Ayesha Jhulka
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Ayesha Jhulka is a Bollywood
actress. She is the daughter of Wing Commander
Jhulka, an Indian Air Force
Officer. During her career, she has worked with major stars like Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Shahrukh Khan etc.
, which turned out to be hit. She got two popular hits in 1992, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander with Aamir Khan
and Khiladi
with Akshay Kumar
. She was a new happening star in Bollywood. 1993 was also good for her, as her films Dalaal
and Rang
were hits. Though Dalaal was a hit at the box office, Ayesha was having problems with its maker because of a certain scene in which they used her body double. Jhulka filed complaints with the Cine Artistes Association and the Film Producers Association. Out of the three controversial scenes, two were subsequently deleted. But it made her hugely upset as she always played the girl next door kind of roles.
In 1993, she was part of two more average successes Waqt Hamara Hai and Meherbaan. She was praised for films Balma and Sangram
, in which she played major roles along with Ajay Devgan
and Karishma Kapoor. In the meantime, she also had an affair with Akshay Kumar. She was all set to marry Armaan Kohli and decided to leave films after her bad experience with Dalaal. She completed all her assignments, but her relationship with Armaan came to an end, so was Ayesha's bright career.
Among her 1994's releases Jai Kishan did quite well, but others were flops. Now there were no movies in her hand. She did a few second cameos in Akele Hum Akele Tum
, which was her only release of 1995. Besides that Promos of her film Kisi Se Dil Laga Ke Dekho with Shahrukh Khan
and Madhoo
were on air in the same year. But that film could not see the light of the day.
After a gap, she returned to movies in 1996, with hit Masoom
. Her other film with Mithun
called Suraj
did quite well in masses, but it did not help her much. After the success of Masoom, She got two important films Vishwavidhata and Ghoonghat
. In both the films, she was having roles with substance, but both films flopped at the box office. She did a cameo in Kamal Hasan's Chachi 420
, even though film did well and also received positive reviews, all she was getting were films opposite Mithun or with struggling newcomers by that time.
She had two major films in 1999, Kohram, in which she got the role which was offered to Rani Mukherji and a delayed film called Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya
with Jackie Shroff
and Kajol
. Her career could not shine like before, but small films kept coming her way including regional Punjabi
films like Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khas, which did well abroad. She got films with good roles like Samvedna (a film based on homosexuals), Amma
(in which she played role of 60 year old woman,waiting for her husband) and Janani, but apart from Janani other two films could not be released.
In the meantime, she got married to construction tycoon Sameer Vashi. She played supporting but important roles in Run
(2004), Socha Na Tha
(2005) and Umrao Jaan
(2006). Recently, She started play
production and produced plays like Purush and Prakriti.
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
actress. She is the daughter of Wing Commander
Wing Commander (rank)
Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
Jhulka, an Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict...
Officer. During her career, she has worked with major stars like Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Shahrukh Khan etc.
Career
Jhulka made her debut in 1991 with Kurbaan opposite Salman KhanSalman Khan
Salman Khan is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha in a lead role, had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya , for which he won a Filmfare Award for...
, which turned out to be hit. She got two popular hits in 1992, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander with Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
and Khiladi
Khiladi
Khiladi is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Prem Chopra, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha. Khiladi was the first in a series of films which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the...
with Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series",...
. She was a new happening star in Bollywood. 1993 was also good for her, as her films Dalaal
Dalaal
Dalaal is a 1993 released Indian action film starring Mithun Chakraborty and Raj Babbar as villain. The film fetched good initial collection due to its Super hit songs composed by Bappi Lahiri.- Synopsis :...
and Rang
Rang
Rang is a 1993 Bollywood film directed by Talat Jani and starring Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Ayesha Jhulka and Divya Bharti in one of her last film appearances...
were hits. Though Dalaal was a hit at the box office, Ayesha was having problems with its maker because of a certain scene in which they used her body double. Jhulka filed complaints with the Cine Artistes Association and the Film Producers Association. Out of the three controversial scenes, two were subsequently deleted. But it made her hugely upset as she always played the girl next door kind of roles.
In 1993, she was part of two more average successes Waqt Hamara Hai and Meherbaan. She was praised for films Balma and Sangram
Sangram (1993 film)
Sangram is 1993 Hindi Movie directed by Lawrence D'Souza and starring Ajay Devgn, Karishma Kapoor, Ayesha Jhulka, Amrish Puri. Other cast members include Danny Denzongpa, Reema Lagoo, Asrani, Laxmikant Berde, Anjana Mumtaz, Tej Sapru, Vikas Anand,Satyendra Kapoor, Avtar Gill and Dinesh...
