๐ฌ Introduction
Born on 17 August 1992/1993 in Hyderabad and raised in Bengaluru, Nidhhi Agerwal is an Indian actress and classically trained dancer whose work spans Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema (Wikipedia). A former Miss Diva Universe 2014 finalist, she made her film debut in Bollywood before expanding into South Indian cinema.
Early Life & Education
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Family Background: Hails from a Marwari Hindi-speaking family. Fluent in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English (Wikipedia).
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Schooling and College: Educated at Vidyashilp Academy (or Debipur Milan Vidyapith) and earned a Business Management degree from Christ University, Bengaluru (StarsUnfolded).
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Dance Training: Skilled in ballet, kathak, belly dance—she utilized this for her debut role in Munna Michael (BookMyShow).
Career Trajectory
1. Miss Diva Universe (2014)
Finalist, marking her entry into modeling and television.
2. Big Screen Debut: Munna Michael (2017)
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Chosen out of 300 candidates to star opposite Tiger Shroff and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in this dance-drama by Sabbir Khan.
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Won the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut (Wikipedia).
3. Tollywood Timeline
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Savyasachi (2018): Telugu debut alongside Naga Chaitanya—box office flop, yet earned a SIIMA nomination (Wikipedia).
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Mr Majnu (2019): Starred opposite Akhil Akkineni—underperformed (Wikipedia).
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iSmart Shankar (2019): Massive hit—ran over 100 days—marking her breakthrough in Telugu cinema (Wikipedia).
4. Kollywood and Beyond
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Eeswaran (2021), Tamil debut opposite Simbu—average success (Wikipedia).
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Bhoomi (2021) and Hero (2022): Mixed-to-negative critical and commercial response (Wikipedia).
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Kalaga Thalaivan (2022): Tamil thriller.
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Upcoming: Hari Hara Veera Mallu (July 2025) with Pawan Kalyan and The Raja Saab (December 2025) with Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt (Tupaki).
5. OTT Debut in the Works
Collaborating with Prerna V. Arora’s SKG Entertainment and UJS Studios—first OTT film’s title and look expected in late February 2025 (Bollywood Hungama).
Personal Life & Media Presence
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Weight ~55 kg, height 5′7″, zodiac sign Leo; avid horserider, painter, and tennis player (StarsUnfolded).
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Formerly linked with actor Harshvardhan Kapoor (StarsUnfolded).
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With over 30 million Instagram followers (@nidhhiagerwal), she’s a high-profile celebrity endorser who notably rejects fairness cream ads (Instagram).
Recent News & Controversies
⚖️ Cyber Harassment & Legal Action
In early January 2025, Nidhhi filed a cybercrime complaint after receiving online death threats targeting her and her family. She reported impact on her mental health and legal proceedings are underway (The Economic Times).
๐ญ "Kajal" Comment Stir
During a Q&A on X, Nidhhi’s remark about North‑Indian actresses not learning Telugu sparked rumors she targeted Kajal Aggarwal. She later clarified she wasn't referring to any individual and reaffirmed her dedication to mastering the language (Gulte).
๐ฒ Betting-App Endorsement Under Scrutiny
In March–July 2025, she faced public backlash and an ED (Enforcement Directorate) probe for promoting the betting app JeetWin—part of a wider investigation involving 29 celebrities (truepointnews.com).
๐ฅ "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" Backlash
Community groups (Bahujan and Mudiraj) accused the film of misrepresenting the folk hero Panduga Sayanna. Social tension is brewing around the historical portrayal (The Times of India).
Career Highlights & Awards
Year | Film | Industry | Recognition |
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2017 | Munna Michael | Bollywood | Zee Cine Award – Best Female Debut |
2018 | Savyasachi | Telugu | SIIMA nomination – Best Female Debut |
2019 | iSmart Shankar | Telugu | Major commercial success, 100 days run |
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Also named among Hyderabad Times' Most Desirable Woman in 2019 & 2020 (Wikipedia).
๐ Top 10 Interesting Facts
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Finalist in Miss Diva Universe 2014.
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Debut film (Munna Michael) included strict “no‑dating” clause (Wikipedia).
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Trained dancer in ballet, kathak & belly styles.
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Fluent in five languages.
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Rejected brand deals for fairness creams.
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Over 30 million Instagram followers.
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Filed cybercrime complaint over death threats.
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Endorsed a betting app under ED investigation.
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Pushing into OTT space with new project in 2025.
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Actively learning Telugu to break stereotypes (BookMyShow, Ragalahari, Bollywood Hungama).
❓ FAQs
Q1: What is Nidhhi Agerwal’s date of birth?
A1: Born on 17 August 1992 or 1993 (sources vary) (Wikipedia).
Q2: Which was her Bollywood debut?
A2: Munna Michael (2017), starring Tiger Shroff.
Q3: Has she won any awards?
A3: Yes—Zee Cine Best Female Debut (2017). Nominated for SIIMA Best Female Debut (2018).
Q4: What languages can she speak?
A4: Fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and English (Wikipedia).
Q5: Why did she file a cybercrime complaint?
A5: After receiving death threats against her and family online, she sought legal protection (The Economic Times).
Q6: What’s her next big release?
A6: Hari Hara Veera Mallu (July 2025) and The Raja Saab (December 2025).
Q7: Is she in any controversy?
A7: Yes—currently under ED probe for betting app endorsements and community backlash for a film portrayal.
Q8: Does she have any OTT plans?
A8: Yes—she’s making her OTT debut with a film by Prerna V. Arora and UJS Studios (Bollywood Hungama, Ragalahari).
Conclusion
Nidhhi Agerwal is a multifaceted performer forging a unique path in Indian cinema. She’s a versatile dancer, multilingual actress, and rising digital presence. Despite controversies—from cyber threats to legal inquiries—she continues to evolve artistically with pan-Indian and OTT projects. Watch out for her in upcoming blockbusters like Hari Hara Veera Mallu and The Raja Saab.
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