Faezeh Jalali Biography: Ethnicity, Net Worth, Siblings, Age, Parents, Height, Movies

Faezeh Jalali is an Indian-Iranian actress, director, writer, and activist celebrated for her contributions to theatre, film, and television.

Known for her roles in Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Shaitan (2011), and the television series 24: India (2013), she has also made significant strides as a theatre director with plays like 07/07/07 and Shikhandi – The Story of the In-betweens, both of which won Best Ensemble Cast at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META).

Profile

• Full Name: Faezeh Jalali
• Stage Name: Faezeh Jalali
• Born: 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian-Iranian
• Occupation: Actress, Director, Writer, and Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Jalali and Mrs. Jalali
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Faezeh Jalali was born in 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to an Iranian Muslim family, with her parents referred to as Mr. Jalali and Mrs. Jalali due to limited public information. Details about her siblings, if any, are not disclosed.

Growing up in Mumbai, she attended JB Petit High School for Girls, where she developed an early passion for theatre under the guidance of director Pearl Padamsee. Jalali pursued higher education at Beloit College in Wisconsin, USA, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, graduating magna cum laude.

She later obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Performance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a full scholarship. Her ethnicity is Iranian, and she practices Islam, though she keeps her religious beliefs private.

Career

Faezeh Jalali began her career in theatre, performing in school plays directed by Pearl Padamsee, which ignited her lifelong passion for the stage. After completing her education in the United States, she returned to India and made her film debut with a supporting role in Waterville (2003), followed by Mr. Ya Miss (2005).

Her role as a casting director for Slumdog Millionaire (2008) marked a significant milestone, leading to acting roles in the Oscar-winning film and subsequent projects, such as Kurbaan (2009) and Shaitan (2011).

She also appeared in the television series 24: India (2013) and directed her first Bollywood film, Jaal (2012), showcasing her multifaceted talents. Her theatre credits include Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding stage musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Djinns of Eidgah.

Jalali’s directorial work gained prominence with socially impactful plays. Her play 07/07/07 (2015), based on the writings of Reyhaneh Jabbari, an Iranian woman executed for defending herself against assault, won Best Ensemble Cast at META 2016 and was performed at the New York Fringe Festival.

Shikhandi – The Story of the In-Betweens (2016), which explores gender identity, earned similar accolades at META 2018 and the Laadli Media Award for Gender Diversity.

She co-founded FATS Thearts, a Mumbai-based theatre collaborative, and received the Tanveer Natyadharme Puraskar and Dubey-Tendulkar Theatre Fellowship in 2017 for her contributions. Jalali also represented Iran in the 1st Mallakhamb World Championships in 2019 as a trained aerialist.

Jalali’s influence extends to education, where she teaches drama at Dhirubhai Ambani International School and serves as a movement faculty member at Drama School Mumbai. Her recent theatre work includes directing and acting in productions such as I Don’t Like It and As You Like It, for which she won Best Supporting Actor at META 2017.

Her commitment to activism through storytelling, focusing on women’s rights and transgender issues, remains a cornerstone of her legacy. As an artist, she continues to inspire through her innovative theatre productions and workshops, fostering sustainable theatre practices while advocating for social change.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @faezehjalali

Personal Life

Faezeh Jalali is single and has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships or marriages, choosing to maintain a private personal life that aligns with her independent and focused personality. She has no children and appears to prioritize her professional and creative pursuits over public discussions of her personal affairs.

A passionate advocate for social issues, Jalali balances her activism with a deep commitment to theatre, a field she acknowledges as financially demanding yet artistically fulfilling. In a 2016 interview, she mentioned that living with her parents in Mumbai provides the necessary support to continue working in theatre without compromising her artistic values.

Filmography

•    Waterville (2003) – Supporting Role
•    Mr. Ya Miss (2005) – Suzy
•    R(evolution) (2008) – Widow
•    Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Supporting Role
•    The President Is Coming (2009) – Nun
•    Kurbaan (2009) – Anjum
•    Shaitan (2011) – Supporting Role
•    Adrak (2012) – Short Film
•    Jaal (2012) – Director
•    Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost (2013) – Supporting Role
•    24: India (2013) – Supporting Role (TV Series)
•    Haircut (2014) – Short Film

Net Worth

Faezeh Jalali’s estimated net worth is USD 1.5 million. Her income primarily stems from her work as an actress, director, and casting director in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Shaitan, as well as her television appearances in 24: India.

Additional earnings come from her theatre productions, teaching roles at institutions like Dhirubhai Ambani International School, and drama workshops. Her awards, including the Tanveer Natyadharme Puraskar, as well as her international theatre performances, also contribute to her financial success.