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Kanika Maheshwari was born on Friday, 24 April 1981 (age 42 years; as of 2023) in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. Later, Kanika relocated to Delhi with her family.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′
Weight (approx.): 50 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-27-37
Family
Parents
Kanika’s father’s name is Rakesh Maheshwari, a Chartered Accountant, and her mother’s name is Sudha Maheshwari, a homemaker. She is the single child of her parents.
Husband & Children
In January 2012, Kanika got married to her long-time partner businessman Ankur Ghai. In April 2015, the couple was blessed with a baby boy named Riyansh.
Kanika Maheshwari with Ankur Ghai
Kanika Maheshwari with her son
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Kanika Maheshwari with Lord Ganesha’s idol
Career
In 2001, Kanika made her television debut with the serial ‘Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai.’ In 2003, she appeared as ‘Neelima Garg’ in the serial ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ (2004) followed by the serial ‘Hey…Yehii To Haii Woh!’ (2004) in which she played the role of ‘Shahana.’ Kanika appeared in many serials including ‘Piya Ka Ghar’ (2005), ‘Virasaat’ (2006), ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ (2007), ‘Raaja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ (2008), and ‘Shaurya Aur Suhani’ (2009). She gained immense love from the audience for playing her role of ‘Meenakshi Vikram Rathi’ in the sequel serials ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2016) and ‘Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji’ (2017).
Kanika Maheshwari in a still from the serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’
In 2022, she played the role of ‘Nimrit Randeep Brar’ in the serial ‘Dil Diyaan Gallaan.’
Kanika Maheshwari as Nimrat in the serial ‘Dil Diyaan Gallan’ (2022)
Awards
Gold Awards
- In 2012, she won the Best Actress Award in a Negative Role for the serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2012).
- In 2013, she won the Best Actress Award in a Negative Role for the serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2012).
Indian Telly Awards
- In 2012, she won the Best Actress Award in a Negative Role for the serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2012).