{{Short description|Indian actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}} {{Infobox person | name = Jhinal Belani | image = | caption = crush | birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1992|4|29}} | birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | height = {{height|ft=5|in=4}} | occupation = Actress, Model | children = | years_active = 2012–present }}
'''Jinal Belani''' (also known as '''Jhinal Belani''') is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry. She is born and brought up in Mumbai, India.
==Early life and education ==
Jhinal did her graduation in Mass media from Mithibai College and then MA Literature through distance learning from Mumbai University. She was involved in theatre during her college days and did a Dove ad in 2012. She then appeared in a series of ads like Doycare, Micromax, Hawkins, Roopsangam Sarees and Sahara Mineral Water to name a few.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/gujarati/03-laav-hathedi-shayam-lakhi-dau-preview-gujarati-drama.asp#|title= Jinal Belani Gujrati Play LAV HATHELI SHYAM LAKHI DAU|website=Mumbai Theater Guide}}</ref>
==Acting career== Jinal Belani made her TV debut as female lead in the Doordarshan show ''Laaga Chunri Mai Daag'' based on the Bollywood movie ''Fashion'' where she played the role of a small town girl aspiring to make it big in the movie industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/telly-buzz/DDs-new-project-%E2%80%98Laaga-Chunri-Mai-Daag%E2%80%99-is-inspired-by-Movie%20-%E2%80%98Fashion%E2%80%99/12636|title=DD's new project 'Laaga Chunri Mai Daag' is inspired by Movie, 'Fashion'! : Bollywood Helpline}}{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sachin-chhabra-and-newbie-jinal-belani-play-leads-dds-laaga-chunri-mai-daag-140624|title=Sachin Chhabra and newbie Jinal Belani to play leads in DD's Laaga Chunri Mai Daag|first=Tellychakkar|last=Team|website=Tellychakkar.com}}</ref> She was also the female lead in the Gujarati movie ''Polam Pol'' releasing on 12 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmyguru.com/gujarati-videos/polam-pol-official-trailer-jimmit-trivedi-ojas-rawal-jinal-belani-prem-gadhvi-jayesh-more|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415013558/http://www.filmyguru.com/gujarati-videos/polam-pol-official-trailer-jimmit-trivedi-ojas-rawal-jinal-belani-prem-gadhvi-jayesh-more|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2016|title=Gujrati Movie Polam Pol Official Trailer out!}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/nagarkurnool/movies/polam-pol/ET00037471?fbrefresh=1|title=Polam Pol Movie (2016) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Nagarkurnool|website=BookMyShow}}</ref> She will be seen playing south star Dhanush's bride in upcoming Bollywood film Nimmo. Produced by Anand L Rai (color yellow productions), film is directed by his assistant Rahul Shankalya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywooddhamaka.in/entertainment/jinal-belani-to-appear-in-anand-l-rais-bollywood-upcoming-film-nimmo/15075|title=Jinal Belani will play south star Dhanush's Bride|last=|first=|date=30 June 2016|website=Bollywood Dhamaka|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
She is also shooting for writer - director Vipul K.Rawal's untitled next. She is playing young college girl in this thriller.<ref>http://dnasyndication.com/dna/Cinema_Entertainment/dna_english_news_and_features/Journey-from-Guj-film-industry-to-B%E2%80%9 {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/Cinema_Entertainment/dna_english_news_and_features/Journey-from-Guj-film-industry-to-B%E2%80%99wood/DNAHM97876 |title=Journey from Guj film industry to B'wood - DNA - English News & Features - Cinema & Entertainment - dnasyndication.com |access-date=1 July 2016 |archive-date=17 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817042105/http://dnasyndication.com/dna/Cinema_Entertainment/dna_english_news_and_features/Journey-from-Guj-film-industry-to-B%E2%80%99wood/DNAHM97876 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She also did two more Gujarati films in year 2017. Dhantyaopen and wassup zindagi, for both she received critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/dhantya-open/movie-review/57041813.cms|title=Dhantya Open Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Dhantya Open by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/wass-up-zindagi/movie-review/59916672.cms|title=Wass...up Zindagi Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Wass...up Zindagi by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> She did gujarati web series "bas cha sudhi" season 2 & 3.