, in which she played major roles along with Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
and Karishma Kapoor. In the meantime, she also had an affair with Akshay Kumar. She was all set to marry Armaan Kohli and decided to leave films after her bad experience with Dalaal. She completed all her assignments, but her relationship with Armaan came to an end, so was Ayesha's bright career.
Among her 1994's releases Jai Kishan did quite well, but others were flops. Now there were no movies in her hand. She did a few second cameos in Akele Hum Akele Tum
Akele Hum Akele Tum
Akele Hum Akele Tum is a 1995 Hindi musical drama released in 1995. The film starred Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and was directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics by the production house favorite Majrooh Sultanpuri. The plot of this film is based on 1979...
, which was her only release of 1995. Besides that Promos of her film Kisi Se Dil Laga Ke Dekho with Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
and Madhoo
Madhoo
Madhoo is an actress in Indian films. She has acted in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She was named after the late Hindi actress Madhubala. She has acted with almost all leading actors in India...
were on air in the same year. But that film could not see the light of the day.
After a gap, she returned to movies in 1996, with hit Masoom
Masoom
Masoom is a 1983 Indian film and Shekhar Kapur's first directorial venture. The critically acclaimed film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Tanuja, Supriya Pathak and Saeed Jaffrey, as well as child actors Jugal Hansraj, Aradhana and Urmila Matondkar. The screenplay and dialogues were...
. Her other film with Mithun
Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian film actor, social activist, and entrepreneur, who has won three National Film Awards. He made his acting debut with the arthouse drama Mrigaya , for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor....
called Suraj
Suraj
Suraj is a 1966 swashbuckler Ruritanian romance Hindi film produced by S. Krishnamurthy and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead with Ajit, Mumtaz, Johnny Walker, Johnny Walker, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Lalita Pawar and Neetu Singh forms an...
did quite well in masses, but it did not help her much. After the success of Masoom, She got two important films Vishwavidhata and Ghoonghat
Ghoonghat
Ghoonghat or Ghunghat is a Hindi word which describes a veil or headscarf worn by Indian women to cover their head, and often their face. Generally a pallu is pulled over the head to act as a ghunghat. A dupatta is sometimes used as a ghungat.-Description:The ghunghat varies in styles due to...
. In both the films, she was having roles with substance, but both films flopped at the box office. She did a cameo in Kamal Hasan's Chachi 420
Chachi 420
Chachi 420 is a 1998 comedy film, made in India and directed by Kamal Haasan who also starred in the film as the main character. Other actors include Amrish Puri, Tabu, Om Puri, Johnny Walker, Paresh Rawal, Rajendranath Zutshi, Ayesha Jhulka, Nassar and Baby Sana. The Executive Producer is Sab...
, even though film did well and also received positive reviews, all she was getting were films opposite Mithun or with struggling newcomers by that time.
She had two major films in 1999, Kohram, in which she got the role which was offered to Rani Mukherji and a delayed film called Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya
Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya
Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Firoz Irani, released on 2 July 1999. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Kajol and Atul Agnihotri in lead roles.-Plot:...
with Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff is an Indian actor. He has been in the industry for more than 28 years and has appeared in over 150 films.-Personal life:...
and Kajol
Kajol
Kajol Devgn , better known as Kajol, is an Indian film actress appearing in Hindi films. She is regarded as one of India's most successful and talented female actors....
. Her career could not shine like before, but small films kept coming her way including regional Punjabi
Punjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
films like Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khas, which did well abroad. She got films with good roles like Samvedna (a film based on homosexuals), Amma
Amma (2003 film)
Amma is a Hindi movie Directed by Sunil Batta and released in India in 2003.-Synopsis:Facts are indeed stranger and sometimes more shocking than fiction. Amma is based on a heart rendering true story of a real life character...
(in which she played role of 60 year old woman,waiting for her husband) and Janani, but apart from Janani other two films could not be released.
In the meantime, she got married to construction tycoon Sameer Vashi. She played supporting but important roles in Run
Run (2004 film)
Run is a Hindi film released in the year 2004. It stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles. It is directed by Jeeva and is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster starring Madhavan and Meera Jasmine. The film was produced by Boney Kapoor...
