Who is Yashaswini Dayama?
Yashaswini Dayama is an Indian performer who is well-known for her relatable and natural acting style during the digital-era. After playing 'Jackie' in Dear Zindagi, she became widely recognized and established a strong presence through OTT shows, short films, and brand campaigns. Over time, her reputation among India's Gen-Z and millennial audiences has grown due to her honest performances, expressive screen presence, and versatility in both on-screen acting and voice work.
Early Life & Education
As of 2026, Yashaswini Dayama has reached the age of 31 after being born in Mumbai, India on October 25, 1994. Ramakant, her father, is also a performer who has appeared in numerous advertisements and movies. Asha Dayama is the name of her mother. Prabuddh Dayama is the name of her brother as well.
Yashaswini Dayama is a student who has finished her studies in Mumbai. From the start of her school life, she was highly active and took part in all activities performed in school. She was one of the students who actively participated in everything the school required of them. Her name appears on the merit list of the higher secondary school in Mumbai as a merit-holding student. She has finished her studies in the visual arts. St. Xavier's College in Mumbai awarded her her degree.
Her interest in acting grew as she began receiving small opportunities in campus videos, theatre workshops, and eventually commercial auditions. Acting became a career option for her as she slowly discovered that it felt natural and fulfilling.
Career
Yashaswini Dayama, who is primarily known for her YouTube videos, began her journey by actively participating in co-curricular activities during her school years.
Her brother introduced her to advertising agent Tejas Sawant, which led her to explore the world of acting. After an audition, she scored her first TV commercial and proceeded to appear in various advertisements for brands including Airtel 4G, Hike, Micromax, and Coca Cola.
In 2016, Dayama made a name for herself by portraying Jackie, Alia Bhatt's best friend, in the film 'Dear Zindagi'. She appeared in the short film 'Ruhaan - The Story of a Lost Boy' in 2017. She exhibited her acting talents in web-series, such as 'Adulting' (2016), 'Made in Heaven' (2019), and 'Delhi Crime' (2019).
In 2020, she made an appearance in the Hindi short film 'Devi', alongside notable actors like Kajol, Shruti Haasan, and Neena Kulkarni.
In addition to her role as an actor, Yashaswini also sings and has performed various songs for the parody and spoof songs on the YouTube channel Shudh Desi Endings.
Yashaswini has been working on a number of OTT projects, short films, and brand endorsements since 2025. Forbes Magazine has recognized Yashaswini as one of the 3 Under 30. Her Favorite Movie is Lootera. FilterCopy, The Timeline, Aree, and other digital broadcast companies have featured her in numerous YouTube videos.
Net Worth
Yashaswini estimates his net worth to be $1.5 million. Acting and advertising have been her sources of income, and she has been an actress for several brands and a brand ambassador.

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