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	'''Niki Walia ~~(née Aneja)~~''' is an [[~~India~~]]~~n television and film actress~~.		{{Infobox person
			\| name = Niki Aneja Walia
			\| image = Niki 2019.jpg
			\| caption = Walia in 2019
			\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|df=yes\|1972\|09\|26}}
			\| birth_place = [[Mumbai\|Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]<br>{{small\|(present-day [[Mumbai]])}}
			\| nationality = [[Indian people\|Indian]]
			\| citizenship = {{flag\|United Kingdom}}
			\| occupation = [[Actor\|Actress]]
			\| years_active = 1993{{endash}}present
			\| education = St. Teresa's Convent School, [[Santacruz, Mumbai\|Santacruz]]
			\| father = Narayan Aneja
			\| spouse = {{marriage\|Sonny Walia\|2002}}
			\| children = 2
			\| relatives = [[Parmeet Sethi]] (cousin)
			\| website =
			\| signature =
			}}

			'''Niki Aneja Walia''' (born 26 September 1972) is a British-Indian television and film actress who works in [[Bollywood\|Hindi films]] & TV serials. She is the cousin of actor [[Parmeet Sethi]].

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Niki Walia was born Niki Aneja on 26 September 1972 in [[Mumbai]]. She went to St. Teresa's Convent School in [[Santacruz, Mumbai\|Santacruz]]. She married Sonny Walia in February 2002 and ~~shifted~~ to the [[United Kingdom\|UK]] the same year.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Niki-Walia-spotted-in-Mumbai/articleshow/45585985.cms\|title=Niki Walia spotted in Mumbai - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nikki-aneja-to-take-break-from-acting-5505\|title=Nikki Aneja to take break from acting\|last=Venkatesh\|first=Jyothi\|date=2005-10-13\|website=DNA India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref> The couple has twins (a boy, Sean and a girl, Sabrina). She currently resides in [[England]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Niki-Aneja-Im-here-to-re-introduce-myself-to-people/articleshow/53669653.cms\|title=Niki Aneja: I'm here to re-introduce myself to people - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>		Niki Walia was born Niki Aneja on 26 September 1972 in [[Mumbai]]. She went to St. Teresa's Convent School in [[Santacruz, Mumbai\|Santacruz]]. She married Sonny Walia in February 2002 and moved to the [[United Kingdom\|UK]] the same year.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Niki-Walia-spotted-in-Mumbai/articleshow/45585985.cms\|title=Niki Walia spotted in Mumbai - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nikki-aneja-to-take-break-from-acting-5505\|title=Nikki Aneja to take break from acting\|last=Venkatesh\|first=Jyothi\|date=2005-10-13\|website=DNA India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref> The couple has twins (a boy, Sean and a girl, Sabrina). She currently resides in [[England]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Niki-Aneja-Im-here-to-re-introduce-myself-to-people/articleshow/53669653.cms\|title=Niki Aneja: I'm here to re-introduce myself to people - Times of India\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
	Niki has worked as a model, compere, VJ, host and actress on TV and Film ([[Bollywood]]). She has acted for nearly 30 years in over 31 television serials across genres.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/niki.htm\|title='I believe in understanding the heart of the character' : Niki Aneja\|date=2006-11-25\|website=Indian Television Dot Com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>		Niki has worked as a model, compere, VJ, host and actress on TV and Film ([[Bollywood]]). She has acted for nearly 30 years in over 31 television serials across genres.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/niki.htm\|title='I believe in understanding the heart of the character' : Niki Aneja\|date=2006-11-25\|website=Indian Television Dot Com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>

