Surbhi Jyoti

Surbhi Jyoti (born 29 May 1988) is an Indian television actress known for her portrayal of Zoya in Qubool Hai and Bela in Naagin 3.

Jyoti was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. She received her early education from Shiv Jyoti Public School and then graduated from Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya.[6] As a student of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, she participated in debates and received honours. She received a Master of Arts degree in English from Apeejay College of Fine Arts.

Jyoti started her career in regional theatre and films. She has also been a radio jockey. She worked in Punjabi language films Ik Kudi Punjab Di, Raula Pai Gaya and Munde Patiala De as well as the Punjabi television series Akiyaan To Door Jayen Na and Kach Diyan Wanga.

In the end of 2012, Jyoti got the television show Qubool Hai which was produced by 4 Lions Films and was telecasted on Zee TV. She played the role of Zoya Farooqui. For the portrayal of the character, she won the award for GR8! Performer of the Year - Female at the Indian Television Academy Awards and Best Début Actress at the Zee Gold Awards 2013. She also won two Best Jodi awards with Karan Singh Grover. In 2014, Qubool Hai underwent a reboot, in which she played a double role of Sanam and Seher. In 2014, she ranked 16th in an annual poll conducted by UK-based weekly newspaper Eastern Eye.