== Filmography ==
=== Films === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Language !Note !{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- |2016 |''Polam Pol'' |Anjali |Gujarati |Debut main lead |<ref>{{cite web |title=Polam PolU |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/polam-pol/movieshow/61219095.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2017 |''Dhantya Open'' |Wafa |Gujarati | | |- |''Wass...up! Zindagi'' |Nisha |Gujarati | | |- |''Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi'' |Manisha Patel |Hindi |Bollywood debut heroine friend |<ref>{{cite web |author=Scroll Staff |title=Watch: It's Gujarat versus Punjab in 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi' trailer |url=https://scroll.in/reel/848098/watch-its-gujarat-versus-punjab-in-patel-ki-punjabi-shaadi-trailer |website=Scroll.in |language=en |date=22 August 2017}}</ref> |- |2019 |''Tony'' |Kamya |Hindi | |<ref>{{cite web |title=Tony Movie Review : Good story, actors disappoint |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tony/movie-review/72274112.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- |2019 |''Order Order Out of Order'' | |Gujarati | | |- | rowspan="2" |2021 |''Tikkhi Mitthi Life'' |Pooja Vyas |Gujarati |Producer, writer and actor |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-12-11 |title=The story of Tikkhi Mitthi Life chose me for the role of Pooja: Jhinal Belani |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/celebrities-digital/story-tikkhi-mitthi-life-chose-role-pooja-jhinal-belani/2020/12/11 |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=IWMBuzz |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Tari Sathe'' |Mumbai Girl |Gujarati | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jhinal Belani on her musical film 'Tari Sathe': It is an adorable love story - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/jhinal-belani-on-her-musical-film-tari-sathe-it-is-an-adorable-love-story/articleshow/86257561.cms |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |''Vickida No Varghodo'' |Radhika |Gujarati | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-08 |title=Film Review : Vickida No Varghodo is a treat for Malhar Thakar's fans {{!}} 'વિકીડાનો વરઘોડો' Review : લાંબો ચાલતો વરધોડો મલ્હારના ફેન્સને ચોક્કસ ગમશે |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/film-review-vickida-no-varghodo-is-a-treat-for-malhar-thakar-s-fans-171821 |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref> |- |{{pending film|Bhagwan Bachave}} | {{TBA}} | Gujarati | Writer, director and actor |<ref>{{Cite web |title=It's a wrap for Jhinal Belani's next comedy-drama 'Bhagwan Bachave' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-jhinal-belanis-next-comedy-drama-bhagwan-bachave/articleshow/89299931.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Channel !Language !Note !{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- |2014 |''Chupaun Kaise Laga Chunri Mein Daag'' | |DD National |Hindi | | |- |2017 |''Har Mard Ka Dard'' |Sonu Tanna Khanna |Life OK |Hindi |Lead Role | |}
=== Web series === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Writer !Director !Actor !Role !Language !Channel !Note !{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- |2020 |''Tu Ane Hun'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Jhinal | Gujarati | YouTube | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iyer |first=Shreya |date=13 June 2022 |title=It was an enriching experience to shoot a web series from scratch during the lockdown: Jhinal Belani - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/it-was-an-enriching-experience-to-shoot-a-web-series-from-scratch-during-the-lockdown-jhinal-belani/articleshow/76361645.cms |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |- |2021 |''Poori Paani'' | | | {{Yes}} |Mansi |Gujarati |ShemarooMe | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irani |first=Shaheen |date=13 Sep 2021 |title=Poori Paani release date: When and where to watch Deep Dholakia's Gujarati web series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/poori-paani-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-deep-dholakias-gujarati-web-series/281b08a96c318 |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> |}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Belani, Jhinal}} Category:Indian television actresses Category:Living people Category:1994 births Category:Mithibai College alumni