On her death anniversary today, we remember Jiah Khan, a talented actress who made a bold debut in Nishabd at 18, later starring in films like Ghajini and Housefull. Born in New York and raised in London, Jiah was a trained singer and actor with a promising future. Tragically, she died by suicide in 2013 at just 25, leaving behind a legacy marked by brilliance, controversy, and unanswered questions.
03 June,2025 06:30 PM IST
Kesari Veer is a landmark film for both its leads. While Sooraj Pancholi makes his long-awaited comeback following the turbulence of the Jiah Khan case, debutante Akanksha Sharma steps into Bollywood with this historical drama set against the backdrop of the Somnath temple. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Sooraj opened up about the emotional strength it took to face the public again, while Akanksha recalled how Suniel Shetty’s warmth and support helped her feel at ease on set. Watch the video for more.
09 May,2025 10:28 AM IST
Almost a decade after Jiah Khan's death by suicide, a special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted Sooraj Pancholi, who was Jiah's boyfriend and accused of abetting her for suicide. Pancholi's mother, Zarina Wahab, was also seen accompanying him in the Mumbai court. Pancholi was arrested in the case in June 2013 and released on bail in July 2013. Soon after a huge court relief, actor Sooraj Pancholi reacted on Instagram. Jiah's mother Rabia Khan, a key prosecution witness in the case, had told the court that she believed it to be a case of murder and not suicide. Reacting to the verdict, she reiterated that her daughter was killed and said she will approach the high court.
28 April,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai, Jun 4 (PTI) Bollywood actress Jiah Khan has allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence here, police said. The 25-year old actress reportedly hanged herself at her Juhu residence late last night. According to the police her maid, watchman and neighbours are being interrogated to find out her last visitors. Jiah made her acting debut in the controversial Ram Gopal Varma's 'Nishabd' where she acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan. Upon its release in March 2007, the film received mixed reviews, but Jiah was noted for her confidence, attitude, and sex appeal. She also got a Filmfare Best Debutant Nomination. She then appeared alongside Aamir Khan in A R Murugadoss's 'Ghajini', the Hindi remake of the director's own Tamil film of the same name. Later she appeared as a supporting actress in Sajid Khan's multi starrer comedy film 'Housefull' (2010). This was her last film
04 June,2013 12:46 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
