Mahhi Vij reveals Mani Ratnam chose her to play Kareena Kapoor's role in Yuva (Image Credit: Instagram) During the 10th episode of Bigg Boss 20, Mahhi spoke to Kanika about her journey in the industry. She said. "Mumbai aate hi mujhe mil gaya music video pink dress wala, Tu Tu Hai Vahi (2002). Phir line se bohot saare music videos the. Saare hit kiye maine. Music videos khatam ho gaye, phir maine South films kiye Prabhudeva ke saath, phir maine ki Mammootty ke saath. Vahan se main final hui thi Yuva ke liye." She added, "Mani Ratnam ne mujhe Yuva ke liye select kiya. Kareena wale role ke liye. Vivek Oberoi ke saath. Vahan equation thodi kharab ho gayi kisike saath. Phir vapas aa gayi idhar (Mumbai). 2-3 films cancel ho gaya, phir maine socha TV karungi." Mahhi Vij and Kareena Kapoor (Image Credit: Instagram) After working with big stars in South films, Mahhi got fame from television. She became a household name as Nakusha in Laagi Tujhse Lagan on Colors TV. Before Bigg Boss 20, she had participated in season 4 of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In 2012, she and her ex-husband Jay Bhanushali were contestants in the dance reality show Nach Baliye 5 and won the trophy. Mahhi played Nandini Shekhawat in Balika Vadhu. After a 9-year-long hiatus, she returned to acting with Seher – Hone Ko Hai in December 2025. She left the show in May this year. Mahhi announced her separation from Jay in January this year. They were married for 14 years and are co-parenting their daughter, Tara, who was born in 2019. In the same episode of Bigg Boss 20, Kushal Tanwar, a.k.a. Gullu, asked her about her tattoos. The actress said she got them removed twice or thrice. She mentioned it was associated with Jay, who is also a renowned television actor and participated in Bigg Boss season 15 in 2021. A quintessential Bollywood buff, I keep myself updated with all the latest developments. With an experience in covering cinema, I believe in serving d... View More