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Jay Upadhyay Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 January

BirthplaceBorivali, Mumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseDisha Savla Upadhyay

FamilyFather - Arvind Upadhyay; Sisters - Mona Upadhyay Rawal, Falguni Upadhyay Pandya

Jay Upadhyay Biography

Indian actor Jay Upadhyay is best known for his role as Pranav Sheth in the 2020 web series Scam 1992. A Mumbai native, he works extensively in Gujarati‑la

Early life and background

Jay Upadhyay was born in Borivali, Mumbai, and grew up in the city he still calls home. He attended St. Francis D'Assisi High School in Mumbai and later studied at Malini Kishor Sanghvi College of Commerce and Economics. His birthday falls on January 1, which places him under the Capricorn zodiac sign. He belongs to a Gujarati‑Upadhyay family and follows Hinduism.

From an early age Upadhyay was drawn to performance. He took part in his first one‑act play while in eighth standard and continued to remain active in theatre through his college years. Theatre would remain central to his development as an actor and to his professional identity.

Career

Upadhyay made his film debut in the Gujarati feature Kevi Rite Jaish (2012), a release that is credited with helping to popularize contemporary urban storytelling in Gujarati cinema. He has worked across regional and Hindi productions, balancing film, television and stage work.

On screen he gained wide recognition for portraying Pranav Sheth in Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020), a web series directed by Hansal Mehta. That role brought him broader visibility outside regional cinema. He has also appeared in small parts on Indian television, including shows such as CID and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, and in the Hindi film Tu Hai Mera Sunday, which screened at the BFI Southbank during the London Film Festival in 2016.

Theatre remains the foundation of Upadhyay’s craft. He is a longtime member of Manoj Shah’s theatre group Ideas Unlimited and has performed in a number of well‑regarded stage pieces. Among these is Mareez, a biographical drama about the life of the poet Mareez that has been staged at Prithvi Theatre. Upadhyay counts Manoj Shah as an artistic influence and frequently collaborates with peers from the Gujarati theatre community, including actor Pratik Gandhi.

His work in Gujarati cinema includes the film Paghadi, for which he received recognition at regional awards. In 2018 he won Best Actor in a Comic Role at the 18th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Awards for Paghadi. In 2020 he received the Ideas Unlimited Award for Best Actor.

Public profile

Upadhyay is married to actor Disha Savla Upadhyay; the couple married on December 30, 2007. His family includes his father, Arvind Upadhyay, who is self‑employed, and sisters Mona Upadhyay Rawal and Falguni Upadhyay Pandya. He lists hobbies such as bike riding, cycling and travelling, and is known to own a Bajaj Pulsar RS200 motorcycle.

He has spoken about the advantages of being based in Mumbai, describing the city as a meeting place of diverse cultures that provides rich experience for an actor. Upadhyay has also emphasized the importance of theatre training for newcomers, recommending aspiring performers spend time on stage to build their craft and confidence.

Latest updates

Upadhyay continues to work primarily in Gujarati films and plays while taking on screen projects in Hindi and regional cinema. His portrayal in Scam 1992 remains a notable credit and he keeps close professional ties with collaborators from theatre and the web series, including director Hansal Mehta and co‑actor Pratik Gandhi.

He maintains a presence in both live theatre and on‑screen projects, sustaining a dual career that reflects his origins on the stage and his growing recognition in film and streaming work.

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Recent Work

Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story

Portrayed Pranav Sheth in the 2020 web series directed by Hansal Mehta

2020
Kevi Rite Jaish

Debut Gujarati film (film credited with influencing urban Gujarati cinema)

2012
Paghadi

Gujarati film for which he won a Best Actor in Comic Role award

Not specified
Tu Hai Mera Sunday

Hindi film that premiered at the BFI Southbank during the London Film Festival

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Role of Pranav Sheth in Scam 1992 (2020)
  2. Debut in Gujarati film Kevi Rite Jaish (2012)
  3. Winner, Best Actor in Comic Role at the 18th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Awards (2018) for Paghadi
  4. Winner, Ideas Unlimited Awards for Best Actor (2020)
  5. Active member of Manoj Shah’s theatre group Ideas Unlimited; performer in Mareez at Prithvi Theatre
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jay Upadhyay born?

1 January

What is Jay Upadhyay known for?

Actor

What is Jay Upadhyay’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jay Upadhyay married to?

Disha Savla Upadhyay