Indian actress Juhi Chawla’s daughter, Jahnavi Mehta, has recently gained significant attention on the internet. On November 24, the IPL 2025 auction took place in Jeddah, where team owners and representatives bid on players.
After photos and videos from the event went viral, social media users started referring to Jahnavi as the “IPL girl.” Many were curious about her identity when her images surfaced during the auction, with some asking, “Is she Juhi Chawla’s daughter?”
Others admired her beauty, commenting, “Juhi Chawla’s daughter is so gorgeous; you can see Juhi in her smile.”
Who is Jahnavi Mehta?
Jahnavi Mehta is the daughter of Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta. Born on February 21, 2001, she completed her education at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Charterhouse School in England, and Columbia University in New York.
Jahnavi’s role in the IPL auction
Jahnavi made history as the youngest participant in an IPL auction at the age of 17. Since then, she has played a key role in representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by her parents. She also made headlines in 2022 when she was spotted at the auction alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s children, Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan.
Jahnavi’s social media presence
Jahnavi keeps a low profile on social media, with only a limited number of posts despite having 49.7k followers. She prefers to keep her life private. In an interview with News18, Juhi Chawla revealed that her daughter’s reserved nature comes naturally.
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Juhi described Jahnavi as a “brilliant child” with an outstanding academic record. She shared that Jahnavi excelled in her IGCSE exams and topped history in India. Additionally, Jahnavi was named to the Dean’s List at Columbia University.
Jahnavi’s interest in cricket
Juhi Chawla also revealed that Jahnavi has a keen interest in cricket. “When she talks about cricket, she has remarkable knowledge about the players and the nuances of the game,” Juhi said.
