| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Parizad Kolah Marshall [1]The Times of India |
| Profession(s) | Actress and Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 65 kg in pounds– 143 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 36-24-36 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Mai Prem Ki Diwani Hoon as Sanjana’s Friend (2003) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 May |
| Age | Not Known |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
| College/University | Hassaram Rijhumal College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Ethnicity | Parsi [2]Parizad’s Instagram Post |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian [3]The Times of India |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Cooking food, and Reading Books |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | December 2005 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Navroze Marshall (businessman) |
| Children | Son– Mikhail Daughter– Deanne  |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known Mother– Kashmira Kolah  |
| Siblings | Brothers– 2 Hanoze Kolah (gym owner) Sheroy Kolah (merchant navy officer)  |
| Favourites | |
| Makeup Products | Giorgio Armani ‘Luminous Silk’ Foundation, M.A.C’s Mocha, and Clinique’s Nude Lipsticks [4]Vogue |
| Food | Rice, Fish Curry-rice, Mutton Dhansak with Rice |
| Travelling Destinations | Thailand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, and South France |
| Perfumes | Estée Lauder’s Pleasures, Michael Kors Glam Jasmine, Narciso Rodriguez For Her, Roberto Cavalli EDP, and My Burberry |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Parizad Kolah Marshall
- Parizaad Kolah Marshall is an Indian television anchor, model, and actor. She started her career as a model and gained popularity by hosting a sports show on Ten Sports in the late 2000s.
- According to her, she was born in Mumbai and grew up in the Parsi Colony of the city. While pursuing her graduation from H. R. College in Mumbai, she was involved in theatre and modelling.
- In 2003, Rajshri Production offered her a role in the movie ‘Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon,’ which starred Indian actors Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan. In the film, she played Kareena Kapoor’s friend, and her performance was appreciated by both the audience and critics.
Parizad Kolah in a still from the film Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
- After appearing in Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Parizad received many movie offers, but she was not interested in doing films. She preferred modelling and hosting television shows. In 2005, Parizad Kolah began hosting ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ on Star One, and this television appearance made her well-known among the general public. Once, she did a theatre workshop with Nadira Babbar.
Parizad Kolah on the sets of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
- Parizad Kolah enjoys travelling to distant places and trying out various cuisines. Parizaad also loves watching cooking shows to learn new recipes and cook for her family. In 2009, during a media talk, she narrated her love for food and travel. Parizad Kolah said,
Yes, my husband and I love travelling and delicious food and that’s why I spend hours watching cooking shows (smiles). I can’t seem to name any particular dish but from croissants in Paris to pasta in Italy to my very own Parsi and Indian cuisine.”
A picture Instagrammed by Parizaad after cooking one of her favourite dishes
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In 2010, Parizad Kolah appeared in DJ Aqueel’s music video “Keh Doon Tumhe.”
Parizad Kolah in a still from the video Keh Doon Tumhe in 2010
- Parizad Kolah is a fitness enthusiast, who is dedicated to staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to her, she goes to the gym and practices yoga regularly. In 2015, during a media talk, she narrated that she found exercising always energising. She said,
I’ve always worked out even though I’ve never really had any weight issues. It’s only during both my pregnancies that I really let go. While yoga did play a big role in the past, these days I just walk—I find it so energising that I don’t even listen to any music.”
Parizad Kolah while doing yoga postures at her home
- According to her, Parizad Kolah likes using Shiseido Skincare products to enhance her beauty. Once, in a media conversation, she narrated her daily night routine. She said,
I use Shiseido The Skincare Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover as well as their cleansing milk, followed by Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Cream— it is a product I simply can’t do without.”
- Parizad Kolah, being a popular model, appears in many television advertisements. She often endorses many popular brands on social media and national television.
Parizad Kolah in an advertisement for a kitchenware
- Afterwards, Parizad Kolah hosted the show ‘Filmi Fever’ on ‘Zoom TV’ where she interviewed famous Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan and Sushmita Sen.
- In 2018, Parizad Kolah hosted the Vogues’ popular show She’s Mercedes.
Parizad Kolah while hosting Vogue’s She Mercedes Show in 2018
- Parizad Kolah often walks the ramp for various renowned Indian fashion designers such as Anita Dongre and Gayatri Khanna while showcasing the latest fashion designs with grace and elegance.
Parizad Kolah (first from right) while walking the ramp for an Indian fashion designer in Lakme Fashion Week
- Her husband, Navroze Marshall, is the Managing Director and Director of Simmonds-Marshall Ltd.
- Parizad Kolah is a skydiving lover, who always seeks new opportunities to experience the thrill of jumping from great heights.
Parizad Kolah while experiencing skydiving
- Parizad Kolah is a book lover, who is always engrossed in reading new stories in her free time. She often posts pictures on social media while reading at home.
Parizad Kolah while reading a book at her home
- Once, in a media interview, Parizad Kolah talked about her daily skincare routine with the products made at home by her mother. She said,
I am fortunate that my mother—Kashmira Kolah—is passionate about skincare. She loves researching skin and in fact does facials as a hobby. I still follow some of her home recipes—multani mitti (fuller’s earth) packs with rose water.”
A childhood picture of Parizad Kolah with her mother
- Many renowned newspapers and magazines often feature her on their cover. In 2020, Parizad Kolah was featured on the cover of Vogue magazine.
Parizad Kolah on the cover of Vogue magazine
- In 2022, she hosted Lifestyle Asia, a fashion, design, accessories, dining, travel, arts and culture, home, beauty, auto and tech platform.
Parizad Kolah while hosting Life Style Asia in 2022
- In 2022, Parizad Kolah was signed as a host for ‘India’s Laughter Champion’ reality show aired on Sony Television. However, a few days before when she was supposed to start working on the show, she had a fall and hurt her leg, which got dislocated and fractured, so she had to undergo surgery. [5]The Times of India
Parizad Kolah in a newspaper article
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