Jaya Kishori was born in Kolkata as ‘Jaya Sharma’ on Thursday, 13 July 1995 (age 28 as of 2023). Her astrological sign is Cancer. Jaya Kishori is a well-known Indian singer and spiritual orator known for her motivational speeches and devotional CDs. She is also known as “Kishori Ji” and “Meera of the Modern Era.”
In Kolkata, she attended Shri Shikshayatan College and Mahadevi Birla World Academy. She completed her B.Com through open schooling. Swami Ramsukhdas and Pandit Vinod Kumar Ji Sahal taught her how to preach. Pt. Govindram Mishra was the first to preach to her.
Jaya Kishori Bio/Wiki
Birth Name | Jaya Sharma |
Nick Name | Jaya Kishori |
Age | 30 years (as in 2023) |
Religion | Hindu |
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Birth Place | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Date of Birth | 13 July 1995 |
Nationality | Idnian |
Caste | Gaur Brahmin |
Residence | Balaji Ganges Complex 105 D Bidhan Nagar Road, Near UltaDanga Bidhan Nagar Railway Station, Kolkata |
Home Town | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Hobbies | Singing Travelling |
Family |
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Mother's Name | Sonia Sharma |
Father's Name | Shiv Shankar Sharma |
Brother | None |
Sister | Chetna Sharma |
Girlfriends/Affairs |
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Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Marital Status, Wife and Children |
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Wife/Spouse | Unmarried |
Marriage Date | None |
Children | None |
Education |
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School | Private School |
College/University | Shri Shikshayatan College Mahadevi Birla World Academy |
Education Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements |
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Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Favourite Things |
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Singer | Asha Bhosle |
Politician | Narendra Modi Shushma Swaraj |
Family
Jaya Sharma was born in Kolkata to a Gaur Brahmin family. Shiv Shankar Sharma is her father’s name, while Sonia Sharma is her mother’s. Chetna Sharma, her younger sister, is her name.
Jaya Ji is currently single, however, she has stated in several interviews that she would marry and live her life like a regular lady. She also stated that there is still a lot of time in her marriage since she will be unable to handle both her programmes and married life after marriage. Her parents acknowledged this in an interview as well.
How she became “Jaya Kishori Ji” from “Jaya Sharma”
Because of her unshakable devotion to Lord Krishna, Param Pujya Govind Ram Mishra bestowed the title “Kishori” on her. Jaya Kishori has been her name since then. In her spiritual programme, she sings bhajans in a lovely voice and preaches devotion to the listeners.
Through her motivational lectures, she is currently working to promote optimism and knowledge.
Career
Jaya sang at the Satsang conducted during the Basant Mahotsav in her Kolkata neighbourhood when she was just 7 years old. Jaya Kishori was ten years old when she performed “Sundara Kanda” alone, which was well received by the audience and brought their attention to Jaya.
She has contributed her voice to over 20 CDs. ‘Shiv Stotra,’ ‘Sunderkand,’ ‘Mere Kanha Ki,’ ‘Shyam Tharo Khatu Pyaro,’ ‘Diwani Mein Shyam Ki,’ and ‘Hits of Jayakishori’ are some of her albums. She is well-known for her 7-day ‘Katha Shrimadbhagwat’ and 3-day ‘Katha Nani Bai Ro Mayro’ spiritual discussions. She has delivered around 350 such speeches.
Jaya Kishori Net Worth
As of 2023, she has a net worth of INR 1.5 to 2 crores where her fees per Katha are around 9 Lakhs 50 Thousand. Her primary source of income is Katha, Singing & Motivational Speeches.
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | INR 1.5 to 2 crores |
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | INR 1.5 to 2 crores |
Salary Per Year | INR 50-60 Lakhs |
Income Source | Katha, Singing & Motivational Speeches |
Car Collection | Swift Dzire: 7-8 Lakhs BMW 3 Series: 50 Lakhs Ford Endeavour: 40 Lakhs |
House Collection | Not Known |
Awards
Her valiant efforts have been recognised, and she has received various prizes from luminaries such as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Dr Mohan Bhagwat, who presented her with the “Ideal Young Spiritual Guru Award” during the Indian Student Parliament at MIT Pune.
She was also named “Artist of the Year” by the Sanskar Channel. She was also named a “Youth Icon” by Fame India magazine. Jaya began creating an everlasting mark on the minds of her followers from all religions who were a part of the talks under the tutelage of Shri Ramsukhdas Ji Maharaj and Pandit Vinod Kumar Ji Sahal.
Her expanding fame is characterised by a variety of honours, including the “Aadarsh Yuva Adhyatmik Guru Puroskar” by Bhartiya Chhatra Sansad.
Quick Facts
She enjoys both singing and listening to music. Jaya was referred to as ‘Radha’ by her tutor, Pt. Govindram Mishra. Govindram bestowed the appellation ‘Kishori Ji’ on her because of her devotion to Lord Krishna. Since then, she has been referred to as Jaya Kishori. According to reports, whatever money is raised from her speeches is sent to the Narayan Seva Sansthan in Udaipur, where it is used to aid and support disadvantaged individuals. Her grandparents had an important role in her spiritual development. They used to tell her several Lord Krishna tales and teach her various Bhajans. She grew up in a religious and spiritual environment and had memorised several Bhajans and Bhagvat Geeta at an early age.
Jaya has earned several awards for her services, including the ‘Aadarsh Yuva Adhyatmik Guru Puroskar’ from the Bhartiya Chhatra Sansad, which was handed to her by RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat. She also knows how to play the harmonium.
She enjoys Yoga and actively promotes it. One of her programmes is a Guinness World Record holder. Sanjay Shukla and Anjali Shukla, who hosted Kishori’s Srimad Bhagwat Katha’s public invitation, handed 1,11,000 sarees to ladies by walking door-to-door, setting a global record. On September 19, 2018, she published her own app, “Jaya Kishori Ji Official App,” for Android and iOS devices. The app provides all of her information, including Bhajans and Katha. Her Satsangs have been hosted by a number of religious networks, most notably the Satsang Channel.
FAQs
How old is Jaya Kishori?
She is 30 years old as of 2023.
Who is Jaya Kishori married to?
She is still unmarried.
How much is the net worth of Jaya Kishori?
As of 2023, she owes around INR 1.5 to 2 crores.