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 as Mrs. Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”.
Wiki/Biography
Monaz Mevawalla was born in Mumbai on Thursday, December 26, 1985 (age 38; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Monaz Mewawala’s mother holds her
She pursued her bachelor’s degree from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. She later studied at the Gujarat Bar Association University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She worked as a software computer programmer.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Height (approximately): 55 kg
Hair color: dark ash blonde
Eye color: black
Body size: 35-26-36
family
She comes from a Parsi family.
Parents and siblings
Her father Firdaus Mevawalla is a famous actor. Her mother, Asha Firdaus Mevawalla, worked in the Central Bank of India.
Monaz Mewawala and her parents
She has a younger brother named Rajeshwar.
Monaz Mewawala and her brother
husband
She is unmarried.
Profession
television
Hindi
Monaz Mevawalla made her debut in 2004 with the Zee TV show “Kittie Party”. In the same year, she appeared in the stand-up comedy show The Great Indian Comedy Show aired on Star One.
Poster for the TV show “The Great Indian Comedy Show”
In 2007, she played the role of Bipasha Mitra in the TV series “Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi” aired on Zee TV. She played the female lead in the TV series “Meet Mila de Laba” (2008), which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. In 2011, she appeared on the Big Magic talk show “Lo Kallo Baat” hosted by Aman Verma.
Stills of Monaz Mevawalla in the TV series “Lo Kallo Baat”
Her performance as the villain Jharna Raichand in the TV series Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga (2012) received huge appreciation from the audience. The TV series airs on Sahara One channel.
Monaz Mevawalla (right) in a still from the TV series “Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga”
She has also appeared in TV shows “Saavdhan India” and “FIR” aired on Life OK channel and SAB TV channel respectively. In 2023, she replaced Jennifer Mistry as Mrs. Roshan Singh Sodhi in the sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”.
Poster of TV show “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”
She has appeared in various television shows including SAB TV’s “Chupke Chupke” (2004), SAB TV’s “Yes Boss” (2004), Sony Entertainment Television’s “Risshton Ki Dor” (2006), “Jabb Love Hua” ( 2006) Anhoniyon Ka Andhera (2011) on Zee TV and Maan Na Maan Main Tera Mehmaan (2015) on Disney India.
gujarati
Apart from Hindi TV shows, she has also appeared in a few Gujarati TV shows. In 2022, she appeared in the Gujarati comedy TV show “Baka Bakudi Comedy Show”. The show airs on the ShemarooMe channel.
Poster for the TV show “Baka Bakudi Comedy Show”
Movie
Hindi
Monaz Mevawalla played the role of Kainaaz in the Hindi short film “New Year…Ek Nayi Shuruaat” (2019). The short film is streaming on OTT platform SonyLIV.
Monaz Mevawalla (left) in a still from the short film “New Year…Ek Nayi Shuruaat”
She also appeared in the short film Möbius Strip (2013), playing Kenny.
gujarati
Monaz Mevawalla made her debut in the Gujarati film industry in 2019 with the film Hun Mari Wife Ne Ano Husband. In 2022, she appeared in the Gujarati film Jaysuk Zdpayo, playing the role of Sweety.
Poster of the movie “Jaysuk Zdpayo”
theater
Monaz Mevawalla also worked as a theater artist. She has acted in several Hindi and English dramas including Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Teri Bhi Chup Meri Bhi Chup and Dhoom Macha De.
Drama “Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji” poster
dispute
She revealed in an interview that in 2014, she encountered lewd behavior and abuse from an autorickshaw driver while on her way to shoot “Safdan India”.
Monaz Mewawala – Controversy
Awards
She has won several awards, including the 2013 Youth Achievement Award.
Favorites
- Film Director: Quentin Tarantino
- Movie: Interstellar (2014)
- Quote: The only paradise found is the paradise lost by “Confucius”
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include dancing, cooking and reading.
- She is a professional dancer. She is proficient in many dance forms including contemporary jazz, street jazz, hip hop, Bollywood, salsa and jive. She also worked as a dance teacher at Shiamak Davar Academy of Performing Arts, Mumbai for three years (1999-2002).
- She is a dog lover and has a pet named Bolt.
Monaz Mewwala and her dog
- In an interview, she revealed that she starred in her first TV series “Kittie Party” when she was 15 years old.
- She has also appeared in TV commercials for several brands including Zomato, Domino’s Pizza, Yippie Noodles and Coca-Cola.
Monaz Mevawalla’s Zomato commercial stills
- She was often spotted drinking on various occasions.
Monaz Mewawala (left) drinks alcohol
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