Jennifer Winget is an Indian performing artist known for her portrayal of Kumud Desai in Saraswatichandra, Maya Mehrotra in Beyhadh and Zoya Siddiqui in Bepannah. In 2019, Winget played Maya Jaisingh in Sony TV’s Beyhadh 2.
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Jennifer Winget Films, Television, Husband, Awards, Family, Latest Images and Much More
Individual Life
Jennifer is primarily known for her work in small screen television. She is a beautiful actress who has also appeared as a Child artist in Bollywood films. She was born and brought up in Goregaon, Mumbai. She did her schooling from St. Xavier’s High School Mumbai. She did her graduation in Bachelor in commerce from K.J Somaiya Junior College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai.
Family
Jennifer was conceived Maharashtrian Christian dad Hemant Winget and Punjabi mother Prabha Winget. Her Father Hemant Winget, fills in as Reliance Industries. She has a senior sibling named Moses Winget.
| Real Name | Jennifer Winget |
| Nick Name | Jennifer |
| Profession | Actress |
| Famous Role | Kumud Desai in Saraswatichandra |
| Birth Place | Goregaon, Mumbai |
| Hometown | Goregaon, Mumbai |
| Parents | Hemant Winget and Prabha Winget |
| Siblings | Moses Winget |
Physical Appearance
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 5″ |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 54 kg in Pounds- 119 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 32 Inches Waist: 26 Inches |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
Education Qualification and Schooling
She finished her school level instruction from St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai. Also, finished her graduation in Bachelor of Commerce from K.J. Somaiya Junior College Of Science and Commerce, Mumbai.
| Education Qualifications | Bachelors Degree |
| School | St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai. |
| Degree | K.J. Somaiya Junior College Of Science and Commerce, Mumbai. |
Affairs
Jennifer and Karan Singh Grover met on the arrangements of the TV sequential Kasautii Zindagii Kay and develop a connection between them. After involved acquaintance, at last the couple got hitched on April 9 2012. Not withstanding, in November 2014 Jennifer announced that they were isolated. After the partition, she came into the association with Sehban Azim, who is additionally an on-screen character.
Career
Winget started her career at the age of 12 as a child actor in the film Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya, and then appeared as a child actor in the Indian film Kuch Naa Kaho at the age of 14. Later, as an adult, she went on to work in various Indian TV shows.
Winget’s big break as the lead in television came with the show Karthika, where she played the role of a struggling singer who dreams of making it big.
She later starred in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, where she played Sneha, the daughter of the protagonists.
In 2009, she replaced Shilpa Anand as Riddhima Gupta in the show Dill Mill Gayye.
In 2013 she starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s television show Saraswatichandra as Kumud Desai opposite Gautam Rode. For her performance, she won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress Critics.
In 2016, Winget portrayed Maya Mehrotra in Sony TV’s Beyhadh. For her performance, she won numerous awards and appreciation.
In 2018, she played the role of Zoya Siddiqui in Colors TV’s Bepannaah opposite Harshad Chopda. She also portrayed the role of Maya Jaisingh in Sony TV’s Beyhadh 2 during the early 2020s, opposite Ashish Chaudhary and Shivin Narang. However, the show got an abrupt ending due to coronavirus lockdown. Winget is one of the highest-paid Indian Television actresses.
In 2018, Jennifer Winget will make her Bollywood acting presentation as a lead on-screen character in the Kunal Kohli’s film Phir Se.
Media
UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye placed her in their 50 Sexiest Asian Women list in 2012. In 2013, she was listed in this list by Eastern Eye yet again, this time at the fifteenth position. Winget was also included in the Television’s Top 10 Actresses list by Rediff. She was then listed among the 35 Hottest Actresses in Indian Television by Men’s XP. She was ranked first in Times of India’s Top 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television 2017 and in 2018 she ranked 2nd in the list. Winget was placed at the 13th position in Eastern Eye’s Sexiest Asian Women List 2018.
Winget’s chemistry with Harshad Chopda in Bepannah being extremely popular brought them the title of Times of India’s Most Favourite Onscreen Jodi of 2018
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Young Girl |
| 1997 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | School Kid |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Tanu |
| 2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho | Pooja |
| 2018 | Phir Se… | Kajal Kapoor |
Television
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | Piya |
| 2003 | Kkusum | Simran |
| Kkoi Dil Mein Hai | Preeti | |
| 2004 | Karthika | Karthika |
| 2005–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Sneha Bajaj |
| 2006 | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Natasha |
| Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Herself | |
| 2007 | Kahin To Hoga | Svetlana |
| 2007–2009 | Sangam | Ganga Bhatia |
| 2008 | Zara Nach Ke Dikha | Contestant |
| 2009 | Dekh India Dekh | Host |
| Laughter Ke Phatke | ||
| Comedy Circus 3 | Contestant | |
| Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Riddhima Gupta | |
| 2009 | Perfect Bride | Finale Performer |
| 2010 | Zara Nach Ke Dikha | Host |
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Contestant |
| Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala | Host | |
| Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | ||
| 2012 | Teri Meri Love Stories | Neeti |
| 2013–2014 | Saraswatichandra | Kumud Desai |
| 2016–2017 | Beyhadh | Maya Mehrotra |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Guest |
| 2018 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | |
| 2018 | Bepannaah | Zoya Siddiqui |
| 2019–2020 | Beyhadh 2 | Maya Jaisingh |
Web series
| Year | Show | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Code M | Monica Mehra | ALT Balaji |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-Indian Telly Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Kasautii Zindagii Kay |
| 2013 | Gold Awards | Most Fit Actress |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Drama) | Saraswatichandra |
| Best Actress (Popular) | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress (Jury) |
| Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Asiavision Television Awards | Best Actress |
| 2017- Lions Gold Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Beyhadh |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Won | |
| 2018 -Gold Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Best Actress (Jury) |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress (Popular) | |
| Best Actress (Drama) | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Actress (Popular) |
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in Lead Role | Won |
| Best Jodi(With Harshad Chopda) |
Facts
- Mughlai is her Favorite Cuisine.
- Lemon iced tea is her Favorite Beverage.
- Fast food like Burger, Pizza is her Favorite Food.
- White is her Favorite Food. Her wardrobe consists of majorly white clothes.
- Playing with her Pet dog is her Favorite Hobby.
- Her favourite restaurant is Peshawari at ITC.
- Singapore and Malaysia are her Favorite Destinations.
- Jennifer started acting at the age of 12. She has worked in many films and ads as a child artist.
- The actress doesn’t like to go to the Gym. She prefers vegetable juice to stay fit.
- Television actress Drashti Dhami is her close friend who teases her by calling her soutan.
- Jennifer was dropped out of her show Saraswatichandra due to contract issues. But later she was called back on the show because the producers couldn’t find a suitable replacement.
- Her dream role is that of Rani Mukherjee’s in Black.
- She craves for sweet dishes.
- She went bald using make-up for a sequence in the Tv show ‘Beyhadh’ in July 2017.
- In the year 2012, she was placed 21st in the list of Sexiest Asian Women.
- If not an actress she would have preferred being an air-hostess.
Social Media handles
| @JenniferWinget |
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