Jennifer Winget Biography, Career, Age, Net worth, Show, Birthday

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Biography

Jennifer Winget is an Indian actress. Jennifer Winget’s mother's name is Prabha Winget. Jennifer Winget’s Father is Hemant Winget. Jennifer Winget’s ex-husband is Karan Singh Grover. Jennifer Winget's height is 5.5 feet. Jennifer Winget's brother is Moses Winget.

Jennifer Winget is an Indian actress who predominantly performs in Hindi television and Hindi movies. Jennifer Winget debuted on television in 2002 with Shaka Laka Boom Boom after beginning her acting career as a child in the 1995 film Akele Hum Akele Tum. Then in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Dill Mill Gayye she played Sneha Bajaj and Dr. Riddhima Gupta respectively.

With her performances as Kumud Sundari Desai in Saraswatichandra Maya Mehrotra in Beyhadh and Zoya Siddiqui in Bepannah Jennifer Winget established herself as one of the top actors in Indian television.

Jennifer Winget’s Age

Jennifer Winget’s birthdate is 30 May 1985. Jennifer Winget’s age is 38 as of 2023. Jennifer Winget’s birthplace is Mumbai India. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. With ALT Balaji's Code M Jennifer made her online debut. In 2012 the UK publication Eastern Eye included her on their list of the 50 sexiest Asian women. She was once more included in this list by Eastern Eye in 2013 this time at number fifteen. Rediff also listed Winget as one of the Top 10 Actresses in Television. 

She was placed first in Times of India's 2017 and 2018 lists of the Top 20 Most Desirable Women on Indian Television. Jennifer was ranked 13th on Eastern Eye's list of the sexiest Asian women in 2018.

The Times of India named Jennifer Winget and Harshad Chopda's on-screen chemistry in Bepannah as its most beloved on-screen couple of 2018.

Jennifer Winget is a Tatoo Lover and has multiple tattoos on her body. One of her tattoos is Hakuna Matata written on her leg.

Family

Jennifer Winget was born into a diverse and culturally rich family. Her father, Hemant Winget, is of Maharashtrian Christian descent and works at Reliance Industries. Her mother, Prabha Winget, is a Punjabi Hindu and a homemaker. This unique blend of cultures significantly contributed to her broad perspective of diversity, which continues to play a key role in shaping her world view.

She also has an elder brother, Moses Winget. Jennifer shares a profound bond with her immediate family, one that has not only provided her with support but also ignited the sparkling versatility we see in her on-screen performances today.

Despite her diverse background, Jennifer is often mistaken as a person of foreign origin due to her first name "Jennifer", a common misconception she enjoys addressing on numerous occasions. The constant presence and backing of her family have allowed Jennifer to truly craft her identity and make her mark in the Indian film and television industry.

Education

Jennifer Winget studied at Saint Xavier’s School Jawalakhel and K. J. Somaiya College of Mumbai.

Jennifer Winget Relationships

Jennifer Winget And Karan Singh Grover

Jennifer Winget was married to Karan Singh Grover. In an interview, she talked about their marriage and how everyone advised her not to marry him. However, she wanted to go ahead with it because it felt right at the time.

She shared some good memories with her ex-husband but struggled when they separated in 2014. Friends and well-wishers expressed concern which bothered her, but she moved on eventually.

When discussing the divorce, Jennifer said that both she and Karan were not ready for the commitment, and it wasn't anyone's fault. The timing just wasn't right. Now, both of them are happy with their separate lives.

Sehban Azim

Jennifer Winget was seen getting close with another co-star from Dil Mill Gayye, Sehban Azim. Rumors sparked about them having a secret relationship. However, Sehban Azim dismissed the rumors in an interview. He said that they were both old friends and were choosing to stay happily single at that time. He added they were trying to get their lives in order.

Harshad Chopda 

After her divorce, Jennifer Winget was rumored to be dating Harshad Chopda, her co-star from the serial Bepanaah. However, in an interview highlight Jennifer broke her silence on the relationship rumors. When asked about Harshad Chopda, she said, "He is very sensible, but when he has to shoot a scene, he gets very serious and preps. Otherwise, he is very normal and a fun boy. In short, he is simple and sensible.”

This statement does not confirm their dating rumors but shows that Jennifer appreciates Harshad as a professional and friend. As of now, there's no clear confirmation about them being in a romantic relationship.

