Full Name: Shernavaz Jijina
Age: 28 years (by August 1, 2024)
Date of birth: September 22, 1995 (Friday)
Place of birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actress and Model
Well known for: Playing Shabnam Lala in Amazon Prime's hit Mirzapur series

Introduction

Shernavaz Jijina is a talented Indian actress and model primarily known for her work in the Hindi entertainment world. She is popularly known for her role of Shabnam Lala in the crime drama Mirzapur where the character gradually evolved into something big. In this very attractive presentation, and strong screen presence, Shernavaz has thereby created a whole lot of loyalists through most of Indian social media, and she is becoming quite the thing of the growing digital era of web series, short films, and brand endorsements.

Childhood and Education

Shernavaz belonged to a rich Parsi family in Mumbai, India, and was interested in acting and modeling at a very young age. She actively participated in school and college stage performances and drama competitions. He went to school in Mumbai and completed his graduation at the University of Mumbai. Along with her studies, she trained in acting and also worked in theatre productions, which included performances at Prithvi Theatre.

Career Overview

Shernavaz made her screen debut in 2015 with the web series Bang Baaja Baaraat, playing the role of Gurpreet. She followed this up with an episodic appearance in MTV Big F (2017), where she portrayed Aisha. Her breakout moment came with Mirzapur (2018), where although she started with a smaller role, her character gained more depth and screen time in subsequent seasons.

She will soon be seen in her debut feature film “Rannchhod”, co-starring Adhyayan Suman and veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah. This marks her transition from web-based projects to mainstream cinema.

Other Work & Appearances

In addition to acting, Shernavaz has modeled for several major Indian brands including Flipkart, Neesh Perfumes, Dove, and Tanishq Jewellers. She has appeared in television and print advertisements and has been featured on magazine covers. A trained dancer, she has competed in several dance competitions at the national level and is also skilled in classical dance forms.

Languages Known

Hindi
English
Marathi
Gujarati
French

Personal Life

Shernavaz is currently unmarried and, according to public sources, not in a relationship. She lives in Mumbai with her family, which includes two sisters. Names of her parents and siblings remain private.

She is an animal lover with a pet dog at home and frequently shares glimpses of her personal life and travels on social media. Shernavaz is also a fitness enthusiast who practices yoga regularly and follows a disciplined gym routine. A self-proclaimed foodie, she enjoys everything from Indian street food to continental cuisine.

Physical Attributes

Height: 5’7” (170.18 cm)
Weight: 52 kg (114.64 lbs)
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: 32-25-34

Hobbies & Interests

Dancing
Singing
Reading
Painting
Writing poetry
Traveling
Watching movies
Fitness & Yoga

She also has a love for perfumes, lipsticks, shoes, and imitation jewelry, and has built quite a collection over the years.

Filmography

Upcoming Film

Rannchhod (2025) – Lead role opposite Adhyayan Suman and Naseeruddin Shah.

Web Series

Bang Baaja Baaraat (2015) – Played Gurpreet
MTV Big F (2017) – Appeared as Aisha in an episode
Mirzapur (2018–2023) – Played Shabnam Lala

Social Media Presence

Instagram: Over 604K followers
Facebook: 3.8K followers
YouTube: 3.2K subscribers

Favorites

Actors: Pankaj Tripathi, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar
Actresses: Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone
Movies: DDLJ, Baahubali, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
TV Shows: Bigg Boss, Kaun Banega Crorepati
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Arijit Singh, Kishore Kumar
Food: Parsi cuisine, Biryani, Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav, Samosa
Desserts: Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Ice Cream
Drinks: Coffee, Fruit Juice, Mojito
Destinations: Goa, Kashmir, Shimla, Paris, London, New York
Outfits: Sarees, Indian and Western wear

FAQs

Who is Shernavaz Jijina?
She is an Indian actress, model, and a fashion icon, recognized by her role as Shabnam Lala in the web series of Amazon Prime Mirzapur.

What is her age?
By the first of August, in the year 2024, she is 28 years of age.

Is Shernavaz Jijina married?
No, she is still unmarried and is presumably single.