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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	(1981-04-24) 24 April 1981 (age 41) Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India[1]
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Asian Academy of Film & Television
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2001-present
Spouse	Ankur Ghai (2012-present)[2][3]
Children	1
Website	kanikamaheshwari.com

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

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) [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

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

External links

• Kanika Maheshwari at IMDb

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