In the world of Hindi television, some stars become famous for just one role. But actress Surabhi Jyoti proved she is not just a pretty face—she is a powerhouse of talent. She became one of the most loved faces of Indian TV after playing five different characters in one single serial—Qubool Hai. Her performance won the hearts of millions and made her a household name.
Born on 29 May 1988 in Jalandhar, Punjab, Surabhi started her journey in the entertainment world after completing her education in her hometown. She started with Punjabi films and theatre before stepping into Hindi TV shows. But her real breakthrough came in 2012 when she bagged the lead role in Qubool Hai on Zee TV.
Her Big Break as Zoya Farooqui
Surabhi made her TV debut with the role of Zoya Farooqui, an NRI who visits India and ends up falling in love with Asad Ahmed Khan, played by Karan Singh Grover. Their chemistry became an instant hit. Viewers loved the smart and bubbly character of Zoya, and Surabhi’s natural acting made it even more relatable. She won multiple awards for this role and became one of the top TV actresses of that time.
Playing Twins: Sanam and Seher
After Zoya and Asad’s tragic exit in the storyline, Surabhi returned to the show as their twin daughters—Sanam and Seher. Both characters had completely different personalities. Sanam was a strong and emotional girl, while Seher was full of fun and mischief. Surabhi managed to give each of them a separate identity and proved her versatility.
From Sanam to Jannat
In another major twist in the story, Sanam ends up in Pakistan, where she loses her memory. She is saved by a soldier who tells people that she is his wife, Jannat, to protect her from a mob. Surabhi again transformed herself into this new version of her character and played Jannat with full emotion and depth.
The Rebirth as Mahira
As if four roles weren’t enough, Surabhi came back once again in the same serial as Mahira, the reincarnation of Sanam. This time, the story was set in a world full of supernatural elements like vampires, naagins (female snakes), and spirits. Mahira’s character had braces, glasses, and two ponytails—completely different from her earlier glamorous avatars. Still, Surabhi won love and appreciation from fans.
Qubool Hai 2.0 and Continued Popularity
Due to the huge fan following of the original show, the makers came back with Qubool Hai 2.0 in 2021 on ZEE5. This time, the show had a fresh storyline but again starred Surabhi Jyoti and Karan Singh Grover in lead roles. Fans loved watching them again, and the web series gained good popularity.
Surabhi Jyoti’s Journey Beyond One Show
Though Qubool Hai gave her fame, Surabhi also worked in other successful shows like Naagin 3, where she played the character Bela. That show too became a superhit and added more strength to her acting career. Apart from TV shows, she has also worked in digital series and music videos.
Surabhi Jyoti’s journey proves that talent, dedication, and love for acting can make an artist unforgettable. Playing five roles in one show and making each one loved by the audience is not easy, but she did it with grace.
