Nikita Thukral was born on July 6, 1981, in Mumbai, India, into a Punjabi Hindu family. She completed her Master of Arts in Economics from Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai. Her career began when she was discovered by producer D. Ramanaidu while dining out, leading to her debut in the Telugu film "Hai" (2002). Thukral gained recognition for her performances in various South Indian films, particularly in Kannada and Telugu cinema. She has worked with notable actors and directors, earning accolades for roles in films like "Saroja" and "Maharaja." Besides acting, she participated in the reality show "Bigg Boss Kannada," where she finished as the second runner-up. Nikita is married to businessman Gagandeep Singh Mago since 2016 and they have a daughter named Jasmyrra Nikita Thukral Mago.