| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Dipti Chikhalia |
| Other Name | Dipika Chikhalia Topiwala |
| Profession(s) | Actor and Politician |
| Famous Role | “Sita” in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan” |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 158 cm in meters– 1.58 m in feet & inches– 5’ 2” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV: Rishte-Naate (1980) Bollywood Film: Sun Meri Laila (1983)  Malayalam Film: Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986) Bhojpuri Film: Sajanwa Bairi Bhaile Hamar (1987) Kannada Film: Indrajith (1989) Bengali Film: Asha O Bhalobasha (1989) Telugu Film: Yamapasam (1989) Gujarati Film: Jode Rahejo Raj (1989) Tamil Film: Periya Idathu Pillai (1990) |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Political Journey | 1991, Member of Parliament from Vadodara constituency |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 April 1965 (Thursday) |
| Age (as in 2020) | 55 Years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (Maharashtra), India |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| College/University | Bombay University (Now University of Mumbai) |
| Educational Qualification | BA |
| Religion | Hinduism [1]Facebook |
| Caste | Not Known |
| Address | 46, Presidency Society, Kashivishwanath, N.S. Road No. 7, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai-400049. |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Singing, Painting |
| Tattoo | A tattoo on her left wrist – “Dad” and “Lotus flower” |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 22 November 1991 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Hemant Topiwala (Businessman) |
| Children | Son– None Daughter(s)– Nidhi Topiwala (Make Up Artist) and Juhi Topiwala |
| Parents | Father– Rajesh T. Chikhalia Mother– Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother– Himanshu Chikhlia Sister– Arti Chikhlia |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Kadhi |
| Politician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sushma Swaraj |
| Sport(s) | Badminton, swimming |
| Travel Destination(s) | Canada, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, U.K. and U.S.A. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Deepika Chikhalia
- Deepika Chikhalia hails from Bombay (Maharashtra), where she was born and raised.
- Her portrayal of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan on Doordarshan has made her widely recognized.
- Additionally, in 1988, she made an appearance in the series Luv Kush, a part of Ramayan, which was also created by Ramanand Sagar.
- Following her appearance on Ramayan, she gained immense popularity within the realm of television advertising and was involved in numerous TV commercials. Particularly, her endorsement of Nirma Super Detergent Soap Cake became widely acclaimed on Doordarshan.
- In 2018, she expressed her passion for painting by presenting a masterpiece crafted by her own hands to the esteemed Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
- Susheela, portrayed by her, was Yami Gautam’s mother in the Bollywood movie “Bala” released in 2019.
- She passionately worships Lord Ganesha.
- She has a strong passion for dogs.
- Check out this fascinating video on the biography of Deepika Chikhalia!
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