Kanika Maheshwari
Maheshwari at Colors' Indian Telly Awards, 2012
Born (1981-04-24) 24 April 1981
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India[1]
NationalityIndian
Alma materAsian Academy of Film & Television
OccupationActress
Years active2001-present
SpouseAnkur Ghai (2012-present)[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]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001–2002Kabhi Aaye Na JudaaiDebut role[7]
2003Lipstick[7]
2004–2005Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiNeelima Garg[8]
Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh!Shahana[7]
2005Reth[8]
Kkavyanjali
Piya Ka GharMantara[8]
2006Ek Ladki Anjaani Si
ViraasatJuhi Lamba[8]
India CallingAmi[7]
2007Sinndoor Tere Naam KaSneha
Dill Mill GayyeMaya [9]
F.I.R.Various characters[7]
2007-2008Doli Saja KeSukanya Singhania
2008–10Raja Ki Aayegi BaraatPrincess Bhoomi[10]
2009Shaurya Aur SuhaniPrincess Mallika[11]
2010GeetSasha[12]
2011–16Diya Aur Baati HumMeenakshi Rathiwon best actress in negative role(Zee Gold Awards - 2012,13 & Indian Telly Awards 2012)

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2013Nach Baliye 6Contestant with Ankur Ghai[14][15]
2017Dil Se Dil TakMadamjiCameo
Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh PiyajiMeenakshi Rathi[16][13]
2021Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye Mogar
2022–2023 Dil Diyaan Gallaan Nimrit Randeep Brar

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019BOSS: Baap of Special ServicesSafia[17]

Awards

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

YearAward ceremonyCategoryResult
2012Gold AwardsBest Actress in a negative RoleWon
2012Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a negative roleWon
2013Gold AwardsBest Actress in a negative RoleWon

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. 1 2 3 4 5 Venkatesh, Jyothi (5 April 2009). "Tele Buzz: Being fair". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  8. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 "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.
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