	She is best known for her role as Dr. Simran Mathur in the Hindi TV series ''[[Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani]]'' on [[Zee TV]]. She ~~had beautifully~~ played the role of Nikki in Zee TV serial "Baat ban jaye"<ref>{{cite web\|author=ROSHNI K OLIVERA, 18 Apr 2009, 12.00am IST \|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-18/tv/28044982_1_astitva-london-saas-bahu-soaps \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023185533/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-18/tv/28044982_1_astitva-london-saas-bahu-soaps \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2012-10-23 \|title=Niki is back! \|date=2009-04-18 \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|accessdate=2013-04-07}}</ref>		She is best known for her role as Dr. Simran Mathur in the Hindi TV series ''[[Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani]]'' on [[Zee TV]]. She played the role of Nikki in Zee TV serial "Baat ban jaye"<ref>{{cite web\|author=ROSHNI K OLIVERA, 18 Apr 2009, 12.00am IST \|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-18/tv/28044982_1_astitva-london-saas-bahu-soaps \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023185533/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-18/tv/28044982_1_astitva-london-saas-bahu-soaps \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2012-10-23 \|title=Niki is back! \|date=2009-04-18 \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|accessdate=2013-04-07}}</ref>

	She was also a judge for [[Femina Miss India]] 1994 which resulted in the win for Miss World for [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] and Miss Universe for [[Sushmita Sen]].		She was also a judge for [[Femina Miss India]] 1994 which resulted in the win for Miss World for [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] and Miss Universe for [[Sushmita Sen]].
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	==Filmography==		==Filmography==

	=== ~~Film~~ ===		=== Films ===
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	\|1994		\|1994
	\| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''\|\| Inspector Shalu / Shivani Agnihotri Twins [[Dil To Pagal Hai]] Pooja		\| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''\|\| Inspector Shalu / Shivani Agnihotri Twins [[Dil To Pagal Hai]] Pooja
	\|-		\|-
	\|-		\|-
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|''[[Shaandaar]]''\|\| Geetu Arora -Bipin's wife, Isha's mother, Alia's step mother.		\|''[[Shaandaar]]''\|\| Geetu Arora - Bipin's wife, Isha's mother & Alia's step mother
	\|<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/exclusive-niki-walia-i-fought-for-my-role-in-shaandaar/\|title=Exclusive: Niki Walia: "I fought for my role in 'Shaandaar'"\|last=Baddhan\|first=Raj\|date=2015-10-21\|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music\|language=en-GB\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/507859/shaandaar-avant-garde-gone-awry.html\|title='Shaandaar': Avant-garde gone awry\|date=2015-10-23\|website=Deccan Herald\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/exclusive-niki-walia-i-fought-for-my-role-in-shaandaar/\|title=Exclusive: Niki Walia: "I fought for my role in 'Shaandaar'"\|last=Baddhan\|first=Raj\|date=2015-10-21\|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music\|language=en-GB\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/507859/shaandaar-avant-garde-gone-awry.html\|title='Shaandaar': Avant-garde gone awry\|date=2015-10-23\|website=Deccan Herald\|language=en\|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|		\|1999
	\|''Chocolate''\|\|		\|'''''Chocolate'''''\|\|
			\|TV movie
	\|-		\|-
	\|2017		\|2017
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	\|2020		\|2020
	\|Guilty		\|''[[Guilty (2020 film)\|Guilty]]''
	\|Sushma		\|Sushma Singh
	\|Released		\|Released
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~2020~~		\|2021
	\|Tuesdays & Fridays		\|'''''Tuesdays & Fridays'''''
	\|		\|
	\|~~Upcoming~~		\|Released
	\|}		\|}

	===Web===		===Web series===
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			*[[Niki Aneja Walia]] as Maya Chaudhary on [https://www.altbalaji.com/show/puncch-beat/258 Punnch Beat] on [[ALTBalaji\|Alt Balaji]]

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[[File:Niki 2019.jpg|thumb|Niki 2019]]
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2013}}
'''Niki Walia (née Aneja)''' is an [[India]]n television and film actress.

