Surbhi Jyoti is an Indian actress who became famous for her work in television series such as Qubool Hai and Naagin 3. Despite some early interest in acting, she took the very traditional route. She put her education first, received a degree in English, and then moved on to focus on her acting career.
She started her career back in 2010 and has already become a successful actor in the entertainment industry. Apart from acting in several other soaps, Surbhi has also been a part of many reality shows like Comedy Nights Live, Bigg Boss 12, and MasterChef India 6 among many others. She has also worked in movies like Raula Pai Gaya, Raula Pai Gaya, and Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai. The budding actress has over 7.5 million followers on Instagram. So, who is Surbhi Jyoti? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Surbhi Jyoti Biography
Surbhi Jyoti was born on 29 May 1988 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, and is now 36 years old.
| Birth Name | Surbhi Jyoti |
| Nickname | Burbs, Fruity |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi (Indian) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Sumit Suri |
| Children | 0 |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Family Details
Not much is known about her family and childhood right now. What may shed some light on the matter of her siblings is that she was raised with her brother, Shanu Jyoti.
Education
Surbhi attended Shiv Jyoti Public School. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya and received her Master’s degree from Apeejay College of Fine Arts.
Surbhi Jyoti Husband
Surbhi Jyoti married her longtime boyfriend, actor Sumit Suri, on 27 October 2024 in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony at the Jim Corbett Resorts in Uttarakhand. She confirmed her relationship with the actor earlier this year.
She dated actor and her Qubool Hai co-star Varun Toorkey in the past.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches or 160 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Claim to Fame
She has enjoyed much success throughout her acting career, thanks to the versatility of the roles she has starred in. With so many acting credits to her name, the television show that made her a household name was Qubool Hai. She played multiple roles in the soap opera from 2012 to 2016.
If Qubool Hai made her a familiar name in the telly world, her appearance in the supernatural fantasy show Naagin 3 has only increased her popularity. She played the character of Bela Mahir Sehgal opposite Pearl V Puri, Anita Hassanandani, and Mouni Roy.
Surbhi Jyoti Facts
Her stellar performance in the TV show Qubool Hai won the award for GR8! Performer of the Year—Female at the Indian Television Academy Awards and Best Début Actress at the Zee Gold Awards 2013.
In 2014, she was named #16 in an annual poll conducted by UK-based weekly newspaper Eastern Eye.
She worked as a radio jockey before she took up acting.
Surbhi is good friends with Asha Negi, Riddhi Dogra, and Shalini Kapoor.
The actress enjoys quite a following on Instagram with more than 10.5 million followers. You can get to see her random looks on her Instagram which would make you fall in love with her.
In 2024, she starred opposite Gashmeer Mahajani in the Hindi-language web series Gunaah, playing the lead role of Tara. The same year, she also started in the Punjabi-language film, Khadari, playing Amrit, a Kho Kho team captain opposite Gurnam Bhullar.