Jennifer Winget Birthday Countdown 2026 IST
Jennifer
Winget
Birthday Countdown 2026 IST — Age, Beyhadh, Complete Serials List, Milestones, Awards & All Details
Who is Jennifer Winget?
Jennifer Winget is one of Hindi television’s most iconic and enduring actresses — a performer who has been on screen since she was approximately ten years old and who has, over three decades, created some of the most unforgettable characters in Indian television history. Born on May 30, 1985 in Goregaon, Mumbai, she has a beautifully mixed heritage — her father Hemant Winget is a Maharashtrian Christian who works at Reliance Industries, and her mother Prabha Winget is a Punjabi Hindu homemaker. She has an elder brother Moses Winget. She attended St. Xavier’s High School in Mumbai — one of the city’s most respected institutions — and completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from KJ Somaiya Junior College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai. She has said in interviews that if she hadn’t become an actress, she would have become an air hostess. She carries two tattoos — “Hakuna Matata” (The Lion King’s famous Swahili phrase meaning “no worries”) on her right shoulder, and a fairy on her left leg — both reflecting a playful, free-spirited side beneath the intense on-screen personas she is famous for.
Her acting career began before most of her fans were born. She made her film debut as a child artist in the Aamir Khan-Manisha Koirala classic Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) at approximately age 10 — one of the most beloved Bollywood films of the 1990s. She subsequently appeared as a child in Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) and Kuch Naa Kaho (2003). Her television journey began with Shaka Laka Boom Boom (2002) before she moved through Kusum, Kahin To Hoga and other early 2000s serials. But it was the long arc of her adult television career — from Kasautii Zindagii Kay to Beyhadh to Bepannaah — that made her the household name she is today.
Early Stardom — Kasautii, Dill Mill Gayye and Saraswatichandra (2004–2015)
Jennifer’s first major television recognition came through Kasautii Zindagii Kay — the iconic Balaji Telefilms serial — where she played Sneha Bajaj, a role that brought her to the attention of Hindi TV audiences across India. She then played Ganga Bhatia in the romantic drama Sangam (2007) and Dr. Riddhima Gupta in the massively popular Dill Mill Gayye (2007) — a medical romance serial that became one of the most beloved Hindi TV shows of its era. It was on the sets of Kasautii Zindagii Kay that she first met actor Karan Singh Grover — they married on April 9, 2012 at a ceremony in Mumbai. The marriage ended in divorce in November 2014. She has not remarried and has no children.
The most significant serial of this phase was Saraswatichandra (2013–2014) — produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Star Plus. Playing Kumud Desai opposite Gautam Rode in a grand period romantic drama based on the classic Gujarati novel by Govardhanram Tripathi, Jennifer delivered a performance of extraordinary emotional depth and grace that won her the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress Critics. The serial was one of Star Plus’s biggest productions and Jennifer’s Kumud became one of Hindi TV’s most beloved romantic heroines. Saraswatichandra ran for over 400 episodes and established Jennifer as one of India’s premier leading ladies on television.
The Maya Era — Beyhadh and Becoming Hindi TV’s Most Iconic Villain (2016–2019)
If Jennifer Winget had one career-defining period, it is the years 2016 to 2019 — the era of Maya Mehrotra. Beyhadh — Sony TV’s psychological thriller that premiered in 2016 — saw Jennifer play Maya, a psychologically complex, obsessively in love woman whose devotion crosses every boundary of sanity and ethics. The character was unlike anything Hindi television had attempted before — not a conventional villain, not a conventional heroine, but something far more interesting and disturbing: a woman whose love is simultaneously the most real thing about her and the most dangerous. Jennifer’s portrayal of Maya was a revelation. She won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress (Jury), the Lions Gold Award for Best Actress, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Actress Drama and numerous other major recognitions. Maya became one of Hindi television’s most discussed and celebrated characters — inspiring fan pages, fan fiction and cultural conversations about obsessive love that continue years after the show ended.
