Zoya Afroz was born on 10th January 1994, an Indian actress, model and a beauty titleholder. She won the title of Miss India International 2021 competing at the competition and can represent India at the Miss International 2022 beauty pageant in Japan. Afroz was previously crowned because the second runner-up at Femina Miss India 2013.
She was appeared firstly as a baby artist within the television series Kora Kagaz in 1998 and continued her career in film industries; films Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Mann (1999) and Kuch Naa Kaho (2003). In 2014, Afroz made her Bollywood screen debut as an adult within the thriller film, which emerged as a billboard success. Afroz worked in various television commercials since she was a baby artist.] She promotes education for ladies and offers help to women in numerous sections in acquiring financial independence. She worked towards aiding women to accumulate basic knowledge and supports the rights of ladies to urge civil rights.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Afroz was born in Lucknow, state during a Muslim family, to Shadaab and Saleha. She started working in Indian films, television series and commercials since the age of three. She studied in R N Shah High School in Mumbai. She subsequently studied in Mithibai College in Vile Parle, Mumbai, where she acquired her Bachelor of Commerce degree.
FAMILY
Zoya Afroz belongs to a Muslim family. Her father’s name is Shahdaad Afroz and her mother’s name is Saleha Afroz. Zoya incorporates a brother whose name is Zaf Khan.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
| HEIGHT | 5’7” |
| WEIGHT | 51 |
| HAIR COLOR | HAZEL GREEN |
| EYE COLOR | BLACK |
| BODY MEASUREMENT | 32-24-33 |
CAREER
Afroz started her career when she was 3 years old. She got her break from the Rasna sponsored Mahasearch Contest at the age of three. She appeared within the television series Kora Kagaz in 1998. She was spotted by Rajshri Productions and was offered a job in Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999). She played the role of Neelam Kothari’s daughter within the film, which was an advert and box-office success.
She played the role of young Goddess Parvati in DD National’s series Jai Mata Ki which released within the year 2000. As a child, she has appeared in television commercials for several brands like Whirlpool, Shoppers Stop, Jatt Airways and big apple insurance.
At the age of 17, she worked during a Punjabi movie titled Sadi Gali Aaya Karo (2012). As an adult, she made her Bollywood debut in 2014 film, The Xposé. Taran Adarsh described her role by stating: “The actress, Zoya Afroz [as Chandni], looks glamorous and had enacted her parts within the film with confidence”. She was later signed up during a Tamil movie titled Thamizhan Endru Sol, but the film was unreleased.
In 2017, Afroz appeared as a lead alongside Himansh Kohli within the film Sweetiee Weds NRI. She expressed – “I was looking ahead to such a movie. So when it came, I grabbed it with both my hands. Earlier, the film I did has quite serious role. This one is kind of fun and that i wanted to try to to something that might connect with the youth and that i could play my age onscreen.” She worked in an exceedingly Tamil film Paamban in 2019. She modelled for the 2020 edition of the annual Kingfisher Calendar in Western Cape, African nation, and was featured within the March and June pages for the identical. She was cast as a lead within the Hindi film Kabaad – The Coin, together with Vivaan Shah. The film was released digitally on February 13, 2021, on Voot. Afroz was signed up in a very MX Player’s series titled Kaand, and she or he will co-star alongside Ravi Dubey and Madhur Mittal.
Afroz has also been featured in television commercials and print ads for various brands and products, including Pond’s, KFC, Asian Paints,] Parliament Basmati Rice, OnePlus, LG, Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Century Plyboards and Coca-Cola.
PAGEANTRY
Afroz competed within the Femina Miss Indore 2013 contest at the age of 18, where she won the title. She acquired a right away entry as a contestant within the Femina Miss India 2013 pageant. At the top of the grand finale event continued 24 March 2013, in Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai, Afroz was crowned because the second runner-up by Rochelle Rao, Miss India International 2012.
Afroz represent India at Miss International 2013 by the Miss India Organization. However, subsequently when Miss Diva 2013 was organized, Gurleen Grewal, the edition’s 1st runner-up was selected as Miss India International 2013.
Afroz competed within the 2021 edition of the Glamanand Supermodel India pageant. The grand finale event was held at the dominion of Dreams, Gurgaon, Haryana in NCR Delhi on 21 August 2021. There, she achieved three sub-titles, namely – Best in eveningwear, Miss Glamorous Eyes and Top Model.
At the top of the event, she was crowned as Miss India International 2021, besting 23 other contestants. Thereby, she’s going to represent India at the Miss International 2022 pageant to be held during the autumn of 2022, in Yokohama City, Japan.
AWARDS
- In 2013, Zoya was honoured with the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for the wonder queen of the year.
- Zoya received Life Ok Screen Award in 2014, because the best actress for the movie Xpose.
- In 2020, she received an Iconic Women of the year award.
- Zoya was honoured with province Gaurav Samman Award in 2016, because the pride of Uttar Pradesh.
