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Ayesha Jhulka Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth28 July 1972

Age51 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

ProfessionActress, Entrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSameer Vashi

FamilyFather - Inder Kumar Jhulka; Mother - Sneh Jhulka; Sister - Aparna Jhulka

Ayesha Jhulka Biography

Ayesha Jhulka is an Indian actress and entrepreneur who rose to prominence in Hindi cinema during the late 1980s and 1990s. Born in Srinagar and raised in,

Early life and background
Ayesha Jhulka was born on 28 July 1972 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and spent her early years there before relocating to Delhi when her family moved. Her father served in the Indian Air Force and the family background exposed her to life in different cities. She attended Loreto Convent School in Delhi and completed graduate-level education.

Career
Ayesha began her career in the entertainment world through modelling and transitioned to films at the end of the 1980s. Her screen debut came in the 1989 film Kaise Kaise Log, and she later took on her first lead role in Meet Mere Mann Ke in 1990. During the early 1990s she became one of the busiest actresses in Bollywood, appearing in several commercially successful and widely remembered films.

Her profile rose sharply with Kurbaan (1991), opposite Salman Khan, which is described as her first major success. She went on to feature in a number of hit films across that decade, including Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Waqt Hamara Hai, Ekka Raja Rani and Dalaal. The song Pehla Nasha from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar became particularly iconic and remains closely associated with the film and its era.

Jhulka has also acted in regional projects beyond Hindi cinema, including work in Punjabi and South Indian films. After a lengthy period of prominence through the 1990s, she stepped away from the mainstream glamour scene at times and later expanded into production work for the stage. She runs a play production company and has been involved in theatrical productions such as Prakriti and Purush.

In 2018 she returned to the big screen with the film Genius, which featured a cast that included Utkarsh Sharma and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Public profile
Ayesha Jhulka’s on-screen work and high visibility in the 1990s made her a recognizable figure in Bollywood. She is frequently remembered for her performances in popular films of that period and for the enduring popularity of certain songs associated with those films. Her personal life has received attention in the press over the years, including reported relationships with several industry figures. She married businessman Sameer Vashi in 2003.

Physical attributes and personal interests
Publicly available information lists Jhulka’s height as approximately 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) and her weight around 60 kg (132 lbs), with dark brown eyes and black hair. She has listed hobbies such as travelling, singing, shopping and listening to music. She follows Hinduism and is identified with the Leo zodiac sign.

Latest updates
After focusing on theatre production and stepping back from regular film roles, Ayesha Jhulka made a cinematic return in 2018 with Genius. She continues to be recognized for her earlier body of work and for her contributions to stage production.

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Recent Work

Genius

Film; returned to the big screen in 2018, appearing alongside Utkarsh Sharma and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Kaise Kaise Log (1989)
  2. First lead role in Meet Mere Mann Ke (1990)
  3. Breakthrough with Kurbaan (1991)
  4. Memorable appearance in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and the song Pehla Nasha
  5. Runs a play production company and launched stage plays such as Prakriti and Purush
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ayesha Jhulka born?

Ayesha Jhulka was born on 28 July 1972.

What is Ayesha Jhulka known for?

Ayesha Jhulka is known for actress, Entrepreneur.

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Ayesha Jhulka's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Ayesha Jhulka married to?

Ayesha Jhulka is publicly listed as married to Sameer Vashi.