Monaz Mevawalla Wiki, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Monaz Mevawalla is an Indian actress and dancer. She is known for her work in Hindi films and TV series. In 2023, she replaced Jennifer Mistry in the role of Mrs. Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’

Wiki/Biography

Monaz Mevawalla was born on Thursday, 26 December 1985 (age 38 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

She pursued a B. A. at Jai Hind College, Mumbai. She later attended Gujarat Law Society University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. ^[1]Facebook – Monaz Mevawalla She has worked as a software computer programmer. ^[2]Instagram – Monaz Mevawalla

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Height (approx.): 55 kg

Hair Colour: Dark Ash Blonde

Eye Colour: Black

Figure Measurements: 35-26-36

Family

She belongs to a Parsi family. ^[3]Instagram – Monaz Mevawalla

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Firdaus Mevawalla, is a renowned actor. Her mother, Asha Firdaus Mevawalla, has worked at the Central Bank of India.

She has a younger brother named Rajeshwar.

Husband

She is unmarried.

Career

Television

Hindi

Monaz Mevawalla made her acting debut with the Zee TV show ‘Kittie Party’ in 2004. In the same year, she appeared in the stand-up comedy show ‘The Great Indian Comedy Show,’ which aired on Star One.

In 2007, she played the role of  Bipasha Mitra in the TV series ‘Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi,’ which was broadcast on Zee TV. She appeared as the lead actress in the television series ‘Meet Mila De Rabba’ (2008), which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. In 2011, she appeared in the Big Magic’s chat show ‘Lo Kallo Baat’,’ hosted by Aman Verma.

Her performance in the negative role of Jharna Raichand in the TV series ‘Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga’ (2012) received immense appreciation from the audience. The TV series was aired on the channel Sahara One.

She has also made an episodic appearance in the TV shows ‘Saavdhan India’ and ‘FIR,’ which aired on the channel Life OK and SAB TV respectively. In 2023, she replaced Jennifer Mistry to play the role of Mrs Roshan Singh Sodhi in the sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’

She has acted in various TV shows including ‘Chupke Chupke (2004) on SAB TV, ‘Yes Boss’ (2004) on SAB TV, ‘Risshton Ki Dor’ (2006) on Sony Entertainment Television, ‘Jabb Love Hua’ (2006) on Zee TV, ‘Anhoniyon Ka Andhera’ (2011) on Colors TV, and ‘Maan Na Maan Main Tera Mehmaan’ (2015) on Disney India.

Gujarati

In addition to Hindi TV shows, she has also appeared in a few Gujarati TV shows. In 2022, she appeared in the Gujarati comedy TV show ‘The Baka Bakudi Comedy Show.’ The show was aired on the channel ShemarooMe.

Film

Hindi

Monaz Mevawalla played the role of Kainaaz in the Hindi short film ‘New Year… Ek Nayi Shuruaat’ (2019). The short film was streamed on the OTT platform SonyLIV.

She has also appeared in the short film ‘The Mobius Strip’ (2013) in which she played the role of Kenny.

Gujarati

Monaz Mevawalla debuted in the Gujarati film industry with the film ‘Hun Mari Wife Ne Ano Husband’ in 2019. In 2022, she appeared in the Gujarati film ‘Jaysuk Zdpayo’ in which she played the role of Sweety.

Theatre

Monaz Mevawalla has also worked as a theatre artist. She has appeared in various Hindi and English theatre plays including ‘Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji,’ ‘Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup,’ and ‘Dhoom Macha De.’

Controversy

In an interview, she revealed that in 2014, she experienced lewd behaviour and abuse from an autorickshaw driver while on her way to the shooting of ‘Saavdhan India.’

Awards

She has won several awards including the ‘Young Achievers Award’ in 2013.

Favourites

• Actor: Aamir Khan

• Actress: Juhi Chawla

• Film Director: Quentin Tarantino

• Film: Interstellar (2014)

• Quote: The only paradise found is paradise lost “confucious “

Facts/Trivia

• Her hobbies include dancing, cooking, and reading.

• She is a professional dancer. She is proficient in various dance forms including contemporary jazz, street jazz, hip hop, bollywood, salsa, and jive. She has also worked as a dance teacher at the Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts in Mumbai for three years (1999-2002).

• She is a dog lover and has a pet named Bolt.
  

  Monaz Mevawalla with her dog 

• In an interview, she revealed that she did her first TV show ‘Kittie Party’ when she was 15 years old.

• She has also appeared in television commercials for various brands such as Zomato, Domino’s Pizza, Yippie Noodles, and Coca-Cola.
  

  Monaz Mevawalla in a still from an advertisement for Zomato

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol on various occasions.
  

  Monaz Mevawalla (left) consuming alcohol