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Nikunj Malik (born 30 October 1989) is an Indian actress and TV personality.[1]
Nikunj Malik | |
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 Malik at Shiana N C's ramp show, 2014 | |
| Born | 30 October 1989 Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, footwear designer |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
Career
editMalik debuted as a contestant on the Indian reality wedding show, Rahul Dulhaniya le Jayega. The show first aired on NDTV Imagine on 1 February 2011.[2] Although she was one of the most popular contestants, Malik opted out of marriage in the finale episode.[3][4]
Malik made her film debut with the Bollywood film Revolver Rani alongside Kangana Ranaut. She also made a guest appearance in The Shaukeens.[5][6]
Nikunj Malik is a graduate and post graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology. She specialises in footwear designing. She also cleared IIM-A for doctorate but dropped out.
Malik has endorsed Indian spice brand, R-Pure, and thermal wear brand, Shera.[7]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega | Contestant |
| 2011 | Emotional Atyaachar | Self |
| 2011 | Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi | Anwesha "Annie" Singh Khurana |
| 2012–2013 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Maya |
| 2013 | Adaalat | Chanchal |
| 24 | Simran | |
| 2014 | Singhasan Battisi | Chitrangada |
| SuperCops vs Supervillains | ||
| 2015 | Nadaniyaan | Meghna |
| Sitaron Ki Baat With Nikunj Malik | Presenter | |
| 2016 | Brahmarakshas | Kiara |
| 2016 | Star Sports Pro Kabaddi | Presenter |
| 2017 | Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta | Soundarya |
| 2018 | Kaleerein | Paromita |
| 2019 | Sufiyana Pyaar Mera | Sabina Ashraf |
| 2019–2020 | Beyhadh 2 | Dr. Diya |
| 2022 | Spy Bahu | Shalini Nanda |
Film
edit- Revolver Rani (Debut in 2014)
- The Shaukeens (Guest appearance)
- Meri Pyaari Bindu (Yashraj films)
- Gulmohar (un-released)
Controversy
editShe stirred controversy when her paternal relatives were arrested for allegedly harassing her mother and threatening to kill her family if she did not quit the entertainment industry.[8] Malik claimed that her mother faced physical assault and death threats from her distant paternal relatives, who were already battling assault, rape, and murder charges in a domestic help case.[2][9]
Personal life
editNikunj's mother, Shubhalata Malik, is the Ex BJP Chief for the state of Delhi- Slum Cell BJP National executive member.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ Chetna Dua (4 March 2010). "I don't want to marry Rahul: Nikunj Malik". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Actress' uncle, cousin arrested for years of abuse, death threats". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Rahul Mahajan Swayamvar contestants, Three finalists". 6 March 2010. Archived from the original on 26 March 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
- ^ "I don't want to marry Rahul: Nikunj Malik". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ Saloni Bhatia (10 August 2013). "Nikunj Malik attends musical evening in Delhi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "I have to look unattractive for 'Revolver Rani': Kangna". The Times of India. 16 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ "Geet hui sabse parai: Nikunj Malik". www.realbollywood.com. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "24 actor Nikunj Malik files case against relatives". Bollywood Life. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "I won't let them dabao this case: Nikunj Malik". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "BJP नेता की बेटी है ये एक्ट्रेस, राहुल के स्वयंवर में आई थीं नजर". Dainik Bhaskar. 24 February 2016.
- ^ Priyanka Srivastava. "Rahul Dulhaniya: The bride who wasn't". India Today.
