Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia

{{Infobox person

| name = Nimrit Ahluwalia

| image = Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia snapped at the Grazia Fashion Awards 2025 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Ahluwalia in 2025

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|12|11|df=y}}

| birth_place = New Delhi, India

| occupation = Actress

| known_for = Choti Sarrdaarni
Bigg Boss 16

| title = Femina Miss Manipur 2018

| years_active = 2018–present

}}

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia (born 11 December 1994), also known as Nimrit Ahluwalia, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/choti-sardarnis-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-opens-up-on-mental-health-writes-there-were-endless-days-of-not-wanting-to-wake-up-and-feeling-claustrophobic/photostory/83302358.cms|title=Choti Sardarni's Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia opens up on mental health; writes 'There were endless days of not wanting to wake up and feeling claustrophobic'|date=June 7, 2021|website=The Times of India}} She won the title of Femina Miss Manipur (2018) and was among the top 12 of Femina Miss India 2018.{{cite web | url=https://m.beautypageants.in/miss-india/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-shares-her-transformational-journey-after-femina-miss-india-2018/articleshow/79267671.cms#:~:text=VLCC%20Femina%20Miss%20India%202020,the%20biggest%20star%20of%20television | title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia Shares Her Transformational Journey After Femina Miss India 2018 - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes}} She made her acting debut in Choti Sarrdaarni and is also known for her participation in the reality shows Bigg Boss 16 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.

Early life

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia was born on 11 December 1994 in New Delhi, India.{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-11 |title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia Receives Wishes on her 28th Birthday From Rumoured Boyfriend Mahir Pandhi |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/big-boss-16-fame-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-receives-birthday-wishes-from-rumoured-boyfriend-mahir-pandhi-watch-1569050 |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}

During her education, she was bullied by classmates due to her weight, which affected her mental health.{{Cite web |date=2020-04-09 |title=Exclusive - I was fat-shamed and bullied in college, says Choti Sardarni's Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-was-fat-shamed-and-bullied-in-college-says-choti-sardarnis-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia/photostory/75059680.cms |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

Career

After starting her career in modeling and winning the Femina Miss Manipur title in 2018, she featured in B Praak's music video Masstaani, which propelled her career in the entertainment industry.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/masstaani-b-praaks-latest-has-a-strong-message/articleshow/65129561.cms|title='Masstaani': B Praak's latest has a strong message|newspaper=The Times of India| access-date= 25 July 2018}}

Ahluwalia was featured in the 2018 educational film Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup? by Priyakanta Laishram.{{Cite news |date=16 April 2023 |title=2018 Manipuri film Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup is no less than a revolution |work=Imphal Times |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/pdf/2023/April/16%20April.pdf |access-date=15 August 2023}}

In 2019, she appeared in the daily soap Choti Sarrdaarni, which proved to be a major breakout role in her career. Her portrayal of Meher Dhillon and Seher Gill made her a household name until the show ended in 2022.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-had-to-be-fair-to-myself-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-on-quitting-choti-sarrdaarni/articleshow/91168550.cms|title=Exclusive! I had to be fair to myself: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia on quitting Choti Sarrdaarni|website=The Times of India|last1=Maheshwri |first1=Neha }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/actress-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-says-social-media-should-never-become-criteria-judging-tv-actors-916193|title=Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia says social media should never become criteria for judging TV actors|date=October 12, 2021|website=PINKVILLA|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=30 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530210406/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/actress-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-says-social-media-should-never-become-criteria-judging-tv-actors-916193|url-status=dead}} In 2021, she appeared in Bannet Dosanjh's music video titled Serious.{{Cite web|url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-to-grace-the-khatra-khatra-khatra-show/articleshow/90839620.cms|title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia to grace the 'Khatra Khatra Khatra' show - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes|website=Femina Miss India}}

From 2022 to 2023, Ahluwalia participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 16,{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss 16 contestant Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia: Here's all you need to know about the Choti Sardarni actress |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-16-contestant-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-choti-sardarni-actress/articleshow/94553348.cms |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} where she was evicted in the finale week and finished at 6th place.{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 16: After Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia's Surprise Exit, Here Are The 5 Finalists |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-16-after-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-s-eviction-here-are-top-5-finalists-3760153 |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=NDTV.com}} In 2024, she participated as a contestant in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.

