Ayesha Jhulka

Ayesha Jhulka
Jhulka at an event
Born (1972-07-28) 28 July 1972 (age 52)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • entrepreneur
Years active1990–2010
2018–present
Spouse
Sameer Vashi
(m. 2003)

Ayesha Jhulka (born 28 July 1972) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Hindi films, in addition to Bengali, Kannada and Telugu films. In a career spanning over three decades, she has worked in over 60 films.[1]

Jhulka is best known for her portrayals in successful films such as, Kurbaan (1991), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Khiladi (1992), Meherbaan (1993), Dalaal (1993), Balmaa (1993), Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Rang (1993), Sangram (1993), Jai Kishen (1994), Masoom (1996) and Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya (1999). For Khiladi and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Jhulka received a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination.[2]

After a hiatus, she went onto work in films like - Socha Na Tha (2005), Umrao Jaan (2006), Ada... A Way of Life (2010) and Genius (2018). Jhulka made her web debut with Hush Hush (2022) and has since appeared in Happy Family: Conditions Apply (2023).[3]

  1. ^ Dubey, Bharati (18 February 2006). "Catfight!". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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  3. ^ "Juhi Chawla, Ayesha Jhulka's Amazon Prime show Hush Hush's first look, release date revealed". Hindustan Times. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.