Niki Aneja Walia
Biography
Walia was born Niki Aneja on 26 September 1972 in Mumbai. She married Sonny Walia in February 2002 and shifted to the UK the same year. The couple has twins (a boy, Sean and a girl, Sabrina). She currently resides in Ilford. Niki has worked as a model, compere, VJ, host and actress on TV and Film (Bollywood). She has acted for nearly 28 years in over 30 television serials in many genres (comedy, Action and Drama). She has won many top awards, making her one of Indian Television's most sought after actresses. She is best known for her role 'Dr. Simran' in the Hindi TV series Astitva on Zee TV.[1] Her looks have gained her a title of 'Madhuri Dixit of small screen'.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes • as Dr. Simran Mathur
Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani was a Hindi-language soap opera that aired on Zee TV channel for about four years. The story focuses on the concept of women's identity through the character of Dr. Simran, who embodies patience, consistency and suppression in a subtle way. She is a gynecologist who enters a complex situation when she marries a man 10 years younger than herself. It shows the ensuing struggles in her life.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Maya
A story around punches that will set your foot tapping to the beats. From the boxing ring with Ranbir and Rahat, to the dance floor with Divyanka, to following the diva Padmini around 'Rosewood High', care to join the roller coaster ride with the Puncch Beat gang?
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Harpreet Brar
The story revolves around two best friends, Tanie and Sumer, who meet after 5 long years of separation. A heart-warming story that redefines the rules of friendship.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An actor's cricket gambling debt puts him on a deadly deadline. His lie about his sister sets off a catastrophic evening of confused criminals, botched crimes, and pandemonium racing across London.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Zorawar's mother
Rajshri wants to be a sports presenter on TV but is promptly told that she is 'too healthy' for it. Saira, a fashion designer also has hit rock bottom in her life after she is cheated on by her boyfriend. A chance encounter between the two leads them to London to discover themselves and challenge the norms of who's a 'normal woman'.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Geetu Arora
Jagjinder Joginder, a wedding planner, brings together the dysfunctional family of businessman Bipin Arora while making arrangements for Bipin's daughter's destination wedding in London.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Gurmeher Kaur/Daisy
Sparks fly when vivacious yet sensitive Tara collides with a reclusive charmer Bilal in this slice of life story set in vibrant and diverse London.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A young woman who has arrived in London from India to find her husband and kill her and feed her corpse to the pigs.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Shalini Tandon
A road trip turns into a spooky nightmare as a family of four is attacked by strange entities
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Dr. Radhika Malhotra
Varun is a bestselling author and Sia is an entertainment lawyer. They both have their distinct way of looking at love. To avoid the burden of commitment, they agree to be romantic partners for only two days a week.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Zara
When an exiled billionaire mysteriously dies at his birthday party at a Scottish castle, the prime suspects are his close family and friends, each with a motive to kill him. CBI officer Mira Rao must use all her skill to unravel the mystery where nothing is what it seems and everyone hides a secret or two.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Inspector Shalu
The story of an orphan born into poverty who, when he grows up, becomes a bribe taking policeman in order to help the poor. This Robin Hood-esque hero soon realises that the people bribing him ultimately want to corrupt the city and his friends living in it.