Meher Vij (born Vaishali Sahdev; 7 June 1986) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films and television. She is the recipient of a Filmfare Award. She played supporting roles in the drama film Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and the musical drama Secret Superstar (2017), both of which rank among the highest grossing Indian films of all time; for the latter she won the Filmfare Award Best Supporting Actress. She has appeared in television shows including Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Ram Milaye Jodi.[1]
Personal life
Vij has two brothers, actors Piyush Sahdev and Gireesh Sahdev.[2][3] In 2009, she married Manav Vij in Mumbai,[4][5] after which she changed her name from Vaishali Sahdev to Meher Vij.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Saaya | Nurse (cameo) |
| 2005 | Lucky: No Time for Love | Padma |
| 2013 | The Pied Piper | Shanti |
| 2014 | Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des | Rasal |
| 2014 | Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar | Simran |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Razia |
| 2016 | Ardaas | Bani |
| 2016 | Tum Bin II | Manpreet |
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Najma |
| 2019 | Ardaas Karaan | Jaago |
| 2020 | Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship | Vandana |
| 2022 | Jahaan Chaar Yaar | TBA [7] |
Television and web-series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Stree Teri Kahani | Ritu | |
| 2009-2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Meher Juneja / Maan | |
| 2010 | Ram Milaye Jodi | Hetal Gandhi / Bedi | |
| 2013 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Preet | S01E21: "Love Calling"[8] |
| 2020 | Special OPS | Ruhaani | Web series [9] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Template:Won | [10] |
Lions Gold Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actor (Male/Female) | Template:Won | [11] |
News18 Reel Movie Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Won | [12] |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Template:Won | [13] |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Won | [14] |
Bollywood Film Journalists Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Won | [15][16] |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Won | [17] |
References
- ↑ All you need to know about Shuddh Desi Romance star Sushant Singh Rajput(4 September 2013). Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ↑ Indian TV stars celebrate Rakshabandhan(10 August 2014).
- ↑ Piyush Sahdev's Ex-Wife Akangsha Rawat Spills The Beans On The Actor Following Rape Allegations. India.com(29 November 2017). Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ↑ The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle. www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ↑ Real-life telly Siblings celebrate rakhi - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ↑ Bollywood's Sibling Secrets! Distant relationship between Meher Vij, Gireesh Sahdev and Piyush Sahdev. Free Press Journal(11 November 2018). Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ↑ Swara Bhasker, Shikha Talsania, Meher Vij and Pooja Chopra resume shoot of Jahaan Chaar Yaar. Bollywood Hungama(21 August 2021). Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ↑ Love Calling - Yeh hai Aashiqui. YouTube.
- ↑ Karan Tacker to make a comeback with Neeraj Pandey's web series Special Ops. India Today(23 February 2020). Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ↑ Winners of the Filmfare Awards 2018. Filmfare. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ↑ Lions Gold Awards 2018: Complete winners list and Red Carpet pictures | Free Press Journal. Free Press Journal(25 January 2018). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ↑ 'Newton' & 'Mukti Bhawan' Win Big at the REEL Movie Awards. The Quint. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ↑ Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ Zee Cine Awards 2018 complete winners list. The Indian Express(21 December 2017).
- ↑ List of Power Brands Bollywood Award Winners. Power Brands.
- ↑ Power Brands Bollywood Film Journalists Awards 2018. News18(6 March 2018).
- ↑ IIFA Awards 2018 Winners. IIFA. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
External links
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