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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 |
Nikunj Malik (born 30 October 1989) is an Indian actress and TV personality. [1]
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]
| 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 |
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]
Nikunj's mother, Shubhalata Malik, is the Ex BJP Chief for the state of Delhi- Slum Cell BJP National executive member. [10] [11]
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