Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Kanika Maheshwari
19/06/2026
Kanika Maheshwari publicly denied divorce rumours and clarified that she is still married to Ankur Ghai. She said they live in different cities because of work and described their arrangement as a long-distance marriage while co-parenting their son.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kanika Maheshwari |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Kanika |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 152 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 50 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Asian Academy of Film & Television |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
|---|---|
| Religion | Hindu |
| Hobbies | Shopping and dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ankur Ghai (Businessman) |
| Husband | Ankur Ghai (Businessman) |
| Children | Riyansh |
Family
| Father | Rakesh Maheshwari |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sudha Maheshwari |
Career
| Debut TV | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai (2003) |
|---|---|
| Controversies | She had cold war with co-actress Pooja Singh on the sets of Diya Aur Baati Hum. |
| Notable Shows | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Viraasat, Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji, Dil Diyaan Gallan, Forever Whim |
| Awards | Zee Gold Awards for Best Actress in Negative Role (2012, 2013), Indian Telly Awards (2012), Star Parivaar Award (2012) |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan |
|---|---|
| Favourite Actress | Kajol |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kanicamaheshwari/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKanikaMaheshwari/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kanika Maheshwari does not smoke. | |
| 2. It is not confirmed whether Kanika Maheshwari drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. She spells her name as Kanica based on numerology advice. | |
| 4. Before pursuing acting, she studied Vaastu Shastra and Color Therapy. | |
| 5. Mahatma Gandhi is her inspiration, and she strives to live by his principles. | |
| 6. Kanika Maheshwari is seen as a lucky charm in the TV industry, as her shows tend to be successful. | |
| 7. She appeared in commercials for Fanta with Rani Mukherjee and Coke with Aamir Khan. | |
| 8. In 2013, she was a contestant on Nach Baliye 6 with her husband Ankur but had to leave midway due to a foot injury. | |
| 9. When she was pregnant in real life, her character on the TV show Diya aur Baati Hum was shown to be pregnant as well. | |
| 10. She won the Zee Gold Awards for Best Actress in a Negative Role in 2012 and 2013. | |
| 11. She gave birth to her son Riyansh on 04/04/2015 at the age of 33. | |
| 12. She appeared in the 2022 series Dil Diyaan Gallan alongside Nimrit Kaur and Neerdp Barara. |