Quick Info
| Profession | Producer, Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Nikkhil Advani
22/03/2026
Nikkhil Advani said he and his family received death threats after the release of D-Day because of a scene involving Dawood Ibrahim. He added that they lived under security protection for about three years after the film’s release.
09/01/2026
Freedom at Midnight was renewed for a second chapter, with a premiere date set for 9 January 2026 on SonyLIV. The new season continues the story around the aftermath of Partition, the refugee crisis, and the integration of princely states into the new nation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nikkhil Suresh Advani |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Sindhi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5’ 8”) |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Green Lawns High School, Breach Candy, Mumbai |
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| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Masters in Chemistry |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Photography, Travelling |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Suparana Gupta |
| Marriage Date | 1992 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Suparna Gupta | ||||
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| Children | Keya Advani | ||||
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Career
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| Controversy | After the release of Kal Ho Naa Ho, ego clashes and distance grew between Nikkhil Advani and Karan Johar, leading to separation. They reconciled after Yash Johar's passing. |
Favourites
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| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Favorite Film | Parinda (1989) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nikkhiladvani/ | |
| https://x.com/nikkhiladvani |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born to a father from Sindhi descent and a mother from Maharashtra. | |
| 2. He is the second cousin of Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. | |
| 3. He began dating his wife Suparna Gupta at the age of 18 and they got married in 1992. | |
| 4. His career in the film industry started as an assistant director when he was 21 years old. | |
| 5. He has directed hit movies such as Kal Ho Naa Ho and Hero. |