Nidhi Uttam | |
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 Uttam at an inauguration in 2018 | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's Convent High School, Kanpur |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai |
| Spouse(s) | Mohit Pathak |
Nidhi Uttam Pathak is an Indian television and film actress known for portraying Nandini Singhania Chauhan in Star Plus's longest-running Indian soap, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She has also acted in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Ek Boond Ishq, Dil Boley Oberoi and Aghori.[1] In 2020, she made her film debut with Anubhav Sinha's social film, Thappad.[2] In 2023 Nidhi appeared as main lead in movie Chaar Lugai[3]
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Uttam did schooling from St. Mary's Convent High School, Kanpur. She has an identical twin, Nishi.[4]
She moved to Mumbai to study Graphic Design and Animation.[5]
Uttam married her childhood friend, singer and lyricist, Mohit Pathak, in Lucknow.[6] The wedding was attended by her fellow co-stars from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[7]
Career[edit | edit source]
Television career[edit | edit source]
After playing an uncredited small role in Zee TV's Maayka in 2006, Uttam was set to star as the title character in Star Plus's Kasturi and make her debut in a leading character, but later Shubhangi Atre replaced her.[8]
She finally debuted with Ekta Kapoor's popular soap, Kasautii Zindagii Kay for Star Plus as Tara in 2008.[9]
In the same year, she played Sukanya in Doli Saja Ke.[10]
In 2009, Uttam was cast in Star Plus's longest-running Indian daily soap, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Nandini Singhania which she eventually quit in 2016.[citation needed]
Along with her role of Nandini, she portrayed Meethi in Life OK's Ek Boond Ishq in 2013.[11]
In 2017, she appeared in a special appearance for Gul Khan's Dil Boley Oberoi on Star Plus as Jhanvi.[12]
Next, Uttam was seen in Zee TV's Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, where she enacted the role of Sakshi.[13]
In 2018, she returned to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, but finally confirmed her exit from it in 2019.[14]
The following year, she appeared in the television series Aghori via Zee TV, portraying Priya.[15]
Film career[edit | edit source]
Nidhi ventured into films with Suniel Shetty starrer Nanha Einstein in 2017.[16]
She appeared in Anubhav Sinha's drama, Thappad, starring Taapsee Pannu as a caring housewife who wants justice against domestic violence, when her husband slaps her unreasonably. Thappad was moderately profitable at the box office earning ₹440 million (US$6.2 million) against its ₹250 million (US$3.5 million).[17]
Television shows[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Maayka | ||
| 2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Tara Bajaj | |
| 2008 | Doli Saja Ke | Sukanya | |
| 2009–2016,
2018–2019 |
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Nandini Singhania Chauhan | [18] |
| 2013 | Ek Boond Ishq | Meethi | |
| 2017 | Dil Boley Oberoi | Jhanvi | |
| 2017 | Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani | Sakshi | [19] |
| 2019 | Aghori | Priya | [20] |
| 2022 | Doosri Maa | Mala | [21] |
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Arnab aur Jadui Locket | ||
| 2017 | Nanhe Einstein | School principal | [16] |
| 2020 | Thappad | Kavita | |
| 2023 | Chaar Lugai | Usha | [3] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "THIS Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Actress Roped in for Zee TV's Aghori!". India Forums. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Photo: Nidhi Uttam, Geetanjali Mishra and Vineett Kumar in Zee TV's Aghori". IWMBuzz. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "I would love to be a part of a good web series, but not comfortable with bold content, says Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Nidhi Uttam". The Times of India. 15 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ↑ "Nidhi Uttam with her sister Nishi - Mouni Roy to Amrita Rao: Celebs who have lookalike siblings". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Tinsel Gupshup > Hindi TV Serial features & reviews | Colored Dreams - Nidhi Uttam the artist > > The finer things > News". www.tinselgupshup.com. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "TV actor weds childhood sweetheart in Lucknow - Times of India". The Times of India. December 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Wedding bells for Nidhi Uttam". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "WHATTT! This Yeh Rishta actress is Married to Reality Star!". www.abplive.in. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Meeting Ekta Kapoor was the turning point of my life - Nidhi Uttam". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ Seth, Devanshi; Wadhwa, Akash (4 December 2014). "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai team at Nidhi's wedding in Lucknow". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Nidhi Uttam excited to get an opportunity to work for the big banner BBC Productions' Ek Boond Ishq". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "Nidhi Uttam". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "Tara gets seriously funny". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "Nidhi Uttam roped in for Dil Boley Oberoi - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress Nidhi Uttam to enter Zee TV show". www.abplive.in. 4 May 2017. Archived from the original on 5 August 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "It's back to school in Kanpur for Nidhi Uttam - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ↑ "Taapsee Pannu Tweets New Film Thappad's Release Date; Director Anubhav Sinha Says 'No One Told Me'". NDTV.com. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ↑ "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress announces her return on the show". Times of India. 3 August 2017.
- ↑ "Nidhi and Manu Malik back together on another show". The Hans India. 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "Nidhi Uttam, Geetanjali Mishra and Vineett Kumar in Zee TV's Aghori". IWMBUZZ. 30 April 2019.
- ↑ "Nidhi Uttam To Portray Mala's Role In &TV's 'Doosri Maa'". ABP News. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Nidhi Uttam on IMDb