Nikhil Nani, who is an Indian actor, has worked predominantly in the Bengali film and TV industry.
Born in Tumkur on November 3, 1929, Nani was deeply interested in artistic works. He came on to the stage in 1949.
According to his admirers, Nani always put on a crisp shirt, ironed by himself, as it was his habit. He has previously worked as an officer in marketing firms. However, he always had an eye for acting. This is why he, started out his career as a theatre actor.
Many of his co-workers have suggested that he was a perfectionist, always trying to give his best in his works.
He also trained many of his juniors actors and began to work backstage, helping people in the filmmaking.
As is typical of backstage workers, Nani was not showered with many awards in his lifetime.
He received the Karnataka Nataka Academy award in 1979. He was the creator of numerous organizations, including the Bharatiya Natya Sangha, Bangalore Cinema Academy, and Suchitra Film Society.