Kanikka Kapur is an Indian actress and model best known for her role as Chaaya in the Prime Video web series ImMATURE (2023). She was born on 4th March 1995, in New Delhi, India. She worked in television shows, films, and web series. Kanikka won the Miss Asia crown in 2015. Since 2026, the actress has been portraying Taara in Star Plus’s show Taara opposite Krushal Ahuja.
Personal Details
| Real Name | Kanikka Kapur |
| Name in Hindi | कनिक्का कपूर |
| Profession (s) | Actress, Model |
| Years Active | 2008 – Present |
| Date of Birth | 4th March 1995 |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Age | 31 Years (As of 2026) |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharasjtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Singing, Travelling, Dancing |
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Degree in Journalism & Mass Commubnation |
| School | Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi, India |
| High School | Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi, India |
| College | Not Known |
| Extra Qualification | Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication |
Family Details
| Father’s Name | Sunny Kapur |
| Mother’s Name | Vimmi Kapur |
| Sibling (s) | Karishma Kapur |
Husband/Boyfriend/Marital Status
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend/Husband Name | |
| Marriage Date | |
| Kids |
Physical Appearance & More
| Height (feet) | 5 Feet 7 Inches |
| Weight (Kilograms)((Approx) | 50 kg |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Career
Since childhood, Kanikka has been fond of acting. When she was 13, she began her acting career with short films. She did a short film, The Great India Stud (2022). Later, she worked in various television shows, films, and web series, including:
Modelling Career
At the age of 18, Kanikka began her modelling career and participated in and won various pageants like Mood Indigo (2013), Femina Style Diva North (2014), and Manappuram Miss Queen of India (2015). After that, she took part in Miss Asia (2015) at Le Meridien, Kochi pageant and won this title.
Films/Movies
Kanikka made her film debut with the film Tippu (2015), where she played the role of Vaishnavi. Later, she worked in several films like A Gift of Love: Sifar (2019), Dono (2023), and Murderbaad (2025).
| Debut | Tippu (2015) |
| Popular Films/Movies | Tippu (2015) A Gift of Love: Sifar (2019) Dono (2023) Murderbaad (2025) |
| Latest Films/Movies | Not Known |
| Upcoming Films/Movies | Not Known |
TV Shows and Reality Show
Kanikka made her television debut with the reality show India’s Next Superstars in 2018. After that, she was cast as a lead role, Major Suman Tiwari, in the television show Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2 (2020). Currently, she is playing her role as Taara in the television show Taara (2026).
| Debut | India’s Next Superstars (2018) |
| Best TV Serials & Reality Shows | India’s Next Superstars (2018) Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2 (2020) |
| Latest TV Show | Taara (2026) |
| Upcoming TV serials & Reality Shows | Not Known |
Web Series
Kanikka made her OTT debut with the web series When You Invite Your Girlfriend on Diwali (2021), where she played the role of Anshuka. She also came to the spotlight as Chaaya with the web series ImMATURE (2023). After that, she featured in some web series such as Date with Senior (2022), When Make Out Goes Wrong (2022), The Diwali Proposal (2022), Sarkari Shaadi (2022), College Romance (2022), When English Medium & Hindi Medium Are Neighbours (2023), When Doctor & Dentist are Neighbours (2024), North Indian & South Indian Are Colleagues (2024), When Alpha Male & Feminist Girl Are Neighbours (2024), and Wrong Number Reboot (2024).
| Debut | When You Invite Your Girlfriend on Diwali (2021) |
| Popular Web Series | When You Invite Your Girlfriend on Diwali (2021) Date with Senior (2022) When Make Out Goes Wrong (2022) ImMATURE (2022-2023) The Diwali Proposal (2022) Sarkari Shaadi (2022) College Romance (2022) When English Medium & Hindi Medium Are Neighbours (2023) When Doctor & Dentist are Neighbours (2024) North Indian & South Indian Are Colleagues (2024) When Alpha Male & Feminist Girl Are Neighbours (2024) Wrong Number Reboot (2024) |
| Latest Web Series | Not Known |
| Upcoming Web Series | Not Known |
Music Videos
Kanikka did several music videos like Noor (2019), Aankhon Ke Darmiya (2020), Itne Tum Zaroorii Ho (2021), Tujhe Dekha (2021), Khabar (2022), Krishna Sang Radha (2023), BEGANA (2025), Zaroori Nahi Hai (2025), Rahat: Adnan Sami, Tanishk Bagchi (2025), and Fitratein (2025).
Awards
- Miss Mood Indigo (2013)
- Femina Style Diva North (2014)
- Manappuram Miss Queen of India (2015)
- Miss Asia (2015)
- Indian Television Academy Awards
