In the United States, she is known for dancing as one of the body-doubles for Jennifer Beals in the 1983 film Flashdance.
[1][2] At the time of the film's release, Jahan's role raised controversy for several reasons.
However, Jahan's contribution was not listed in the film's opening or ending credits, and because the film was a hit by the time the truth of her participation became known, viewers felt deceived to learn they were watching Jahan's dancing and bicycle riding, not Beals'.
In 1987, Jahan was the featured half-time dancer at Super Bowl XXI during the Flashdance... What a Feeling number.
In 1997, Jahan also played the role of Madame St. Cyr in the Broadway production of The Scarlet Pimpernel.