Jennifer Winget
{{short description|Indian actress (born 1985)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Jennifer Winget
| birth_name =
| image = Jennifer Winget snapped promoting her web series Code M.jpg
| caption = Winget in 2020
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|5|30}}
| birth_place = Bombay, Maharashtra, India
| occupation = Actress
| spouse = {{marriage|Karan Singh Grover|2012|2014|reason=divorced}}
| years_active = 1995–present
| known for = Kasautii Zindagii Kay
Dill Mill Gayye
Saraswatichandra
Beyhadh
Bepannah
| awards = Full list
}}
Jennifer Winget (born 30 May 1985) is an Indian actress and television host. She is one of highest-paid television actresses and also the recipient of several accolades including Indian Television Academy Awards.{{Cite web |title=From Rupali Ganguli to Jennifer Winget: Five Highest Paid TV Actresses |access-date=26 June 2022 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/from-rupali-ganguli-to-jennifer-winget-indian-television-actresses-who-withdraw-the-biggest-paychecks--news-52000/amp |work=Outlook India|date=February 2022 }} She started her career as a child actor with the 1995 film Akele Hum Akele Tum and made her TV debut in 2002 with Shaka Laka Boom Boom.
She gained recognition for her roles as Sneha Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Ganga Bhatia in Sangam and Dr. Riddhima Gupta in Dill Mill Gayye.{{Cite web |title=On Television star Jennifer Winget's birthday, take a look at her television journey and stardom |work=The Indian Express |date=30 May 2020 |access-date=30 May 2020 |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/on-jennifer-winget-birthday-a-look-at-her-television-journey-6434268/lite/}} Winget established herself as an actress with her portrayal of Kumud Sundari Desai in Saraswatichandra, Maya Mehrotra in the psychological thriller series Beyhadh and Zoya Siddiqui in romantic drama series Bepannah.
Winget ventured into webseries with ALT Balaji's crime drama Code M for which she was nominated at the Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actress Series (Female).{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bepannah-actress-jennifer-winget-believes-shes-headed-in-the-right-direction-heres-why-1857735 |title=Bepannah Actress Jennifer Winget Believes She's Headed in the Right Direction. Here's Why |website=NDTV.com |date=16 May 2018 |access-date=3 May 2019}}
Early life
Winget was born on 30 May 1985{{cite web |url=http://us.india.com/stream/jennifer-winget-birthday-bumps-10-things-to-know-about-the-indian-tv-star-67699/ |title=Jennifer Winget Birthday Bumps: 10 Things to know about the Indian TV star! |publisher=India.com |date=30 May 2014 |access-date=16 October 2014}} in Bombay, (present-day Mumbai), India.{{cite web |url=http://www.thenewsreports.com/jennifer-winget-gears-up-for-cinematic-debut-with-kunal-kohlis-phir-se/10962/devrupa-rakshit |title=Jennifer Winget gears up for cinematic debut with Kunal Kohli's 'Phir Se' |work=The News Reports |access-date=20 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318223403/http://www.thenewsreports.com/jennifer-winget-gears-up-for-cinematic-debut-with-kunal-kohlis-phir-se/10962/devrupa-rakshit |archive-date=18 March 2015 |url-status=dead}} She is the daughter of a Punjabi Hindu mother, Prabha, and a Maharashtrian Christian father, Hemant Winget, and is often mistaken for a person of non-Indian origins due to her western first name.
