Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Niki Aneja Walia
02/10/2026
Niki Walia spoke about how industry perceptions affected the kinds of roles offered to her after a family break. She said OTT has broadened storytelling opportunities, but her polished screen image still made it difficult for casting teams to see her in less affluent or more grounded characters.
08/03/2026
A profile piece revisited Niki Walia’s early career and a major accident she had on a film set. The story noted that she later reflected on how the incident affected her life and work, adding context to her long career in television and film.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Niki Aneja Walia |
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| Famous Role | Dr. Simran Mathur in TV serial Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani (2002-2006) |
| Nickname | Madhuri Dixit of small screen |
| Education | Saint Teresa Convent, Santa Cruz, Mumbai |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm (5' 3") |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-26-35 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Saint Teresa Convent, Santa Cruz, Mumbai (Primary Education) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Current Residence | Ilford, UK |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | February 2002 |
| Husband | Sonny Walia |
| Children |
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Family
| Father | Narayan Aneja |
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Career
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| Notable Works |
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| Awards | World Ambassador for Peace (1991-1992) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Niki was born and raised in Mumbai, India. | |
| 2. In 1991, she was the runner-up in the ‘Miss World University’ contest. | |
| 3. She was a judge at the beauty contest ‘Femina Miss India 1994’. | |
| 4. Her acting career began in 1994 with the role of Inspector Shalu in the Bollywood film ‘Mr. Azaad.’ | |
| 5. Niki appeared in numerous music videos and TV shows. | |
| 6. She was part of the UK’s first British Asian soap ‘Cloud 9’ in 2012. | |
| 7. She has also been featured in commercial advertisements for well-known brands. | |
| 8. Her father, Narayan Aneja, owns Seth film studios. | |
| 9. She has worked as a model, compere, VJ, host, and actress on television and film. | |
| 10. She has acted for over 30 years in over 31 television serials across genres. | |
| 11. She starred as Geetu Arora in the 2015 film Shaandaar. | |
| 12. She starred alongside Javed Jaffrey and Meenakshi Dixit in the 2017 Hindi feature film Lupt. | |
| 13. She was appointed as a World Ambassador for Peace in 1991-1992 after becoming the runner-up of Miss World University. | |
| 14. She shifted to the UK in 2002 after marrying Sonny Walia and currently resides in Ilford. |
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