==Personal life==
Niki Walia was born Niki Aneja on 26 September 1972 in [[Mumbai]]. She went to St. Teresa's Convent School in [[Santacruz, Mumbai|Santacruz]]. She married Sonny Walia in February 2002 and shifted to the [[United Kingdom|UK]] the same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Niki-Walia-spotted-in-Mumbai/articleshow/45585985.cms|title=Niki Walia spotted in Mumbai - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-nikki-aneja-to-take-break-from-acting-5505|title=Nikki Aneja to take break from acting|last=Venkatesh|first=Jyothi|date=2005-10-13|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref> The couple has twins (a boy, Sean and a girl, Sabrina). She currently resides in [[England]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Niki-Aneja-Im-here-to-re-introduce-myself-to-people/articleshow/53669653.cms|title=Niki Aneja: I'm here to re-introduce myself to people - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>

==Career==
Niki has worked as a model, compere, VJ, host and actress on TV and Film ([[Bollywood]]). She has acted for nearly 30 years in over 31 television serials across genres.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/niki.htm|title='I believe in understanding the heart of the character' : Niki Aneja|date=2006-11-25|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>

She is best known for her role as Dr. Simran Mathur in the Hindi TV series ''[[Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani]]'' on [[Zee TV]]. She had beautifully played the role of Nikki in Zee TV serial "Baat ban jaye"<ref>{{cite web|author=ROSHNI K OLIVERA, 18 Apr 2009, 12.00am IST |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-18/tv/28044982_1_astitva-london-saas-bahu-soaps |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023185533/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-18/tv/28044982_1_astitva-london-saas-bahu-soaps |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-10-23 |title=Niki is back! |date=2009-04-18 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-04-07}}</ref>

She was also a judge for [[Femina Miss India]] 1994 which resulted in the win for Miss World for [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] and Miss Universe for [[Sushmita Sen]].

Niki has also been a Runner-up Miss World University in 1991, resulting in her being World Ambassador for Peace 1991–1992. She worked in ''Cloud 9'' which was UK's first British Asian soap.

==Filmography==

=== Film ===
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|-
!Year
!Film !! Role
!Notes
|-
|1994
| ''[[Mr. Azaad]]''|| Inspector Shalu / Shivani Agnihotri Twins [[Dil To Pagal Hai]] Pooja
|-
|-
|2015
|''[[Shaandaar]]''|| Geetu Arora -Bipin's wife, Isha's mother, Alia's step mother.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/exclusive-niki-walia-i-fought-for-my-role-in-shaandaar/|title=Exclusive: Niki Walia: "I fought for my role in 'Shaandaar'"|last=Baddhan|first=Raj|date=2015-10-21|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/507859/shaandaar-avant-garde-gone-awry.html|title='Shaandaar': Avant-garde gone awry|date=2015-10-23|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>
|-
|
|''Chocolate''||
|-
|2017
|''[[Lupt]]''|| Shalini Tandon
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/niki-walia-after-shaandaar-i-wanted-to-play-something-important-not-just-alia-bhatt-s-mum/story-Rxfnz32UoMX8eVQ1W6bacJ.html|title=Niki Walia: After Shaandaar, I wanted to play something important, not just Alia Bhatt's mum|date=2017-11-22|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/lupt-beautiful-film-says-niki-aneja-walia-1502530108.html|title='Lupt' is a beautiful film, says Niki Aneja Walia|date=2017-11-17|website=The Statesman|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|Guilty
|Sushma
|Released
|-
|2020
|Tuesdays & Fridays
|
|Upcoming
|}

