Jennifer Winget Age, Wiki, Husband, Family, Career, Income

One of the most popular faces on Indian television, Jennifer Winget is a Hindi television actress known for bringing depth, emotion, and freshness to every character she takes on.

She was born on 30 May 1985 (41 years old) in Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Winget is known for roles like Dr. Riddhima Gupta in Dill Mill Gayye, Kumud Sundari Desai in Saraswatichandra, Maya Mehrotra in Beyhadh, Zoya Siddiqui in Bepannah, and Major Monica Mehra in Code M.

Over a television career spanning three decades, Winget has won two Indian Television Academy Awards and two Indian Telly Awards.

Quick Facts of Jennifer Winget

Full Name	Jennifer Winget
Profession	Actress
Age	41 years old
Date of Birth	30 May 1985
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Gemini
Birthplace	Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Female

Jennifer Winget Early Life and Education

Jennifer Winget was born in Goregaon, Mumbai, to a Maharashtrian Christian father and a Punjabi Hindu mother.

People often mistook her for non-Indian because of her Western-sounding first name. Jennifer was shy in school as a child. Winget learnt to be independent from childhood.

Education

Winget studied at St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai. Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree at K.J. Somaiya Junior College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai.

School	St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai
Alma Mater	K.J. Somaiya Junior College of Science & Commerce, Mumbai
Highest Qualification	Bachelor’s degree (B.Com.)

Jennifer Winget Personal Life

They got married in an intimate white wedding ceremony in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2026. Close family and friends attended their wedding ceremony. He and Winget kept their relationship private for several months before their wedding.

About William Ishmael

William Ishmael is a finance professional based in Singapore. He has been the Director of Business Development and Trading at MHC Digital Group since 2022. Ishmael studied Economics and Finance at the University of York in England.

Past Marriage

Winget was previously married to actor Karan Singh Grover on 9 April 2012. They first met on the sets of the TV series Kasautii Zindagi Kay in 2005. Later, Jennifer co-starred with Karan in the TV series Dill Mill Gayye. Their friendship blossomed into romance.

The couple separated in November 2014. First, Grover confirmed the divorce on social media the following month. She felt lost and made work her ultimate priority.

Rumored Dating with Sehban Azim

She was also rumoured to be dating her Dill Mill Gayye and Bepannaah co-star Sehban Azim. Both actors repeatedly denied the relationship and described themselves as close friends.

Link-up with Co-star Harshad Chopra

Both co-stars Winget and Harshad Chopra were speculated to be dating because of their on-screen chemistry in the TV Series Bepannaah. However, both denied the link-up and maintained their stance as close friends and just co-stars.

Equation with Co-star Tanuj Virwani

It is known that Jennifer and Tanuj developed a great friendship during the TV Series Code M filming. But due to fans’ speculation of them being together, Virwani felt a strain in their friendship. So, they avoided posting pictures together.

Her Link with Co-star Karan Wahi

Karan Wahi was her co-star in the TV Series Dill Mill Gayye and Raisinghani vs Raisinghani. It is known that they had a great bond and even planned to get engaged. But neither of them confirmed their link-up.

Rumored Dating Co-star Gautam Rode

Due to Winget and Rode’s magical on-screen chemistry in the TV Series Saraswatichandra, fans speculated that they had the same chemistry in real life. But Rode denied the relationship and confirmed that they didn’t even interact during shooting. They had not even spoken to each other for 1.5 years and rarely discussed personal matters on sets.

Family

Jennifer was born into a middle-class family with deep roots in Punjabi Hindu and Maharashtrian Christian traditions.

Parents

Winget’s father, Hemant Winget, is a Maharashtrian Christian. Hemant works at Reliance Industries. Her mother, Prabha Winget, is a homemaker.

Brother

She has an elder brother named Moses Winget. Moses is a businessman by profession.