Nimrit will be making her film debut with Punjabi film Shaunki Sardar opposite Guru Randhawa.{{Cite web |title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, set for a debut with Punjabi film Shaunki Sardar, believes one must be open to new experiences in life |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-set-for-a-debut-with-punjabi-film-shaunki-sardar-believes-one-must-be-open-to-new-experiences-in-life/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}

Filmography

=Films=

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!Year

!Title

!Role

!Language

!Notes

!Ref.

|Shaunki Sardar

|{{TBA}}

|Punjabi

|Filming

|{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-09-16 |title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia to make big screen debut in Guru Randhawa starrer Shaunki Sardar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-make-big-screen-debut-guru-randhawa-starrer-shaunki-sardar/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}

=Television=

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text-align:center;"\|Year ! text-align:center;"\|Title ! text-align:center;"\|Role ! class="unsortable" scope="col"\|Notes ! class="unsortable" scope="col"\|Ref.
2019–2022 \|Choti Sarrdaarni \|Meher Kaur Dhillon/Seher Kaur Gill \| \|{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/avinesh-rekhi-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-and-hitesh-bharadwaj-at-the-launch-of-choti-sardarni/videoshow/69996223.cms\|title=Avinesh Rekhi, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Hitesh Bharadwaj at the launch of Choti Sarrdaarni\|website=The Times Of India\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629074521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/avinesh-rekhi-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-and-hitesh-bharadwaj-at-the-launch-of-choti-sardarni/videoshow/69996223.cms \|archive-date=29 June 2019 }}{{Cite news \|title=Exclusive! I had to be fair to myself: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia on quitting Choti Sarrdaarni \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-had-to-be-fair-to-myself-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-on-quitting-choti-sarrdaarni/articleshow/91168550.cms \|website=The Times of India\|last1=Maheshwri \|first1=Neha }}
2022–2023 \|Bigg Boss 16 \| Contestant \| 6th place \|{{Cite news\|last=Yadav\|first=Monica\|date=1 October 2022\|title=Bigg Boss 16: Sajid Khan, Tina Datta, Abdu Rozik, Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia & more confirmed contestants from Salman Khan's reality show\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bigg-boss-16-sajid-khan-tina-datta-abdu-rozik-nimrat-kaur-ahluwalia-confirmed-contestants-salman-khans-reality-show/\|access-date=1 October 2022\|work=Bollywood Hungama\|language=en}}
2024 \|Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 \|Contestant \|6th place \|{{Cite web \|date=2024-04-07 \|title=Exclusive: Ex-Bigg Boss contestants Abhishek Kumar and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia confirmed for Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/abhishek-kumar-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-confirmed-for-khatron-ke-khiladi-14-9256123/ \|access-date=2024-07-08 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}

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text-align:center;"|Year

! text-align:center;"|Title

! text-align:center;"|Role

! class="unsortable" scope="col"|Notes

! class="unsortable" scope="col"|Ref.

2019–2022

|Choti Sarrdaarni

|Meher Kaur Dhillon/Seher Kaur Gill

|{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/avinesh-rekhi-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-and-hitesh-bharadwaj-at-the-launch-of-choti-sardarni/videoshow/69996223.cms|title=Avinesh Rekhi, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Hitesh Bharadwaj at the launch of Choti Sarrdaarni|website=The Times Of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629074521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/avinesh-rekhi-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-and-hitesh-bharadwaj-at-the-launch-of-choti-sardarni/videoshow/69996223.cms |archive-date=29 June 2019 }}{{Cite news |title=Exclusive! I had to be fair to myself: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia on quitting Choti Sarrdaarni |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-i-had-to-be-fair-to-myself-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-on-quitting-choti-sarrdaarni/articleshow/91168550.cms |website=The Times of India|last1=Maheshwri |first1=Neha }}

2022–2023

|Bigg Boss 16

| Contestant

| 6th place

|{{Cite news|last=Yadav|first=Monica|date=1 October 2022|title=Bigg Boss 16: Sajid Khan, Tina Datta, Abdu Rozik, Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia & more confirmed contestants from Salman Khan's reality show|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bigg-boss-16-sajid-khan-tina-datta-abdu-rozik-nimrat-kaur-ahluwalia-confirmed-contestants-salman-khans-reality-show/|access-date=1 October 2022|work=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}

2024

|Khatron Ke Khiladi 14

|Contestant

|6th place

|{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=Exclusive: Ex-Bigg Boss contestants Abhishek Kumar and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia confirmed for Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/abhishek-kumar-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-confirmed-for-khatron-ke-khiladi-14-9256123/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

