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Niki Aneja Walia

Niki Aneja Walia (born 26 September 1972) is an Indian television and film actress who works in Hindi films and television serials. She is the cousin of actor Parmeet Sethi.

Niki Aneja Walia
Walia in 2019
Born (1972-09-26) 26 September 1972 (age 51)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationSt. Teresa's Convent School, Santacruz
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Spouse
Sonny Walia
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(m. 2002)​
Children2
Parent
  • Narayan Aneja (father)
RelativesParmeet Sethi (cousin)

Personal life

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She married Sonny Walia in February 2002 and moved to the UK the same year.[1][2] The couple has twins (a boy, Sean and a girl, Sabrina). She currently resides in England.[3]

Career

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Niki has worked as a model, compere, VJ, host and actress on television and film (Bollywood). She has acted for nearly 30 years in over 31 television serials across genres.[4]

She is best known for her role as Dr. Simran Mathur in the Hindi TV series Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani on Zee TV. She played the role of Nikki in Zee TV serial "Baat ban jaye"[5]

She was also a judge for Femina Miss India 1994 which resulted in the win for Miss World for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Miss Universe for Sushmita Sen.

Niki was a runner-up at Miss World University in 1991, resulting in her being World Ambassador for Peace 1991–1992. She worked in Cloud 9 which was UK's first British Asian soap.

Filmography

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Films

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YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
1994Mr. AzaadInspector ShaluDebut film (as Shalu Aneja)
1998MohreAgent Roochi
1999Chocolate
2015ShaandaarGeetu Arora[6]
2017LuptShalini Tandon[7][8]
2020GuiltySushma SinghNetflix film
2021Virgin BhanupriyaMoonZee5 film
Bawri ChhoriEros Now film
Tuesdays and FridaysDr. Radhika Malhotra
2022Tara Vs BilalGurmehar aka Daisy AuntyNetflix
2022Double XLZorawar's MotherNetflix
2023NeeyatZara, AK's therapist
TBALaila Majnu †TBA

Web series

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YearTitleRolePlatform
2018-2021Puncch BeatMayaALTBalaji
2020Never Kiss Your Best FriendHarpreet BrarZee5
2022Never Kiss Your Best Friend Season 2Harpreet BrarZee5

Television

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YearShowRoleNotesRef.
1995Baat Ban Jaye
1996Sea HawksNaval officer Dr. Natasha
1996Andaz
1996Dastaan
1996Aakhir Kaun
1999Saher
2000Samandar
2000 Piya Binaa
2001Gharwaali UparwaaliPooja
2002-2006Astitva...Ek Prem KahaniDr. Simran Mathur / Dr. Simran Saxena
Piya Ka Ghar
2006Barrister RoyNiki[9][10]
2009Zee & U.Herself / Presenter[11]
2009Ghar Ek SapnaaSimiSpecial Appearance[12]
2012Cloud 9Nisha
2017Dil Sambhal Jaa ZaraLaila Raichand[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ "Niki Walia spotted in Mumbai". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  2. ^ Venkatesh, Jyothi (13 October 2005). "Nikki Aneja to take break from acting". Daily News and Analysis. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  3. ^ Olivera, Roshni. "Niki Aneja: I'm here to re-introduce myself to people". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  4. ^ "'I believe in understanding the heart of the character' : Niki Aneja". Indian Television Dot Com. 25 November 2006. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  5. ^ Roshni K Olivera (18 April 2009). "Niki is back!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  6. ^ Baddhan, Raj (21 October 2015). "Exclusive: Niki Walia: "I fought for my role in 'Shaandaar'"". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Niki Walia: After Shaandaar, I wanted to play something important, not just Alia Bhatt's mum". Hindustan Times. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  8. ^ "'Lupt' is a beautiful film, says Niki Aneja Walia". The Statesman. 17 November 2017. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  9. ^ "'Barrister Roy', a new thriller, will begin telecast on DD1 from September 10, 2006. The serial will be aired in the 10-11 pm slot". Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2006.
  10. ^ "TV show 'Barrister Roy' on Doordarshan National". Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2006.
  11. ^ Baddhan, Raj (20 January 2009). "Nikki Aneja Walia set for TV comeback". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  12. ^ "Niki Walia's second innings on TV". Hindustan Times. 6 May 2009. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  13. ^ "Niki Aneja Walia on being compared to Madhuri Dixit: I even get to hear that I look better than her". Hindustan Times. 10 November 2017. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  14. ^ "Sanjay Kapoor's Co-Star Explains Why He Didn't Get A Chance To 'Prove Himself'". NDTV. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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