Jennifer Winget Career

At the age of 15  Jennifer Winget had her acting debut in the 2000 film Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya and at the age of 18 she played a supporting role in the Indian film Kuch Naa Kaho. Jennifer Winget afterward worked in many Indian TV programs. Jennifer Winget's big break as a leading lady in television came with the program Karthika where she portrayed a struggling singer with big-time aspirations. Later she portrayed Sneha the protagonists' daughter in Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

Jennifer Winget took up Shilpa Anand's role as Riddhima Gupta in the 2009 season of Dill Mill Gayye. Jennifer Winget played Kumud Desai alongside Gautam Rode in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's television series Saraswatichandra in 2013. She received the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress Critics for her performance. Jennifer Winget portrayed Maya Mehrotra in the 2016 season of Beyhadh on Sony TV. Jennifer Winget received several accolades and awards for her performance. She co-starred with Harshad Chopda in the 2018 episode of Colors TV's Bepannaah as Zoya Siddiqui. Alongside Ashish Chaudhary and Shivin Narang she also played the character of Maya Jaisingh in the early 2020s episode of Beyhadh 2 on Sony TV. However because of the coronavirus lockdown the program ended abruptly.

Jennifer Winget Serials

Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2002)

The first season centers on the main character, Sanju, discovering a magical pencil that has the power to make everything it draws come to life. Shaan, an alien, and his adventures with the supernatural pencil are the focus of the second season. Sanju and Shaan's experiences at Jadoo High, a magic school, are the subject of the third season, and in the fourth season, Sanju goes to the year 2022 to save his family.

Indian television program Shaka Laka Boom Boom is one example. Vijay Krishna Acharya wrote the script and oversaw the production. Markets also saw the introduction of merchandise based on the series.

On the DD National channel, it debuted as a 30-episode television series on October 15, 2000. Star Plus later picked it up, and on August 19, 2002, their version, starring Kinshuk Vaidya as Sanju, made its debut. The show was also rebroadcast on Star Utsav, Disney Channel India, STAR One, Disney XD, Hungama TV, and Vijay TV in a Tamil dub.

Dill Mill Gayye (2007)

In Dill Mill Gayye, Jennifer Winget portrayed the character of Dr. Riddhima Gupta, taking over from Shilpa Anand who played the character in the beginning parts of the series.

Dill Mill Gayye is an Indian medical drama television series that aired on Star One from August 20, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The show is a sequel to the Star Plus series, Sanjivani - A Medical Boon.

The series primarily focuses on the new generation of medical interns, with each character undergoing various changes. The two main characters Dr. Armaan Malik (played by Karan Singh Grover) and Dr. Riddhima Gupta (originally portrayed by Shilpa Anand, and later by Jennifer Winget)  were incredibly popular. Their evolving love story is a key subplot.

The show had a mix of humor, intense drama, and some striking moments between the characters. It managed to combine the medical backdrop and the personal lives of the doctors gracefully.

Saraswatichandra (2013)

Saraswatichandra is an Indian soap opera that aired on Star Plus from February 25, 2013, to September 20, 2014. It was produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and written by Ved Raj and Abhijit Sinha.

The show is an adaptation of the famous Gujarati novel, "Saraswatichandra", written by Govardhanram Tripathi. The series tells the story of Saraswatichandra Vyas (Saras) and Kumud Sundari. The show depicts their journey of love, sacrifices, and the divine bond of marriage.

Jennifer Winget played the role of the female lead, Kumud Sundari. Kumud is a simple, beautiful, and values-driven woman from a Gujarati Brahmin family. She is adored by everyone in her family for her respectful nature, lovely spirit and strong-willed personality. Kumud falls in love with Saraswatichandra and their journey forms the core of the series.

Incidentally, Saras, the titular character and Kumud's lover is played by Gautam Rode who is available on our platform for personalised video messages. Click below to know more!

Beyhadh (2016)

"Beyhadh" is an Indian romantic thriller television series that aired from October 11, 2016, to October 27, 2017 on Sony Entertainment Television.
The series centers on Maya, an independent and strong-willed businesswoman who falls deeply in love with Arjun, a straightforward and compassionate photographer. The show explores the broad spectrum of love, from its purest forms to its most dangerous obsessions.

Jennifer Winget played the lead role of Maya Mehrotra. Her character is a successful young woman who is confident, assertive, and at the helm of a fashion magazine. However, her controlled outer persona masks a certain vulnerability due to her traumatic past.

