Zoya Afroz is an Indian actress who was crowned Miss India International 2021. She was also a contestant on Bigg Boss Season 11.
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Wiki/Biography
Zoya Afroz was born on Monday, 10 January 1994 (age 30 years; as in 2024) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Zoya did her schooling from RN Shah High School, Mumbai. He graduated in Commerce from Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai. When Zoya was three years old, she won a competition called Mahasearch Competition, which was sponsored by Rasna.
Zoya in her childhood days
Her first appearance as a child artist was in the television show Kora Kagaz in 1998. He started getting recognition and received many offers. He worked as a child artist in films like Hum Saath Saath Hain
Zoya Afroz as a child actor
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Physical Appearance
Height(Approx): 5’7″
Weight (Approx): 51 kg
Hair color: Hazel green
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements(Approx): 32-24-33
Family
Zoya Afroz belongs to a Muslim family.
parents and siblings
Zoya Afroz’s father’s name is Shahdab Afroz and her mother’s name is Saleha Afroz. Zoya has a brother named Zaf Khan.
Zoya Afroz with her parents and brother
livelihood
as a child actor
When Zoya was three years old, she won a competition called MahSearch, which was sponsored by Rasna. Zoya started her career in 1998 with the TV serial Khora Khagaz. After which he signed the film Hum Saath Saath Hain in 1999. He also worked in the film Mann in 1999 and Kuch Na Kaho in 2003. As a child actor he appeared in TV commercials for Whirpool, New York Life Insurance, and Shopper’s Stop. Apart from this, she was also seen in the children’s show Son Pari.
as an actress
When Zoya turned 17, she signed the Punjabi film ‘Saadi Gali Aaya Karo’ in 2012. In 2014, she made her adult debut in the Bollywood film Xpose. Later, she worked in films like Sweety Weds NRI Movie in 2017, Contact Killer in 2020, and Kabad in 2021.
Zoya Afroz in the film Sweety Weds NRI
Zoya during the shooting of the film Kabad
Apart from Bollywood and Punjabi, she also worked in some Tamil films like Thamizhan Endru in 2016 and Pamban in 2019. She appeared in one of the OTT platform series, Matsya Kaand, which was released on MX Player in November 2021.
Zoya in web series Matsya Kand
as a sample
In 2013, Zoya won the title of Femina Miss Indore, through which she got direct entry into Femina Miss India 2013. Zoya was crowned second runner up in Miss India 2013.
She has been featured on the covers of several magazines and was also the Kingfisher Calendar Girl in 2020. In 2021, Zoya was crowned Miss India International.
Zoya was crowned Miss International 2021
Zoya will represent India at the Miss India International pageant to be held in Japan in 2022. She walked the ramp as a showstopper for designer Kumarjit Laishram at the Cherry Blossom Mao Utsav 2021 in Manipur. And as a showstopper at the Indore Times Fashion Week, Zoya was featured in TV commercials with brands like Pond’s, VLCC, KFC, Coca-Cola, LG and OnePlus.
Zoya worked in the music videos Raati Sanu in 2018, Suno Na in 2020, Galat Bande in 2020 and Rab Kare Tu Bhi in 2021.
as a judge
Zoya Afroz was the judge of Mrs. Maharashtra in 2019 and also judged Femina Miss India 2018.
Zoya Mrs. has become a judge in Maharashtra
Zoya became a judge in Miss India 2018
As an advisory board member
Zoya has been appointed as one of the advisory board of fashion and design faculty members for SGT University.
Zoya Afroz appointed as advisory board member of SGT University
As a Bigg Boss contestant
In 2017, Zoya Afroz was a contestant on Bigg Boss Season 11, hosted by actor Salman Khan.
As a strong supporter of women empowerment
Apart from modeling and acting, Zoya also promotes girls’ education. She helps women who come from economically weaker sections. She works towards helping women achieve their basic rights and equal opportunities.
As a brand ambassador
In 2017, Zoya Afroz was made the brand ambassador of Nexa P1 powerboat race.
Zoya Afroz is the brand ambassador of Nexa P1 Powerboat Race
award
- In 2013, Zoya was awarded the Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award for Beauty Queen of the Year.
- Zoya received the Life OK Screen Award for Best Actress in 2014 for the film Expose.
- In 2020, she was honored with the Iconic Woman of the Year Award.
Zoya honored as Distinguished Woman of the Year
- Zoya was awarded the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman Award as the Pride of Uttar Pradesh in 2016.
Zoya Afroz received Gaurav Samman Award Uttar Pradesh
Favorite
Zoya Afroz with Salman Khan on the sets of Hum Saath Saath Hain
Facts/General Knowledge
- In an interview, Zoya told that when she was called for the final audition of the film Matsya Kand, she was asked to come wearing a pink saree, because in the film for which she was auditioned, the character would mostly be seen in saree.
- Zoya always wanted to be a part of OTT platforms, according to her these platforms are giving more recognition.
- In an interview, Zoya told that she received many offers for web series, which she rejected due to intimate scenes and excessive nudity.
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