Juhi Chawla, a talented actress, was born on November 13, 1967, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, to a family of Punjabi-speaking parents, Dr. S. Chawla, and Gujarati-speaking mother, Mona. She is the daughter of Dr. S. Chawla, a renowned medical professional, and Mona, a homemaker. Juhi has a younger brother named Sanjeev, and her mother sadly passed away in an accident in 1998 while Juhi was filming for the movie 'Duplicate'.
After completing her schooling in Ludhiana, the Chawla family relocated to Bombay, Maharashtra, India, where Juhi attended Sydenham College. She graduated and went on to participate in the prestigious Miss India competition, where she was crowned 'Miss India 1984', succeeding Miss India 1983, Rekha Hande.
Juhi's acting career began with her debut role as Zarina in the 1986 release 'Sultanat'. However, it was her subsequent role in 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' opposite Aamir Khan that catapulted her to fame. Throughout her illustrious career, Juhi has received numerous accolades for her performances in movies such as 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke', 'Duplicate', and '3 Deewarein', with the most recent award being bestowed upon her in August 2007.
In 1998, Juhi tied the knot with Jai Mehta, a multi-millionaire industrialist, and the couple has two children, Jhanvi and Arjun. Despite being a household name in the Indian film industry, Juhi has made a conscious effort to venture into off-beat movies, deviating from the mainstream cinema that launched her career. She is also a popular face in television commercials, appearing in numerous ads.
