Nikhil Arya (born 17 December 1961) is one of the popular faces of Indian television and has been part of a number of well known shows. He began his career in the TV industry in the year 2004 where he essayed a negative character named Rudra Maliya in Ekta Kapoor's Kesar. His portrayal was appreciated by the audience and Nikhil became a known face. Since then, he has acted in many other Indian TV serials including Kasturi as Nikhil, Rabba Ishq Na Hove as Vivan, Tere Liye as Ritesh Basu and in Chhoona Hai Aasmaan as Wing Commander Abhimanyu Adhikari.