Kishwer Merchant

Kishwer Merchant Rai is a prominent Indian television actress and model, renowned for her versatile roles across various genres in Hindi television.

Early Life and Career

Born on February 3, 1981, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Siraj and Rizwana Merchant, Kishwer hails from a Muslim family. She embarked on her acting journey in 1997 with the TV series Shaktimaan, portraying the character Julia. Her breakthrough came with the youth-centric show Hip Hip Hurray (1998–2000), where she played Nonie. Over the years, she has showcased her talent in numerous popular television series, including Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, Kutumb, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Hatim, and Khichdi.

Rise to Prominence

Kishwer's versatility shone through in various roles:

• Tamanna in Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008)


• Haseena Raichand in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010–2011)


• Raima Maheshwari in Ek Hasina Thi (2014)


• Nyonika Malhotra in Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan (2014–2018)


• Dimpy Karan Kapoor in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar (2014–2015)

In 2015, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 9, entering with her then-boyfriend Suyyash Rai. She exited on Day 89, walking out with ₹15 lakhs during the "Ticket to Finale" task.

Personal Life

Kishwer began dating actor Suyyash Rai in 2010. The couple tied the knot on December 16, 2016. They welcomed their son, Nirvair, on August 27, 2021.

Personal Details

• Full Name: Kishwer Merchant Rai


• Date of Birth: February 3, 1981


• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India


• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)


• Weight: Approximately 57 kg (126 lbs)


• Eye Colour: Black


• Hair Colour: Black


• Religion: Islam


• Hobbies: Reading


• Favourite Actor: Shah Rukh Khan


• Nicknames: Kiki, Mammuu, Kish

Filmography Highlights

Television

• Shaktimaan (1997) – Julia


• Hip Hip Hurray (1998–2000) – Nonie


• Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010–2011) – Haseena Raichand


• Ek Hasina Thi (2014) – Raima Maheshwari


• Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan (2014–2018) – Nyonika Malhotra


• Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar (2014–2015) – Dimpy Karan Kapoor


• Brahmarakshas (2016) – Aparajita


• Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum (2019–2020) – Dr. Nishi Sippy


• Fanaa: Ishq Mein Marjawan (2022) – Meera Raichand


• Dear Ishq (2023) – Maya Costa

Films

• Bheja Fry 2 (2011) – Spanta Patel


• Marne Bhi Do Yaaron (2019) – Sunny