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 revealed that he and his family received death threats and lived under security protection for three years following the release of his film 'D-Day' due to a scene depicting Dawood Ibrahim. He also expressed a desire to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan for a future film on terrorism or war to build a lasting legacy.
09/01/2026
Nikkhil Advani's series 'Freedom at Midnight' has been officially renewed for a second chapter, scheduled to premiere on January 9, 2026, on SonyLIV. The upcoming season will focus on the aftermath of the Partition, the refugee crisis, and the complex process of integrating princely states into the newly formed nation, featuring actors like Sidhant Gupta and Chirag Vohra.
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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. |