Kanika Mann is an incredibly talented Indian actress and model who has left her footprint in both the worlds of television and Punjabi cinema. With her captivating performance and her adorable presence, Kanika has gradually become one of the most loved personalities on Indian television. She was born on October 7, 1993, in Panipat, Haryana, and is the epitome of elegance, ambition, and determination.
Early Life and Family Background
Kanika was born into a Punjabi Jaat family that has its roots in Panipat. The father of the actress is a businessman and has Kanwar Jeet Singh Mann as his real name, while her mother’s name is Sudesh Mann, and she takes care of the house. She is very attached to her brother Abhijeet Mann and her sister Simran Mann.
Being raised in a conservative family, Kanika had to bear some resistance when she expressed her wish to take up acting as her profession. She has mentioned in many of her interviews that her father was not in favor of her entering the film industry and even cautioned her against that. But her resolution and love for acting eventually made her family support her.
Education and Academic Achievements
Kanika did her schooling at MJR Public School, Panipat, and was a very active student in both academics and other activities. Then, she went to Chandigarh to study Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and then Master of Laws (LLM) from Panjab University.
Although she has a very high-profile career, Kanika is still a very studious person and has a law degree. She can speak Hindi, Punjabi, and English fluently, which has been a great help to her in getting closer to various audiences.
Kanika Mann’s Career Journey
Television and Web Shows
The debut of Kanika in the television world was through a special appearance in Badho Bahu (2018). However, her actual breakthrough was with Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega (2018–2021), where she was cast as Guddan Gupta Jindal. The series made her a star and a very popular person.
In the same year, Kanika participated in the superb nature reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, where she surprised the audience with her valiant and enthusiastic spirit, finally getting among the best six.
After that, she took on the role of Tara Sehgal in Chand Jalne Laga (2023–2024), which was an incredible step in her acting career, showing her different skills. Then her first outing with OTT was in the series Roohaniyat (2022), where she played Prisha Srivastava opposite Arjun Bijlani.
Film and Music Career
Since 2016, Kanika has been a regular face in Punjabi music videos and has taken part in more than twenty hit songs, one of which is the widely recognized track Tere Vichon featuring Parmish Verma.
It was in 2017 that she made her movie debut with Rocky Mental, and in 2025, she will be in a Punjabi film, Pind Peya Saara Jombieland Baneya.
Personal Life and Relationships
Kanika Mann is looking for a partner in 2025. Besides, she has been linked to the likes of Nishant Singh Malkani and Mohsin Khan, but she has always denied the existence of such relationships, making it clear that she is putting all her focus on career development.
Physical Appearance and Lifestyle
Kanika’s height is 5’4″ and her weight is around 45 kg. The combination of her dark eyes and hair makes her still more attractive. Kanika is noted for her simple yet classy dressing style, and she does not have a specific exercise routine, so she only does some physical activities here and there.
Among her interests are traveling, dancing, and driving expensive cars. She loves to go to Dubai and Paris, which are her favorite spots when it comes to traveling.
Net Worth and Social Media Influence
As of 2025, the net worth of Kanika Mann is thought to be approximately ₹15 crores. Her income comes from acting, promoting brands, and her large online presence. She is undoubtedly one of the most powerful characters on TV, with 7.6 million Instagram followers and more than 2.5 million fans on Facebook.
Trivia & Fun Facts
Kanika loves Hrithik Roshan and considers him her childhood crush.
Her favorite colors are red, black, and green.
She enjoys long drives and late-night movies.
Though qualified as a lawyer, she chose acting as her true calling.
Cricket is her favorite sport, and she’s a huge Virat Kohli fan.
