Nikesha Patel Bio: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Husband, Family, Kids, Movies, Instagram

Biography

Nikesha Patel is a talented British-Indian actress renowned for her work in the South Indian film industry. Born on July 20, 1990, in Birmingham, United Kingdom, she was raised in Cardiff, Wales, in a Gujarati family.

Nikesha made her acting debut in 2010 with the Telugu film Puli, starring alongside Pawan Kalyan. Since then, she has appeared in over 30 films across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema.

Before venturing into the film industry, Nikesha was involved in several BBC TV shows during her teenage years, including Casualty, Tracy Beaker, and Doctor Who. She also gained recognition as a finalist in the 2006 Miss Wales beauty pageant and won five titles at the Miss India UK contest in the same year. Despite initially describing herself as a “terrible actor,” Nikesha pursued formal training and earned a diploma in acting from Peter Woolridge’s acting school.

Some of her notable films include Narasimha (for which she was nominated for the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debutant), Varadhanayaka, and Om 3D.

Nikesha Patel
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Nikesha Patel
Born:	20 July 1990 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cardiff, United Kingdom
Nationality:	Britis, Indian
Education:	Radyr Comprehensive School
Height:	170 cm
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Patel
Siblings:	Neel Patel
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Prabhu Deva (2018), S. Sreesanth (2011)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Nikesha Patel was born on July 20, 1990, in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and is of British-Indian descent with a Gujarati background. She was raised in a Hindu family and grew up in Cardiff, Wales. While details about her parents are not widely available, it is known they are of Indian origin from Gujarat. Nikesha has a younger brother named Neel Patel.

For her education, she attended Radyr Comprehensive School in Cardiff and later pursued a diploma from Peter Woolridge‘s acting school in London, which set the foundation for her career in film and television.

Nikesha’s early foray into the entertainment industry included appearances on British TV shows. Her involvement in beauty pageants, where she was a finalist in the 2006 Miss Wales competition and won several titles at the Miss India UK contest that same year, helped pave the way for her eventual transition to the South Indian film industry. She made her film debut in 2010.

Career

Nikesha Patel‘s career in the entertainment industry began as a teenager with minor roles on British television shows such as Casualty, The Story of Tracy Beaker, and Doctor Who.

Before fully committing to acting, she participated in beauty pageants. She gained attention as a finalist in the 2006 Miss Wales competition and won five titles at the Miss India UK contest. These achievements helped raise her profile and opened doors in the entertainment world.

Her film career took off in 2010 with a debut in the Telugu film Puli, marking her entry into the Telugu film industry. Nikesha soon expanded her career to other South Indian film industries, starring in Kannada films like Narasimha and Varadhanayaka, Tamil movies such as Vallinam and Om 3D, and even Malayalam cinema with Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu.

Known for her dance performances and versatility in multiple languages, Nikesha faced the challenge of consistently succeeding across the diverse South Indian film markets.

Some of her notable works include Puli, Narasimha, Varadhanayaka, Vallinam, and Om 3D. In recent years, Nikesha’s presence in the film industry has diminished, with her last known film appearance around the mid-2010s. She has shifted focus to other aspects of her life or been more selective in her chosen roles. Nikesha remains active on social media, occasionally hinting at potential new projects or ventures.

Social Media

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• Wikipedia: Nikesha Patel
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• IMDb: Nikesha Patel
• Twitter: Nikesha Patel (@NikeshaPatel) / X

Personal Life

Nikesha Patel has not publicly confirmed being married or having a husband. In 2018, rumors circulated suggesting she might have married renowned choreographer and actor Prabhu Deva following her interview comments.

However, she later clarified that they shared a friendship and had no marital plans. Since then, there have been no updates confirming her marital status. There is also no public information suggesting that Nikesha has children.

Nikesha is reported to be approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. She reportedly had a relationship with Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth in 2011, which ended around 2012. This relationship came to public attention when Sreesanth discussed his love for his wife while participating in Bigg Boss, prompting Nikesha to address their past relationship. The media attention surrounding her connection to Prabhu Deva in 2018 did not lead to a confirmed relationship or marriage.

It’s also worth noting that actress Nicola Thorp and actor Nikesh Patel, who are not related to Nikesha Patel, announced their engagement in early 2023, highlighting a coincidence of names in the entertainment world.

Net Worth

Nikesha Patel, a British-Indian actress known for her work in South Indian cinema, has an estimated net worth that varies across sources but is generally reported to be between $1 million to $5 million.

This estimation considers her earnings from acting in over 30 films across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema, along with potential income from endorsements, appearances, and other business ventures.

Filmography

Telugu Films

• “Puli” (2010)
• “Om 3D” (2013)
• “Araku Road Lo” (2016)

Kannada Films

• “Narasimha” (2012)
• “Dandupalya” (2012)
• “Varadhanayaka” (2013)
• “Namaste Madam” (2014)

Tamil Films

• “Vallinam” (2014)
• “Yennamo Yedho” (2014)
• “Narathan” (2016)
• “7 Naatkal” (2017)
• “Bhaskar Oru Rascal” (2018)
• “Market Raja MBBS” (2019)

Malayalam Films

• “Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu” (2014)