Meet Yashaswini Dayama, Alia’s Friend Jackie In ‘Dear Zindagi’

Yashaswini is the new talent on the block to watch out for!

Suktara Ghosh
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Yashaswini Dayama and Alia Bhatt in a still from <i>Dear Zindagi</i>.
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Yashaswini Dayama and Alia Bhatt in a still from Dear Zindagi.
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So you have watched Dear Zindagi and are wondering who’s that awesome girl who’s played Alia Bhatt’s friend Jackie? Meet Yashaswini Dayama. The actress, who had earlier acted in Pawan Kripalani’s Phobia, has been garnering high praise for her natural, fun performance in the Alia Bhatt-SRK starrer. And it’s our prediction that we’d be seeing much more of her in the near future.

We decided it’s time to find out more about Yashaswini.

Daddy’s Girl

Yashaswini on her graduation day with her parents Rammakant and Asha Dayama. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/ yashaswinidayama)

Yashaswini is actor Rammakant Dayama’s daughter. Rammakant is a known face both in films and TV and has essayed numerous character roles. And he is obviously a favourite with his equally talented daughter.

She’s Going Slow But Steady

You have earlier seen Yashaswini in several ads on TV.

And her debut film was Phobia, which also starred Radhika Apte.

She Sings Too!

Yashaswini is not only a talented actress, but a singer to reckon with too. Check out these Shudh Desi videos which spoofs popular Bollywood numbers. The female playback voice belongs to Yashaswini. Are the music directors listening?

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She’s A Foodie. And Guess What Her Graduation Gift Was?

Yashaswini’s social media profiles are sprinkled with food pictures. Just like ours.

This was Yashaswini’s graduation gift - from her mother. And Mommy knows best!

She loves Her Friends, Travel, Aaaaaaaaannnddd... Harry Potter!

Yashaswini seems to be an outgoing person with a LOT of friends. This girl is as fun off screen as she’s on it!

Is she cute or what? (Photo courtesy: Facebook/ yashaswinidayama)

And she loves travelling!

And we love anyone who loves Harry Potter. No questions asked.

She Has A Definite Chemistry With Alia Bhatt

Yashaswini and Alia come across as REAL friends on screen and off it. Here’s proof!

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