= Music videos =

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Year ! Title ! Singer(s) !Ref.
2018 \|Masstaani \|B Praak and Jaani \|{{Cite news \|title=Did you know 'Bigg Boss 16' contestant Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia has done Punjabi music videos? \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-bigg-boss-16-contestant-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-has-done-punjabi-music-videos/articleshow/95123300.cms \|access-date=2023-01-24 \|website=The Times of India \|language=en}}
rowspan="3" \|2023 \|Zihaal-e-Miskin \|Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Mishra \|{{Cite news \|title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Rohit Zinjurke promote their new song Zihaal-e-Miskin \|work=The Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-and-rohit-zinjurke-promote-their-new-song-zihaal-e-miskin/videoshow/100532731.cms?from=mdr \|access-date=2023-05-26 \|issn=0971-8257}}
Soniye \|Tony Kakkar, Kamal Kahlon \|{{Cite web \|title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia featuring 'Soniye' is out now! - Indiatimes \|url=https://beautypageants.in/miss-india/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-featuring-soniye-is-out-now/articleshow/102912951.cms \|access-date=2023-08-22 \|website=Femina Miss India}}
Jaane Jaa \|Stebin Ben, Asees Kaur \|{{Cite web \|title=Sooraj Pancholi Drops First Look Poster of Jaane Jaa Song With Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sooraj-pancholi-drops-first-look-poster-of-jaane-jaa-song-with-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-8570225.html \|access-date=2025-01-25 \|website=News18 \|language=en}}

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Year

! Title

! Singer(s)

!Ref.

2018

|Masstaani

|B Praak and Jaani

|{{Cite news |title=Did you know 'Bigg Boss 16' contestant Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia has done Punjabi music videos? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-bigg-boss-16-contestant-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-has-done-punjabi-music-videos/articleshow/95123300.cms |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

rowspan="3" |2023

|Zihaal-e-Miskin

|Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Mishra

|{{Cite news |title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Rohit Zinjurke promote their new song Zihaal-e-Miskin |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-and-rohit-zinjurke-promote-their-new-song-zihaal-e-miskin/videoshow/100532731.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-26 |issn=0971-8257}}

Soniye

|Tony Kakkar, Kamal Kahlon

|{{Cite web |title=Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia featuring 'Soniye' is out now! - Indiatimes |url=https://beautypageants.in/miss-india/nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-featuring-soniye-is-out-now/articleshow/102912951.cms |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Femina Miss India}}

Jaane Jaa

|Stebin Ben, Asees Kaur

|{{Cite web |title=Sooraj Pancholi Drops First Look Poster of Jaane Jaa Song With Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sooraj-pancholi-drops-first-look-poster-of-jaane-jaa-song-with-nimrit-kaur-ahluwalia-8570225.html |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=News18 |language=en}}

Awards and nominations

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!Year

! Award

! Category

! Work

! Result

! Ref.

rowspan="2" |2021

|Indian Television Academy Awards

|Best Actress (Drama)

| rowspan="3" |Choti Sarrdaarni

|{{nom}}

|{{cite news |title=Indian Television Academy Awards Popular Actress Ashi Singh, Helly Shah, Mallika Singh, Shivangi Khedkar, and Rupali Ganguly are nomminess |url=https://twitter.com/theita_official/status/1494941698191151109?s=21 |date=19 February 2021 |language=en}}

Iconic Gold Awards

|Iconic Path Breaking Actress

|{{won}}

|{{cite web|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/tv/iconic-gold-awards-2021-hina-khan-surbhi-chandna-shivangi-joshi-win-big-check-out-the-full-winners-list-2888593.html/amp|title=Iconic Gold Awards 2021: Hina Khan, Surbhi Chandna, Shivangi Joshi Win Big; Check Out the Full Winners' List!|website=Latestly|date=26 September 2021 |access-date= 26 September 2021}}

2023

|Indian Telly Awards

|Fan Favorite Actress

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |title=Indian Telly Awards 2023 |url=https://www.indiantellyawards.com/#winners |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.indiantellyawards.com}}

Other honors

Femina Miss Manipur (2018)

References

External links

Category:Living people

Category:Indian television actresses

Category:Actresses in Hindi television

Category:Actresses from Delhi

Category:Female models from Delhi

Category:Indian beauty pageant winners

Category:1994 births

Category:21st-century Indian actresses