Mahhi Vij Biography, Age, Husband, Family, Career, Net Worth and Bigg Boss 20

Mahhi Vij is a popular Indian television actress, model, and reality-TV personality known for her performances in shows such as Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Balika Vadhu. Born on April 1, 1982, in New Delhi, she began her career in modelling before entering television and went on to establish herself as a familiar face in the Indian entertainment industry. Mahhi also participated in reality shows and won Nach Baliye 5 with her husband Jay Bhanushali. In 2026, she returned to the spotlight with her participation in Bigg Boss 20, marking another major chapter in her television journey. Her appearance on the reality show has generated interest among viewers, particularly because of her candid personality, personal revelations, and interactions with fellow contestants. With a career spanning modelling, television fiction, and reality shows, Mahhi Vij continues to remain a notable name in Indian television.

Mahhi Vij Biography

Field	Details
Full Name	Mahhi Vij (also spelled Mahi Vij)
Date of Birth	1 April 1982
Age	44 years (as of September 2026)
Birthplace	New Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress and model
Industry	Hindi television (also a few South Indian films)
Years Active	2002 – present
Best Known For	Nakusha in Laagi Tujhse Lagan; Nandini in Balika Vadhu; Kausar Baig in Seher – Hone Ko Hai
Major Achievements	Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2011); winner of Nach Baliye 5 (2013)
Currently	Contestant on Bigg Boss 20 (premiered 6 September 2026)

Early Life and Career Journey

Field	Details
Early Life	Born and raised in Delhi in a middle-class family. Showed an early interest in fashion and performance.
Move to Mumbai	Moved to Mumbai at the age of 17 to build a career in modelling.
Early Struggles	Has said there were times she could not afford rent and did not want to burden her father, relying on modelling and small projects to get by.
Modelling and Music Videos	Appeared in fashion shows, print ads and music videos, including “Tu, Tu Hai Wahi” (DJ Aqeel Mix, 2002).
Acting Debut	Began with South Indian films around 2004; her first film was the Malayalam title Aparichithan, opposite Mammootty. Her first TV role was in Akela (2006).
Breakthrough	Lead role of Nakusha Patil in Laagi Tujhse Lagan (Colors TV, 2009–2012), which made her a household name.
Television Hiatus	Stayed away from fiction for about nine years after Balika Vadhu (2016).
Comeback	Returned as Kausar Baig in Seher – Hone Ko Hai (Colors TV) in December 2025; quit the show in May 2026.
Latest Move	Entered the Bigg Boss 20 house as a contestant in September 2026.

Television Career

Year	Show	Role
2006	Akela	Meghna
2008	Ssshhhh…Koi Hai	Manisha Desai
2008	Kaisi Laagi Lagan	Pratha
2008–2009	Shubh Kadam	Pratha (lead)
2009–2012	Laagi Tujhse Lagan	Nakusha Patil (lead)
2009	Na Aana Is Des Laado	Appearance
2010	Rishton Se Badi Pratha	Appearance
2012	Teri Meri Love Stories; Savdhaan India	Saloni; Reha
2014	Encounter	Aashna
2016	Balika Vadhu	Nandini Shekhawat
2018	Laal Ishq	Seher
2025–2026	Seher – Hone Ko Hai	Kausar Baig

Film Career

Year	Film	Role	Language
2004	Tapana	Meera	Telugu
2004	Aparichithan	Kalyani	Malayalam
2008	Ganga Kaveri	Ganga	Kannada

Reality Shows

Year	Show	Result / Role
2010	Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan	Contestant
2010–2011	Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4	Contestant (4th place)
2011	Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur	Appeared as a performer
2012	Movers & Shakers	Contestant
2012–2013	Nach Baliye 5	Winner (with Jay Bhanushali)
2016	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7	Contestant (10th place)
2015–2016, 2019	Bigg Boss 9 and Bigg Boss 13	Guest appearances
2026	Bigg Boss 20	Contestant (ongoing)

Bigg Boss 20

Field	Details
Show	Bigg Boss 20 (Hindi reality series hosted by Salman Khan)
Premiere Date	6 September 2026
Role	Contestant
Status	In the house as of 19 September 2026. The season is ongoing, so this may change.
Why She Joined	Says she had received offers for the show in earlier years but felt the timing was right in 2026. She added that she was not joining to revive her acting career, but to try something different.
Personal Boundary	Told The Times of India she does not want to discuss her separation from Jay Bhanushali on the show, as she considers it too personal.
Ex-Husband’s Support	Jay Bhanushali publicly wished her luck on Instagram Stories when she entered the house. She has described him as her best friend and says there is no bitterness between them.
Notable Moment	Reported on 19 September 2026: a task asking housemates to pick the contestant who contributed least led to a heated argument between Mahhi and boxer Mary Kom. Bigg Boss cancelled the task.
Earlier Bigg Boss Links	Appeared as a guest on Bigg Boss 9 (2015–2016) and Bigg Boss 13 (2019). In 2016 she was reported as saying she could not do a show like Bigg Boss.

Awards and Recognition

Year	Award / Title	Work
2011	Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role	Laagi Tujhse Lagan
2013	Winner, Nach Baliye 5	Reality dance show (with Jay Bhanushali)

Personal Life

Field	Details
Marital Status	Divorced
Former Spouse	Jay Bhanushali (television and film actor)
Marriage	November 2011
Separation	Announced divorce on 4 January 2026 after over 14 years of marriage (some reports say 15); said the decision was mutual and that they would co-parent and remain friends.
Children	Three: Tara (biological daughter, born 2019) and Rajveer and Khushi (fostered since 2017).
Note on Foster Children	Has stated that Rajveer and Khushi were fostered rather than legally adopted, and that the couple treats all three children equally.