Career
= Early work (1995–2009) =
Winget started her career as a child actor with the 1995 film Akele Hum Akele Tum and later appeared as a School kid in 1997 film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat which starring Rani Mukerji. At the age of 15 she was seen in the 2000 film Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya as Tanu,{{cite news |last=Mehrotra |first=Mohini |title=Sarees, not mini skirts for Jennifer |newspaper=The Times of India |date=17 August 2007 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Delhi_Times/Sarees_not_mini_skirts_for_Jennifer/articleshow/2285450.cms |access-date=28 February 2008}} and then appeared as a supporting actor in the Indian film Kuch Naa Kaho at the age of 18.{{cite news |last=Unnithan |first=Chitra |title='I never plan things,' Jennifer |newspaper=The Times of India |date=14 August 2007 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Ahmedabad_Times/I_never_plan_things_Jennifer/articleshow/2278472.cms |access-date=28 February 2008}} Later, she went on to work in various Indian TV shows.{{cite news |last=K |first=Prema |title=Star Plus to expand primetime with launch of 'Sangam' |publisher=Indian Television |date=23 July 2007 |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/july/july311.php |access-date=28 February 2008}}{{cite news |last=Roy |first=Priyanka |title=She spreads her wings |newspaper=The Telegraph|location=Kolkota |date=20 August 2007 |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070820/asp/entertainment/story_8214582.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430180154/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070820/asp/entertainment/story_8214582.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 April 2008 |access-date=28 February 2008}} Winget's big break as the lead in television came with the show Karthika, where she played the role of a struggling singer who dreams of making it big.{{Cite web |title=From a child artist to working in Aashiqui 3: A look back at Jennifer Winget's career |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/web-stories/hindi/from-a-child-artist-to-working-in-aashiqui-3-a-look-back-at-jennifer-wingets-career/photostory/94045257.cms |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}
She later starred in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, where she played Sneha, the daughter of the protagonists Shweta Tiwari and her performance was praised. Then she replaced Kavita Kaushik as Natasha in Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa. In 2007, she was seen playing Svetlana in StarPlus popular drama Kahin To Hoga. From 2007–2009 she was portrayed the female protagonist Ganga Bhatia in StarPlus drama Sangam.
In 2008, she participated in Star One's dance reality show Zara Nach Ke Dikha 1 and emerged as the Winner of the show.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} After winning the former, she hosted the second season of the show along with Dekh India Dekh and the comedy Laughter Ke Phatke both 2009–2010.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}
=Breakthrough in ''Saraswatichandra'' (2010–2015)=
The same year, she replaced Sukirti Kandpal as Dr. Riddhima Gupta in the medical youth show Dill Mill Gayye opposite Karan Singh Grover and Karan Wahi.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/will-the-original-dr-riddhima-return/articleshow/5705881.cms |title=Will the Original Dr. Riddhima return? |newspaper=Times of India |agency=TNN |date=21 March 2010 |access-date=4 November 2022}} It revolves around Young aspiring medical interns join Sanjeevani in hopes of becoming the best doctors.
File:Winget at STAR Plus Dandia Shoot.jpg in 2011]]
In 2011, she was seen hosted the comedy show Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala and the dance show Nachle Ve with Saroj Khans finale episode. Two years later, In 2013, she starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's television show Saraswatichandra as the protagonist Kumud Desai opposite Gautam Rode. The story revolves around classic tale of love and heartbreak, Saras and Kumud are soulmates who are repeatedly denied the joy of being together. For her performance she received several accolades including the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress Critics.{{cite news |title=Karan Singh Grover, Devoleena bag top honours at ITA awards |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karan-singh-grover-devoleena-bag-top-honours-at-ita-awards/430224-44-124.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026132604/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karan-singh-grover-devoleena-bag-top-honours-at-ita-awards/430224-44-124.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 October 2013 |access-date=7 April 2014 |newspaper=in.com |date=24 October 2013}}
= Established with ''Beyhadh and Bepannaah'' (2016–present) =
Following a two year absence, Winget returned in 2016 portrayed her notable role Maya Mehrotra in Sony TV's psychological thriller series Beyhadh. Her portrayal of a complex and obsessive character earned her critical acclaim and a massive fan following.{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/watch-kushal-tandon-saves-jennifer-winget-from-fire-on-beyhadh-sets/story-mc2eSGs29CztLYxDK1U1pM.html |title=Watch: Kushal Tandon saves Jennifer Winget from fire on Beyhadh sets |date=8 February 2017}}{{cite magazine |url=https://m.indiatoday.in/lite/story/jennifer-winget-negative-character-sociopath-shades-of-grey-behad-kushal-tandon/1/655829.html |magazine=India Today |title=Jennifer Winget to play a negative character in an upcoming show |access-date=6 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107061306/https://m.indiatoday.in/lite/story/jennifer-winget-negative-character-sociopath-shades-of-grey-behad-kushal-tandon/1/655829.html |archive-date=7 January 2018 |url-status=dead}} For her performance she earned numerous accolades and appreciation including Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress (Jury) respectively.
