Mahhi Vij is an Indian model and television actress. She is known for her roles as Nakusha in the Hindi television series “Laagi Tujhse Lagan” (2009) and Nandini in “Balika Vadhu” (2016).
Wiki/Biography
Mahhi Vij was born in New Delhi on Thursday, April 1, 1982 (age 41; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Aries. She attended Lilawati Vidya Mandir School in Delhi.
Mahhi Vij childhood photos
She graduated from Delhi University.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′1″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: hazel green
family
Mahhi Vij was born into a middle-class family in Punjab.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Vinod Vij and mother’s name is Sushma Vij. She has a younger sister named Shilpi Vij.
Mahi Viji’s parents
Mahhi Vij and her sister
husband and children
Mahi met Indian actor Jay Bhanushali at a party of their mutual friends. However, they did not talk to each other. It was love at first sight for Jay. After nearly a year, they met again at the club. Initially, they became friends and soon fell in love with each other. The couple held a court wedding on November 11, 2011, and they kept their marriage secret from the media and public. The media learned about their marriage during a sangeet ceremony with Indian actor Vikas Kalantri, where Mahi was spotted wearing a mangalsutra.
Mahhi Vij and her husband Jay Bhanushali
In 2014, amid rumors of marital troubles, the couple held a white wedding at a Las Vegas church.
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali’s wedding photos
In 2017, Mahhi and Jay became adoptive parents to their caregiver son Rajveer and daughter Khushi.
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali with their adopted son
They have a daughter named Tara, who was born on August 21, 2019.
Mahhi Vij and her daughter Tara
After giving birth to their biological daughter Tara, Mahhi Vij and her husband Jay Bhanushali were often attacked on social media for not taking proper care of their adopted sons Khushi and Rajveer. In several instances, Mahi and Jay addressed their trolls, saying all of their children were being cared for equally.
Mahhi Vij posts about her foster kids on Instagram
other relatives
Her cousin Shekhar Malhotra is married to Indian television actress Bhumika Gurung.
Mahhi Vij at Shekhar Malhotra and Bhumika Gurung’s wedding
Religion/Religious Views
Mahhi Vij does not believe in any religion. Talking about the same in an interview, she said,
I have been fasting for the past two years. I don’t believe in any religion. I also observed chaliya (a 40-day fast observed in Sikhism) and also went to the gurdwara. I follow Rozas (during the month of Ramzan) because it’s just something I want to do. I would say, I had a calling, and therefore, I started fasting. It feels good and I think all good things are going to happen to me. “
Profession
Model
At the age of 17, she began her modeling career. She has worked in various fashion shows and print ads.
Mahhi Vij in her modeling career
music video
In 2002, she appeared in the Hindi music video “Tu, Tu Hai Wahi” (DJ Aqeel Mix).
Stills of Mahhi Vij from the Hindi song Tu Tu Hai Wahi
She has also appeared in several other Hindi music videos such as Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s “Roz Roz” (2008) and Anuradha Paudwal’s “Rimjhim-Rimjhim Saawan Barse” (2012).
Stills of Mahhi Vij from the Hindi song Rimjhim-Rimjhim Saawan Barse
television
serial
In 2006, Mahhi made her television debut in the Sony TV series “Akela”, in which she played the role of Meghna.
TV series “Accra”
In 2008, she appeared in several Hindi TV series such as “Ssshhhh…Koi Hai” (Star Plus), “Kaisi Laagi Lagan” (Sahara One) and “Shubh Kadam” (Sahara One). She came into limelight with the 2009 Colors TV series “Laagi Tujhse Lagan” in which she played the role of Nakusha Patil.
Raj Tuhse Lagan
She subsequently appeared in various Hindi television series such as “Na Aana Is Des Laado” (2009; Colors), “Rishton Se Badi Pratha” (2010; Colors) and “Laal Ishq” (2018; Colors). And TV).
reality show
In 2010, she participated in Sony TV’s celebrity dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4” with her choreography partner Savio Barnes.
Mahhi Vij in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4
She also worked as a comedian in some Hindi television series such as “Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur” (2011; Sony).
Mahhi Vij in Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur
In 2012, Mahhi won the celebrity dance reality television show “Nach Baliye 5” along with her husband Jay. The show airs on Star Plus.
Mahhi Vij & Jay Bhanushali & Nach Baliye 5 Trophy
In 2016, she participated in the color stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.
Mahhi Vij on Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 7
Mahhi has appeared as a celebrity guest in various Colors reality TV shows such as “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5” (2012), “Bigg Boss 9” (2015) and “Comedy Nights Bachao” (2016).
Movie
Mahhi made her Telugu film debut with Tapana (2004), in which she played the role of Meera.
Tapana(2004)
In the same year, she made her debut as Kalyani in the Malayalam film Aparichithan.
Aparitan(2004)
Favorites
- Movies: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), PS I Love You (2007)
- Travel destinations: New Zealand, Chicago, Greece
Facts/Trivia
- Her family and friends affectionately call her Koshu.
- In her free time, she enjoys traveling and trying different cuisines.
- On the advice of her astrologer, she added an extra “h” to her name and changed her name from Mahi to Mahhi.
- Mahhi said in an interview that she faced various financial difficulties in the initial years of her career. she says,
When I moved to Mumbai, I told my father that I would never be a burden to him. So sometimes we didn’t have money to pay the rent, and I didn’t have the courage to tell my father. But someone in heaven takes care of me and I will pack some projects and be able to afford the fees. “
- She worked as a kindergarten teacher.
- Mahi is often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Mahhi Vij holding a glass of wine
- She is an avid dog lover and has three pet dogs, Katori, Tim Tim and Figo. Her fourth dog, Angel, passed away and she named her apartment Angel Nivas in honor of Angel.
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali with their pet dog
- She promotes multiple brands on her Instagram account.
- Mahhi has her husband’s name “Jay” tattooed on her left wrist.
Tattoos by Mahhi Vij
- She has appeared on the covers of various magazines including Mother & Baby and Downtown Mirror.
Mahhi Vij on magazine cover
- In 2016, Mahhi Vij reportedly had a serious quarrel with her husband Jay Bhanushali after an intimate scene appeared in her debut film Hate Story 2 with co-actress Surveen Chawla.
- On May 31, 2018, Mahhi and Jay launched their YouTube vlogging channel called Jay Mahhi Vlogs. As of January 2023, her channel has approximately 240,000 subscribers.
Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali’s YouTube channel
- In August 2022, Mahhi and her husband Jay purchased a Mercedes-Benz E-Class car.
Mahhi Vij and her Mercedes Benz E-Class
- In May 2022, she received rape threats from a man who rammed her car while Mahhi and her daughter were in the car. Subsequently, she reported the incident to the police and asked the local police to track the man.
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