| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Maiden name | Jennifer Mistry |
| Nickname(s) | • Jenny • Jenna • JMB • Jenn |
| Profession | Actress |
| Famous Role | Mrs. Roshan Kaur Sodhi in the popular Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008), which airs on Sony SAB and SonyLIV. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 163 cm in meters– 1.63 m in feet & inches– 5’ 4” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Light Red Copper Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Halla Bol (2008) TV: Kkusum (2004) on Sony Entertainment Television; cameo role |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 November 1978 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 44 Years |
| Birthplace | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jabalpur |
| School | 1984-1994: Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa School in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| College/University | • Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (Bachelors) • G. S. College Of Commerce & Economics, Jabalpur (M.Com) [1]LinkedIn – Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal |
| Educational Qualification | • M.Com • Diploma in Kathak (1995) • A course in Bundelkhandi folk music (1998) |
| Religion/Religious Views | Jennifer considers ‘humanity’ as her religion. In 2021, she shared a post on Facebook and said that she has felt god’s presence in all worship places such as temples and dargahs. [2]Facebook – Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Listening to music, Doing Yoga and Meditation |
| Controversy | Accusations against producer Asit Kumarr Modi of sexual harassment:
In May 2023, she revealed that she quit the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah after working for 15 years in the show. She accused producer Asit Kumarr Modi and two others, Project Head Sohail Ramani and executive producer Jatin Bajaj, of sexual harassment at the work place. During a media interaction, she said, “Yes, I’ve left the show. It is right that I shot my last episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on March 6 this year. I had to leave the sets as I was subjected to humiliation and insult at the hands of Mr Sohil Ramani and the other executive producer Jatin Bajaj.” While accusing Asit Modi of making sexual advancements and comments, she said, “There have been multiple incidents when he has tried to flirt with me and have made sexual advances. When we were shooting in Singapore, it was my marriage anniversary and at night, he told me, “Now, your marriage anniversary is over, so koi guilt nahi rahega aajao mere room mein dono whiskey peete hain…” He has made sexual comments so many times. Once, he was openly making comments and flirting with me and one of my co-actors handled the situation for me. There was also one incident when he called me ‘sexy’ and pulled my cheeks.” She called it an extremely male-chauvinistic place and said that all female actors and workers, who work under Asit Modi and his team, are no less than bonded labourers. [3]The Times of India |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Mayur Bansiwal (aka Bobby Bansiwal) (software engineer, actor, photographer) |
| Marriage Date | 7 March 2001 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Mayur Bansiwal |
| Children | Son– None Daughter– Lekissha Mistry Bansiwal (born in 2013)Note- Image in Husband’s section. |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known (deceased) Mother– Name Not Known (staff nurse in a medical college) |
| Siblings | Brother(s)– 2 • Malcolm Mistry (deceased in 2022) • Adil Mistry Sister– 1 • Dimple (born in 1980 with Down Syndrome)Note- Image in Parents’ section. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Masala Khichadi, Dal-Chawal with ghee |
| Actor(s) | Jeetendra, R. Madhavan |
| Actress(es) | Hema Malini, Shabana Azmi |
| Film | Satte Pe Satta (1982) |
| Street Food | Ragda Pani Puri, Chaat |
| Songs | Jhuka Ke Sar Ko Puchho, Dilbar Mere, Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Naa (all from the 1982 film Satte Pe Satta), Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh (from the 1960 film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai) |
| Travel Destination | Goa |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Skoda Rapid (2017) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal
- Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal is an Indian actress primarily active in the Indian entertainment industry.
- Jennifer has a Parsi father and a Christian mother.
- achieved a 1st Dan-Black Belt in Shito-Ryu karate in 1995. Furthermore, she excelled in the sport and proudly secured three shields for her outstanding performances. Throughout her adolescence, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal showcased her remarkable skills and dedication in the world of karate.
- Jennifer Mistry, an active participant in theatre during her time at G. S. College Of Commerce & Economics, achieved success by winning the third prize in an Inter College Competition with her team for their play titled Sinhasan Khali Hai.
- Jennifer resided in Chennai and remained jobless following her marriage. It was her husband who motivated and persuaded her to pursue work, prompting her to submit her headshots to the esteemed Indian publication, Great Magazines. As a result, Jennifer started receiving invitations to participate in television series, commercials, and short films.
- In 2002, she participated in the Mrs Chennai competition.
- Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal relocated to Mumbai from Hyderabad in 2004 with aspirations of pursuing a career in acting. In the beginning, she immersed herself in the vibrant theatrical community by joining renowned groups like Ekjute Theatre Group in Mumbai and Vivechana Theater Group in Jabalpur. Under the expert tutelage of Nadira Babbar, Jennifer honed her skills by actively participating in various theatre productions. One notable milestone in her journey occurred in 1997 when she played a significant role in a theatrical production.
- In addition to appearing in various Hindi TV series such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2000) and Kasautii Zindagi Kay (2001), she also portrayed the character of Advocate Vijay Saxena’s wife in a cameo role on the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000).
- She made a brief appearance as a saleswoman in the crime TV show CID, which was broadcasted on Sony Entertainment Television in 2006.
- Jennifer gained widespread recognition after portraying the character of Roshan Daruwala Kaur Sodhi on the popular Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008). In 2013, she took a break from the show to go on maternity leave but returned when her daughter reached the age of 3.
- Jennifer Mistry, known for her roles in various short films such as ‘The Johnson Gang Of Mallorca,’ ‘Dark Senses Silence,’ and ‘Paying Guest,’ is seen here in a still image from the film “Paying Guest” (2010).
- In 2015, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal made an appearance on the Hindi show Naagin, which aired on Colors TV. Unfortunately, her time on the show was cut short as she had to exit midway due to scheduling conflicts. Here, we see Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal captured during her brief stint on Naagin (2015).
- Jennifer had roles in the Bollywood films Luck by Chance (2009) and Krazzy 4 (2018). In the Bollywood film Airlift (2016), she portrayed the character of Rita.
- Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal was featured in numerous print ads and TV commercials for renowned companies such as Snapdeal, Parle, Aqua Elixir, and Manyavar. In 2015, she also starred in a TV commercial for DBS Bank, as depicted in this image.
- Jennifer loves the Urdu language.
- Her passions include indulging in retro music and Sher-o-Shayari.
- Jennifer, a Reiki practitioner, enjoys engaging in angel card reading and has also participated in a Chakra Revival workshop in the past.
- JenniferMistryBansiwalJMB is the name of her YouTube channel.
- According to a YouTube video, Jennifer revealed that her mother-in-law had altered her name to Jhanvi after her marriage. Nevertheless, Jennifer decided to revert back to her original name after a span of three years.
- She possesses a strong recollection of dates.
- She maintains multiple diaries where she extensively documents over 2000 auditions she has undergone.
- Jennifer believes that she has a karmic bond with actress Disha Vakani. During an interview, Jennifer mentioned that both her husband and brother are named Mayur. It is intriguing to note that her brother’s birthday coincides with her daughter’s on August 26th. Additionally, Jennifer and Disha’s daughter, Stuti, share the same birthday on November 27th. Jennifer brought up the fact that they seemed to have a karmic connection since they shared vanity vans for a duration of 5 years.
- In an interview with Hindustan Times, she disclosed that she had a mere amount of Rs. 80,000 in her bank account after leaving Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in May 2023.
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