Surbhi Jyoti

Surbhi Jyoti (born 29 May 1988) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi television along with Punjabi films. She rose to fame after her portrayal of Zoya Farooqui in Zee TV's romantic drama Qubool Hai for which she won numerous awards including an Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! Performer Of The Year (Female). Jyoti got wider attention after portraying a shape-shifting serpent named Bela Sehgal in Colors TV's popular supernatural series Naagin 3 for which she received a nomination for Best Actress at Indian Television Academy Awards. In 2021, she made her Hindi film debut with Saurabh Tyagi's comedy-drama Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? opposite Jassie Gill. Early life Jyoti was born on 29 May 1988 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. She received her early education from Shiv Jyoti Public School and then graduated from Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya. As a student of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, she participated in debates and received honours. Surbhi is a graduate with a degree in Economics and a Master's degree in English Literature from Apeejay College of Fine Arts. Career Jyoti started her career in regional theatre and films. She has also been a radio jockey. She worked in Punjabi language films Ik Kudi Punjab Di, Raula Pai Gaya and Munde Patiala De as well as the Punjabi television series Akiyaan To Door Jayen Na and Kach Diyan Wanga.