Kanika Maheshwari

Kanika Maheshwari
Maheshwari at Colors Indian Telly Awards, 2012
Born (1981-04-24) 24 April 1981
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India[1]
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Asian Academy of Film & Television
Occupation Actress
Years active 2001-present
Spouse(s) Ankur Ghai (2012-present)[2][3]
Children 1
Website kanikamaheshwari.com

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) and Star Parivaar Award (2012) for Best Actress in a Negative Role of Meenakshi Vikram Rathi in Diya Aur Baati Hum. She reprised her role of Meenakshi Vikram Rathi in the sequel of Diya Aur Baati Hum, Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji.[4]

Early life

Kanica is Indian Television’s actor and has made memorable 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. Kanika has always been a family person. 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 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. Kanica did just that with 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 evlays.[1]

Personal life

Kanica married businessman Ankur Ghai in January 2012.

Works

Kanica with DABH cast
Kanika (off centre) next to Aamir Khan and cast of Diya Aur Baati Hum
YearTitleRoleNotes, awards and nominations
2017Dil Se Dil TakMadamjiCameo
2017Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh PiyajiMeenakshi RathiLeft[5]
2011–2016Diya Aur Baati HumMeenakshi Rathiwon best actress in negative role(Zee Gold Awards - 2012,13 & Indian Telly Awards 2012)
Raja Ki Aayegi BaraatPrincess Bhoomi
Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiNeelima Garg[6]
ViraasatJuhi Lamba[6]
India CallingAmi[7]
Shaurya Aur SuhaniPrincess Mallika[8]
GeetSasha
Saanjh SaveraTelefilm
Shree Adi Manav
2007Dill Mill GayyeMaya
Reth[6]
Kkavyanjali
Ek Ladki Anjaani Si
Piya Ka GharMantrain[6]
Lipstick[7]
Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh!Shahana[7]
F.I.R.[7]
Saath Saath[7]
Kabhi Aaye Na JudaaiDebut role[7]
2013Nach Baliye 6Contestant with Ankur Ghai

Awards

For the role of Meenakshi Rathi in Diya Aur Baati Hum, Maheshwari has won following awards.

YearAward ceremonyCategoryResult
2018SATIA AwardSocial Activist & Talented Indian AwardWon
2013Zee Gold AwardsBest Actress in a negative RoleWon
2012Zee Gold AwardsBest Actress in a negative RoleWon
2012Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a negative roleWon

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Who is kanika Maheshwari?".
  2. ↑ Sinha, Seema (June 3, 2012). "Kanika Maheshwari to play a mom". Times of India. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
  3. ↑ Maheshwri, Neha (Nov 23, 2011). "Wedding bells for Kanika Maheshwari". Times of India. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Diya Aur Baati Hum sequel now has a title: Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji".
  5. ↑ "Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji: Oh No! Kanika Maheshwari Quits The Show! - Filmibeat". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Padukone, Chaitanya (June 29, 2006). "Smooch queen". DNA India. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Venkatesh, Jyothi (April 5, 2009). "Tele Buzz: Being fair". Deccan Herald. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Chatter box: New princess in town". Indian Express. June 15, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
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