Meghna Malik Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Children, Height, Father, Awards, Sister

Meghna Malik is an Indian actress whose commanding portrayal of Ammaji in the Colors TV drama Na Aana Is Des Laado (2009–2012) brought the issue of female infanticide and women’s rights to millions of viewers, earning her both popular and critical acclaim.

A graduate of the National School of Drama, she has built a diverse career spanning television, film and theatre, with memorable roles in Dahleez (2016), Laado 2 – Veerpur Ki Mardani (2017–2018) and acclaimed supporting turns in Hindi cinema.

Profile

• Full name: Meghna Malik
• Date of birth: 3 October 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Sonipat, Haryana, India
• State of origin: Haryana
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Film, television and theatre actor
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (approx.)
• Weight: 60 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Raghuvir Singh Malik (father, English professor, d. 2020); Kamlesh Malik (mother, retired college principal)
• Siblings: Mimansha Malik (younger sister, senior anchor & producer with Zee News)
• Spouse: Riju Bajaj (married 19 November 2000)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Jat
• Net worth: $3,600,000–6,000,000

Early Life and Education

Meghna Malik is now 54 years old.

She was born on 3 October 1971 in Sonipat, Haryana, into a Jat family that valued education and public service.

After completing a master’s degree in English, she relocated to Delhi and enrolled in the National School of Drama’s acting course, graduating in 1997 and honing her craft in the NSD repertory company before moving to Mumbai in 2000 to pursue a career in film and television.

Personal Life

In 2000, Meghna married fellow actor Riju Bajaj, son of renowned theatre director Ram Gopal Bajaj, in a ceremony that united two influential artistic families.

The couple have kept their home life private, and there is no public record of children beyond their marriage.

Career

Meghna Malik’s breakthrough came with her portrayal of the formidable Ammaji in Na Aana Is Des Laado (2009–2012), a performance that earned her the Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role.

She competed in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 (2013), showcasing her versatility beyond acting, and later took on pivotal roles in Star Plus’s Dahleez (2016) as Advocate Suhasini Sinha and reprised Ammaji in Laado 2 – Veerpur Ki Mardani (2017–2018) before departing the series.

On film, she has appeared in Chalte Chalte, Kuch Naa Kaho and Taare Zameen Par in supporting roles, and more recently in Netflix titles such as Pagglait and Anek, bringing depth to every character she inhabits.

Awards

• Gold Awards – Best Actress in a Negative Role (Female) – Na Aana Is Des Laado (2010)
• 67th Filmfare Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Saina (2022) (Nominated)

Net worth

Meghna Malik’s personal net worth is estimated at $3,600,000–$6,000,000, accumulated through various endeavors, while working in the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @imeghnamalik (12K followers)
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Chalte Chalte
• Kuch Naa Kaho
• Taare Zameen Par
• Zubaan (2016)
• Moksha to Maya (2018)
• Sehar (2019)
• Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (2019)
• Angrezi Medium (2020)
• Pagglait (2021)
• Saina (2021)
• Anek (2022)
• Selfiee (2023)
• Tumse Na Ho Payega (2023)
• Tera Kya Hoga Lovely (2024)
• Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (2001)
• Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani
• Woh Hue Na Hamare (2006)
• Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai (2007–2008)
• Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi (2008)
• Na Aana Is Des Laado (2009–2012)
• Kitchen Champion (as Herself; Winner)
• Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 (Contestant)
• Gustakh Dil (2013–2014)
• Dahleez (2016)
• Bigg Boss 11 (Guest)
• Laado 2 – Veerpur Ki Mardani (2017–2018)