Juhi Chawla

Indian actress

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Juhi Chawla is an Indian actress who has appeared in films and television. She is a notable figure in the Indian entertainment industry, having built a career in acting over several decades.

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Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Juhi Chawla (born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter. After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career. She went on to become one of the top leading actresses of Bollywood and starred in films ranging from the romances Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Darr to Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, which earned her…

Known for

Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hasayenge2024
Friday Night Plan — Ma2023
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 — Rajeshwari Jangley2023
The Romantics — Self2023
Sharmaji Namkeen — Veena Manchanda2022
Hush Hush2022
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga — Chatro2019
Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna — Special Appearance2019
Zero — Self (Special Appearance)2018
Pushpaka Vimana — Cameo in "Jhilka Jhilka"2017

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Instance of: human
Gender: female
Citizenship: India
Place of birth: Ambala
Spouse: Jay Mehta
Occupation: film producer
Languages spoken: Malayalam
Religion: Hinduism
Award: Filmfare Awards
Image: Juhi Chawla LFW-2017.jpg
Number of children: 2

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Commons category: Juhi Chawla
date of birth: 1967-11-13
owner of: Kolkata Knight Riders
competition won: Femina Miss India
start of work period: 1986-00-00
filmography: Juhi Chawla filmography
social media followers: 5429917

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Encyclopedic overview

Juhi Chawla Mehta (née Chawla; born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress. 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. As of 2025, she is the wealthiest Indian actress, with a net worth of ₹7,790 crore (US$810 million).

After winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant, Chawla made her acting debut with a brief appearance in the Hindi 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. The year 1993 was key in her career, as she gained recognition for her starring roles in Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the lattermost. Further success came in 1997 with Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq.

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