Personal Information

Full Name: Mallika Arora

Nickname: Mallo, Mallika

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1976-10-23

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Fitness & gymming, yoga, dancing, traveling, fashion styling, spending time with son, reading

Education

School: Not Public

College: Not publicly

Degrees Obtained: Not publicly

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Anil Arora (retired army officer) Mother: Joyce Polycarp (homemaker; Anglo-Indian descent)

Siblings: Sister: Amrita Arora Ladak

Marital Status: married

Wife: Arbaaz Khan (actor & producer; divorced 2017)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Model, Actress, VJ, Television Personality, Brand Ambassador, Entrepreneur (active in fashion, TV judging, brand endorsements & occasional films)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹120–180 crore (from modeling, TV judging, brand endorsements, alimony/settlement from Arbaaz Khan, real estate, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Known as one of the most glamorous & highest-paid models/TV personalities of 2000s–2010s Iconic VJ on MTV India (MTV Style Check, MTV House of Style) Judge on reality shows: India’s Got Talent, India’s Best Dancer, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Notable films: Kambakkht Ishq (2009), Raaz 3 (2012 cameo), Kismet Konnection (2008 cameo) Featured in Kingfisher Calendar, Maxim, FHM; one of the boldest & most stylish celebrities

Biography Details

Mallika Arora (born October 23, 1976, in Thane, Maharashtra) is a prominent Indian model, VJ, actress, and television personality. Daughter of retired army officer Anil Arora and homemaker Joyce Polycarp (Anglo-Indian), she rose to fame as a VJ on MTV India in the early 2000s with shows like MTV Style Check and MTV House of Style. She became one of the most glamorous faces of Indian television and ramp fashion.

Married to actor Arbaaz Khan (1999–2017), mother to son Arhaan (2002). After divorce, she focused on modeling, judging reality shows (India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa), brand endorsements, and occasional film cameos (Kambakkht Ishq, Raaz 3). At 49, she remains a style & fitness icon, active in TV judging, fashion events, and social media, known for her bold fashion choices and confident personality.

• January 2026: Mallika Arora turned 50 (October 23, 2025); celebrated with family & close friends; shared stunning birthday photos on Instagram, receiving massive love from fans for her ageless beauty & fitness.
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• January 2026: Featured as a guest judge on India’s Best Dancer Season 4 special episode; her dance performance and mentoring went viral.
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• January 2026: Launched a new luxury fashion & accessories collaboration; promoted her latest ethnic & western collection on social media.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with fashion, fitness, travel, and family posts (frequent appearances with son Arhaan). No major acting projects or controversies in early 2026; focus on judging reality shows, brand endorsements, and maintaining her style icon status.

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