Jan is a multifaceted and accomplished individual hailing from the north east of England. With a remarkable range of skills, she has established herself as a proficient and prolific actress, musician, singer, and mentor.
Throughout her illustrious career, Jan has had the privilege of performing on numerous stages worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on the performing arts.
Notably, she received a Tony Award nomination for her outstanding performance in the Broadway production of Blood Brothers, earning a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Jan's accomplishments in the film industry are equally impressive, having been awarded Best Newcomer to Screen at the Sydney Film Festival for her role in the film Everything, which starred Ray Winstone and Jan. The film also received a BAFTA in 2005.
In addition, Jan's performance in the film Elysium Hernalsiense, in which she played the role of Margo, earned her the Best Actress award at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2019. Furthermore, the film was awarded Best Foreign Film at the Manikarnika International Film Festival in India in 2022.
As a mentor and workshop leader, Jan is dedicated to sharing her expertise with others, offering unique workshops in the UK and Mumbai focused on musical theatre, singing, and acting.
Jan's impressive resume includes a wide range of roles in Indian film and web series, as well as projects in Europe and the US. Some of her notable Indian projects include Gully Boy, Hush Hush, Four More Shots Please, Made In Heaven, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and Khufiya, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Jan's impressive early start in the world of dance saw her crowned British Tap Dancing Champion and English Tap Champion at the tender age of 12 and 13. As a trained pianist from the Royal Schools Of Music, Jan is a versatile singer, musician, songwriter, and passionate advocate for promoting and staging original musicals in India.
