Nisha Rawal Biography: Husband, Children, Age, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Religion

Nisha Rawal is an Indian actress, model, and singer born on 18 November 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

She comes from a Rajput family and is the daughter of Laxmi Rawal, with a younger brother.

Growing up in Mumbai, she developed an early passion for singing and received formal vocal training from Pandit Sanjay Mishra during her teenage years. Encouraged by family and friends who admired her striking looks, she had her first modelling portfolio shot taken around age 16 or 17.

Before transitioning into acting, she appeared in advertisements for brands including Sunsilk, Coca-Cola, and Fem Bleach, as well as in music videos. She made her television debut on Doordarshan with the serial Aane Wala Pal and also worked in theatre, featuring in two plays. Her Bollywood debut came in 2008 with Rafoo Chakkar, followed by roles in Hastey Hastey, Jack N Jhol (2010), and Tom Dick Harry Rock Again (2011).

She is best known for her portrayal of Soumya Diwan in the Life OK serial Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. Later television credits include Shaadi Mubarak on Star Plus and Meet (2021). In 2012, she and her then-husband Karan Mehra competed together on the dance reality show Nach Baliye Season 5. Beyond acting, she runs a YouTube channel dedicated to Bollywood song covers and has also launched her own clothing brand.

On the personal side, she was married to actor Karan Mehra on 24 November 2012, and the couple welcomed a son, Kavish Mehra, on 15 June 2017. They divorced in 2021.

Nisha Rawal
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Nisha Rawal
Born:	18 November 1980 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
State Of Origin:	Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian (Rajput)
Height:	163 cm (5 feet 4 inches)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Mr. Rawal , Laxmi Rawal
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Karan Mehra (m. 2012-2021)
Relationship:	Karan Mehra (2006–2021)
Children:	Kavish Mehra (born 14 June 2017)
Occupation:	Actress, Model, Singer, Entrepreneur
Net Worth:	$1 million–$5 million

Early Life & Education

Nisha Rawal was born on 18 November 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. She is Indian by nationality and belongs to the Hindu faith, having grown up in a household rooted in Hindu traditions and beliefs.

Her family is of Rajput descent, and her entire household practises Hinduism. Her ethnicity is Indian, with Rajput ancestry tracing back to the Indian subcontinent.

She grew up in a middle-class family in Mumbai. Her mother, Mrs. Laxmi Rawal, is a homemaker, while her father is a businessman, though his name has not been disclosed publicly. She has a younger brother, whose name has not been made public.

From a young age, Nisha showed a pronounced interest in singing. She took professional vocal training from Pandit Sanjay Mishra during her teenage years. It was this passion for the arts, combined with her naturally striking appearance, that set the foundation for her eventual entry into entertainment.

She received her early education from a school in Mumbai. The specific name of her school has not been confirmed publicly. She went on to pursue science at the college level, though the name of the institution she attended has not been made public.

It was during her college years that her relatives and friends encouraged her to try modelling, owing to her striking looks, and she had her first portfolio shoot at around age 16 or 17. That early nudge would prove to be the spark that launched her career in the public eye.

Career

Nisha Rawal launched her career not on a film set or television stage, but in front of advertising cameras. Her modelling career included appearances in commercials for prominent brands such as Sunsilk, Coca-Cola, Fem Bleach, and Lacto Calamine. These early assignments gave her a visible presence in homes across India and built the confidence that would carry her into scripted entertainment.

Alongside modelling, she pursued her passion for performance through theatre. She worked in theatre and featured in two different plays, Poore Chand Ki Raat and Ichha. Both productions allowed her to develop her craft in a live setting before the demands of television took over.

She made her television debut with Aane Wala Pal on Doordarshan in 2001. The role was modest, but it marked her formal entry into the Indian television industry. The following year, she starred in the TV serial Kesar as Binita in 2002. The show aired on Star Plus, giving her early exposure to mainstream Hindi television audiences.

Her Bollywood chapter opened in 2008 on two fronts. She made her film debut with the Bollywood film Rafoo Chakkar, in which she played the role of Milli. In the same year, she appeared in Hastey Hastey as Maya Fernandes, the film on whose set she would first cross paths with actor Karan Mehra. She was also seen in Jack N Jhol (2010) and Tom Dick Harry Rock Again (2011). While her big-screen work gave her a foothold in Bollywood, it was television that would define the trajectory of her career.

The role that changed everything came in 2011. She gained prominence for her lead performance as Soumya Diwan in Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki, a 2011 to 2012 Life OK serial produced by Shashi Mittal and Sumeet Mittal, where she depicted a resilient family member navigating relational conflicts and economic hardships. The performance brought her widespread recognition across the Hindi television audience and cemented her status as a credible lead actress.

Her public profile grew further in 2012 and 2013 when she stepped into the reality format. She participated in Nach Baliye 5 as a contestant alongside Karan Mehra, finishing in fifth place. The following year, the two appeared on Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati. The appearances kept her in the public eye and showcased a different, more personal dimension of her personality to viewers.

She also featured in the music video Chanda Ki Doli Mein (2011) by Sonu Nigam. Her love for music ran deeper than on-screen appearances, however. By 2018, she had released seven song covers, six of which were directed by her then-husband Karan Mehra. She created her YouTube channel, named Nisha Rawal, on 18 August 2018 and used it as a platform to share her Bollywood song covers with fans.

