Kishwar Merchant is an Indian model, social media influencer and actress, most of whose work is in the Indian television industry. She is known for her roles in the television series Hip Hip Hurray (1998–2000), Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahaani (2010), Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar (2014–2015), and Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan (2014–2018). He participated as a contestant in the reality television series Bigg Boss – Season 9 (2015–2016).
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Wiki/Biography
Kishwar Merchant was born on Tuesday, 3 February 1981 (age 43 years; as in 2024) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Kishwar Merchant in childhood
He completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai. Before starting acting in the television industry she first appeared as a model in a press advertisement for Amul ice cream.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
Picture Measurements (Approx): 34-28-34
family and caste
Kishwar Merchant belongs to a Muslim family of the Ismaili (Khoja) community in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
parents and siblings
Kishwar Merchant’s father is Siraj Merchant.
Kishwar Merchant with his father
His mother, Rizwana Merchant, is an entrepreneur who works in the talent and event management business.
Kishwar Merchant with his mother
husband and children
Kishwar Merchant had a court marriage with Suyyash Rai on 16 December 2016.
Kishwar Merchant on his wedding day
Suyyash is a singer and actor, best known for his role in the television series Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya (2017–2018). They have a son named Niravair Rai, born on 27 August 2021.
Kishwar Merchant with husband and son
other relatives
Kishwar Merchant’s sister-in-law Shruti Rai is an entrepreneur, digital creator, TEDx speaker and certified Zumba instructor.
Kishwar with his sister-in-law Shruti Rai
relationships/affairs
Hiten Paintal
Kishwer Merchantt was in a relationship with actor Hiten Paintal for a few years before their breakup in 2008.
Kishwar Merchant’s ex-boyfriend Hiten Pental
Suyyash Rai
Kishwar and Suyyash first met in 2011 on the sets of the television series Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahani, when he had come to meet a friend. They also appeared together as contestants on the reality show, Bigg Boss Season 9 in 2015. They dated for about 5 years before getting married in 2016.
When Kishwar was dating Suyyash Rai
livelihood
Television
Kishwar Merchantt first appeared in the television series Shaktimaan in 1997 in the role of an assistant named Julia.
Kishwar Merchant in a scene from Shaktimaan series
She then appeared as Noni in the television series Hip Hip Hurray (1998–2001).
Kishwar in a scene from Hip Hip Hurray series
Some of the popular roles in the early years of her acting career were as Malvika in Babul Ki Duaain Leti Jaa (2000–2001), as Mithali Sharma in Kasauti Zindagi Ki (2001–2004) and as Pooja Devan Ahuja in Qayamat – Jabb. Was in. Bhi time aata hai (2003-2005).
Kishwar on the poster of the series Babul Ki Duwaay Leti Jaa
She was very popular as Haseena Raichand, a vampire, in the series Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahaani (2010–2011).
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Kishwar appeared as Raima Maheshwari in Ek Hasina Thi (2014), as Nayonika Malhotra in Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan (2014–2018), and as Dimpy Karan Kapoor in Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar (2014–2015) Gave.
Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar Ke cast with Kishwer Merchant
She was a contestant in Bigg Boss Season 9 (2015–2016), finishing seventh on Day 87.
Kishwar as a contestant in Bigg Boss Season 9
She was a contestant on Box Cricket League in Season 1 (2014), Season 2 (2016), Season 3 (2018) and Season 4 (2019). She was a team member of the winning team Delhi Dragons in Season 1 and Season 2. Some other famous roles played by Kishwar were Arpita Singh Rathore in the television series Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya (2018), Arpita in the television series Fanaa -. as Mira Raichand in Ishq Mein Marjawan (2022), and as Maya Costa in the Disney+ Hotstar web series, Dear Ishq (2023).
Kishwar with the cast of Dear Ishq
movies
Kishwar appeared in supporting roles in films, as Spanta Patel in Bheja Fry 2 (2011) and Sunny in Marne Bhi Do Yaaro (2019).
Poster of movie Bheja Fry 2
content creation
Kishwar Merchant is a social media influencer specializing in parenting, wellness, and entertainment content. As of 2024, he has over 1 lakh subscribers on his YouTube channel and over 1.7 million followers on his Instagram account.
car collection
Kishwar Merchant owns a luxury SUV Jeep Compass.
tattoo
Kishwar has got the name Sukish tattooed on her ring finger, which is a combination of her and her husband’s names.
Kishwar Merchant’s tattoo on her ring finger
He has got his son’s name Nirvair tattooed on the left side of his neck.
Kishwar has got his son’s name tattooed on his neck
She has an image of a mother and daughter tattooed on one of her arms.
Another tattoo on Kishwar’s arm
He got the words gratitude tattooed on the side of one of his hands as a mark of appreciation for the support he received from his fans and followers in Bigg Boss Season 9.
Kishwar with gratitude tattoo
Favorite
- Food: Dal rice, home cooked food
- Travel Destination: Paris
Facts/General Knowledge
- Kishwar is known as Kiki, Kiku or Kish among her close friends and family.
- Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor was his junior in school.
- Kishwar Merchant has a close friendship with social media influencer and content creator Gurneet Chadha.
Kishwar with Gurneet Chaddha
- Reportedly, she got into a fight with producer Rashmi Sharma during the shooting of the TV series ‘Savitri Devi College and Hospital’. She was replaced by another actress.
- Kishwar walked out of the Bigg Boss house, giving up her ticket to the final round as she was competing against one of her close friends, Prince Narula. Prince dedicated his win to Kishwar and shared the winner’s trophy with him on the finale stage.
- Kishwar is fond of drawing.
- He is a pet lover. She often posts photos of her pet dogs – Batuk, a beagle, and Pablo, a cocker spaniel.
Kishwar with his pet dogs
- She prefers traditional attire like saree or salwar suit.
- Kishwar owns a residential property in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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