Biography
Who is Sriti Jha?
Early Life and Education
Sriti Jha was born on February 26, 1986, in Begusarai, India. She grew up in an Indian family and spent her formative years moving across different regions before settling for her education. Her family lived in Kolkata for a decade, followed by a period in Kathmandu, Nepal, before finally relocating to New Delhi. In New Delhi, she attended Laxman Public School for her foundational studies.
Television Career and Breakthrough
Sriti Jha made her official acting debut in 2007 by starring in the Disney India teen drama Dhoom Machaao Dhoom, where she played the character Malini Sharma. Following her debut, she took on various television projects, including roles in Jiya Jale and the fantasy series Shaurya Aur Suhani, where she portrayed the royal princess Suhani opposite Saurabh Pandey. Her dedication to acting helped her gradually secure larger and more prominent television parts.
Major Success and Reality Shows
From 2014 to 2021, Sriti Jha played her most famous television role as Pragya Arora Mehra in the hit series Kumkum Bhagya, opposite Shabir Ahluwalia. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the long-running show brought her big success, critical acclaim, and several major accolades, including the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role - Female and the ITA Award for Best Actress in a Drama. Her strong on-screen presence secured her status among the highest-paid actresses in Hindi television.
Recent Work and Poetry
In recent years, Sriti Jha has continued to take on diverse acting roles across television, short films, and feature films. In 2023, she made an appearance in Karan Johar's feature film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as an actress named Jaya. Around the same time, she starred in the web sequel series Saubhagyavati Bhava: * Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu and acted in short films like Chawal. From November 2023 through May 2025, she took on the role of banker Amruta Bhavani Chitnis in the television series Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.
Birthday and age
Sriti Jha was born on February 26, 1986, which makes Sriti 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Sriti shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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