Niharika NM
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| Born | Niharika N Manohar 4 July 1997 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Comedy sketches and reels; acting debut in South Indian and Hindi films |
Niharika NM (born Niharika N Manohar; 4 July 1997) is an Indian digital content creator, comedian and actress. She is known for her fast-paced, exaggerated comedy sketches and observational humour on YouTube and Instagram. She later transitioned into acting, appearing in South Indian films and making her Bollywood debut in 2026.[1]
Early life and education
Niharika was born on 4 July 1997 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and was raised primarily in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Her mother tongue is Telugu. She can speak Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
She completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru (2015–2019). She later pursued an MBA (with a focus related to entertainment marketing/finance) at Chapman University in California.[2]
Content creation career
Niharika began creating content while still in college. She started her YouTube channel around 2015–2016; her early work included comedy skits such as “Types of Students During an Exam” (2018), which gained significant attention. She later became widely known for short-form Instagram Reels featuring high-energy, relatable rants and exaggerated portrayals of everyday situations.
She has collaborated with numerous Indian and international celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, Yash, John Legend and others. She was the first Indian creator to make a guest voice appearance on the Netflix animated series Big Mouth (Season 7, 2023).
Recognition includes:
- Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2022)
- Youth Icon – Entertainer of the Year at the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (Cannes, 2022)
- Forbes 100 Digital Stars (2023)
- Digital Creator of the Year at the Grazia Millennial Awards (2023)
She has also appeared on Koffee with Karan (Season 7) and represented India at YouTube Creators for Change.[3]
Acting career
Niharika made her acting debut in South Indian cinema. Her film credits include:
- Perusu (2025, Tamil)
- Mithra Mandali (2025, Telugu)
- Idhayam Murali (2026)
- Alcohol (upcoming)
She made her Hindi film debut with the comedy Bhai Tera Star Hai (2026), opposite Raghav Juyal, in which she played the role of Roshini. The film was released in late July 2026.[4]
Personal life
Niharika has spoken about starting on the internet at a young age (around 16) and dealing with imposter syndrome. She has stated that she stepped back from regular content creation to focus on acting. As of 2026 she has been the subject of dating rumours with actor Raghav Juyal, which neither has officially confirmed.[5]
References
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/fame-is-fleeting-and-ive-never-chased-it-niharika-nm/articleshow/126345234.cms
- ↑ https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/who-is-niharika-nm-meet-the-viral-creator-joining-samay-rainas-indias-got-latent-ws-l-10237110.html
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/fame-is-fleeting-and-ive-never-chased-it-niharika-nm/articleshow/126345234.cms
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/bhai-tera-star-hai-niharika-nm-walked-away-from-content-creation-at-the-peak-of-her-career-for-acting-raghav-juyal-101785074643427.html
- ↑ https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/who-is-niharika-nm-know-all-about-the-social-media-star-rumoured-to-be-dating-raghav-juyal-ws-l-10182241.html