources |
Religion/Religious Views | Juhi Chawla is a follower of Hinduism. During an interview, she shared that in her childhood, her family would visit temples on special occasions, but her upbringing didn't specifically focus on religious practices. However, her marriage to businessman Jay Mehta brought about a shift in her perspective. Chawla described her mother-in-law, Sunayana Mehta, as someone with remarkable inner strength and unwavering confidence, who remains composed even in challenging situations. Chawla further emphasized that her mother-in-law finds grounding and stability through her deep faith in her spiritual mentor, the late Maa Anandmayi. |
Caste | Arora |
Ethnicity | She was born to a Punjabi-speaking father and a Gujarati-speaking mother. |
Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Address | • 153/Oxford Tower, Yamuna Nagar, Oshiwara Complex, Andheri West 400058, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Veer Bhavan at the Ritz Road, Malabar Hill, South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Controversy | 5G Lawsuit in Delhi High Court In 2021, Juhi Chawla, alongside two other individuals, approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the 5G rollout in India. They raised concerns about the safety of 5G technology for humans, animals, birds, and all living beings on Earth. Following their lawsuit, the Delhi High Court imposed a substantial fine of Rs. 20 lakh on Juhi and her co-appellants, accusing them of misusing the legal process. However, after reconsideration, the penalty was later reduced, and they were directed to pay Rs. 2 lakh instead. |
Relationships & More |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Jay Mehta (businessman) |
Marriage Date | Year, 1995 |
Family |
Husband/Spouse | Jai Mehta
 |
Children | Son- Arjun Mehta (born in 2003) Daughter- Jhanvi Mehta (born in 2001)

|
Parents | Father- Dr S. Chawla (Indian Revenue Service officer; deceased)
 Mother- Mona Chawla (head of the housekeeping department of the Taj Group; deceased)
 |
Siblings | Brother- Sanjeev Chawla aka Bobby Chawla (Former Chief Executive Officer of Red Chillies Entertainment; deceased)
 Sister- None |
Other Relatives | Sister-in-law: Madhu (actress)
 Note: During an episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Juhi revealed that Anand Shah, the spouse of Madhu, was the younger brother of her husband, Jay Mehta. |
Favourites |
Actress | Sridevi |
Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan |
Film | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) |
TV Shows | The Big Bang Theory |
Film Director(s) | Aziz Mirza, Yash Chopra |
Song | Ek Din Aap from the film Yes Boss (1997) |
Fashion Designer(s) | Manish Malhotra, Neeta Lulla, Tarun Tahiliani, Abu Jani |
Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
Perfume Brand | Jean Paul Gaultier |
Food | Paneer Shashlik, Dosa |
Cuisine(s) | Italian, Thai |
Dessert(s) | Rasmalai, Caramel Custard, Gulab Jamun |
Travel Destination | Switzerland |
Restaurant(s) | Thai Pavillion, India Jones, and San Qi in Mumbai; Nobu in London; La Calle de la Roca in Spain; Bukhara at the Maurya in Delhi; Trisara Hotel in Phuket; and French Laundry in Napa Valley |
Style Quotient |
Car Collection | Juhi has an impressive collection of luxury cars including- • Jaguar XJ L
 • Audi Q7 • Aston Martin Rapide • Mercedes Benz S-Class • Porsche Cayenne |
Money Factor |
Salary/Income (approx.) | As per some sources, she charges Rs. 20 lakhs for a project. |
Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 44 crores Note: The net worth is for the financial year 2022-2023. |
ncG1vNJzZmirpJa%2FtMHNn6alnJWZe6S7zGihrqCZYrCprdalmGg%3D