Jiya Shankar Looks Regal in a Stunning Multicoloured Lehenga

In this graceful studio portrait, Jiya Shankar poses with effortless poise, her long wavy hair cascading over one shoulder with a delicate side braid. She wears a richly embroidered black blouse paired with a vibrant multi-coloured lehenga featuring intricate patterns, complemented by a statement choker necklace and matching earrings. Resting her cheek on her hand, she gazes softly at the camera, her traditional look enhanced by subtle makeup and a bindi, radiating classic Indian beauty.

Born on 17 April 1995 in Mumbai, Jiya made her film debut in the Telugu movie Entha Andanga Unnave (2013). She followed it with the Tamil film Kanavu Variyam (2017) and the Telugu Hyderabad Love Story (2018). Her notable big-screen appearance came in the successful Marathi romantic drama Ved (2022), where she played Nisha Katkar opposite Riteish Deshmukh.

She is better known for her television work, including lead roles as Dr. Ira in Meri Hanikarak Biwi, Susheela in Kaatelal & Sons, and Pavithra in Pishachini. She also participated in Bigg Boss OTT 2 in 2023, which boosted her popularity.

Currently, she stars as Aditi in the upcoming Tamil romantic drama Kadhal Reset Repeat (2026), directed by A.L. Vijay. With a growing presence across films and television, Jiya continues to take on diverse roles while expanding into South Indian cinema.

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