Nikeet Dhillon

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Nikeet Dhillon
Born (2000-01-30) 30 January 2000 (age 25)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s) Actress, model
Years active2016–present
Known for Sikander 2

Yaar Anmulle Returns

Tujhpe Main Fida

Nikeet Dhillon (born 30 January 2000) is a Kenya born-Indian actress and model who works primarily in the Punjabi film industry and Hindi web content. She made her film debut in 2016 and gained prominence for roles in Punjabi films and in the romantic web series Tujhpe Main Fida (2024) on Amazon miniTV. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Dhillon was born in Mohali, Punjab, India. Her family briefly resided in Kenya before returning to India when she was four. She studied at Doon International School and earned a Tourism degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University. [3] [4]

Career

Dhillon began her acting career with the Punjabi film Kuknoos (2016), but gained wider recognition with her lead role in Sikander 2 (2019). [5] She went on to appear in Punjabi films like Yaar Anmulle Returns (2021) and Jatt Brothers (2022). [6] [7]

In 2024, she appeared in the web series Tujhpe Main Fida on Amazon miniTV, where she played the role of Aira. She has also been featured in several Punjabi music videos, including "Hawa Aun De", "Roon Wargi", and "End Jattiye", gaining popularity among younger audiences. [2]

She won the title of Femina Miss India Himachal Pradesh in 2023. [8]

Filmography

Films

Selected filmography [9]
YearFilmRoleNotes
2016KuknoosPreetFilm debut
2019 Sikander 2 BinduBreakthrough role
2021 Yaar Anmulle Returns Supporting roleEnsembled cast
2022 Jatt Brothers JyotLead role

Web series

Web series
YearTitleRoleNote
2022Shahi MajraAgam [1]
2024Tujhpe Main FidaAira [10]

Discography

Songs
YearTitleLanguageNotes
2021Kise De Kol Gal Na KariPunjabi [11]
2024Jaane Hai Te JaPunjabi [2]
2025Mere Har Sawaal Ka Jawab TuHindiDebut as singer [12]

Awards and recognition

References

  1. 1 2 "Tujhpe Main Fida Season 2 Trailer: Rudraksh Jaiswal And Nikeet Dhillon Starrer Tujhpe Main Fida Official Trailer | Entertainment - Times of India Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Actress Nikeet Dhillon's latest song 'Jaane Hai Te Ja' came as a surprise to her". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 "From Nairobi to Punjab: Pollywood actress Nikeet Dhillon shares her mantra for success". The Indian Express. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  4. "10 Punjabi actresses shining on the big screen". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  5. "Sikander 2 - Official Trailer | Punjabi Movie News - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  6. "With the release of Yaar Anmulle Returns, the cast is hopeful that the same magic will be recreated on the screen once more". The Tribune. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. "Jatt Brothers - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  8. "Femina Miss India 2023: When and Where to Watch the Grand Finale Live, know the Contestants from each state". jagrantv. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  9. "Nikeet Dhillon Movies List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  10. Ghosh, Subrata. "Nikeet Dhillon on Amazon miniTV's Tujhpe Main Fida S2: Aira's resilience defines her character". Northeast Herald. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  11. "Parmish Verma & Nikeet Dhillon's 'Kise De Kol Gal Na Kari' will leave you with teary eyes". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  12. "Nikeet Dhillon Makes Her Singing Debut in Style with 'Mere Har Sawaal Ka Jawab Tu'". www.femina.in. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  13. "Femina Miss India 2023: Know the Venue, Timing, and the List of Contestants this Year". Times Now. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2025.