Bepannaah (Colors TV, 2018) — in which she played Zoya Siddiqui opposite Harshad Chopda, two protagonists who meet in devastating circumstances and find love — was another massive success. She won the Gold Award for Best Actress (Jury) and the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in Lead Role for Zoya. Her on-screen chemistry with Harshad Chopda became one of Hindi TV’s most celebrated pairings of that era. Beyhadh 2 (Sony TV, 2019) — a spiritual successor to Beyhadh where she played Maya Jaisingh — brought her back to the Maya universe opposite Ashish Chaudhary and Shivin Narang and continued to demonstrate her comfort with morally complex, psychologically layered characters that most actresses would not dare attempt.
OTT Expansion and Recent Work (2020–2026)
Jennifer Winget made her digital debut with Code M — ALT Balaji’s crime drama (2020–2022) — where she played Major Monica Mehra, an army lawyer investigating a high-profile case days before her own wedding. Hindustan Times critic Ruchi Kaushal noted she made “an impressive debut on the digital platform.” She was nominated at the Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actress Series (Female) for the role. In 2024, she appeared in Raisinghani vs Raisinghani — playing advocate Anushka Raisinghani opposite Karan Wahi — with India Today noting “Jennifer is impressive as a lawyer whose personal and professional struggles collide.” Her most significant upcoming project is an as-yet-untitled Netflix series opposite Parineeti Chopra — which would be her biggest OTT platform project and her mainstream Netflix debut. Beyhadh 3 opposite Mohsin Khan is also reportedly in development.
Beyhadh’s Maya Mehrotra is widely considered one of the greatest characters in Hindi television history — a woman who loves so completely and dangerously that she becomes both terrifying and tragic simultaneously. Jennifer Winget’s portrayal was so convincing, so psychologically layered and so physically committed that viewers struggled to separate her from Maya for years afterward. The show triggered a broader conversation about obsessive love, toxic relationships and mental health in India that few Hindi TV shows have ever managed. The character earned Jennifer four major awards including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and ITA Award, and created a fanbase so devoted that even in 2026 — a decade later — “Beyhadh Maya” remains one of the most searched terms associated with Jennifer’s name.
Jennifer Winget’s career spans an extraordinary arc — from child artist in one of Bollywood’s most beloved 1990s films (Akele Hum Akele Tum, 1995 with Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala) to the lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s prestigious television production Saraswatichandra (2013) — India’s most lavish TV serial at the time. Being cast as the lead by Bhansali — who is extraordinarily selective about his performers — was the ultimate industry validation for Jennifer’s dramatic range and screen presence. Her Kumud in Saraswatichandra remains one of Bhansali’s most beautiful television creations.
Jennifer Winget — Complete TV & Projects List
| Year | Serial / Project | Character · Channel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Child artist · Bollywood film · Aamir Khan | First screen appearance |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Child artist · Bollywood film | |
| 2001 | Kkusum | Supporting · Sony TV | Early TV work |
| 2002 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | Character role · Sony TV | TV debut as young adult |
| 2002 | Kahin To Hoga | Supporting · Sony TV | |
| 2003 | Kuch Naa Kaho | Child artist · Bollywood film | |
| 2004 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Sneha Bajaj · Star Plus · Balaji Telefilms | First major recognition · Met Karan Singh Grover |
| 2004 | Karthika | Struggling singer character · Star Plus | First lead TV role |
| 2007 | Sangam | Ganga Bhatia · Star One | |
| 2007 | Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Riddhima Gupta · Star One | Massive hit · Iconic role |
| 2011 | Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala | Host · Colors TV | TV host |
| 2011 | Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Host (finale episode) · &TV | Dance show host |
| 2013 | Saraswatichandra | Kumud Desai · Star Plus · Sanjay Leela Bhansali production | ITA Award · SLB serial |
| 2016 | Beyhadh | Maya Mehrotra · Sony TV | ITA Award · Iconic villain · Career peak |
| 2018 | Bepannaah | Zoya Siddiqui · Colors TV · opposite Harshad Chopda | Gold Award · Indian Telly Award |
| 2019 | Beyhadh 2 | Maya Jaisingh · Sony TV · opposite Shivin Narang | Maya universe sequel |
| 2020 | Code M | Major Monica Mehra · ALT Balaji | OTT debut · Filmfare OTT Nomination |
| 2022 | Code M Season 2 | Major Monica Mehra · ALT Balaji | OTT crime drama |
| 2024 | Raisinghani vs Raisinghani | Advocate Anushka Raisinghani · Sony LIV · opposite Karan Wahi | Praised performance · India Today |
| 2026 | Netflix Series (untitled) | Lead · Parineeti Chopra · Netflix India | Netflix debut · Upcoming |
| TBA | Beyhadh 3 | Reportedly with Mohsin Khan · Sony TV | In development |
Key Milestones — Career Timeline
Major Awards Won
Frequently Asked Questions
Jennifer Winget’s birthday is May 30. She was born on May 30, 1985 and will celebrate her 41st birthday on Saturday, May 30, 2026 — just 20 days from today May 10, 2026. The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining in Indian Standard Time (IST). This is one of Hindi television’s most eagerly awaited birthdays — her fans celebrate it every year across social media with massive trending campaigns.
