Nikhil Vijay

Biography

Nikhil Vijay Motghare, popularly known as Nikhil Vijay, is an Indian actor and writer who primarily works in Hindi films and web series. He was born on 31 January 1995 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He developed an interest in acting and writing during his early years and later pursued opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Nikhil completed his education at SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, where he studied Zoology. During his college years, he actively participated in theatre and stage performances, which helped him develop his acting abilities. After graduating, he moved towards screenwriting and began looking for opportunities in the television and digital entertainment industry.

He began his professional journey by joining The Viral Fever (TVF) as an intern screenwriter. During this period, he also got opportunities to perform in comedy sketches and digital programmes. His early acting appearances included The Timeliners and Weekends (2018). He also worked as a writer on the popular family comedy series Gullak (2019), contributing to its first season.

Nikhil gained widespread recognition for playing Jatin Kishore, popularly known as Jhantoo, in the comedy-drama web series Hostel Daze (2019). His performance brought him considerable attention among young audiences. He further expanded his acting career with projects such as ImMATURE (2019), Madam Chief Minister (2021), Couple Goals (2021) and Roomies (2021).

In 2022, he appeared as Monesh Vyas, also known as Monu, in the web series NCR Days, which explored friendship, relationships and the experiences of young people. He subsequently appeared in United Kacche (2023), Roomies in Dreamland (2023), Despatch (2024) and Aukaat Ke Bahar (2025). His later projects include Prem Keetanu (2026).

Apart from acting, Nikhil Vijay has continued to explore writing and creative storytelling. His experience as a screenwriter and performer has allowed him to work across comedy, drama and entertainment-based digital projects.