Nikunj Malik
Nikunj Malik (born 30 October 1989) is an Indian actress and TV personality.[1]
Nikunj Malik | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actor, footwear designer |
Years active | 2011 – present |
Career
Malik 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]
Television
Year | Serial | Role |
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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 |
Filmography
- Revolver Rani (Debut in 2014)
- The Shaukeens (Guest appearance)
- Meri Pyaari Bindu (Yashraj films)
- Gulmohar (un-released)
Controversy
She 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
Nikunj's mother, Shubhalata Malik, is the Ex BJP Chief for the state of Delhi- Slum Cell BJP National executive member.[10][11]
References
- Chetna Dua (4 March 2010). "I don't want to marry Rahul: Nikunj Malik". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013.
- "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.