Juhi Chawla was born as Juhi Chawla on 13 November 1967 in Ambala, Haryana, India. She completed her education in Mumbai and graduated from Sydenham College. In 1984, she won the prestigious Miss India beauty pageant and later represented India at the Miss Universe competition, where she received the Best Costume Award.
Following her pageant success, Juhi made her film debut with Sultanat (1986). However, her major breakthrough came with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) opposite Aamir Khan. The film became a huge commercial and critical success, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and establishing her as a leading actress.
During the 1990s, Juhi starred in several blockbuster films, including Bol Radha Bol (1992), Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Darr (1993), Yes Boss (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Ishq (1997), and Duplicate (1998). Her performance in Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In the 2000s, Juhi successfully transitioned to more mature and unconventional roles. She received critical acclaim for films such as Jhankaar Beats (2003), 3 Deewarein (2003), My Brother... Nikhil (2005), I Am (2011), and Gulaab Gang (2014). She also appeared in Punjabi cinema and international projects such as The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014).
Juhi married businessman Jay Mehta in 1995. The couple has two children, Jhanvi Mehta and Arjun Mehta. Along with Shah Rukh Khan and Jay Mehta, she is also a co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL franchise.