Nikkesha
Nikkesha | |
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| Born | February 8, 1995 Vancouver, Canada |
| Education | University of British Columbia (Bachelor of Science) |
| Alma mater | Vancouver Film School |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model and singer |
| Known for | Haq Se |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
Nikkesha is an Indian-Canadian actress, model, and singer known for work in Indian films, television, and music videos across Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, and Punjabi industries. She gained recognition for her role as Amal Mirza in the web series Haq Se (2018) and has appeared in films such as Inti No. 13 (2024), Dirty Fellow (2024) and Dream Lock (2024). She has appeared as the lead in over 30 music videos.
Early life and education
Nikkesha was born on 8 February 1995, in Vancouver, Canada to a family of Indian descent. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from the University of British Columbia. She was actively involved in musical theatre dance and choir. She took acting and modelling classes at Vancouver Film School, John Casablanca Institute, and Roshan Taneja's Institute for Acting in Mumbai, India.[1][2][3]
She is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati, and has trained in Western and Indian classical music.[4]
Career
Modelling and early work
Nikkesha began her career as a model, appearing in over 50 commercials and print campaigns for brands such as Sunsilk, Pantaloons, Dabur Amla, Fastrack, L’Oreal, and Myntra.
Her dance background led to roles in music videos, including "Regret" by Ammy Virk, "Kya Baat Ae" by Karan Aujla, "Raja Rani" by Ninja, and "100 Gulab" by Singga. She also starred in the Canadian musical The List (2015), playing 56 characters as a solo artist, and produced the play Is It Business or Is It Love at Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA theatre) in 2016.[5][6][7][8]
Acting
Nikkesha made her acting debut in the English-language Indian film Lucky Man (2013), also serving as an executive producer. In 2017, she appeared in Gujrati romantic drama Rok Tok opposite Mehul Bhojak.[9][10]
She gained wider recognition for her role as Amal Mirza in AltBalaji's web series Haq Se (2018), an Indian adaptation of Little Women.[11]
In 2020, she played Sruthi in the Telugu mystery thriller film Missing: Search vs Revenge.[12][13]
In 2024, Nikkeshs starred in Telugu-language horror thriller Inti No. 13 and subsequently in romantic action drama Dirty Fellow as Saira and later appeared in the Tamil drama Bhai: Sleeper Cells and the Hindi crime mystery Dream Lock, playing Jennifer opposite Faisal Sayed.[14][15][16]
Additionally, she is set to appear in the Hindi OTT film Pati, Patni and Kand, a Lucknow-based crime thriller, in a lead role.[2]
Music
In 2024, Nikkesha ventured into singing, recording a Punjabi track with Balkar Dhillon in Canada and preparing a duet with Indian Idol 13 winner Rishi Singh. She also recorded a song for Pati, Patni and Kand after encouragement from the film’s director.[2]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film / Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lucky Man | Also executive producer | |
| 2017 | Rok Tok | Gujarati[17] | |
| 2020 | Missing: Search vs Revenge | Sruthi | Telugu film |
| 2024 | Bhai: Sleeper Cells | ||
| Inti No. 13 | Telugu film | ||
| Dirty Fellow | Saira | Telugu film | |
| Dream Lock | Jennifer | ||
| 2025 | Pati, Patni and Kand | Hindi film |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Haq Se | Amal Mirza | AltBalaji |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Adaayein | Amit Tandon | Female lead | [18] |
| 2019 | Do You Remember | Jordan Sandhu | Female lead | [19] |
| 2019 | Photo | Singga | Female lead | [20] |
| 2019 | Struggler | R. Nait | Female lead | [21] |
| 2019 | Hawaa | B Praak, Grann Sidhu | Female lead | [22] |
| 2019 | Aakad | Sanam Parowal | Female lead | |
| 2020 | Mashoor Ho Giya | Jordan Sandhu | Female lead | |
| 2020 | Wish | Nikk | Female lead | [23] |
| 2020 | Pink Pink Addiyaan | Jigar, Amrit Maan | Female lead | [24] |
| 2020 | Wah Wah Jatta | Rohanpreet Singh | Female lead | |
| 2020 | Kya Baat Aa | Karan Aujla | Female lead (2nd) | [25] |
| 2020 | Regret | Ammy Virk | Female lead | [6] |
| 2020 | Des Ae Tera | Karan Sehmbi | Female lead | |
| 2021 | Dhund Di Khushboo | Kaka | Female lead | |
| 2021 | Yaraane | Gur Sidhu | Female lead | [26] |
| 2021 | 100 Gulab | Singga | Female lead | [27] |
| 2021 | Evergreen | Jigar | Female lead | |
