Kanika Maheshwari
Indian television actress (born 1981)
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Kanika Maheshwari (born 24 April 1981) is an Indian television actress. She is best known for her roles in serials like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Viraasat, Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi and Diya Aur Baati Hum. Kanika won Zee Gold Awards (2012-2013). She reprised her role of Meenakshi Vikram Rathi in the sequel of Diya Aur Baati Hum, Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji.[4]
Kanika Maheshwari | |
|---|---|
Maheshwari at Colors' Indian Telly Awards, 2012 | |
| Born | 24 April 1981 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse |
Ankur Ghai (m. 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | kanikamaheshwari |
Early life
Maheshwari was born in a Marwari Maheshwari Family. She is an Indian Television actor and has made appearances as varied characters of the years. She was born in Aligarh[1] from where her family moved to New Delhi, she is the only child of her parents.[5] After her graduation, she learned the fine art of Vaastu Shastra and Color Therapy before dabbling into acting. At the academy she learned performing arts and experimented with her talents, she was encouraged by her teachers and mentors to find her place in Mumbai and create a niche for herself in the industry. Kanika followed the advice, culminating in her streak of award-winning roles and shows over the years. Known for her hard work, punctuality and persistence – her cheerful spirit brings new shades to Evalys.[1]
Personal life
Kanika married businessman Ankur Ghai in January 2012. She gave birth to a boy in April 2015.[6]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Debut role[7] | |
| 2002-2003 | Lipstick | [7] | |
| 2004–2005 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Neelima Garg | [8] |
| Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh! | Shahana | [7] | |
| 2005 | Reth | [8] | |
| Kkavyanjali | |||
| Piya Ka Ghar | Mantara | [8] | |
| 2006 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | ||
| Viraasat | Juhi Lamba | [8] | |
| India Calling | Ami | [7] | |
| 2007 | Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka | Sneha | |
| Dill Mill Gayye | Maya | [9] | |
| F.I.R. | Various characters | [7] | |
| 2007-2008 | Doli Saja Ke | Sukanya Singhania | |
| 2008–10 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Princess Bhoomi | [10] |
| 2009 | Shaurya Aur Suhani | Princess Mallika | [11] |
| 2010 | Geet | Sasha | [12] |
| 2011–16 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | Meenakshi Rathi | won best actress in negative role(Zee Gold Awards - 2012,13 & Indian Telly Awards 2012)[13] |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye 6 | Contestant with Ankur Ghai[14][15] | |
| 2017 | Dil Se Dil Tak | Madamji | Cameo |
| Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji | Meenakshi Rathi | [16][13] | |
| 2021 | Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye | Mogar | |
| 2022–2023 | Dil Diyaan Gallaan | Nimrit Randeep Brar | |
| 2026–present | Seher – Hone Ko Hai | Husnara Niyazi | [17] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BOSS: Baap of Special Services | Safia | [18] |
Awards
For the role of Meenakshi Rathi in Diya Aur Baati Hum, Maheshwari has won following awards.
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gold Awards | Best actress in a negative role | Won[citation needed] |
| Indian Telly Awards | Won[citation needed] | ||
| 2013 | Gold Awards | Won[citation needed] |