Aalia Furniturewala

Alaya F (born Aalia Furniturewala) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and is considered one of the most promising newcomers in the industry. The daughter of actress Pooja Bedi and granddaughter of actor Kabir Bedi, she comes from a prominent film family. She rose to fame instantly with her debut performance in 2020, which earned her critical acclaim and a Filmfare Award.

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Name: Aalia Ebrahim Furniturewala (Professional Name: Alaya F)

Date of Birth: November 28, 1997

Height: 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in)

Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Family:

Parents: Farhan Ebrahim Furniturewala (father), Pooja Bedi (mother)
Children: None
Relatives: Kabir Bedi (maternal grandfather), Protima Bedi (maternal grandmother)

Profession: Actress

Nationality: Indian

College or University Attended: New York University (briefly); New York Film Academy (studied acting)

Biography and What Famous For:

Born into the prominent Bedi-Furniturewala family, Alaya F grew up surrounded by the film industry. After finishing school, she briefly attended New York University before pursuing her passion for acting by enrolling in a one-year acting diploma program at the New York Film Academy.

She made her feature film debut in the 2020 comedy-drama Jawaani Jaaneman, playing the role of a young woman who reconnects with her estranged, middle-aged father (played by Saif Ali Khan). Her performance was widely praised by critics for its confidence, charm, and emotional depth. This role established her as a rising star and won her the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

Following her successful debut, Alaya F has continued to build her career, particularly in digital (OTT) films, starring in thrillers like Freddy (2022), opposite Kartik Aaryan, and U-Turn (2023). In 2024, she appeared in the major action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and the critically acclaimed biopic Srikanth.

Alaya F is famous for her critically acclaimed debut performance and for being a prominent and talented new-generation actress in the Hindi film industry.