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New Delhi: Juhi Chawla has been one of the most vivacious and successful actresses of the 90s. Throughout her career, she worked with superstars ranging from Aamir Khan to Shahrukh Khan and was part of several successful films. In the 1990s, Juhi Chawla ruled the hearts of the audience with her smile and splendid acting. She captured audiences' hearts with performances in films like 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', 'Darr', 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke', and 'Ishq'. However, unlike other actresses, Juhi always kept her personal life away from the limelight. Juhi Chawla secretly married businessman Jay Mehta in 1995 and kept it under wraps for a long time. Juhi Chawla herself revealed the reason for this. She mentioned that she was afraid that news of her marriage could affect her popularity and career. It is noteworthy that Jay Mehta is a billionaire businessman, the chairman of the Mehta Group, and the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Jay Mehta graduated from Columbia University and earned an MBA from the International Institute of Management Development in Switzerland. Jay's first marriage was in 1984 to Sujata Birla, who was the sister of prominent Birla Group heir Yash Birla. However, in 1990, Jay Mehta's life was completely shaken. Sujata died in the crash of Indian Airlines Flight 605. This incident deeply traumatized Jay. A few years after Sujata's death, Juhi Chawla entered Jay Mehta's life. Initially, they developed a friendship that later turned into love. Juhi and Jay met at a dinner party hosted by Rakesh Roshan. In an interview, Juhi mentioned that when she married Jay, she was dealing with the shock of her mother's death and was concerned about her career. However, her mother-in-law advised her to continue acting. Today, Juhi and Jay have been married for three decades, and they have a daughter, Jahnvi, and son Arjun. Jay Mehta is the chairman of Mehta Group whose net worth is about Rs 4171 crores. This company operates in sectors like cement, packaging, gardening, and building materials. Jay and Juhi live in a lavish house in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, which has two full floors. Their daughter Jahnavi and son Arjun are also showing interest in the family business. In 2024, Juhi Chawla became India's richest actress. It is worth mentioning that in 2024, Juhi Chawla secured her place in the Hurun Rich List as India's richest actress. According to the Hurun Rich List 2024, her wealth is Rs 4600 crores. She is only behind her close friend Shah Rukh Khan in the list of the richest actors. In 2007, Jay Mehta, along with Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan, purchased Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 75 million dollars (around 624 crore rupees). At that time, their business was going through a tough phase, but they took the risk. Today, KKR is one of the most successful franchises in IPL, having won the title three times. Jay describes it as the best investment of his life.
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In the vibrant 90s era, there was an actress who used to light up the screen alongside some of Bollywood's biggest legends. Known for her charm, elegance, and versatile acting, she became a familiar face across genres. But her journey didn't end with films; this actress with sharp business instincts and strategic ventures outside cinema quietly built an empire that now places her among the wealthiest women in the industry. Most Popular Actress of Bollywood Here we are talking about Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, who is considered one of the most iconic actresses in the industry. Juhi started her career as Miss India in 1984, she quickly rose to fame with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her unforgettable role. Later, she went on to work with top stars like Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol, Govinda and Anil Kapoor in numerous films like Lootere, Aaina, Darr, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq. The Life Of Juhi Chawla After Marriage In year 1995, Juhi tied the knot with businessman Jai Mehta, who is Chairman of The Mehta Group, but kept it private for many years. It is said that Juhi decided to keep this private because at that time this was common for everyone working in Bollywood industry. However, news broke in 2001 when Juhi was pregnant with her first child. The duo has two children, Jhanvi Mehta and Arjun Mehta. The Richest Actress Of Indian Cinema According to 2024's Hurun India Rich List, she is ranked among the top ten self-made women in India, having a net worth of Rs 4,600 crore. She is India's second richest actor, trailing only Shah Rukh Khan, who has a net worth of more than Rs 7,000 crore. Meanwhile, in list of actresses Juhi surpassed every actress, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and many others. Juhi Chawla on Work Front Juhi made her last appearance in 2023s Netflix film Friday Night Plan. The series featured Babil Khan, Amrith Jayan, Medha Rana and Aadhya Anand. In the same year, she also appeared in YRF Entertainment's debut mini-series The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984. It was about railway workers who saved many lives amid a deadly gas release at Union Carbide India Limited's Bhopal facility in 1984.
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3 / 7 After winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant, Juhi Chawla made her acting debut with a brief appearance in Sultanat (1986). But it was her debut as a lead actress in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) opposite Aamir Khan, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Later, she went on to star in movies like Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. She also did Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq - becoming the top actress in the 90s. After her marriage, Juhi continued to work and has been a part of movies like National Award-winning Punjabi film Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), Jhankaar Beats, 3 Deewarein (both 2003), 7½ Phere and My Brother Nikhil (both 2005), and Bas Ek Pal (2006) among others.
