Aalia Furniturewalla, also known as Aalia Ebrahim, is an Indian model and actress. She made her debut in the year 2019 with Bollywood movie “Jawaani Jaaneman,” also starring Saif Ali Khan and Tabu. She is the maternal granddaughter of veteran actor, Kabir Bedi and daughter of actress, Pooja Bedi.
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Aalia Furniturewalla was born on Friday,Ā 28 November 1997 (age 21 years; as in 2018) in Mumbai. Her real name is Alaia Furniturewalla, however, she is often referred by the name Aalia. She was born into a family of actors. She did her schooling fromĀ Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai. Aalia had enrolled in the New York University to pursue higher education; however, she dropped out of the university and did a one-year course in acting from the New York Film Academy.Ā Prior to making her Bollywood debut, she was a well-known face in the entertainment industry and had appeared in TV commercials for various brands.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.):Ā 5ā² 3ā³
- Weight (approx.):Ā 45 kg
- Figure Measurement (approx.):Ā 32-26-32
- Eye Colour:Ā Light Brown
- Hair Colour:Ā Black
Family & Religion
Aalia was born into aĀ Zoroastrian (Parsi) Family to Pooja Bedi, actress, andĀ Farhan Furniturewalla,Ā MD of Furniturewalla FW.
Childhood image of Aalia Furniturewalla with her mother
Aalia Furniturewalla with her mother-Pooja Bedi
Aalia Furniturewalla’s father-Farhan Furniturewalla
Aalia Furniturewalla has a brother, Omar Furniturewalla.
Childhood image of Aalia Furniturewalla with her brother
Aalia Furniturewalla with her brother-Omar Furniturewalla
Zaan Furniturewalla, son ofĀ Farhan Furniturewalla andĀ Laila Khan, is her step-brother.
Veteran actor, Kabir Bedi, is her maternal grandfather; former model and dancer, Protima Bedi, is her maternal grandmother.
Aalia Furniturewalla’s maternal grandfather -Kabir Bedi
Aalia Furniturewalla’s maternal grandmother -Protima Bedi
Actor Adam Bedi is her maternal step-uncle.
Aalia Furniturewalla’s maternal step-uncle, Adam Bedi
She is rumoured to be dating actor, Harshvardhan Kapoor.
Aalia Furniturewalla and Harshvardhan Kapoor
Career
Aalia Furniturewalla made her Bollywood debut with the movie “Jawaani Jaanemann” in the year 2019. The movie also starred Saif Ali Khan and Tabu. Before marking her foray into the entertainment world, Aalia learnt acting fromĀ Ritesh Kant and Abhishek Pandey.
In 2016, she appeared on the cover page of the lifestyle magazine “Femina” along with her mother.
Aalia Furniturewalla on the cover page of Femina with her mother Pooja Bedi
She has also appeared in a TV commercial for Ponds.
Aalia Furniturewalla has also been the face of the popular clothing brand “Flying Machine.”
Tattoos
- The word “POSITIVITY” on her right forearm.
- “Angel Wings” and the words “STILL I RISE” on her shoulder blades.
- A fly and some digits on her back.
- A tattoo on her left upper arm.
Favourite Things
- Food:Ā Grilled Chicken, Mac & Cheese, French Fries
- Beverage: Coffee
Facts
- Aalia won the Balakratna National Art Award (gold medal)Ā for excellence in art in 2013.
- Aalia Furniturewalla’s hobbies include travelling, doodling, and dancing.
- She is often spotted drinking alcohol.
- She is a trained Contemporary and Kathak dancer.