Relationship Status	Married
Husband	William Ishmael Past Marriage: Karan Singh Grover Past Relationships: Gautam Rode, Karan Wahi, Harshad Chopra, Tanuj Virwani, Sehban Azim
Parents	Father: Hemant Winget Mother: Prabha Winget
Siblings	Brother: Moses Winget

Jennifer Winget Career

Jennifer Winget began acting at the age of 10 as a child artist, appearing in the films Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) and Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997). Winget also appeared in Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) and Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Winget made her television debut in 2002 with the children’s show Shaka Laka Boom, playing the role of Piya.

In 2003, she played Simran in Kkusum, followed by the title role in Karthika (2004), where she portrayed a struggling singer. She appeared in television shows like Kkoi Dil Mein Hai and Sangam.

Jennifer joined the popular soap Kasautii Zindagi Kay (2005), which brought her mainstream recognition. She played Sneha Bajaj, daughter of lead pair Shweta Tiwari and Cezanne Khan, and won praise for her performance. Winget was also cast in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka with Sanjeeda Sheikh.

In 2007, Winget played Svetlana in Kahin To Hoga. The next year, she competed on and won the dance reality show Zara Nach Ke Dikha 1. After that, Jennifer hosted its second season along with Dekh India Dekh and Laughter Ke Phatke in 2009–2010.

Her Career-Defining Decade (2009–2019)

In 2009, Winget replaced Sukirti Kandpal as Dr. Riddhima Gupta in the medical drama Dill Mill Gayye, co-starring Karan Singh Grover and Karan Wahi. In 2011, she hosted the comedy show Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala and the finale episode of Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan.

In 2013, Winget starred as the protagonist Kumud Desai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s television adaptation of the Gujarati book Saraswatichandra. She was cast opposite Gautam Rode in that TV series.

After a two-year break, Jennifer returned in 2016 to play Maya Mehrotra, an obsessive and complex character, in the psychological thriller Beyhadh, co-starring Kushal Tandon.

In 2018, Jennifer starred as Zoya Siddiqui in the romantic drama Bepannaah opposite Harshad Chopda. The same year, she made her debut as a female lead with the film Phir Se, opposite Kunal Kohli. Next year, Jennifer reprised the Beyhadh universe as Maya Jaisingh in the spiritual successor series Beyhadh 2, co-starring Ashish Chaudhary and Shivin Narang.

Her Work In Web Series (2020–2024)

Between 2020 and 2022, she made her digital debut with ALT Balaji’s crime drama Code M, playing Major Monica Mehra, an army lawyer. Jennifer was cast alongside Tanuj Virwani in the web series.

In 2024, after a two-year break, Winget starred as advocate Anushka Raisinghani in Raisinghani vs Raisinghani opposite Karan Wahi.

Jennifer Winget Upcoming Film Projects

Jennifer is set to make her Netflix debut in the mystery thriller series Shaque: Trust No One, starring alongside Parineeti Chopra, Harleen Sethi, and Sumeet Vyas. The release date of the Netflix project is in 2026.

Jennifer Winget Awards and Achievements

Jennifer Winget has received numerous honours over her three-decade-long career in Indian television.

Her Key Wins

• Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress (Jury): For Saraswatichandra.
• Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress (Jury): For Beyhadh.
• Indian Telly Award for Best Actress (Jury): For Saraswatichandra.
• Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (Popular): For Bepannah.
• BoroPlus Gold Award (2013): For Most Fit Actress.
• Gold Award for Best Actress (Jury) (2018): For Bepannah.
• Asiavision Television Awards For Best Actress (2016): For Saraswatichandra.
• Lions Gold Award for Best Actress (Jury): For Beyhadh and Bepannah.
• Lions Gold Award (2020): For TV Icon of the Year (Female).
• Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award for Best Actress (Drama) (2018): For Beyhadh.
• Star Parivaar Awards: (3 times) For Saraswatichandra and (2 times) for Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
• International Iconic Awards For Best Versatile Actress (2025): For Raisinghani vs Raisinghani.
• Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest For Charismatic Performer of the Year (2024): For Raisinghani vs Raisinghani.
• Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest (2025): For Digital Sensation of the Year.
• ScreenXX Summit & Awards For Best Actress – Hindi Web Originals – Mystery (2020): For Code M.
• Talentrack Awards For Best Actress – Drama/Thriller (2020): For Code M.
• Asian Television Awards For Best Actress (Popular) (2015): For Saraswatichandra.

