Niyati Fatnani (born 11 January 1991) is an Indian actress working in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with D4-Get Up and Dance (2016), portraying Niharika Sinha.[1] Fatnani is best known for her portrayal of Piya Rathod in the supernatural series Nazar.[2][3] In 2024, she participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.[4]

Niyati Fatnani
Fatnani in 2020
Born (1991-01-11) 11 January 1991 (age 33)
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present
Known forNazar

Early life

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She was born on 11 January 1991 in Rajkot, Gujarat, India.[5] She completed her early education at Amar Jyoti Saraswati International School located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. She is also a professional Kathak dancer. Fatnani has a younger sister named Barkha Fatnani.

Career

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Fatnani made her acting debut in 2016 with D4 - Get Up and Dance where she played Niharika "Baby" Sinha alongside Utkarsh Gupta.[6] In 2017, she portrayed Dharmavidya Raidhan Katara / Arundhati / Mukhiyani in Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey alongside Eijaz Khan.[7] From 2018 to 2020, Fatnani portrayed Piya Sharma Rathod in Nazar opposite Harsh Rajput which proved as a major turning point in her career.[8] She also played Piya in the telefilm Ankahee Dastaan in 2021. In 2022, Fatnani portrayed Ginni Garewal Singh in Channa Mereya opposite Karan Wahi.[9] In 2023, she was seen in Disney+ Hotstar's Dear Ishq as Asmita Roy opposite Sehban Azim.[10]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Shazia Season 9, Episode 1 [11]
D4-Get Up and Dance Niharika "Baby" Sinha [12]
2017 Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey Aru / Dharmavidya Raidhan Katara [13]
2018–2020 Nazar Piya Sharma Rathod [14]
2021 Ankahee Dastaan Telefilm
2022 Channa Mereya Ginni Garewal Singh [15]
2024 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestant 8th place [16]

Special appearances

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Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti Ginni Garewal Singh [17]
2023 Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal Avantika [18]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Dear Ishq Asmita Roy Web debut [19]
Fuh se Fantasy Shobhita Sharma Episode: "Fantasy Unleashed!"

Music videos

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Year Title Singer Ref.
2018 Wahin Mohit Gaur [20]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Show Result Ref.
2022 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress (Popular) Channa Mereya Nominated [21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Niyati Fatnani: I owe my acting and dance career to Madhuri Dixit". The Times of India. 3 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Niyati Fatnani draws inspiration from real life for her reel-life roles". Hindustan Times. 18 March 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Niyati Fatnani plays dhaba owner's daughter in 'Channa Mereya' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 14: Niyati Fatnani recalls having panic attack during water stunt; 'Kept shouting help help'". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Happy Birthday Niyati Fatnani: 'Nazar' Actor Turns 29, The Diva Looks Hotter With Passing Years". India. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Out of the box - One step up". The New Indian Express. 19 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  7. ^ "'Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' is an unlikely couple's beautiful story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Niyati Fatnani opposite Harsh Rajput in the supernatural show 'Nazar'". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  9. ^ "Niyati Fatnani on bagging 'Channa Mereya': I'm overjoyed and supremely elated to take on this role - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. ^ "Dear Ishq Season 1 Review: Performances and gloss save this predictable love/Hate story". The Times of India.
  11. ^ "Exclusive - Prince Narula to host Zing's Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya season 9". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  12. ^ "Channel V is back with a brand new dance fiction show". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  13. ^ "Niyati Fatnani: Acting was there in sub-conscious mind - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  14. ^ "Niyati Fatnani plays a challenging role in Star Plus's 'Nazar'". Zee News. 17 November 2018.
  15. ^ "Niyati Fatnani reveals she gained weight for her role as a Sikhni in 'Channa Mereya'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 14: Niyati Fatnani pens heartfelt note for Rohit Shetty and contestants; 'Never did I think that I...'". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  17. ^ Grace Cyril. "Mika Singh is looking for his bride in new wedding song from Swayamvar Mika Di Vohti. Watch". India Today. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Niyati Fatnani and Arjun Bijlani Shoot Under Extreme Cold For Upcoming Show 'Bhediya Ishq Aur Junoon'". News18. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Sehban Azim and Niyati Fitnani come together for a new show titled Dear Ishq". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  20. ^ "WATCH! Wahin sung by Mohit Gaur ft. Niyati Fatnani". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  21. ^ "22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Nominations - Vote Now". Indian Television Academy Awards. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
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