Sriti Jha, a prominent Indian television and film actress, is celebrated for her versatile roles and captivating performances. Beyond her acting career, she is also a talented poet and actively engages in social causes.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Wednesday, February 26, 1986, in Begusarai, Bihar, India, Sriti Jha’s zodiac sign is Pisces. She completed her schooling at Modern Indian School in Kathmandu and Laxman Public School in New Delhi, before earning a Bachelor of Arts in English (Hons.) from Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi. During her college years, she actively participated in the Verbum, an English dramatics society, even serving as its president.

Physical Appearance

Sriti Jha stands approximately 5’2″ tall and weighs around 55 kg. She has black hair and black eyes, with approximate body measurements of 34-25-36.

Family & Caste

Hailing from a middle-class Brahmin family, Sriti spent her childhood in Darbhanga, Bihar, before her family moved to Kolkata for a decade, then Kathmandu, Nepal, finally settling in New Delhi. Her father’s name is Mithilesh Jha. She has an older sister, Meenakshi, and a younger brother, Shashank.

Relationships/Affairs

Sriti Jha was rumored to be in a relationship with her *Saubhagyavati Bhava* co-star, Harshad Chopda. While initially reported as serious, the relationship reportedly ended within a year. Around 2019, she was linked to actor Kunal Karan Kapoor, although neither party confirmed the relationship.

Religion

Sriti Jha follows Hinduism.

Career

Television

Sriti’s television debut was in the 2007 Disney India show, *Dhoom Machaao Dhoom*, playing Malini Sharma. She went on to star in numerous shows, including *Jiya Jale*, *Shaurya Aur Suhani*, *Jyoti*, *Rakt Sambandh*, *Dil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava?* (where she played Jhanvi Sharma Dobriyal, a victim of domestic violence), *Balika Vadhu*, and the hugely successful *Kumkum Bhagya* (as Pragya Arora Mehra), which brought her widespread recognition and numerous awards. She’s also made special appearances in shows like *Jamai Raja*, *Nach Baliye 7*, and *Kundali Bhagya*, and served as the narrator for *Naagin 2*. More recently, she starred in *Saubhagyavati Bhava: Niyam Aur Shartein Laagu* and *Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye*.

Reality TV Shows

A trained dancer, Sriti has participated in dance reality shows like *Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan* and *Nach Baliye Season 7*. In 2022, she appeared on *Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12* and *Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10*, achieving 10th and 5th place respectively.

Other Work

Sriti’s career extends beyond television. She appeared in Faguni Pathak’s music video “O Piya Leke Doli Aa,” advertises for various brands (including Accessorize India, Belleza, Kalki Fashion, and Nupur Henna), and even wrote dialogues for some of her shows. She participated in COVID-19 relief efforts and starred in the short film *U-Turn*, which received a Certificate of Special Mention from the NHRC. Her film debut was in Karan Johar’s *Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani* (2023).

Poetry

Sriti is a gifted poet who performs her work live. Her poems often explore themes of sexuality and relationships, notably her poem “Confessions Of An Asexual Romantic”. She regularly participates in events like the Kommune Spoken Fest in Mumbai.

Controversy

In June 2023, false rumors of Sriti Jha’s death circulated online. These rumors were quickly debunked through her continued social media activity.

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Sriti Jha has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including awards for Best Actress, Best On-Screen Couple, and various other recognitions from the Indian Television Academy Awards, Indian Telly Awards, Gold Awards, Zee Rishtey Awards, and more. Her achievements also include a Best Actor award from Delhi University’s dramatics circuit.

Car Collection

Sriti’s impressive car collection includes a BMW X6, Hyundai Elite I20, Mercedes Benz GLC, and Audi A5.

Salary

Reports in 2023 suggested Sriti charges ₹75,000 to ₹1 lakh per episode. Her reported weekly earnings on *Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12* were ₹5 lakhs.

Favourites

• Food: Yakhni, chilli chicken, puchkas (pani puri)
• Cuisine: Kashmiri
• Actors: Johnny Depp, Hrithik Roshan, Shreyas Talpade
• Actresses: Waheeda Rehman, Meryl Streep
• Films: Pyaasa (1957), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
• Destination: Pondicherry
• Books: *To Kill a Mockingbird*, *The Catcher in the Rye*, *The Mill on the Floss*, *The Diary of a Young Girl*, *The Story of My Life*
• Colours: White, black, red, blue

Facts/Trivia

Sriti has several nicknames including Jhalli, Titu, Fuggi, Chashmish, Lady Mogambo, and Hawa Hawaai. As of April 2024, she boasted 2.5 million Instagram followers and 372K Facebook followers. She’s a fan of Charlie Chaplin and Satyajit Ray. Her hobbies include knitting, reading, dancing, and traveling. She enjoys exploring different cuisines while traveling, and considers Kadhi Chawal with Papad her comfort food. She also enjoys alcohol and non-vegetarian food.