Rubina Dilaik

Rubina Dilaik (born 26 August 1987) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is best known for portraying Radhika Shastri in the popular show Chotti Bahu, which marked her acting debut. For her portrayal of Soumya Singh in Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, she received critical acclaim and won ITA Award for Best Actress Drama. In 2020, she emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 14. Dilaik further participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, where she finished at fifth place and in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, where she finished as the 1st runner-up, both in 2022. Her other notable work include Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed and Jeannie Aur Juju. Dilaik made her Hindi film debut with Palash Muchhal's Ardh in 2022. Early life and work Dilaik was born on 26 August 1987 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She studied at Shimla Public School and St. Bede's College, Shimla. Her father is also a writer and has written many books in Hindi. In her early days, she was a beauty pageant contender for which she won two local beauty pageants and was crowned Miss Shimla in 2006. She was a national-level champion in debate during her school days. She is a graduate with a degree in English Literature with minors in Political science. In 2008, she won the Miss North India Pageant held at Chandigarh.