Nikki Galrani is an Indian model-turned-actress working in the South Indian film industry. In the South Indian film industry, Nikki is often called “Dear Devil” and “Bhagya Nayaki” (lucky girl).
Wiki/Biography
Nikki Galrani was born in Bangalore on Sunday, January 3, 1993 as “Nikita Galrani” (age 31; as of 2024). Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Nikki Galrani with her father as a child
She completed her education from Bishop Cotton School for Girls, Bangalore. She chose science at PUC because her parents wanted her to become a doctor. However, she was interested in clothing and wanted to pursue a career in fashion design. Eventually, her parents agreed and she continued her studies in fashion design.
appearance
Height: 5′5″
Eye color: brown
Hair color: black
family
Nikki Galrani was born into a Sindhi family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Manohar Galrani (doctor) and mother’s name is Anitha Reshma Galrani.
Nikki Gallani’s parents
She has a sister named Sanjjanaa Galrani who is also an actress.
Nikki Gallani and her sister
Relationships/Affairs
During the interview, Nikki admitted that she has a boyfriend. She got engaged to Aadhi Pinisetty on March 24, 2022.
Nikki Galrani and Aadhi Pinisetty’s Engagement Photos
Profession
After completing her fashion design career, she began a modeling career and appeared in many television and print advertisements. She made her acting debut with the Malayalam film 1983 (2014) directed by Abrid Shine. She plays the second lead role of ‘Manjula Sasidharan’ in the film.
She has acted in several commercial hit Malayalam films such as Vellimoonga (2014; her first starring film), Ivan Maryadaraman (2015), Oru Second Class Yathra (2015), Rudra Simhasanam (2015 year), Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum (2016), Team 5 (2017) and Dharmaka (2020). She made her Kannada debut in the film ‘Ajith’ (2014), playing the role of ‘Charulatha’.
Nikki later acted in two more Kannada films, “Jamboo Savari” (2014) and “Siddhartha” (2015). Nikki had originally planned to make her Tamil debut with Yagavarainum Naa Kaakka (2015). However, due to delays in the film’s release, Darling (2015) became her debut in Tamil cinema. She plays the role of ‘Nisha’ in the film.
She has acted in popular Tamil films such as Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka (2015), Ko 2 (2016), Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016), Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2016), Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva” (2017), “Kalakalappu 2” (2018)), Charlie Chaplin 2 (2019) and “Chronicle” (2019). She made her film debut in the Telugu film Krishnashtami (2016; as Pallavi) and went on to star in Telugu films such as Malupu (2016) and Marakathamani (2017; Tamil films Telugu version of “Maragadha Naanayam”).
Awards and Achievements
- In 2014, she won the Best Newcomer Award (Female) at the West Malaysia Film Awards for “1983”
Nikki Galrani wins SIIMA Award
- In 2014, “1983” won the South Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer (Female)
Nikki Galrani poses with Filmfare Awards
- In 2014, she won the AsiaNet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year (Female) for “Vellimoonga” and “1983”
Nikki Galrani wins AsiaNet Film Award
- In 2014, she won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for New Actress for “1983”
- In 2014, she won the Edison Award for Best New Actress for “1983”
Favorites
- Food: Vegetable biryani, chicken biryani, mutton biryani, fish curry and rice
- Cartoon Characters: Minions
- Travel destinations: Maldives, Bali, Iceland, Paris
Salary/Net Worth
Nikki spent around Rs. 10 to 18 lakhs for a movie.
Facts/Trivia
- She enjoys swimming, eating at new restaurants, traveling, reading, and watching movies.
- Nikki describes herself as a goofball (a goofball), a drama queen and a spoiled brat. In an interview, she said she tried to detonate a bomb in the classroom. When asked if she was joking, she replied:
I seriously tried to set off a bomb in the classroom. “
- Her family and close friends affectionately called her the “drama queen” and “Nix.”
- She is a dog lover and owns two dogs named King Kong and Champion.
Nikki Galrani and her pet dog
- Although she made her debut with the Malayalam film 1983, she admits that she does not understand Malayalam. According to Nikki, when she debuted, she only knew one word in Malayalam – Chetta.
- In 2015, she was included in the Kochi Times’ list of most popular women.
- In 2016, Nikki made it to the list of most Googled Kollywood celebrities along with Nayanthara and Ajith Kumar.
- Nikki has her sister “Archana” (Sanjjanaa Galrani)’s real name tattooed on her back.
Nikki Gallani’s tattoos
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education