In 2018, she starred as Zoya Siddiqui in Colors TV's romantic drama series Bepannaah opposite Harshad Chopda.{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/jennifer-winget-bepannaah-5121886/ |title=Jennifer Winget: Bepannaah presents the idea of second chances in love |date=3 April 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=9 August 2018 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/jennifer-winget-and-harshad-chopda-s-bepannaah-makes-a-smashing-debut-rakes-in-ratings-1200446-2018-03-29 |title=Jennifer Winget and Harshad Chopda's Bepannaah makes a smashing debut; rakes in ratings |website=India Today |date=29 March 2018 |language=en |access-date=9 August 2018}} It focuses the story of two protagonists Zoya and Aditya who meet in the most unfortunate circumstances. She received praise for her exceptional acting skills, At the Gold Awards, she earned Best Actress (Jury) and Indian Telly Awards for Best Actress in Lead Role.
After the success of first season, In 2019, she starred portrayed the role of Maya Jaisingh in Sony TV's revenge romantic thriller Beyhadh 2 a spiritual successor 2016 series of Beyhadh opposite Ashish Chaudhary and Shivin Narang.
From 2020-22, She ventured into web world with ALT Balaji's crime drama series Code M where she portrayed the role of Major Monica Mehra. Ruchi Kaushal for Hindustan Times wrote "Winget makes an impressive debut on the digital platform as an army lawyer who delves into a high-profile case just days before her wedding".{{Cite web|date=2020-01-21|title=Code M review: Jennifer Winget, Rajat Kapoor offer a crackling thriller|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/code-m-review-jennifer-winget-rajat-kapoor-offer-a-crackling-thriller/story-9xvm1dWUvcdLNXD5VgnqcO.html|access-date=2020-08-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}} For her performance she was nominated at the Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actress Series (Female).{{Cite web |title=Exclusive! Check The Nominees For The Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards |url=https://www.filmfare.com//features/nominees-for-the-flyx-filmfare-ott-awards-45350.html |access-date=17 December 2020 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}
Personal life
Winget married Karan Singh Grover on 9 April 2012.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Karan-Singh-Grovers-link-ups/photostory/45616360.cms |title=Karan Singh Grover's link ups - Karan Singh Grover's link-ups - The Times of India |website=The Times of India |access-date=9 June 2018 |date=23 December 2014}}{{cite news |last=Maheshwari |first=Neha |title=I've no strategies to keep Karan tied down: Jennifer Winget |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Ive-no-strategies-to-keep-Karan-tied-down-Jennifer-Winget/articleshow/12797790.cms |access-date=7 April 2014 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=22 April 2012}} In November 2014, Winget stated that she and Grover had separated.{{cite news |last1=Bajwa |first1=Dimpal |title=Karan Singh Grover confirms divorce with Jennifer Winget on Twitter |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/karan-singh-grover-confirms-divorce-with-jennifer-winget-on-twitter/ |newspaper=The Indian Express |access-date=15 December 2014 |date=9 December 2014}}{{cite web |title=Jennifer admits her marriage to Karan Singh Grover is over |website=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Jennifer-Winget-admits-her-marriage-to-Karan-Singh-Grover-is-over/articleshow/45307678.cms |access-date=22 November 2014}}
Media image
File:Jennifer Winget at the launch of Watch Time's magazine 11.jpg
Winget has established herself as one of the most popular and highest paid television actress in India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/kapil-sharma-to-ram-kapoor-10-highest-paid-indian-tv-actors-who-charge-a-hefty-amount-per-episode/amp |title=Kapil Sharma to Jennifer Winget, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode |website=GQ India |date=30 June 2022 |access-date=30 June 2022}} She is widely noted for her powerful and impactful onscreen roles and performances.{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/6-reasons-jennifer-winget-is-the-undisputed-queen-of-indian-tv-1245543-2018-05-30 |title=Author-backed to experimental roles: 6 reasons why Jennifer Winget is the undisputed queen of Indian Television |website=India Today |date=30 May 2018 |access-date=31 May 2018}} She ranked 5th in Rediff{{'}}s Top 10 Television Actresses list of 2014.{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm |title=Television's Top 10 Actresses |publisher=Rediff |archive-date=16 September 2018 |access-date=3 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916011914/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-televisions-top-10-actresses/20140702.htm}}
In UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye{{'}}s List of 50 Sexiest Asian Women, she ranked 21st in 2012.{{Cite web |url=http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/dec/061212-Priyanka-Chopra-named-world-sexiest-Asian-woman.htm |title=Priyanka Chopra named world's sexiest Asian woman |website=archive.mid-day.com |access-date=19 July 2018 |archive-date=16 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916011914/http://archive.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/dec/061212-Priyanka-Chopra-named-world-sexiest-Asian-woman.htm |url-status=dead}} In 2013, she ranked 15th. In 2018, she ranked 13th.{{Cite web |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/deepika-padukone-reclaims-sexiest-asian-woman-on-the-planet-crown/ |title=Sexiest Asian Women List 2018: Deepika Padukone reclaims sexiest Asian woman on the planet crown |website=Eastern Eye |language=en-GB |date=5 December 2018}} Winget became Times of India{{'}}s was ranked in Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television List at 2nd in both 2017 and 2018.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv/articleshow/64234804.cms |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV - Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 August 2018 |language=en}}{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hina-khan-tops-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv-2018/articleshow/69281775.cms |title=Meet TV's most desirable actresses - Times of India |website=The Times of India |date=16 May 2019 |language=en |access-date=14 September 2019}}
She has also been cover model for various magazines.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/photos/375836/jennifer-winget-s-summer-style-spot-magazine-cover%3famp |title=Exclusive! Jennifer Winget's summer style is spot on in this magazine cover |website=Pinkvilla |access-date=7 April 2017 |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024082707/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/photos/375836/jennifer-winget-s-summer-style-spot-magazine-cover?amp |url-status=dead }}
In 2022, Winget contributed to the fight for India’s elephants by spending three days volunteering with Wildlife SOS.{{Cite web |url=https://wildlifesos.org/chronological-news/a-volunteer-to-remember-indian-actress-jennifer-winget/ |title=A Volunteer To Remember: Indian Actress Jennifer Winget, With Wildlife SOS For Elephants! |website=Wildlife SOS |date=14 August 2022}}
Filmography
=Films=
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| style="text-align:left;"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref. |
| 1995
| Young girl | rowspan="4" |Child actor | rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" | |
| 1997
| School kid |
| 2000
| Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Tanu |style="text-align:left;"|{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54572 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120123041717/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54572 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 January 2012 |title=Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya(2000) |website=Bollywood Hungama}} |
| 2003
| Pooja |
| 2013
|Life Reboot Nahi Hoti |Aisha Mittal | | |
| 2018
| Kajal Kapoor | | |
=Television=
= Web Series =
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! Year ! Show ! Role ! Platform ! Ref. |
| 2020–2022
| Code M | Major Monica Mehra | style="text-align:left;" |{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/jennifer-winget-to-play-army-officer-in-altbalajis-new-show-code-m-2184861.html |title=Jennifer Winget to Play Army Officer in ALTBalaji's Code M |website=news18.com |access-date=10 January 2020}}{{Cite web |date=21 January 2020 |title=Code M review: Jennifer Winget, Rajat Kapoor offer a crackling thriller |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/code-m-review-jennifer-winget-rajat-kapoor-offer-a-crackling-thriller/story-9xvm1dWUvcdLNXD5VgnqcO.html |access-date=6 August 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} |
| 2024
| Anushka Raisinghani | Sony LIV |
| TBA
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| Untitled series {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | {{TableTBA}} | Netflix |
= Music videos =
==Special appearances==
Accolades
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Jennifer Winget}}
See also
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References
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External links
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