Key Nominations

• Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress (2018): (2 times) For Bepannah.
• Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress (2013): For Saraswatichandra.
• Gold Awards for Best Actress (2019): (2 times) For Bepannah.
• Gold Awards for Best Actress (2017): For Beyhadh.
• Asian Viewers Television Awards: (2 times) For Bepannah and (1 time) For Saraswatichandra.
• Indian Telly Awards: For Bepannah, Saraswatichandra and Kasautii Zindagi Kay.
• IWM Digital Awards for Most Popular Actress in a Web Series (Drama) (2021): For Code M.
• Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress – Drama (2020): For Code M.
• Indian Film and Television Awards For Best Actress in a Series (2021): For Code M.
• Bollywood Life Awards: 2 times for her acting and fashion.
• Bollywood Life Awards For Best Actress – Hindi – Web Series (2023): For Code M.
• Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards: (2 times) For her exceptional style and acting talent.
• International Iconic Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Web Series) (2020): For Code M.
• Star Eminence Awards for Best Actress (2020): For Code M.

Jennifer Winget Controversies

Jennifer Winget has largely kept her personal life private, but has occasionally found herself at the centre of speculation.

• Alimony Speculation (2014–2016): Following her divorce from Karan Singh Grover, it is known that Winget had sought a large alimony settlement. She later addressed the rumours publicly and denied the claims.
• Intense Lip-Lock With Her Then Husband (2013): Jennifer shared an affectionate kiss/lip-lock with Grover at a public awards event, which went viral.
• Slapping her then-husband (2009): She slapped Karan during the shooting of Dill Mill Gaye. It is known that Winget found that he was cheating on her with Nicole and Shraddha Nigam.
• Leaked Wedding Dress Trial Video (2026): Ahead of her wedding to William Ishmael, a behind-the-scenes video of Winget trying on her bridal gown was leaked and went viral online without her approval, prompting her team to request its removal before she confirmed the wedding herself.

Jennifer Winget Net Worth

Jennifer Winget’s net worth is approximately ₹45–58 crore ($5.5–7 million). She charges around ₹1.5–2 lakh per television episode, with ₹6–8 crore per OTT series.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)	$5.5–7 million (approximately ₹45–58 crore)
Salary (Approx.)	₹1.5–2 lakh per TV episode; ₹6–8 crore per series

Jennifer Winget Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

The following are Jennifer’s physical appearances:

Height	In centimetres: 163 cm In meters: 1.63 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight	In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs
Body Measurements	34-28-34
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown

Jennifer Winget Instagram, X

Instagram	@jenniferwinget1
X	@jenwinget

Interesting Facts about Jennifer Winget

• Winget has a tattoo reading “Hakuna Matata” on her right shoulder.
• Jennifer has a fairy sitting on the moon on her left leg.
• Winget is a co-founder of Aura x Jen.
• Jennifer went bald using makeup for a sequence in the TV show Beyhadh.
• Winget is a close friend of TV actress Drashti Dhami.
• Jennifer would love to be an air hostess if given a chance.
• Winget was ranked 21st on Eastern Eye’s “Sexiest Asian Women” list in 2012.
• In 2022, Jennifer spent 3 days volunteering with Wildlife SOS for the protection of India’s elephants.
• Winget was cast in Shreya Ghoshal’s Arabic music video song Guli Mata.

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