Aaliyah Qureishi
Aaliyah Qureishi | |
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Qureishi in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
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| Genres | Indie pop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, actor, lyricist |
Aaliyah Qureishi is an Indian singer-songwriter and actress. She made her Bollywood debut with the 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film Jawan co-written and directed by Atlee, she later portrayed the character of Sahira in the 2025 Netflix film Naadaniyan starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor. She has also appeared in television series such as Bandish Bandits and Eternally Confused and Eager for Love.[1]
Career
In addition to acting, Qureishi is also known by her music alias "Jhalli" (lit. 'Crazy'). She released her first single "Pretty" in 2018 and has since produced several tracks including "Mukaddar" (2022), "Paraye" (2023), and "Don't Come Back" (2023). Her debut EP titled Why Should I? was released in 2022. She composed the song "You and I" for the television series Bandish Bandits.[2][3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IIFA Digital Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Series | Bandish Bandits | Nominated | [4] |
| 2025 | Times of India Film Awards | Debut Actor of the Year – Web Series with exceptional talent | Nominated | [5] |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Track | Genre | Language | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Pretty" | Indie rock | English | |
| 2020 | "Marceline" | |||
| 2020 | "I Want to Be Free" | [2] | ||
| 2022 | "Dream Girl" | Pop | [2] | |
| 2022 | "stupid games" | [2] | ||
| 2022 | "let me be ur girl" | [2] | ||
| 2022 | "Why Should I (Interlude)" | [2] | ||
| 2022 | "HURRICANE" | [2] | ||
| 2022 | "insecurity" | [2] | ||
| 2022 | "Mukaddar" | Hindi | [2] | |
| 2023 | "Paraye" | |||
| 2023 | "Don't Come Back" | English | ||
| 2024 | "You and I" | English |
Filmography
Web series
| Year | Web series | Role | Language | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Eternally Confused and Eager for Love | Jia | Hindi, English | |
| 2024 | Bandish Bandits | Ananya | Hindi |
Films
| Year | Films | Role | Language | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jawan | Janvi | Hindi | [6] |
| 2025 | Nadaaniyan | Sahira |
References
- ^ "'Jawan' Girl Aaliyah Qureishi Returns with a Musical Twist in Bandish Bandits Season 2!". Deccan Chronicle. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Britto, David (27 April 2022). "How Jhalli's Grandmother Inspired Her to Write Her Debut EP 'Why Should I?'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Aaliyah Qureishi Talks Bandish Bandits, Music And Breaking Stereotypes: 'Art Should Disturb The Comforted And Comfort the Disturbed'". News18 India. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "NEXA IIFA Awards". IIFA. 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Nominations 2025". TOIFA. 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Jawan actor Aaliyah Qureishi couldn't get tickets for her own film, reveals Vijay Sethupathi had an acting coach on set". The Indian Express. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.