| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | • YouTuber • Entrepreneur |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet & inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Awards | • 2018: Top Social Influencer of The Year Award by Upper Story. • 2019: The Most Influential Content Marketing Professional by the World Marketing Congress Awards. • 2022: The Best Food Influencer of The Year Award by Exhibit Magazine. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 May 1988 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| College/University | • R.D National College, Mumbai • G J Advani Law College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | • She Pursued Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree • She did Bachelor of Mass Media |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Samar Verma Note: She met Samar during her first job, when she was a finance writer at CNBC. They started dating after 6 months of knowing each other. After dating for another six months, they broke up for a year. Later, Kamiya was diagnosed with swine flu after returning from a Thailand trip. Samar came to meet her and they got back in relationship. |
| Children | Daughter– She has one daughter Ziana Verma |
| Parents | Father– Mohan Jani (Businessman) Mother– Poonam Jani |
| Siblings | • Brother– She has one elder brother Tarun Jani • Sister– She has a sister Payal Jani |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Pani Puri |
| Book | The Secret by Rhonda Byrne |
| Travel Destination(s) | Goa, Lisbon, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Kerala |
| Colour | White |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Kamiya Jani owns a Mustang. • She also owns a BMW 2 Series Coupe, and a Tata Motor Safari. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kamiya Jani
- Kamiya Jani, an Indian journalist, content creator, anchor, YouTuber, and social media influencer, gained recognition through her YouTube show ‘Sunday Brunch’ on her channel Curly Tales.
- During the partition, Naraindas Jani, Kamiya Jani’s grandfather, relocated from Pakistan to India.
- After starting her career as a journalist with The Times of India in February 2006, Kamiya Jani transitioned to CNBC TV18 in June 2006 as a Correspondent and Sub-editor. She remained with the company for a duration of 1.8 months.
- Kamiya began her tenure at Bloomberg UTV in February 2008, serving as an anchor and associate producer for a duration of two years. During this time, she specialized in hosting and producing lifestyle, travel, and entertainment programs. In February 2010, Kamiya transitioned to the roles of Financial Market Anchor at ET Now and Travel Anchor at MagicBricks Now.
- Kamiya decided to leave her stable job as an anchor due to the monotony of her daily routine. During an interview about her departure, she expressed her weariness of waking up at 5 am for a TV show and realized the lack of platforms dedicated to local exploration, travel, and recommendations. This realization prompted her to make a bold decision and quit her job, fully committing herself to Curly Tales.
- In 2016, Kamiya Jani launched her YouTube channel called Curly Tales, which focuses on food, travel, experiences, and lifestyle content. She became the editor-in-chief of Curly Tales, which is based in Mumbai and has a team of over 20 members. During an interview, Kamiya discussed her journey with Curly Tales and how the platform has successfully appealed to all age groups, which was their primary goal from the beginning. The story behind its creation is fascinating. About 4-5 years ago, Kamiya worked as a news anchor for a business news channel. However, after spending ten years in the corporate media industry, she felt compelled to pursue her true passion. She took a leap of faith, resigned from her job, and embarked on a journey of travel and exploration. Along the way, she documented her experiences and culinary adventures, creating videos that she shared on Facebook. To her surprise, these videos received an overwhelming response from people of all ages. This inspired the birth of Curly Tales in 2017. Fast forward to 2021, and the platform now boasts an impressive following of 2.1 million Facebook followers.
- Kamiya Jani’s show Curly Tales was broadcasted on The Q India channel in 2019. The Q India channel showcases Kamiya Jani.
- The coverage of the Grand Prix race at Sepang Circuit in Malaysia was done by Kamiya Jani.
- Kamiya Jani participated in the TEDx show in October 2018, where she shared her life experiences. The event took place at NIT Srinagar.
- The YouTube channel, Curly Tale’s by Kamiya Jani, boasts a subscriber count of 1.6 million, while their Facebook page has gathered a following of 2.7 million.
- Kamiya frequently shares pictures of herself enjoying drinks on social media.
- in the interview, Kamiya credited social media as a key factor behind Curly Tales’ achievement as India’s leading food and travel discovery content platform.
In my opinion, social media provides an excellent platform for connecting with others. With the growing addiction to social media, creators like myself can effectively showcase our talents and stories. Our goal is to share one inspiring story each day, encouraging people to venture outside of their usual routines and uncover hidden treasures. Rather than focusing on exclusive luxury experiences, we aim to provide achievable and relatable content, often featuring stories from local neighborhoods. Facebook has played a significant role in launching our journey and has been instrumental in our current success.
- In April 2022, Kamiya Jani graced the ramp as the show-stopper for UNIMO- Universe of Moms during the Bombay Times Fashion Week. With grace and elegance, she confidently walked down the runway, capturing everyone’s attention.
- Leo is the beloved pet dog of Kamiya Jani.
- During his Bharat Jodo Yatra in January 2023, Rahul Gandhi engaged in a conversation with her in a village in Rajasthan. In the course of their chat, Rahul Gandhi candidly shared various aspects of his personal life. As part of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi and Kamiya Jani relished a meal together in a village in Rajasthan.
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