Kanika Maheshwari Ghai (née Maheshwari; born 24 April 1981) is an Indian television actress. She is best known for her roles in serials like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Viraasat, Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi and Diya Aur Baati Hum. Kanika won Zee Gold Awards (2012-2013). She reprised her role of Meenakshi Vikram Rathi in the sequel of Diya Aur Baati Hum, Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji.
Early life Maheshwari was born in a Marwari Maheshwari Family. She is an Indian Television actor and has made appearances as varied characters of the years. She was born in Aligarh from where her family moved to New Delhi, she is the only child of her parents. After her graduation, she learned the fine art of Vaastu Shastra and Color Therapy before dabbling into acting. At the academy she learned performing arts and experimented with her talents, she was encouraged by her teachers and mentors to find her place in Mumbai and create a niche for herself in the industry. Kanika followed the advice, culminating in her streak of award-winning roles and shows over the years. Known for her hard work, punctuality and persistence – her cheerful spirit brings new shades to Evalys.
Personal life Kanika married businessman Ankur Ghai in January 2012. She gave birth to a boy in April 2015.
Television Year Title Role Notes 2001–2002Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai Debut role 2002-2003 Lipstick 2004–2005 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Neelima Garg Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh! Shahana 2005 Reth Kkavyanjali Piya Ka Ghar Mantara 2006Ek Ladki Anjaani Si Viraasat Juhi Lamba India Calling Ami 2007 Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka Sneha Dill Mill GayyeMaya F.I.R. Various characters 2007-2008 Doli Saja Ke Sukanya Singhania 2008–10Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Princess Bhoomi 2009Shaurya Aur Suhani Princess Mallika 2010Geet Sasha 2011–16 Diya Aur Baati Hum Meenakshi Rathi won best actress in negative role(Zee Gold Awards - 2012,13 & Indian Telly Awards 2012) 2013 Nach Baliye 6 Contestant with Ankur Ghai 2017 Dil Se Dil Tak Madamji CameoTu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji Meenakshi Rathi 2021 Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye Mogar 2022–2023 Dil Diyaan Gallaan Nimrit Randeep Brar 2026–present Seher – Hone Ko Hai Husnara Niyazi
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2019 BOSS: Baap of Special Services Safia
Awards For the role of Meenakshi Rathi in Diya Aur Baati Hum, Maheshwari has won following awards. Year Award ceremony Category Result2012 Gold Awards Best actress in a negative role Indian Telly Awards 2013 Gold Awards
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