(2004), Socha Na Tha
Socha Na Tha
Socha Na Tha is a Hindi language movie, released on 4 March 2005. It debuts Abhay Deol and stars Ayesha Takia & Apoorva Jha. It is the first movie Imtiaz Ali directed...
(2005) and Umrao Jaan
Umrao Jaan (2006 film)
Umrao Jaan is a Bollywood film about the famous courtesan of the title. Aishwarya Rai stars in the lead role. The film is directed by J.P...
(2006). Recently, She started play
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
production and produced plays like Purush and Prakriti.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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| 1983 | Kaise Kaise Log | Pooja | |
| 1990 | Meet Mere Mann Ke | ||
| 1991 | Kurbaan | Chandra Singh | |
| Haye Meri Jaan | Neelam | ||
| 1992 | Mashooq | Nisha Rai | |
| Khiladi Khiladi Khiladi is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Prem Chopra, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha. Khiladi was the first in a series of films which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the... |
Neelam Choudhury | ||
| Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar The music for the movie composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The soundtrack, their second collaboration together, helped to launch their career... |
Anjali | ||
| Anaam | Meghna | ||
| Kohra Kohra Kohra is a 1964 Indian thriller film directed by Biren Nag, starring Waheeda Rehman, Biswajeet and Lalita Pawar. The movie is version of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca though some supernatural elements were added to it... |
Nisha | ||
| 1993 | Kaise Kaise Rishte | ||
| Balmaa Balmaa (1993 film) Balmaa is a 1993 Bollywood film directed by Lawrence D'Souza. The film was Avinash Wadhavan, Ayesha Jhulka, Saeed Jaffrey and Anjana Mumtaz.... |
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Pallavi(saathi) | ||
| Dalaal Dalaal Dalaal is a 1993 released Indian action film starring Mithun Chakraborty and Raj Babbar as villain. The film fetched good initial collection due to its Super hit songs composed by Bappi Lahiri.- Synopsis :... |
Roopali | ||
| Rang Rang Rang is a 1993 Bollywood film directed by Talat Jani and starring Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Ayesha Jhulka and Divya Bharti in one of her last film appearances... |
Pooja | ||
| Waqt Hamara Hai Waqt Hamara Hai Waqt Hamara Hai is a 1993 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Bharat Rangachary, starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Ayesha Jhulka, Mamta Kulkarni, Anupam Kher, Viju Khote,Aruna Irani, Gavin Packard and Rami Reddy. The movie was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.-Plot:Waqt Hamara Hai is a... |
Ayesha | ||
| Dil Ki Baazi Dil Ki Baazi Dil Ki Baazi is an Indian film directed by Anil Ganguly and released in 1993. It stars Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Jhulka and Avinash Wadhavan.-Characters:* Akshay Kumar ... Vijay* Ayesha Jhulka ... Aarti * Avinash Wadhavan ... Ajay V. Kashyap... |
Arti | ||
| Aulad ke Dushman | Shalu Kumar | ||
| 1994 | Brahma Brahma Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. According to the Brahma Purana, he is the father of Mānu, and from Mānu all human beings are descended. In the Ramayana and the... |
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| Ekka Raja Rani Ekka Raja Rani Ekka Raja Rani is a 1994 Bollywood comedy drama film starring Govinda.-Cast:*Vinod Khanna as Vishal 'Vicky' Kapoor*Govinda as Sagar*Ayesha Jhulka as Barkha*Ashwini Bhave as Asha*Paresh Rawal as Nageshwar Rao*Tinnu Anand*Anil Dhawan as Pasha... |
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| Jai Kishen Jai Kishen Jai Kishen is a 1994 Bollywood film,directed by Sunil Agnihotri. It stars Akshay Kumar in a double role, Ayesha Julka and Chandni.-Cast:*Akshay Kumar ... Jai Verma/Kishen*Ayesha Jhulka ... Asha*Chandni ... Anita*Reema Lagoo ... Mrs. Verma... |
Anita | ||
| Maha shaktishali | |||
| 1995 | Akele Hum Akele Tum Akele Hum Akele Tum Akele Hum Akele Tum is a 1995 Hindi musical drama released in 1995. The film starred Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and was directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics by the production house favorite Majrooh Sultanpuri. The plot of this film is based on 1979... |
