Actress Nyra Banerji, currently seen in Bigg Boss 18, has appeared in many roles across Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. However, not everyone knows that she was once rumored to be in a relationship with actor Nishant Malkani. Their rumored romance made headlines for a while, although they never publicly confirmed it.
Nyra and Nishant always said they were just friends. According to a Times of India report, the two decided to part ways. At one point, there were even rumors that they were planning to get married. The duo first met on the sets of Rakshabandhan. Now, Nyra has made a strong mark on Bigg Boss 18, hosted by Salman Khan.
Interestingly, Nyra Banerji’s original name was Madhuurima Banerjee. She was born on May 14, 1987, in Mumbai. As per a report by the Times of India, there were instances where her interviews were published with photos of Madhuurima Tuli, another actress from Bollywood, Tollywood, Tamil, and Kannada films. Nyra shared her frustration with the publication, saying, “It felt like an identity crisis, and I was really annoyed. So, I had no choice but to change my screen name to Nyra. I don’t want any association with my old name, ‘Madhuurima.’ I want people to get used to calling me Nyra.”
Nyra made her film debut in 2009 with the Telugu movie Aa Okkadu and later appeared in the Hindi film Toss: A Flip of Destiny. She gained popularity in the TV industry with roles in Divya Drishti and Pishachini. She attended Canossa Convent High School in Mumbai and holds degrees in Bachelor of Legal Science and Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.L.S., LLB) from SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law.
Nyra’s family background is quite impressive. Her father, Prithvi Raj Varman, was an officer in the Indian Navy, and her mother, Nanditaa Banerjee, is a painter and writer. She also has a younger brother named Swarnabh Banerji.
Nyra’s aim in participating in Bigg Boss 18 is to bring a fresh approach to the show. While many think shouting and fighting are key to making an impact, Nyra believes in showing love and compassion. She feels that this can resolve situations while still standing strong in her opinions.
