Nayani Dixit

Actress

Indian Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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Nayani Dixit is an Indian actress, dancer, voice-over artist, acting mentor, and pageantry coach known for her work in Indian films and web series.
She began her theatrical journey at age five performing with her father in Kanpur and decided by age eight to pursue a career as a Bollywood actress.
After studying Kathak dance and completing her education in Kanpur, she moved to Delhi where she worked in radio plays for All India Radio before joining FTII.

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • P.P.N. College, Kanpur University
  • Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
  • Kanpur University
Qualifications
  • BA in Hindi Literature and Psychology from P.P.N. College, Kanpur University
  • Post-graduation in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
  • Graduation from Kanpur University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherVijay Dixit (theatre artist)
MotherName
SiblingsShe has an elder sister named Kavya Karthik.

Career

Debut
FilmDelhi Belly (2011) as Ambika
TVRishta.com (2010) on Sony Entertainment Television as Ragini Deshmukh
Notable Films
  • Special 26
  • Queen
  • Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
Auditions Before BreakthroughGave approximately 400 to 500 auditions before establishing her film career

Favourites

ActorDilip Kumar
Film(s)
Bollywood
  • Mother India (1957)
  • Sholay (1975)
  • Devdas (1955)
Hollywood
  • Scarface (1983)
  • Scent of a Woman (1992)
AuthorMunshi Premchand
Books
  • Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
  • Shee Ramcharitmanas
  • You Can Heal Your Life
  • The God Father

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nayani Dixit is a versatile Indian artist excelling in acting, dancing, voice-overs, mentoring, and coaching for pageantry.
2. She gained popularity through her work in Indian films and web series.
3. In 2023, she starred in the web series 'United Kachche' on Zee 5.
4. Having dreamt of acting since childhood, Nayani started performing in plays at the age of five.
5. She won the title of 'Miss Kanpur' in 2000.
6. Before her film career, she worked in radio plays for All India Radio in Delhi.
7. After post-graduation in Pune, Nayani moved to Mumbai to pursue acting.
8. Her TV debut was in 'Rishta.com' followed by 'Siyaasat' where she portrayed Jagat Gosaini.
9. Nayani made appearances in popular TV shows like Aahat, CID, and Savdhaan India.
10. She acted in films like 'Delhi Belly', 'Queen', 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana', 'Special 26', 'Guddu Ki Gun', and 'BHK [email protected]'.
11. She also featured in web series like 'Abhay 2' on Zee 5 and 'Strapless' on HumaraMovie.
12. Nayani's recent role was in 'United Kacche' alongside Sunil Grover.
13. The actress desires to be a method actor following formal training from FTII.
14. Besides acting, Nayani teaches acting, modeling, speech, and dance through workshops across India and internationally.
15. She has instructed at FTII, Pune, and Whistling Woods, training celebrities like Karan Deol and Manushi Chillar.
16. Trained in Kathak from Lucknow Gharana, Nayani showcases her dance skills on social media.
17. She emphasizes preserving the Hindi language's value in Bollywood.
18. To avoid stereotypical roles, Nayani took a break from acting post-'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana'.
19. She's judged at beauty pageants like Femina Miss India and Mrs West India.
20. Nayani's cover feature on 'Women Icons of India' highlighted her struggles as an actress.
21. A proud member of 'Gaatha's advisory board, Nayani also narrates at their events.
22. She is trained in Kathak dance and has undergone classes and workshops with eminent personalities.
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