Friendly Appearance | |
| Aashique Mastaane | Malti | ||
| 1996 | Masoom Masoom Masoom is a 1983 Indian film and Shekhar Kapur's first directorial venture. The critically acclaimed film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Tanuja, Supriya Pathak and Saeed Jaffrey, as well as child actors Jugal Hansraj, Aradhana and Urmila Matondkar. The screenplay and dialogues were... |
Chanda | |
| Muqaddar Muqaddar Muqaddar is a 1996 Indian Hindi film. Produced by Rajiv Babbar and directed by T L V Prasad, it stars Mithun Chakraborty, Puneet Issar and Kiran Kumar in lead roles and Moushumi Chatterjee, Simran, Ayesha Jhulka and Hemant Birje in supporting roles.-Plot:... |
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| 1997 | Chachi 420 Chachi 420 Chachi 420 is a 1998 comedy film, made in India and directed by Kamal Haasan who also starred in the film as the main character. Other actors include Amrish Puri, Tabu, Om Puri, Johnny Walker, Paresh Rawal, Rajendranath Zutshi, Ayesha Jhulka, Nassar and Baby Sana. The Executive Producer is Sab... |
Ratna | Special Appearance |
| Vishwavidhata | Radha Khanna | ||
| Judge Mujrim | Dancer/Singer | Special Appearance | |
| Suraj Suraj (1997 film) Suraj is a 1997 Hindi movie produced by Narottam V. Purohit and directed by T L V Prasad. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ayesha Jhulka, Puneet Issar, Mohan Joshi, Rakesh Bedi, Reema Lagoo, Hemant Birje and Suresh Oberoi.-Cast:... |
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| Ghoonghat Ghoonghat Ghoonghat or Ghunghat is a Hindi word which describes a veil or headscarf worn by Indian women to cover their head, and often their face. Generally a pallu is pulled over the head to act as a ghunghat. A dupatta is sometimes used as a ghungat.-Description:The ghunghat varies in styles due to... |
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| 1998 | Dand Nayak | Naina | |
| Barood | Dancer | ||
| 1999 | Purush | ||
| Phool Aur Aaj | Special Appearance in song "Main Gaaon Dil Gaaye" | ||
| Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya | Shobha | ||
| Kohram: The Explosion | Sweety | ||
| 2000 | Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas | Channi | |
| Shikaar | Anju Gupta | ||
| 2001 | Hadh: Life On the Edge of Death | ||
| Censor Censor (film) Censor is a 2001 Indian Bollywood film directed and produced by Dev Anand. It stars Dev Anand, Jackie Shroff, Hema Malini in pivotal roles.-Cast:* Dev Anand...Vikramjeet 'Vicky'* Jackie Shroff...Naseeruddin Shaukh... |
Shakeela | ||
| 2002 | Amma Amma (2003 film) Amma is a Hindi movie Directed by Sunil Batta and released in India in 2003.-Synopsis:Facts are indeed stranger and sometimes more shocking than fiction. Amma is based on a heart rendering true story of a real life character... |
Roopa | |
| 2003 | Aanch Aanch Aanch is a Hindi movie directed by Rajesh Kumar Singh. Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Suchindra and Sharbani Mukherjee played the lead roles. It's an epic love story set against the background of a crime ridden some parts of rural Uttar Pradesh. Sanjeev-Darshan scored the music for the... |
Devangi M. Thakur | |
| 2004 | Run Run (2004 film) Run is a Hindi film released in the year 2004. It stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles. It is directed by Jeeva and is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster starring Madhavan and Meera Jasmine. The film was produced by Boney Kapoor... |
Shivani | |
| 2005 | Socha Na Tha Socha Na Tha Socha Na Tha is a Hindi language movie, released on 4 March 2005. It debuts Abhay Deol and stars Ayesha Takia & Apoorva Jha. It is the first movie Imtiaz Ali directed... |
Viren's bhabhi | |
| Double Cross: Ek Dhoka | Sonia | ||
| 2006 | Jackpot | ||
| Umrao Jaan Umrao Jaan (2006 film) Umrao Jaan is a Bollywood film about the famous courtesan of the title. Aishwarya Rai stars in the lead role. The film is directed by J.P... |
Khurshid | ||
| Janani | |||
| 2009 | Keshyog | ||
| 2010 | ADA...A Way of Life ADA...A Way of Life -External links:* at NME.com* at Indiaglitz.com... |