After a relative gap from television’s frontlines, Nisha returned to primetime in 2020. She bagged the role of Chanda Rathore in the Star Plus serial Shaadi Mubarak in 2020. The following year, she appeared in Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet on Zee TV as Masoom Ahlawat, a role she reprised across 2021 to 2022 and again in 2023.

In 2022, she ventured back into reality television in a high-profile setting. She was a contestant on the controversial reality show Lock Upp, which streamed on Alt Balaji and MX Player and was hosted by Kangana Ranaut and produced by Ekta Kapoor. She finished in 13th place.

Beyond acting and music, she received the Bharat Icon Award for “Most Inspiring Social Media Personality” in 2020. She has also built an entrepreneurial presence, running a clothing brand and managing multiple social media accounts, establishing herself as a multi-faceted figure in Indian entertainment.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Nisha Rawal
• Facebook: Nisha Rawal (@NishaRawal)
• IMDb: Nisha Rawal

Personal Life

Nisha Rawal is 45 years old as of 2026. She stands at approximately 163 cm, which is 5 feet 4 inches tall. Her body measurements have not been officially confirmed publicly.

Prior to her marriage, Nisha had no publicly known or confirmed relationship history. The only relationship she has spoken openly about is the one that began on a film set in 2008. She started dating actor, model, and fashion designer Karan Mehra in 2006, after he first saw her on the sets of Hastey Hastey, where he was working as a stylist.

What began as a professional acquaintance quickly grew into a romance that both parties described in glowing terms in the years that followed. In an interview, Karan said, “Nisha is the perfect partner who understands me totally. I feel lucky to have her in my life,” while Nisha described him as “a much-disciplined guy” who had “all the qualities of a dream man,” adding that the two complemented each other well.

After dating for approximately five years, the couple took the plunge and married on 24 November 2012 at Karan’s Noida residence, in a five-day celebration attended by close family members and friends. The proposal itself had been a memorable public moment, with Karan going down on one knee in front of the entire media, leaving Nisha shocked and overwhelmed. The two danced to Pehla Nasha to celebrate their relationship. It was Nisha’s only known marriage.

The union, once widely regarded as one of Indian television’s most admirable, ran into serious trouble years later. Nisha found out she was pregnant while Karan was inside the Bigg Boss house. The news brought a fresh wave of public joy for the couple.

In May 2021, however, things unravelled publicly. A complaint of domestic violence was filed against Mehra by Rawal on 31 May 2021 at Mumbai’s Goregaon police station, after the latter arrived with a bleeding forehead. Mehra was subsequently arrested and released on bail.

Rawal also attended a press conference a day after the incident, where she spoke about suffering from bipolar disorder and discussed alimony during their acrimonious divorce proceedings. Rawal later claimed that Mehra had admitted to an extramarital affair with a Delhi girl while he was away on a shoot in Chandigarh. Karan denied all allegations. A divorce was subsequently filed, and the couple had separated by March 2022. No second marriage for Nisha has been publicly confirmed as of 2026.

After nine years together, the couple welcomed their baby boy, Kavish Mehra, on 14 June 2017. Kavish is Nisha’s only known child. Following the split, custody became a point of contention.

Nisha stated that she wanted sole custody of her son. Kavish has remained a central focus of Nisha’s public life since the divorce, with the actress frequently sharing moments with him on social media.

Net Worth

Nisha Rawal‘s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million, accumulated across a career spanning over two decades in Indian entertainment. Her income draws from multiple streams, including acting, modelling, and brand sponsorships.

Her long run on Indian television, from her early days on Doordarshan through to prominent roles on Life OK, Star Plus, and Zee TV, has been the primary driver of her earnings, with lead and recurring roles in high-viewership serials commanding significant fees in the Hindi television industry.

Her Bollywood appearances, music video features, and advertising campaigns for brands such as Sunsilk, Coca-Cola, and Fem Bleach have contributed additional income over the years.

Beyond performance, her clothing brand and active social media presence, which includes a sizable Instagram following and a YouTube channel dedicated to song covers, provide further revenue through endorsements and digital monetisation. Her exact salary and assets have not been officially disclosed.

Filmography

Television

• Aane Wala Pal (2001) — Doordarshan
• Kesar (2002) — Star Plus — as Binita
• Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki (2011–2012) — Life OK — as Soumya Diwan
• Nach Baliye Season 5 (2012–2013) — as contestant (finished 5th)
• Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati (2013) — as contestant
• Shaadi Mubarak (2020–2021) — Star Plus — as Chanda Rathore
• Meet: Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet (2021–2022; 2023) — Zee TV — as Masoom Ahlawat

Reality TV

• Lock Upp (2022) — Alt Balaji/MX Player — as contestant (finished 13th)

Films

• Rafoo Chakkar: Fun on the Run (2008) — as Milli
• Hastey Hastey (2008) — as Maya Fernandes
• Jack N Jhol (2010) — as Simran
• Tom Dick Harry Rock Again (2011)

Theatre

• Poore Chand Ki Raat
• Ichha

Music Videos

• Chanda Ki Doli Mein (2011) — by Sonu Nigam
• Multiple Bollywood song covers released via her YouTube channel Nisha Rawal (2018 onwards), including a cover of Ae Dil Hain Mushkil released as a surprise for her then-husband on their fifth wedding anniversary

Advertising

• Brand commercials for Sunsilk, Coca-Cola, Fem Bleach, and Lacto Calamine

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