Nikita Anand was born in the Punjabi-speaking family in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, in 1983. Her dad is Brigadier S.S. Anand, a doctor in the Indian Army; his frequent transfers led to Nikita studying in different schools.
At age 19 Nikita was crowned Miss India 2003, taking over the title from Neha Dhupia, and represented India in the Miss Universe Pageant in Panama City, Panama. During 2004 she relinquished her title to Tanushree Dutta. She made her entry in bollywood with Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee and Dil Dosti Etc.
At age 19 Nikita was crowned Miss India 2003, taking over the title from Neha Dhupia, and represented India in the Miss Universe Pageant in Panama City, Panama. During 2004 she relinquished her title to Tanushree Dutta. She made her entry in bollywood with Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee and Dil Dosti Etc.
