Jigna Vora Biography – Former Indian Journalist

Introduction

Journalists are a very integral part of any democratic nation. Similarly, media and journalism is very significant in India. Jigna Vora is one of the journalists from India that earned a lot of recognition. She even came into the spotlight for some negative reasons. Specifically, it was back in the year 2011 when she faced a lot of legal trouble. And, Jigna became the center of attention for a media storm. A lot of criticism made its way towards her. Recently, even Netflix created a series on her life story. If you are eager to know more about her, you should consider reading till the end. Certainly, this is a detailed biography blog covering all relevant information about her professional and personal life along with controversies.

Jigna Vora Biography and Controversy

Indeed, Jigna Jitendra Vora is her official name. She was certainly born on 22nd of February 1974. Accordingly, Jigna is 50 years old as of now. In addition, her birthplace is known to be Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India. By profession, she is a former journalist. She pursued journalism up until the year 2011. During that time, she was part of a major controversy. Allegedly, she was involved in the planned murder of another journalist named Jyotirmoy Dey. For the same reason, she faced an arrest and got booked under MCOCA i.e., Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act 1999.

In the end, it turned out to be a false accusation and she had no part in the heinous crime. She has a biographical memoir named ‘Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison’ which inspired Netflix to cover the story of her life. Definitely, Netflix released a web series in the year 2023 named Scoop which is based on her story and experience during the controversy. Recently, she also made an appearance in Big Boss Hindi Season 17 as a contestant in 2023.

Jigna Vora – Overview and personal details

Jigna Vora Career

As has been noted, she is a former Indian journalist. And, she used to be a very influential journalist. Once upon a time she used to be very famous and relevant as a crime reporter. As mentioned above, she parted ways with journalism and retired back in the year 2011. Currently, she has become a professional astrologist. To be more specific, now she works as an astrologist, tarot card reader, consciousness healer and Aatma Awareness teacher.

Jigna Vora Early Life and Education

As has been noted, she was born as well as raised in Mumbai, India. Her birth happened in a middle class Gujarati family. According to sources, her parents never made her feel a lack of anything. All adequate resources were made available to her. From a very young age, there were clear signs that Jigna was interested in storytelling as well as journalism. As for her education, she completed her schooling from a local institution in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India. Thereafter, she went on to pursue her higher studies. Specifically, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the DG Ruparel College located in Mumbai. Lastly, she also completed a one year diploma in mass communication from the KJ Somaiya Institute of Management. This one is also located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Jigna Vora – Physical Appearance

Jigna Vora Family and love life

Surely, the name of her father is  unknown. On the other hand, the name of her mother is Harshaben. Unfortunately, her mother passed away and is no longer with us. If she has any siblings, even their identities are not known. The name of her grandfather is Tulsidas Hargovindas who is also deceased. As of now, she is separated and single. The name of her husband is unknown as well. They got married back in the year 4th December 1998. Now, they are separated and no longer together. She also has a son whose identity is kept private. 

Jigna Vora Net worth 

As of now, according to latest sources the net worth of this former indian journalist is estimated to be INR 5 crores. However, this is just an estimate and the actual number can be higher/lower. Surely, she earned a big fortune with her days as a crime reporter. And, the money is still flowing in with her very successful tarot card reading and astrology. It can be said that she lives a very comfortable life. 

Social Media Handles

Instagram – @jignavora21 

Twitter – @jignavora5

Facebook – Jigna Vora

Trivia

• She had a passion for storytelling and journalism from a young age. 
• Jigna loves all animals, especially dogs. 
• MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar are her favourite cricketers of all time. 
• She is of Gujarati ethnicity. 
• Jigna is a vegetarian. 
• Listening to classical music is one of her hobbies. 

FAQs

Q – Which gangster was her name getting linked with during the controversy? 

Chhota Rajan

Q – When was she born? 

4th of December 1998

Q – What is her official name?

Jigna Jitendra Vora

Q – What is she doing now professionally? 

Astrology and tarot card reading. 

[AUTHOR – PIYUSH CHAUHAN]