Juggling between her intense romantic feelings for Arjun and her traumatic past experiences, Maya's love evolves into an unhealthy obsession, turning the narrative of the series into a thrilling experience for the viewers.

Code M (2020)

Code M is an Indian Hindi-language crime drama web series that premiered in 2020. It was created and produced by Juggernaut Productions for ALT Balaji and ZEE5.

The series follows Major Monica Mehra, a savvy military lawyer, who is roped in to solve, what seems like, an open and shut case. She's been tasked to investigate a military encounter which results in a few deaths and has stirred up the media. As she starts digging into the details of the case, she uncovers a conspiracy which is far larger than what it initially appeared to be.

Jennifer Winget portrayed the lead role of Major Monica Mehra, a military lawyer. Major Monica Mehra is brought back to investigate a controversial encounter with terrorist suspects and discovers that there's more than what meets the eye. The character is tough, smart, thorough, and does not back down from a challenge.

"Code M" marked Jennifer Winget's digital debut. She boldly explored a new, unconventional character, once again proving her versatile talent. Her realistic portrayal of a military lawyer was lauded by both the audience and critics alike.

Career Timeline

Controversies

Instagram Post

Jennifer, who frequently posts images of herself on social media, published a photo in which she is seen kneading dough. 

Even though the actress looks lovely in a salwar kameez, her fans didn't like the caption. 

She used the same caption, Cannot be performed with hands in pockets. To complete a task, you may need to get your hands dirty. #bepannaah.

After removing Karan Singh Grover's (KSG) photos from social media

Jennifer Winget's entire net worth is estimated to be approximately 16 crores. She is a well-known artist in the TV business and has contributed to numerous successful serials. She reportedly used to charge between $80 and $85 per episode for serials and shows but after delivering hit serials one after the other she is now one of the highest-paid actresses in the TV industry.

She now makes between $100 000 and $150 000 per episode. Along with this she also uses her Instagram page to advertise the goods of certain significant companies like L'Oreal which brings in a respectable income. 

In addition to this Jennifer has worked on TV ads for companies including L'Oreal and Maaza.

Awards

• Indian Telly Awards 2007 - Best Supporting Actress for Kasautii Zindagii Kay - Nominated
• Gold Awards 2013 - Most Fit Actress for Kasautii Zindagii Kay - Won
• Indian Television Academy Awards 2013 - Best Actress (Drama) for Saraswatichandra - Won
• Indian Television Academy Awards 2013 - Best Actress (Popular) for Saraswatichandra - Nominated
• Indian Telly Awards 2014 - Best Actress (Jury) for Saraswatichandra - Won
• Indian Telly Awards 2014 - Best Actress in a Lead Role for Saraswatichandra - Nominated
• Asiavision Television Awards 2016 - Best Actress for Saraswatichandra - Won
• Indian Television Academy Awards 2017 - Best Actress (Jury) for Beyhadh - Won
• Gold Awards 2018 - Best Actress (Jury) for Bepannah - Won
• Indian Television Academy Awards 2018 - Best Actress (Popular) for Bepannah - Nominated
• Indian Television Academy Awards 2018 - Best Actress (Drama) for Bepannah - Nominated
• Indian Telly Awards 2019 - Best Actress in Lead Role for Bepannah - Won
• Indian Telly Awards 2019 - Best Jodi for Bepannah - Nominated
• Indian Telly Awards 2019 - (With Harshad Chopda) for Bepannah - Nominated
• Filmfare OTT Awards 2020 - Best Actor Series: Drama (Female) for Code M - Nominated

Interesting facts

• Although the majority of us may believe Jennifer is Christian very few people are aware that she is a member of a two-state fusion. Her father is Christian Marathi and Jennifer's mother is from Punjab.
• Winget has an excellent command of Hindi English Marathi and Punjabi.
• In 2012 Jennifer was ranked as the 21st sexiest Asian woman.
• In an interview she did on an entertainment website Jennifer talked about her marriage to Karan Singh Grover and expressed her desire to keep it going despite its failure because both parties put their best efforts into it. S
• Due to contractual difficulties Jennifer Winget initially withdrew from Saraswatichandra; however when the producers were unable to locate a suitable substitute they invited her back.
• Jennifer Winget portrayed Maya Mehrotra in the 2016 season of Beyhadh on Sony TV. She received a lot of recognition and prizes for her performance.
• Jennifer Winget and Karan Wahi share an extremely unique friendship.

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