===Web===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Name
! Role
! Platform
|
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Puncch Beat]]''|| Maya ||[[ALTBalaji|ALT Balaji]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/niki-aneja-walia-samir-soni-join-cast-altbalajis-puncch-beat/2018/05/18|title=Niki Aneja Walia and Samir Soni join the cast of ALTBalaji's Puncch Beat|last=Team|first=Author: Editorial|date=2018-05-18|website=IWMBuzz|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reviews/story/puncch-beat-review-vikas-gupta-packs-a-punch-priyank-sharma-harshita-gaur-shine-in-series-1461758-2019-02-21|title=Puncch Beat review: Vikas Gupta's Puncch Beat packs a punch. Priyank Sharma and Harshita Gaur shine in the series|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|date=21 February 2019|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=|last3=|first3=}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|Puncch Beat 3
|Maya
|[[ALTBalaji|ALT Balaji]]
|Upcoming
|-
|2020
|Puncch beat 2
|Maya
|[[ALTBalaji|ALT Balaji]]
|Upcoming
|-
|2020
|[[Never Kiss Your Best Friend]]
|Harpreet Brar
|[[Zee5]]
|
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Show !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara]]''|| Laila Raichand ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/niki-aneja-walia-on-being-compared-to-madhuri-dixit-i-even-get-to-hear-that-i-look-better-than-her/story-HFDotYM4uHuFR6mDw5P4NI.html|title=Niki Aneja Walia on being compared to Madhuri Dixit: I even get to hear that I look better than her|date=2017-11-10|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sanjay-kapoors-co-star-explains-why-he-didnt-get-a-chance-to-prove-himself-1774878|title=Sanjay Kapoor's Co-Star Explains Why He Didn't Get A Chance To 'Prove Himself'|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>
|-
| 2012 ||''Cloud 9''|| Nisha ||UK's first British Asian Soap
|-
| 2009 ||''Zee & U.''|| Herself / Presenter ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/nikki-aneja-walia-set-for-tv-comeback/|title=Nikki Aneja Walia set for TV comeback|last=Baddhan|first=Raj|date=2009-01-20|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>
|-
| 2009 ||''[[Ghar Ek Sapnaa]]''|| Simi ||Special Appearance<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/niki-walia-s-second-innings-on-tv/story-wD51KO8yqY8NWnbBagLJ5M.html|title=Niki Walia's second innings on TV|date=2009-05-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref>
|-
| 2002-2006 || ''[[Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani]]''|| Dr. Simran Mathur / Saxena || Best TV Show:
2005-06 ITA

2005-06 [[Apsara Award for Best Film|Apsara Awards]]

Best Actress:

2003 ITA (Jury)

2003-04 Lions Club

2005-06 [[Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role|Apsara Awards]]

Best Actress:

1998 Kalashree Awards
|-
|-
| 2001 ||''Gharwaali Uparwaali''|| Pooja ||Lead

Comedy
|-
| 2000 ||''[[Samandar (TV series)|Samandar]]''|| Niki / Black Widow ||Lead opposite [[Kabir Bedi]]

Thriller
|-
| 1999 ||''Saher''|| || Best Actress:
2003 Kalashree Awards
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Sea Hawks (TV series)]]''|| Naval Dr. Natasha
|-
|-
| 1996 ||''Andaz''|| Nikki ||Lead opposite [[Shekhar Suman]]
|-
| 1996 ||''[[Dastaan (Zee)|Dastaan]]''|| Nikki || 1998 CSR Personality
|-
| 1996 ||''[[Aakhir Kaun (Doordarshan)|Aakhir Kaun]]''|| Niki ||
|-
|-
| 1995 ||''[[Baat Ban Jaye(Zee)|Baat Ban Jaye]]''|| Nikki ||
|}

== Commercials ==

* 1992-1994 - Sunsilk Shampoo
* 1992-1994 - Gold Flake Tobacco
* 1992-1994 - BPL Sanyo TV
* 1980's - Indana Ghee

== Music videos ==

* 2003:-Indian Television Academy Theme Song
* 1993:-Acted: Eyes- Anu Malik
* 2000:-Danced in Semi Animated Music Video. Vote for Ghagra-Ila Arun

== See also ==
{{Portal|Bollywood}}

* [[List of Indian film actresses]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}http://bollywoodbibliography.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/niki-aneja-biography.html?m=1

== External links ==
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* {{IMDb name|nm1522234|name=Niki Aneja}}
* {{twitter.com|iamnikiwalia}}

{{Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series}}

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