Meher Vij (born Vaishali Sahdev) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films and television. She is best known for her 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.
Meher Vij | |
|---|---|
 Vij at the Lions Gold Awards in 2018 | |
| Born | Vaishali Sahdev |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Piyush Sahdev (brother) Gireesh Sahdev (brother) |
She has appeared in television shows including Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Ram Milaye Jodi.[1]
Personal life
editVij has two brothers, actors Piyush Sahdev and Gireesh Sahdev.[2] In 2009, she married Manav Vij in Mumbai,[3][4] after which she changed her name from Vaishali Sahdev to Meher Vij.[5]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Saaya | Nurse | Cameo |
| Yeh Hawayein | Sanobar | ||
| 2005 | Lucky: No Time for Love | Padma | |
| 2013 | The Pied Piper | Shanti | |
| 2014 | Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar | Simran | |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Razia | |
| 2016 | Ardaas | Bani | |
| Tum Bin II | Manpreet | ||
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Najma | |
| 2019 | Ardaas Karaan | Jaago | |
| 2020 | Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship | Vandana | |
| 2022 | Jahaan Chaar Yaar | Mansi | [6] |
| 2024 | Maharaj | Vahuji | |
| Bandaa Singh Chaudhary |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Stree Teri Kahani | Ritu | |
| 2008–2010 | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Meher | |
| 2010 | Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi | Hetal | |
| 2013 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Preet | Episode: Love Calling |
| 2014 | Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des | Rasal |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Special OPS | Ruhaani | [7] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Won | [8] |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) | Won | [9] |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [10] |
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Secret Superstar | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [11] |
References
edit- ^ "All you need to know about Shuddh Desi Romance star Sushant Singh Rajput". 4 September 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (10 August 2014). "Indian TV stars celebrate Rakshabandhan". DNA India. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ Singh, Jasmine (30 June 2012). "Legacy of a lifetime Whether as a blessing from the elders or a good omen, the tradition of passing the wedding trousseau items remains till date... | It's a blessing". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (20 August 2013). "Real-life telly Siblings celebrate rakhi". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ @StarPlus (31 December 2017). "Congratulations @NehaDhupia & Meher Vij on winning best actor in a supporting role – female! #StarScreenAwards" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 March 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2018 complete winners list: Secret Superstar, Golmaal Again and Toilet Ek Prem Katha win big". The Indian Express. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "IIFA Awards 2018 Winners". IIFA. Archived from the original on 12 March 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2018.