You might know actress Wamiqa Gabbi for her standout roles in OTT shows like Jubilee Modern Love and Khufiya. She tasted success in Punjabi films with her performances in Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 Ishq Brandy Nikka Zaildar 2 Parahuna and many more. She also ventured into South Cinema and starred in films like Bhale Manchi Roju Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam Godha and Nine. However did you know before making her mark in the industry with her hit performances she made her acting debut in Imtiaz Alis blockbuster release Jab We Met (2013)? Yes you read that right!

Wamiqa was just 13 when she played Kareena Kapoors cousin in the film. Towards the end when Aditya (Shahid Kapoor) brings Geet home and her whole family assumes that theyre together Wamiqas character humorously teases Shahid calling him Jija ji. She had other few lines in the scenes as well like Control rakho jijaji (Control yourself brother-in-law) and Aaye haaye kya smile hai (What a smile!).

When Jab We Met re-released in theatres in 2023 Wamiqa spoke to Indian Express and shared her experience of working on the film with stars like Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor. She also recalled when Imtiaz Ali complemented her work.

One of the best compliments I got was from Imtiaz Ali. I was in Class 8 when I worked with him in Jab We Met. I played the youngest sister-in-law to Shahid Kapoor’s Aditya in the film and Imtiaz sir still calls me ‘choti waali’ (Youngest one). He came to the screening of Jubilee and I was very anxious. After the screening he messaged me and it read ‘You were tremendously good choti waali.’ That meant a lot. Wamiqa said.

Since Jab We Met Wamiqa has come a long way. Well The Baby John actress is not just hailed for her acting chops but is also admired for her beauty. She is often compared to actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan particularly due to their sharp facial features and expressive eyes.

Meanwhile on the work front Wamiqa was most recently seen in Bhool Chuk Maaf opposite Rajkummar Rao and Seema Pahwa.