Early work (1995–2009) Winget started her career as a child actor with the 1995 film
Akele Hum Akele Tum and later appeared as a School kid in 1997 film
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat which starring
Rani Mukerji. At the age of 15 she was seen in the 2000 film
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya as Tanu, and then appeared as a supporting actor in the Indian film
Kuch Naa Kaho at the age of 18. Later, she went on to work in various Indian TV shows. Winget's big break as the lead in television came with the show
Karthika, where she played the role of a struggling singer who dreams of making it big. She later starred in
Kasautii Zindagii Kay, where she played Sneha, the daughter of the protagonists
Shweta Tiwari and her performance was praised. After winning the former, she hosted the second season of the show along with
Dekh India Dekh and the comedy
Laughter Ke Phatke both 2009–2010.
Breakthrough and success (2010–2015) The same year, she replaced
Sukirti Kandpal as Dr. Riddhima Gupta in the medical youth show
Dill Mill Gayye opposite
Karan Singh Grover and
Karan Wahi. It revolves around Young aspiring medical interns join Sanjeevani in hopes of becoming the best doctors. '' in 2011 In 2011, she was seen hosted the comedy show
Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala and the dance show
Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan finale episode. Two years later, In 2013, she starred in
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's television show
Saraswatichandra as the protagonist Kumud Desai opposite
Gautam Rode. The story revolves around classic tale of love and heartbreak, Saras and Kumud are soulmates who are repeatedly denied the joy of being together. For her performance she received several accolades including the
Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress Critics.
Established actress (2016–2019) Following a two year absence, Winget returned in 2016 portrayed her notable role Maya Mehrotra in
Sony TV's psychological thriller series
Beyhadh. Her portrayal of a complex and obsessive character earned her critical acclaim and a massive fan following. For her performance she earned numerous accolades and appreciation including
Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress (Jury) respectively. In 2018, she starred as Zoya Siddiqui in
Colors TV's romantic drama series
Bepannaah opposite
Harshad Chopda. It focuses the story of two protagonists Zoya and Aditya who meet in the most unfortunate circumstances. She received praise for her exceptional acting skills, At the
Gold Awards, she earned Best Actress (Jury) and
Indian Telly Awards for
Best Actress in Lead Role. After the success of first season, In 2019, she starred portrayed the role of Maya Jaisingh in
Sony TV's revenge romantic thriller
Beyhadh 2 a
spiritual successor 2016 series of
Beyhadh opposite
Ashish Chaudhary and
Shivin Narang.
Expansion to streaming projects (2020–present) From 2020 to 2022, She ventured into web world with
ALT Balaji's crime drama series
Code M where she portrayed the role of Major Monica Mehra. Ruchi Kaushal for
Hindustan Times wrote "Winget makes an impressive debut on the digital platform as an army lawyer who delves into a high-profile case just days before her wedding". For her performance she was nominated at the
Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Actress Series (Female). After a two year hiatus, Winget portrayed an advocate, Anushka Raisinghani in the 2024 series
Raisinghani vs Raisinghani opposite Karan Wahi. Prachi Arya of
India Today noted, "Jennifer is impressive as a lawyer whose personal and professional struggles collide. She obviously shares an easy chemistry with Wahi, but when they are together, it is hard to look away from her." Winget will next appear in a
Netflix series with
Parineeti Chopra. ==Personal life==