Aaliyah Qureishi is an Indian actress, model, and musician. She is known for playing the role of Janvi in the Bollywood film ‘Jawan’ in 2023.
Wiki/Biography
Aaliyah Qureishi was born on 19 October in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Libra.
A childhood image of Aaliyah Qureishi
She did her schooling at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai. She later studied at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. [1]Facebook – Aaliyah Qureishi
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Saif Qureishi, is an entrepreneur. Her mother, Rauzat Qureishi, is a Tung Acupuncture Doctor. She has an elder sister named Shaazia Qureishi. She is a Fletcher Pilates Teacher.
Aaliyah Querishi with her parents and sister
Husband
She is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
She is in a relationship with Vihaan Samat, who is an actor and model.
Aaliyah Qureishi with Vihaan Samat
Gender Identity
In one of her Instagram posts, she mentioned her gender identity to be bisexual. She further revealed that she also mentioned this in her song ‘Let Me Be Ur Girl.’ [2]Instagram – Aaliyah Qureishi
Career
Actor
Aaliyah Qureishi made her acting debut with the English-language Indian comedy-drama web series ‘Eternally Confused and Eager for Love’ (2022), which premiered on Netflix. She played the role of Jia in the series.
Aaliyah Qureishi (right) in a still from the web series ‘Eternally Confused and Eager for Love’
In 2023, she appeared alongside Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan in the Bollywood film ‘Jawan.’ She essayed the role of Janvi in the film.
Aaliyah Qureishi (extreme right) in a still from the film ‘Jawan’
Musician
In 2012, she created a YouTube channel named ‘Jalli,’ where she uploads her music videos and cover song videos. In 2018, she released her first song ‘So I Sleep’ on her YouTube channel. In April 2022, she released her first EP (Extended Play) ‘Why Should I?’ on various platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The EP consists of six tracks – ‘Dream Girl,’ ‘Stupid Games,’ ‘Let Me Be Ur Girl,’ ‘Why Should I (interlude),’ ‘Hurricane,’ and ‘Insecurity.’
Cover of Aaliyah Qureishi’s EP ‘Why Should I?’
She has released a few single tracks such as ‘Peace’ (2019), ‘Mukaddar’ (2022), ‘Paraye’ (2023), and ‘Don’t Come Back’ (2023). In addition to this, she has also performed at various live concerts in India and other countries.
Aaliyah Qureishi during a live concert
Tattoo
She got a Hindu Goddess ‘Kali’ tattoo inked on her back.
Aaliyah Qureishi’s tattoo
Favourites
- Colour: Blue
- Film: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Facts/Trivia
- She is popular with her stage name ‘Jhallih’ among her fans.
- In November 2022, she held a music concert to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
Aaliyah Qureishi’s Instagram post
- She was also featured on the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa, during the promotion of the film ‘Jawan’ in Dubai.
Aaliyah Qureishi’s face on Burj Khalifa
- In an interview, she revealed that she wrote her first song named ‘Coming Alive,’ when she was in 5th standard.
- She is a dog lover.
Aaliyah Qureishi while playing with dogs
- She is often spotted consuming alcohol on various occasions.
Aaliyah Qureishi while consuming alcohol
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