| 2021 | Dastaan E Ishq | R. Nait | Female lead | |
| 2021 | Jaan Jaan Ke | Dilbar Singh | Female lead | |
| 2022 | Maar Sutteya | Gajendra Verma | Female lead | |
| 2022 | I Don't Remember | Deep Jandu | Female lead | |
| 2023 | Dil Da Black | Runbir | Female lead | |
| 2023 | Gussa Enna Pyara | Karan Sehmbi | Female lead | |
| 2023 | Fallin Apart | Karan Aujla | Female lead | [25] |
| 2023 | Saah | Singga | Female lead | |
| 2024 | Pasand | HRJXT, Intense | Female lead | |
| 2024 | Raja Rani | Ninja | Female lead | [28] |
| 2025 | PAGAL | Tedda Banda | Female lead | |
| 2025 | Mulaqaat | Jassa Dhillon | Female lead |
Personal life
Nikkesha is a Kathak dancer and has a background in musical theatre and choir in Vancouver.[29]
References
- ^ "Actress and music videos model, Nikkesha to wear directorial hat". The Times of India. 16 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b c Nijher, Jaspreet (15 July 2024). "I Decided To Sing Too Rather Than Only Act In Music Videos: Nikkesha". The Times of India.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'Be yourself, be comfortable'". The Tribune. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "I am living my dream, says model-turned-actor Nikkesha". The Tribune. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Hotties who rule Punjab as Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Women 2020". The Times of India. 3 June 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Ammy Virk & his Regret". The Tribune. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Karan Aujlas Latest Singal Fallin Apart Showcases Kamal Soods Distinctive Style". Zee News. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Pandemic changed mankind, including film industry which is now casting actors across cultures: Nikkesha". The Times of India. 9 July 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Rok TokUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Ballari lad set to make the cut as director in Bollywood". The Times of India. 15 December 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Haq Se review: Stunning visuals, slick direction make for a satisfying watch of this ALTBalaji series". Firstpost. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Missing release date: When and where to watch the Telugu film starring Harsha Narra, Nikkesha Rangwala". OTTPlay. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Haq Se trailer: Rajeev Khandelwal, Surveen Chawla starrer is more than just a love story set in Kashmir". The Indian Express. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Inti Number 13: A Gripping Horror Thriller That Works". Times Now. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Inti No. 13 - The Anandaraj, Tanikella Bharani horror thriller locks its release date finally". OTTPlay. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Dirty Fellow Review: Internet Calls It An Action-packed Mafia Drama With Intriguing Twists". News18. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Rok TokUA". The Times of India.
- ^ "Amit Tandon adds Punjabi touch to 'Adayein bhi hain' song". The Indian Express. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Do You Remember: Jordan Sandhu's latest single to drop on 20th April". The Times of India. 9 April 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "New Song Alert! 'Photo' Song By Singga Is Playing Exclusively On 9X Tashan". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "New Punjabi Songs Videos 2020: Latest Punjabi Song 'Struggler' Sung by R Nait". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Check Out Popular Punjabi Video Song 'Hawaa' Sung By Grann Sidhu". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Punjabi Song 'Wish' Sung By Nikk". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Latest Punjabi Song 'Pink Pink Addiyan' Sung By Jigar Ft Amrit Maan". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "'Regret' model Nikkesha resumes shooting in Canada". The Times of India. 27 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ PR, ANI (1 June 2021). "Gur Sidhu's Yaarane receives overwhelming response, song trends on YouTube". ThePrint. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Singga's love ballad '100 Gulab' is a playlist staple". The Times of India. 23 July 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Raja Rani: Ninja hits the music charts with a beautiful sad romantic ballad". The Times of India. 27 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "'Offers are pouring in'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2025.