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Mahhi Vij is one of the most popular faces to enter the new season of Bigg Boss. The actress is a beloved household name and is very popular among millennials. In recent times, the actress has been in the news for her personal life after divorcing her husband, Jay Bhanushali. However, long before her marriage, the actress made a name for herself with her rich body of work.
Mahhi Vij has a sweet, innocent-looking face, but the actress is all set to explore a new side in the reality show. The actress has played some interesting and memorable roles on television. But actors have been known to carve a whole new identity with Bigg Boss as they lose their filters and present their true selves. While we wait to watch her bring her A-game to the reality show, here are 3 reasons Mahhi Vij is best known.
Nakusha In Laagi Tujhse Lagan
Mahhi Vij’s breakthrough performance came in the show Laagi Tujhse Lagan, where she played Nakusha Patil. The show aired on Colors TV from December 2009 to January 2012. Her character is forced to hide her beauty after her elder sister is given an unfair advantage because of her own fairness. Nakusha blackens herself to appear less attractive. A morally questionable show, but it worked back then, making Mahhi Vij a popular name in the television world.
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Reality Dance Shows and Bond With Jay Bhanushali
After her TV breakthrough, she was offered popular dance shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 and Nach Baliye 5. She was paired with fellow TV actor Jay Bhanushali in Nach Baliye 5 and was one of the most adored pairs. Not only did they win the show, but they also found partners in each other. Their romance was quite public, and their love story had everyone rooting for them. In 2011, Vij and Bhanushali got married. They became foster parents to Rajveer and Khushi in 2017, though Vij later clarified that they were not legally adopted. Their daughter Tara was born in 2019. The couple got divorced in January 2026 after 14 long years of marriage.
Nandini In Balika Vadhu
The actress also played the adult Nandini in the widely popular show Balika Vadhu, which further boosted her popularity in the television world. Her character is the long-lost daughter of Anandi and Shivraj. Mahhi Vij stepped into the show in 2016 to play the adult version of Nandini.
Why Is Mahhi Vij In Bigg Boss 20?
Mahhi said that she had received offers to join Bigg Boss 20 multiple times before. However, she never took up the offer but felt that this year, the timing was right. She also said that the reason for joining the reality show was not to revive her acting career but to try something new. Her personal life is naturally expected to become a topic of interest inside the house. But Vij has already decided not to talk about her separation from Jay Bhanushali on the show.
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