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Aamir Khan didn't speak to Juhi Chawla for 7 years, until one unexpected call changed everything
Aamir Khan recently revealed that he didn't speak to co-star Juhi Chawla for seven years following a minor argument during the filming of Ishq. (Image: X/@teamsrknepal) In a career spanning decades, Aamir Khan has carved a niche for being not just a perfectionist but also brutally honest—whether it's about his professional choices, personal life, or flaws. Recently, in a candid conversation on entrepreneur Raj Shamani's podcast, the actor peeled back the curtain on one of Bollywood's most unexpected cold wars: his seven-year silence with long-time co-star and close friend Juhi Chawla. The two, who rose to stardom together in the cult classic Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak , had a falling out while filming Ishq in 1997. Aamir admits the reason was minor, but his reaction was anything but. 'Juhi aur mera jhagra hua, 7 saal chala,' he confessed. 'I stopped talking to her—even though we were working together. That too, over a small issue.' While Juhi Chawla reportedly made several attempts to reconcile, Aamir remained immovable. His then-wife, Reena Dutta, even urged him to let go and move forward, but Aamir remained emotionally locked. 'Juhi tried a lot. Reena would tell me—'Kaise kar rahe ho tum? Meet her, end this.' But I wouldn't budge,' Aamir admitted. The silence lingered, awkward and unexplained, even as the two shared the same sets and industry circles. It wasn't just a personal rift; it was a professional one too, clouding one of Bollywood's most celebrated on-screen pairings. — Team_JuhiChawla (@Team_JuhiChawla) It wasn't until 2002, when Aamir and Reena Dutta announced their separation, that the tide turned. Despite years of silence, Juhi Chawla reached out to Aamir—knowing he might not even answer her call. But she dialed anyway. 'Juhi somewhere knew I might not pick up her call, but still she called me. That touched me,' Aamir recalled in the documentary Rubaru Roshni . 'I realised that while we weren't speaking, the care never went away. That's what real friendship is.' The gesture struck a chord. It was the emotional thaw that finally ended a cold war rooted in ego and miscommunication. Aamir, in his words, realised the value of enduring friendships over petty grudges. Now preparing for his next big release Sitare Zameen Par opposite Genelia D'Souza, which hits cinemas on June 20, 2025, Aamir seems to be reflecting more than ever on the emotional script of his own life.
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‘Ziddi' Aamir Khan Ignored Juhi Chawla For 7 Years, Until Reena Dutta Intervened
Last Updated: Aamir Khan opens up about his seven-year-long silence with Juhi Chawla over a small disagreement and how his ex-wife Reena Dutta urged him to reconcile. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has built a reputation for being intensely private, introspective, and deeply committed to his craft. But in a rare moment of vulnerability on entrepreneur Raj Shamani's podcast, Aamir opened up about an emotional chapter from his past that still stings—the time he let a disagreement with longtime friend and co-star Juhi Chawla spiral into a silent war that lasted seven years. Describing it as one of his biggest flaws, Aamir admitted to having a tendency to emotionally shut down when he feels hurt. 'If someone says something that wounds me, I don't argue, I don't fight—I just go completely silent. I used to think I was being dignified by not reacting. But silence can be cruel, too," he said. It was during the filming of Ishq (1997) that the fallout with Juhi Chawla occurred. What started as a small disagreement ballooned into a full-fledged cold war. 'Juhi and I had a fight over a trivial matter—something that today seems inconsequential. But I was so upset, I didn't speak to her for seven years. We were working together on films during that period, but I completely shut her out. I wouldn't even acknowledge her presence." According to Aamir, Juhi made multiple attempts to mend the rift. 'She tried to talk to me several times, but I was ziddi (stubborn). I just couldn't let go of the grudge. My ex-wife Reena Dutta used to plead with me, saying, 'What are you doing? This is not right. Go talk to her.' But I was too caught up in my own ego." This pattern of withdrawal, he admitted, wasn't limited to his professional relationships. Aamir recounted another instance with Kiran Rao, his second ex-wife, when a minor argument led him to stop speaking to her for four days. 'I was hurting, and I thought I needed space. But when I saw Kiran break down in tears, I realized how much pain my silence could cause. That's when I knew I had to change." The stalemate with Juhi Chawla ended years later—unexpectedly, and with grace. 'After my divorce from Reena, Juhi called me out of the blue. She knew I might not answer, but she called anyway. That phone call changed everything. She said she wanted to meet, to talk. It moved me deeply. Despite everything, our friendship had survived." Juhi had always been close to both Aamir and Reena, and her gesture helped mend what years of silence couldn't. 'That moment reminded me that real friendships don't disappear. They may go quiet, but they're always there beneath the surface." Years earlier, Aamir had briefly mentioned this fallout during the promotions of the documentary Rubaru Roshni, but this recent podcast appearance was the first time he unpacked the emotional depth of the situation. The story isn't just about two Bollywood stars falling out—it's a broader reflection on how ego, hurt, and unresolved conflict can poison relationships over time. Aamir's openness also signals how even the most guarded celebrities can carry emotional wounds just like anyone else—and that healing starts with accountability. Now, decades later, Aamir and Juhi remain on warm, respectful terms. And while time has moved on, the lesson remains. 'Silence," Aamir said, 'is not always golden. Sometimes, it's just fear in disguise."
