Kanika Maheshwari

Kanika Maheshwari
Maheshwari at Colors' Indian Telly Awards, 2012
Born (1981-04-24) 24 April 1981 (age 43)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India[1]
NationalityIndian
Alma materAsian Academy of Film & Television
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Ankur Ghai
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(m. 2012; div. 2024)​
[2][3]
Children1
Websitekanikamaheshwari.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). She reprised her role of Meenakshi Vikram Rathi in the sequel of Diya Aur Baati Hum, Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji.[4]

Early life

Maheshwari was born in a Marwari Maheshwari Family. She is an Indian Television 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.[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 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

Kanika married businessman Ankur Ghai in January 2012. She gave birth to a boy in April 2015.[6] They separated in 2023 and got divorced in 2024.

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001–2002 Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai Debut role[7]
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)

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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

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2019 BOSS: Baap of Special Services Safia [17]

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]
2012 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a negative role Won[citation needed]
2013 Gold Awards Best Actress in a negative Role Won[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Who is kanika Maheshwari?".
  2. ^ Sinha, Seema (3 June 2012). "Kanika Maheshwari to play a mom". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  3. ^ Maheshwri, Neha (23 November 2011). "Wedding bells for Kanika Maheshwari". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  4. ^ IANS (20 February 2017). "Diya Aur Baati Hum sequel now has a title: Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Kanika Maheshwari gives Marwari lessons to new actors in 'Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji'". Times Of India.
  6. ^ "Kanika Maheshwari Pregnant: 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' to Feature Meenakshi's Real Baby Shower". IB Times.
  7. ^ a b c d e Venkatesh, Jyothi (5 April 2009). "Tele Buzz: Being fair". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d Padukone, Chaitanya (29 June 2006). "Smooch queen". DNA India. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  9. ^ "Diya Aur Baati Hum actress Kanika Maheshwari is having a whale of a time in California". Times of India. 11 February 2019.
  10. ^ "Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat". Times Of India.
  11. ^ "Chatter box: New princess in town". Indian Express. 15 June 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  12. ^ "Kanika Maheshwari last seen as Sasha in Star One's Geet Hui Sabse Parayi as Sasha in a relationship with a guy who is into construction". Times Of India.
  13. ^ a b "Kanika Maheshwari adds personal touch to 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' sequel". Mid Day.
  14. ^ "Kanica takes dancing lessons for 'Nach Baliye'". Times Of India.
  15. ^ "Kanica-Ankur to quit 'Nach Baliye'". Times Of India.
  16. ^ "Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji: Oh No! Kanika Maheshwari Quits The Show! - Filmibeat". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  17. ^ "Karan Singh Grover and Sagarika Ghatge: We had a lot of fun shooting for BOSS". Indian Express. 2 August 2019.