Aaliyah Qureishi, also known by her stage name Jhalli, is an actor, singer, and songwriter from Mumbai. Following her performance as Janvi, one of Shah Rukh Khan’s core girl fighters in
Jawan, Aaliyah is now all set to captivate audiences with the musical drama
Bandish Bandits Season 2. In the series, Aaliyah plays a key role as a musician. Making her debut as a songwriter and playback singer, she has contributed two soulful tracks,
You and I and
You and I (Lo-Fi), to the show’s epic soundtrack.
Speaking about her career journey, Aaliyah shares that she started off as a singer-songwriter and musician. Acting, she admits, happened through persistence and chance. Her breakthrough came with
Jawan, where her portrayal of Janvi earned her widespread recognition.
When asked about her experience working on
Bandish Bandits Season 2, Aaliyah expressed her excitement, “It feels surreal, and I’m super thrilled to be part of such a hit web series.”
Aaliyah shares a deep connection with Bengalis and Bengal. Many of her co-actors, like Ritwik Bhowmik from the series and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya from
Jawan are Bengalis. Sanjeeta and her collaborated on their acclaimed song
Main Character Energy. Aaliyah has a great fondness for Kolkata's food, music, and culture. She is eager to visit the City of Joy, immerse herself in its vibrant offerings, and explore its culinary and musical delights.
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