Mahhi Vij Biography: Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Family, Bigg Boss 20 & More.

Mahhi Vij is a popular Indian model and television actress known for her memorable roles as Nakusha in Laagi Tujhse Lagan (2009-2012) and Nandini in Balika Vadhu (2016). She started as a model at age 17 and became a household name on Colors TV.

Born on 1 April 1982 in New Delhi, Mahhi won Nach Baliye 5 (2013) with her husband Jay Bhanushali, participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, and returned after 9 years with Seher – Hone Ko Hai (2025-2026) as Kausar Baig. Her personal life with husband Jay, foster children and daughter Tara has always been in the spotlight. This biography covers everything in easy language.

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Early Life and Education

Mahhi Vij was born on 1 April 1982 in New Delhi in a middle-class Punjabi family. Her parents are Vinod Vij (father) and Sushma Vij (mother). She has a sister Shilpi Vij and cousin Shekhar Malhotra who is married to TV actress Bhumika Gurung.

She studied at Lilawati Vidya Mandir School, Delhi and graduated from University of Delhi. She once worked as a kindergarten teacher before modelling. At age 17 she moved to Mumbai to become a model. She faced financial struggles - she once said there were times she could not pay rent and did not want to be a burden on her father, but work always came at the right time.

She changed her name from Mahi to Mahhi by adding an extra 'h' on advice of her astrologer.

Career Journey

Modelling and Early Acting (2002-2008)

Mahhi started modelling at 17 and appeared in fashion shows and print ads. She was seen in the 2002 music video "Tu, Tu Hai Wahi" (DJ Aqeel Mix) with Vaishali Samant. Her first Telugu film was Tapana (2004) as Meera and Malayalam film Aparichithan (2004) as Kalyani with Mammootty, and Kannada film Ganga Kaveri (2008) as Ganga. On TV she started with Akela (2006) as Meghna on Sony TV, then Ssshhhh...Koi Hai, Shubh Kadam and Kaisi Laagi Lagan (Pratha) in 2008.

Breakthrough - Laagi Tujhse Lagan (2009-2012)

Her breakthrough was Laagi Tujhse Lagan (2009-2012) as Nakusha Patil on Colors TV. She won the Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in 2011 for this role. The show made her a star. She also did guest roles in Bairi Piya, Na Aana Is Des Laado and Rishton Se Badi Pratha.

Reality Shows - Jhalak, Nach Baliye, Khatron Ke Khiladi

Mahhi was a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 (2010-2011) - 4th place and part of Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur (2011). In 2012-2013 she and husband Jay Bhanushali won Nach Baliye 5 on Star Plus as winners. Later she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (2016) - 10th place. She was also guest on Sasural Simar Ka (as Nakusha), Teri Meri Love Stories, Savdhaan India, Bigg Boss 9, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Encounter and Comedy Nights Bachao.

Balika Vadhu and Recent Work (2016-2026)

In 2016 she played Nandini Shekhawat in Balika Vadhu on Colors TV after the generation leap till the show ended. She also did Laal Ishq (2018) as Seher. After a 9-year hiatus, she returned as Kausar Baig in Seher – Hone Ko Hai (Dec 2025 - May 2026) and then quit the show in May 2026. She also appeared in Kitchen Champion 5, Bigg Boss 13 and Mujhse Shaadi Karoge as guest. In 2026 she is listed as contestant for Bigg Boss 20.

Family Details

Personal Life - Husband, Divorce, Children

Mahhi met Jay Bhanushali first at a party but did not talk. A year later they met again at a club, became friends and started dating. They had a secret court marriage on 11 November 2011. Media came to know when she was seen wearing a mangalsutra at Vikas Kalantri's sangeet ceremony. Later they also had a white wedding ceremony.

They were married for about 15 years (2011-2026) before divorcing in 2026. There were rumours of problems earlier due to Jay's intimate scenes in Hate Story 2 (2014) with Surveen Chawla, but they denied it.

In 2017 they fostered two children - Rajveer and Khushi. Their biological daughter Tara was born on 8 August 2019 and is now 6-7 years old in 2026. The couple was often trolled for ignoring foster children after Tara's birth, but they said they love all three equally.

Why did Mahhi leave her husband? The exact divorce reason in 2026 is not publicly detailed. No official statement about fights has been made beyond the divorce announcement.

Who was her first husband? Jay Bhanushali is her only known husband. There is no record of a first husband before Jay.

She is a dog lover with three dogs - Katori, Tim Tim and Figo (and late dog Angel, after whom her apartment is named Angel Niwas). She occasionally drinks alcohol at parties.

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Lesser Known Facts

• She is from a middle-class Punjabi family in Delhi.
• She was featured in school as a child and later became a model.
• She won Gold Award for Best Actress for Laagi Tujhse Lagan in 2011.
• She faced death threats from her cook in 2022 - filed complaint at Oshiwara Police Station.
• In 2022 a man banged her car while travelling with daughter and gave rape threats - she filed police complaint.
• She has a YouTube vlog channel Jay Mahhi Vlogs with Jay.
• She promotes many brands on Instagram.

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Final Thoughts

Mahhi Vij's story is one of struggle to stardom. From a Delhi girl who could not pay rent in Mumbai to becoming the beloved Nakusha and winning Nach Baliye 5 with her husband, she has seen it all. As a mother to three children - Tara, Khushi and Rajveer - she balanced career and family in the spotlight. Even after separation from Jay in 2026, she remains a strong and graceful actress who returned to TV after 9 years with Seher.