This actress worked in only 3 films, fell in love with actor who was her father's age, was later found dead in her apartment, her name was...

India.com

07-07-2025

There are many talented actresses in the Bollywood industry whose careers were short-lived. While some of them left the industry, others met a tragic fate. From Madhubala, Nimmi to Meena Kumari, Divya Bharti and more, many of these actresses left the world at a young age. Today, we will talk about an actress who starred in only 3 movies, out of which 1 was a superhit. She romanced an actor who was her father's age. However, this actress passed away at a very young age and her death still remains a mystery. If you are wondering who we are talking about, it is none other than Jiah Khan.
Born on February 20, 1988, Jiah Khan, whose real name was Nafisa Rizvi Khan, was an Indian actress of British-American origin. Jiah was born in New York and raised in London. Jiah's childhood was a tough phase when her father abandoned her, and Jiah's mother Rabia Amin was an actress of the 80s.
Watching her mother in the field, Jiah also developed interest in dance forms like Kathak, Salsa, Ballet, and Belly Dance. To pursue her dream, Jiah studied in London and learned acting along with English literature. After this, she went to New York, where she started an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. But she left her studies after getting film offers. When Jiah Khan Romanced Amitabh Bachchan
First, she was cast in the film 'Tumsa Nahi Dekha', but she left the role after considering it mature. In 1998, she did a small role in the film 'Dil Se'. However, she got real recognition in 2007 with the film 'Nishabd', in which she worked with Amitabh Bachchan.
After Nishabd, Jiah featured in Aamir Khan's superhit film Ghajini. Though the actress had a brief role, her character was admired by the audience. The last film of Jiah Khan was Housefull (2010), where she played a comedic role. How Did Jiah Khan Die?
Jiah Khan died on June 3, 2013. Her body was found in her flat in Mumbai, which was considered a suicide. She was only 25 years old at that time. A suicide note was also found with her, in which she mentioned her relationship with Sooraj Pancholi, abortion, and career-related problems. What Happened with Sooraj Pancholi?
Sooraj was accused of abetting her suicide, but he was acquitted in 2023. Her mother called it a murder that could never be solved. Jiah's total net worth was said to be between 50 lakhs and 2 crores.