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Celina Jaitley

Celina Jaitley is an Indian former actress and beauty pageant titleholder best known for her work in Hindi cinema.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Celina Jaitley is an Indian former actress and beauty pageant titleholder best known for her work in Hindi cinema. She won Femina Miss India 2001 and placed fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 2001 before making her film debut in Janasheen (2003).

Early life and background

Jaitley was born on 24 November 1981, with sources in the provided results most commonly identifying Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, as her birthplace. Some sources also mention Kabul, Afghanistan, reflecting conflicting biographical accounts in the available material.

Pageant career

She rose to prominence after winning Femina Miss India 2001. In the same year, she went on to place fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 2001.

Acting career

Jaitley began her film career with Janasheen in 2003 and subsequently appeared in several Hindi films, including No Entry, Apna Sapna Money Money, Golmaal Returns, and Thank You.

Public profile

Beyond acting, Jaitley has been presented in some sources as a model and public figure associated with humanitarian and equality-related advocacy, though the strongest verified details in the provided results concern her pageant and film work.

Key facts

  • Celina Jaitley was born on 24 November 1981 and is an Indian former actress and model.
  • She won Femina Miss India 2001 and finished as fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 2001.
  • She made her acting debut in the 2003 thriller Janasheen.
  • Her later Hindi film credits include No Entry (2005), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Golmaal Returns (2008), and Thank You (2011).
  • She is described in multiple sources as having worked mainly in Hindi cinema.
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Canadian context

No direct Canada-specific connection is indicated in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Celina Jaitley?
Celina Jaitley is an Indian former actress and model known for winning Femina Miss India 2001 and for appearing in Hindi films.
What is Celina Jaitley best known for?
She is best known for her Miss India title, her Miss Universe 2001 placement, and her roles in Hindi cinema.
When was Celina Jaitley born?
She was born on 24 November 1981.
What was Celina Jaitley’s film debut?
Her acting debut was Janasheen, released in 2003.
Which film industry did Celina Jaitley mainly work in?
She mainly worked in Hindi cinema.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celina_Jaitly
    Supports: Birth date, pageant win, Miss Universe placement, film debut, occupation, and Hindi cinema focus.
  2. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/celina-jaitly/26020
    Supports: Occupation, birthplace listing, marriage status, and selected film credits.
  3. Filmibeat — https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/celina-jaitley/biography.html
    Supports: Birth date, Miss India win, and early film/music-video work.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/gb/person/celina-jaitley/umc.cpc.588drtattfk5hx744qo9c9owz
    Supports: Pageant title, Miss Universe result, film debut, and notable film roles.
  5. ZEE5 — https://www.zee5.com/celebs/celina-jaitley
    Supports: Birthplace disagreement and family background details in the available results.