Jennifer Winget is currently 40 years old in 2026 and turns 41 on May 30, 2026. Born in Goregaon, Mumbai in 1985 to a Maharashtrian Christian father and Punjabi Hindu mother, she has been on screen since approximately age 10 — making her one of the longest-serving actresses in Indian television history, with a career spanning over three decades from child artist to headline star.
Jennifer Winget’s most famous serial is Beyhadh (Sony TV, 2016) — where her portrayal of Maya Mehrotra, an obsessively in love woman, is widely considered one of the greatest performances in Hindi television history. The character won her the ITA Award for Best Actress (Jury), the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Actress Drama, the Lions Gold Award and numerous other recognitions. She is also iconic as Kumud Desai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saraswatichandra (2013) and as Zoya Siddiqui in Bepannaah (Colors TV, 2018) opposite Harshad Chopda.
Jennifer Winget was married to actor Karan Singh Grover — they married on April 9, 2012 in Mumbai. The couple first met on the sets of Kasautii Zindagii Kay in 2004 and worked together again in Dill Mill Gayye. Their marriage ended in divorce in November 2014. Jennifer has not remarried since and has no children. She has spoken about moving forward positively from the experience.
Yes — Jennifer Winget made her first screen appearance as a child artist in the 1995 Bollywood film Akele Hum Akele Tum — the beloved Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala film — at approximately age 10. She subsequently appeared as a child in Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) and Kuch Naa Kaho (2003). This means her acting career began before most of her current fans were born — making her one of the very few Hindi TV actresses with a career spanning over three full decades.
Jennifer Winget’s most significant upcoming project in 2026 is an as-yet-untitled Netflix series opposite Parineeti Chopra — which will be her Netflix debut and her most high-profile OTT project to date. Beyhadh 3 with Mohsin Khan on Sony TV is also reportedly in development, which would bring back one of Hindi TV’s most beloved psychological thriller franchises with Jennifer reprising her iconic Maya character.
Jennifer Winget has a beautifully mixed cultural heritage. Her father Hemant Winget is a Maharashtrian Christian who works at Reliance Industries, while her mother Prabha Winget is a Punjabi Hindu homemaker. This gives Jennifer a blend of Maharashtrian, Punjabi, Christian and Hindu cultural influences — which she has described as giving her an open, inclusive perspective on life. She attended the Christian school St. Xavier’s High School in Mumbai and completed a B.Com degree from KJ Somaiya College.
Jennifer Winget’s star sign is Gemini — she was born on May 30, which falls between May 21 and June 20. Geminis are known for their versatility, expressiveness, dual nature and the ability to inhabit multiple personalities effortlessly — qualities that fans and critics say perfectly describe Jennifer’s extraordinary range across three decades: from the innocent romantic heroine of Dill Mill Gayye and Saraswatichandra to the psychologically terrifying Maya of Beyhadh to the warm, grieving Zoya of Bepannaah.