Renowned as a famous and prominent Marathi TV actress, Janhavi Killekar is one of those sensations to have gained widespread recognition due to her role in the popular serial ‘Bhagya Dile Tu Mala.’. In her career, Killekar has gained enough popularity for playing negative characters and roles, thus offering an interesting and spicy take on the films and serials she has taken on.
Her talent for adding more intensity with a twist has resonated strongly with audiences far and wide, and her participation in Bigg Boss Marathi 5 has further solidified her foundations.
This article will cover details about Janhavi Killekar’s profession, net worth, and more.
Biography Overview
Janhavi Killekar is an Indian actress who is renowned for playing the role in several television serials, such as Radha Prem Rangi Rangli, Dil Dosti Duniyadaari, Phulpukaru, and, of course, Bhagya Dile Tu Mala. Her efforts and dedication to the entertainment industry have proven her to be quite an irreplaceable powerhouse of talent.
| Full Name | Janhavi Killekar |
| Date of Birth | October 11, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actress |
| Education | Degree in Commerce from a prestigious university in Mumbai |
| Notable Works | TV Serials: “Jai Jai Swami Samarth” (2020), “Aai Majhi Kalubai” (2020-2021), “Satvya Mulichi Satavi Mulgi” (2022), “Bhagya Dile Tu Mala” (2022-2024) |
| Film Debut | Marathi film “Koliwada Jhingla” (2019) |
| Spouse | Kiran Killekar |
| Social Media |
Janhavi Killekar Age
Born on 11th October 1997, the South actress is currently 27 years old. She will be turning 28 in 2025, and her zodiac sign is Libra.
Physical Appearance
Standing tall at 5 feet 6 inches with a moderate weight of about 5 kg, Janhavi sports hazel green eyes and brown hair. Thus, she has a striking appearance.
Early Life
Janhavi Kiran Killekar was born in Thane, Maharashtra, and as a child, she enjoyed all things that a girl would normally enjoy. Not much information is given about her family, but we do know that she attended Shiv Samarth Vidyalaya, wherein she completed her primary schooling. As a child, she had shown an active interest in the arts, culture, and performing of the same—thus it led her to pursue a career in acting eventually. Her family was quite supportive of her aspirations.
Education
As we already know, Janhavi had completed her schooling at Shiv Samarth Vidyalaya in Thane. However, there isn’t much information on her higher education, but we do know that during her years as a student, she excelled academically, thus paving the way for the world of entertainment. Although she did pursue higher education to build a well-rounded career, information isn’t quite available about her college. However, her diverse skills and talents undoubtedly contributed significantly to her overall success.
Acting Career
Janhavi’s career has been an interesting journey wherein she has constantly proved herself to the filmmakers and producers of the Marathi entertainment industry. Her professional journey began with her role in the TV serial ‘Shree Gurudeva Dutta’ in 2019, wherein she portrayed the role of Laxmi Devi.
As her debut role, this was a promising start to her career, and the success of the series only provided a strong platform for her to showcase her skills for bigger upcoming projects. After this, she went on to perform in several prominent serials but the one that was most notably her best performance was ‘Bhagya Dile Tu Mala,’ wherein the series’ popularity not only created widespread recognition for her but also made her a household name in Marathi television.
In addition to series, Janhavi has also made her mark in music videos like Narali Punav, Ganpati Deva Tuch Mala Hawa, Goldichi Halad, and more. As she appeared in such videos, audiences got to know about her more and more, and her name became more widespread.
Bigg Boss Marathi 5
In addition to being an actor in television series, movies, and music videos, Killekar has also expanded her reach towards reality television by participating in Bigg Boss Marathi 5. Her entry into this reality show was wildcard but it added a new dimension to her career, with more depth and integrity. Fans who probably did not know about her before certainly knew her after her appearance in Bigg Boss. This exposure has helped her career tremendously.
Personal Life
Although not much is known about Janhavi’s personal life, she is married to Kiran Killekar, who is a businessman. Their marriage took place on 27th April 2013 and together they have a son named Ishan Killekar. The family lives together and is quite happy together.
Facts about Janhavi Killekar
- Her favorite street food is Pani puri or gol-gappa
- Her favorite actors are Salman Khan, Vicky Kaushal and Shah Rukh Khan
- She is a trained classical dancer from a young age
- Janahvi loves animals, as is seen on her social media page
- She maintains her physical appearance by working out at the gym quite regularly.
Janhavi Killekar Net Worth
Although she has not had a lot of acting roles in the past, with whatever opportunities that she has received, Janhavi has made a considerable amount of money from it. According to reports, her net worth is approximately INR 1-2 crores, which is a sizeable increase from INR 50 lakhs a few years ago.
Personal Assets
Due to her hard work and dedication, Janhavi has been able to afford a luxurious lifestyle which is evident in her personal asset collection – namely a Land Rover Defender, a Maruti Suzuki DZire, and a Hyundai Grand i10. In terms of bikes, she owns a Joy-e-bike Mihos and a Yamaha YZF R15 V2.0.
Social Media
Janhavi is quite active on social media, as she has a fan following of about 618K and her handle is ‘@janahvikillekar.’.
Conclusion
With so much talent and skills, Janhavi is all set to make her mark on the entertainment industry. Although she is quite active in the Marathi industry, she is expected to become more mainstream and act in other languages too. Despite her success, she has maintained a very kind, grounded perspective and has traditional values. She is a source of inspiration for many aspiring actors.
FAQs
She is currently 27 years old.
Yes, she is married to businessman Kiran Killekar.
This piece of information cannot be confirmed as of now but we do know it is a series on Star Pravah.
Yes, Janhavi has a child with her husband, named Ishan.
Janhavi’s net worth is approximately INR 1 crore.
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