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Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawla is an Indian actor, former model, film producer, and businesswoman known for her work in Hindi cinema.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Juhi Chawla is an Indian actor, former model, film producer, and businesswoman known for her work in Hindi cinema. She rose to prominence after winning Miss India 1984 and later became one of Bollywood’s leading actresses from the late 1980s through the early 2000s.

Early life and pageant career

Juhi Chawla was born on 13 November 1967 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She was crowned Miss India in 1984, a title that helped launch her career in the film industry.

Film career

Chawla’s breakthrough film was Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which established her as a leading actress in Hindi cinema. She remained one of the most prominent Hindi film actors of the 1990s and early 2000s, and also appeared in films in other Indian languages.

Production and business work

Beyond acting, Chawla became a film producer. She co-founded the production company Dreamz Unlimited with Shah Rukh Khan and Aziz Mirza. Sources also identify her as a businesswoman.

Personal life

Chawla married industrialist Jai Mehta in 1998. Available sources state that they have two children.

Key facts

  • Chawla was crowned Miss India in 1984.
  • Her breakthrough film was Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).
  • She co-founded the production company Dreamz Unlimited with Shah Rukh Khan and Aziz Mirza.
  • She married industrialist Jai Mehta in 1998 and has two children.
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Canadian context

Juhi Chawla is relevant to Canadian readers through the global reach of Hindi cinema and international streaming and festival circulation of her films, including titles that have appeared outside India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Juhi Chawla?
Juhi Chawla is an Indian actor, former model, film producer, and businesswoman best known for Hindi cinema.
When was Juhi Chawla born?
She was born on 13 November 1967.
What made Juhi Chawla famous?
She first gained major attention after winning Miss India 1984 and later rose to fame with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988.
Is Juhi Chawla also a film producer?
Yes. Sources identify her as a producer, including through her co-founding of Dreamz Unlimited.
Who is Juhi Chawla married to?
She is married to industrialist Jai Mehta.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004487/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, marriage, children, and biographical overview
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juhi_Chawla
    Supports: Breakthrough film, acting career, and Dreamz Unlimited
  3. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juhi_Chawla
    Supports: Birth date, Miss India 1984, Dreamz Unlimited, marriage, and children
  4. Wikipedia (Indonesian) — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juhi_Chawla
    Supports: Career overview, awards, and broad recognition in Hindi cinema
  5. Wikipedia (Hindi) — https://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE
    Supports: Acting career, languages worked in, and awards