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Jiah turns 22

Jiah Khan born on 20 February 1988, made an impact with her debut film Nishabd.

  • Jiah Khan born on 20 February 1988, made an impact with her debut film <i>Nishabd</i>.
    Jiah Khan born on 20 February 1988, made an impact with her debut film Nishabd.
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  • Born in New York and raised in Chelsea, London, Jiah Khan is the daughter of Ali Rizvi Khan, an Indian American, and Rabiya Amin, a Hindi film actress who worked in Tahir Hussain's <i>Dulha Bikta Hai</i>.
    Born in New York and raised in Chelsea, London, Jiah Khan is the daughter of Ali Rizvi Khan, an Indian American, and Rabiya Amin, a Hindi film actress who worked in Tahir Hussain's Dulha Bikta Hai.
  • Jiah has two younger sisters.
    Jiah has two younger sisters.
  • Though born Nafisa, she changed her name to Jiah after getting inspired from Angelina Jolie's film <i>Gia</i>.
    Though born Nafisa, she changed her name to Jiah after getting inspired from Angelina Jolie's film Gia.
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  • Jiah is trained in opera and plays the piano. She can dance Salsa, Lambada, Samba and Kathak.
    Jiah is trained in opera and plays the piano. She can dance Salsa, Lambada, Samba and Kathak.
  • Jiah completed her A levels in Film Studies and Literature in London.
    Jiah completed her A levels in Film Studies and Literature in London.
  • She also studied at the Lee Strasberg Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, though she quit upon receiving a movie offer from Mumbai.
    She also studied at the Lee Strasberg Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, though she quit upon receiving a movie offer from Mumbai.
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  • Sixteen-year-old Jiah was to debut in Mukesh Bhatt's <i>Tumsa Nahin Dekha</i>, but backed out when she felt the role was too mature for her and was replaced by Dia Mirza.
    Sixteen-year-old Jiah was to debut in Mukesh Bhatt's Tumsa Nahin Dekha, but backed out when she felt the role was too mature for her and was replaced by Dia Mirza.
  • Two years later in 2006, she debuted in the controversial movie <i>Nishabd</i>, where she acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan.
    Two years later in 2006, she debuted in the controversial movie Nishabd, where she acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan.
  • The film was released in March 2007 to mixed reviews, though Jiah was noted for her confidence, attitude, and sex appeal.
    The film was released in March 2007 to mixed reviews, though Jiah was noted for her confidence, attitude, and sex appeal.
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  • Post <i>Nishabd<i>, Jiah was nicknamed the "Nishabd girl".
    Post Nishabd, Jiah was nicknamed the "Nishabd girl".
  • She also got a "Filmfare Best Debutant" Nomination for <i>Nishabd</i>.
    She also got a "Filmfare Best Debutant" Nomination for Nishabd.
  • She appeared alongside Aamir Khan in A R Murugadoss's <i>Ghajini</i>, the Hindi remake of its Tamil namesake.
    She appeared alongside Aamir Khan in A R Murugadoss's Ghajini, the Hindi remake of its Tamil namesake.
  • She shot for a significant portion of Ken Ghosh's <i>Chance Pe Dance</i> opposite Shahid Kapoor, but was replaced by Genelia D'souza.
    She shot for a significant portion of Ken Ghosh's Chance Pe Dance opposite Shahid Kapoor, but was replaced by Genelia D'souza.
  • Despite this, UTV Motion Pictures subsequently signed the actress for a two-film deal; <i>Ghajini</i> producer Madhu Mantena signed her for a three-film deal shortly after.
    Despite this, UTV Motion Pictures subsequently signed the actress for a two-film deal; Ghajini producer Madhu Mantena signed her for a three-film deal shortly after.
  • Jiah has posed on the cover of <I>Maxim</I>. (Courtesy: Maxim)
    Jiah has posed on the cover of Maxim. (Courtesy: Maxim)
  • She is also the brand ambassador of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). (Photo Courtesy: PETA)
    She is also the brand ambassador of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). (Photo Courtesy: PETA)
  • Jiah will be seen in Sajid Khan's much talked about movie <i>Housefull</i> which also has Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Riteish Deshmukh and Arjun Rampal.
    Jiah will be seen in Sajid Khan's much talked about movie Housefull which also has Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone, Riteish Deshmukh and Arjun Rampal.
  • The actress will be seen wearing a bikini in <i>Housefull</i>.
    The actress will be seen wearing a bikini in Housefull.
  • Jiah is the brand ambassador of the international denim brand Wrangler Jeans. (imdb.com)
    Jiah is the brand ambassador of the international denim brand Wrangler Jeans. (imdb.com)
  • Her favorite designers are Dolce and Gabbana and Jitrois.(imdb.com)
    Her favorite designers are Dolce and Gabbana and Jitrois.(imdb.com)
  • Her favourite movies are <i>Rangeela</i> (1995) and <i>The Devil's Advocate</i> (1997). (imdb.com)
    Her favourite movies are Rangeela (1995) and The Devil's Advocate (1997). (imdb.com)
  • Jiah, who is a Chelsea football fan, thinks Rahul Dravid is the coolest cricketer in the Indian cricket team.
    Jiah, who is a Chelsea football fan, thinks Rahul Dravid is the coolest cricketer in the Indian cricket team.
  • Post <i>Nishabd</i>, Jiah said "Working with Amitabh in my debut film has spoilt me. I would like to work with the best."
    Post Nishabd, Jiah said "Working with Amitabh in my debut film has spoilt me. I would like to work with the best."
  • She also says that she is bored of her hair though people can't take their eyes off them.
    She also says that she is bored of her hair though people can't take their eyes off them.