Aishwarya Sakhuja is a celebrated Indian television actress and model, renowned for her captivating performances. She achieved widespread recognition through her memorable role in the popular Sony TV series.
Wiki/Biography
Aishwarya Sakhuja was born on Friday, 4 January 1985 (age 39 years; as of 2024), in Wellington, Tamil Nadu. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She completed her graduation from the University of Delhi. Aishwarya’s early life was marked by a close relationship with her family, particularly her mother, who was a significant source of inspiration.
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5′ 10″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
Family, Caste & Husband
Aishwarya’s father, Sudhir Kumar Sakhuja, is an ex-army man. Sadly, her mother passed away in 2004. She has an older brother, Shyam Sakhuja. Aishwarya met her husband, producer Rohit Nag, during an audition. Their shared friend, actor Karan Wahi, played a significant role in bringing them together. Their romance blossomed, leading to a romantic proposal on January 4th, 2014, complete with flowers, music, fireworks, and a Presidential Suite! They married on December 5th, 2014, in Delhi, after nearly five years of dating.
Career
Aishwarya’s journey into the entertainment industry began with local beauty pageants in Delhi (2003), followed by a Top 10 finish in the Miss India contest (2006). She then transitioned into modeling, working with various brands. Her television career includes anchoring for Zee Sports and Zoom channels. She hosted Star One’s “Hello Kaun? Pehchaan Kaun?” (2008) and appeared in several TV serials, including “Lift Kara De,” “Rishta.com,” and “Kaun Banega Crorepati 4” (2010). Her breakthrough role came with Sony TV’s “Saas Bina Sasural” (2010).
Her Bollywood debut in “U R My Jaan” (2011) was followed by roles in various television shows, including “Main Naa Bhoolungi” (2013), “Welcome-Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki” (2013), “Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar” (2014), “Khidki” (2016), “Trideviyaan” (2016), “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Take 2” (2017), “Chandrashekhar” (2018), and “Yeh Hai Chahatein” (2019). She also appeared in the Bollywood film “Ujda Chaman” (2019). Her reality TV appearances include “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7” (2016) and “Nach Baliye 7” (2017).
Favourite Things
Aishwarya’s preferences reveal a vibrant personality. Here’s a glimpse:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Pani Puri, Cakes, Paranthas, Khichdi |
| Actors | Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar |
| Actresses | Vidya Balan, Huma Qureshi |
| Films | Forrest Gump (1994), The Green Mile (1999) |
| Book | Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody |
| Color | White |
Facts/Trivia
- Aishwarya’s nickname among family and friends is Cheena.
- Her hobbies include watching movies, traveling, and reading.
- She has a tattoo of her pet dog.
- She enjoys riding motorcycles.
- She is a passionate animal lover.
- In 2012, she battled tuberculosis, leading to a temporary break from “Saas Bina Sasural.”
- In 2014, she experienced facial paralysis during the filming of “Main Naa Bhoolungi,” requiring a month of recovery.
