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Nikhil was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra to Vijay Motghare and Tanuja Dhaware Motghare. He attended RPVV Senior Secondary School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology (Hon) from SGTB Khalsa College and the University of Delhi. | Nikhil was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra to Vijay Motghare and Tanuja Dhaware Motghare. He attended RPVV Senior Secondary School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology (Hon) from SGTB Khalsa College and the University of Delhi. | ||
In the beginning of his career, Nikhil wrote scripts for street plays and earned a modest income of 1200 rupees.<ref name="0">{{cite web |title=Exclusive: कभी 1200 रुपये से गुजारा करते थे Nikhil Motghare, दिलचस्प है एक्टर बनने की कहानी |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/hindi/entertainment/report-united-kacche-and-hostel-daze-web-series-actor-nikhil-motghare-told-about-his-first-salary-and-acting-journey-4081700 |website=DNA India |language=hi}}</ref> He started his career in the entertainment industry as a writer for TVF (The Viral Fever) where he got the opportunity to act in web series.<ref name="DNA">{{cite web |title=Zee5 की नई ड्रामा सीरीज 'United कच्चे' में Sunil Grover के साथ डबल रोल में नजर आएंगे Nikhil Motghare |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/hindi/entertainment/report-hostel-daze-fame-nikhil-vijay-will-play-double-role-united-kacche-alongside-sunil-grover-4081696 |website=DNA India |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=“I look forward you to play different types of characters but never want to do Hero ka dost” Nikhil Vijay |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/digital/ott/i-look-forward-you-play-different-types-of-characters-never-want-do-hero-ka-dost-nikhil |website=Tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref> Prior to join TVF, he was working in a call center.<ref name="0" /> | |||
In the beginning of his career, Nikhil wrote scripts for street plays and earned a modest income of 1200 rupees. He | |||
Nikhil's first writing credit came in 2019 with the TV show Gullak, for which he received the Best Writer award. He started his career as an actor in 2017, with a role in the TV series ''The Aam Aadmi Family''. Since then, he has appeared in several TV shows, mini-series, and videos. In 2018, he voiced over the character of Chotu and Ganpat in ''TSP's Zeroes''. He also appeared in the TV series ''Weekends'' as an AC repairman. The same year, he played the role of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajinikanth in ''TVF's Celebrities in College'' in two episodes. | Nikhil's first writing credit came in 2019 with the TV show Gullak, for which he received the Best Writer award.<ref>{{cite web |title=‘When we shot for Gullak season one, we didn’t even know if it will find a platform’: Geetanjali Kulkarni |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/when-we-shot-for-gullak-season-one-we-didnt-know-if-it-will-find-a-platform-or-not-says-geetanjali-kulkarni-7857317/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=7 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=iReel Awards 2019: Nikhil Vijay Takes Home Best Writing-Comedy Trophy for TVF’s Gullak |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ireel-awards-2019-nikhil-vijay-takes-home-best-writing-comedy-trophy-for-tvfs-gullak-2318683.html |website=News18 |language=en |date=24 September 2019}}</ref> He started his career as an actor in 2017, with a role in the TV series ''The Aam Aadmi Family''. Since then, he has appeared in several TV shows, mini-series, and videos. In 2018, he voiced over the character of Chotu and Ganpat in ''TSP's Zeroes''. He also appeared in the TV series ''Weekends'' as an AC repairman. The same year, he played the role of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajinikanth in ''TVF's Celebrities in College'' in two episodes. | ||
In 2019, Nikhil played the character of Shantanu Mehra in the TV series ''ImMATURE'' | In 2019, Nikhil played the character of Shantanu Mehra in the TV series ''ImMATURE''<ref>{{cite web |title=What to expect from Saurabh Khanna's 'Hostel Daze' Season 2 on Amazon Prime |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/entertainment/hostel-daze-season-1-recap-season-2-story-series-cast-streaming-on-amazon-prime/ |website=Lifestyle Asia India |date=23 July 2021}}</ref> and the same year, he was seen in the TV series ''Hostel Daze'', where he played the characters of Jhantoo and Jatin Kishore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hostel Daze season 3 review: This smarter, funnier season makes the campus drama one of the best Hindi web series today |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/hostel-daze-3-review-easily-one-of-the-best-shows-in-hindi-ott-space-today-101668585655835.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=16 November 2022}}</ref> He also played a role in the mini-series ''Roomies in Dreamland'' as Rituraj, in which he appeared in one episode.<ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusive! Roomies in Dreamland actor Nikhil Vijay: I want to channelise my energy like Jaaved Jaaferi |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/exclusive-roomies-in-dreamland-actor-nikhil-vijay-i-want-to-channelise-my-energy-like-jaaved-jaaferi/157897298917 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Amazon miniTV launches Roomies in Dreamland |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/amazon-minitv-launches-roomies-in-dreamland-472328 |website=Tribune India}}</ref> | ||
In 2021, Nikhil played the role of Rituraj in two mini-series ''Roomies in Mafialand'' and ''Roomies in Scamland''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roomies in Dreamland actor Nikhil Vijay says, “There was no pressure but a consciousness was always there” – Exclusive |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/digital/roomies-dreamland-actor-nikhil-vijay-says-there-was-no-pressure-consciousness-was-always |website=Tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref> He was also seen in the film ''Madam Chief Minister'' as Babloo.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Iyengar |first1=Shriram |title=Madam Chief Minister trailer: Richa Chadha makes play for the throne |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2021/jan/6/28325/madam-chief-minister-trailer-richa-chadha-makes-play-for-the-throne |website=Cinestaan}}</ref> In 2022, he played Monesh Vyas/Monu in the TV series ''NCR Days''.<ref>{{cite web |title=NCR Days Web Series (2022) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at YouTube |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/ncr-days-web-series-114764 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
In 2023, he played the role of the Bangladeshi twins Shumpy and Bumpy in the TV series ''United Kacche''. | In 2023, he played the role of the Bangladeshi twins Shumpy and Bumpy in the TV series ''United Kacche''.<ref name="DNA" /> | ||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||