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Pankaj Jha Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 2 min read

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BirthplaceSaharsa, Bihar

ProfessionActor and Painter

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

Family5 siblings

Pankaj Jha Biography

Pankaj Jha is an Indian actor and painter from Saharsa, Bihar. Trained in fine arts and at the National School of Drama, he made his film debut in Monsoon

Early life and background

Pankaj Jha was born in Saharsa, Bihar, and grew up in the same town. He completed a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and continued his training at the National School of Drama in Delhi. From an early age he was drawn to performance — as a child he enjoyed acting and mimicking film personalities — and he formed a small theatre group in his village, performing on stage and in street plays.

Career

Jha works as both an actor and a painter. His onscreen debut came with the 2001 film Monsoon Wedding. Alongside his acting career, painting remains a primary passion. He has held at least six solo painting exhibitions and operates an art studio in Pune, Maharashtra. His artworks have been published in outlets such as Navbharat Times, Hans and India Today. Jha’s painting practice often reflects his love of nature; he travels to natural locations and depicts landscapes and scenery in his work.

Public profile

Physically, Jha is listed at approximately 170 cm (1.70 m) tall, or about 5 feet 7 inches, and his weight is given as around 75 kg (165 lbs). He has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. Jha is Indian by nationality, and his religious background is identified as Hinduism. He comes from a family of five siblings.

Education and interests

His formal education includes a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and study at the National School of Drama, equipping him with skills across visual and performing arts. Outside of professional work, his interests include singing, painting, swimming, travelling, photography, listening to music and watching movies. Cricket is listed as a favourite sport.

Personal life

Pankaj Jha is married; the name of his spouse and the names of his parents are not publicly listed in the available information. Specific details about his date of birth and current age are not provided.

Latest updates

As of the available information, Jha continues to be active in both painting and acting. He maintains an art studio in Pune and has contributed artwork to several leading publications. His continued exhibitions and published works indicate an ongoing presence in India’s visual arts scene.

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Recent Work

Monsoon Wedding

Film debut

2001
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Monsoon Wedding (2001)
  2. Graduate of the National School of Drama
  3. Holds a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
  4. Has held at least six solo painting exhibitions
  5. Owns an art studio in Pune
  6. Paintings published in Navbharat Times, Hans and India Today
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