Avika Gor's lesser known facts

Avika Gor has come a long way in her career. She rose to immense fame with her stint in Balika Vadhu and later transitioned into films in the southern industry. The actress is leading the headlines as she recently announced her engagement with her boyfriend, Milind Chandwani. Her marriage ceremony is scheduled to be telecast on national television, and she is on cloud nine as she had a dreamy wedding. Here are some unknown facts about the actress.

Debut show
Many people assume Avika made her acting debut as Anandi in Balika Vadhu, but her first TV appearance was actually a minor role in the show Ssshhhh... Koi Hai in 2007.

Multifaceted personality
She expanded her career beyond acting by becoming a film producer. She has been involved in multiple projects, including the 2023 film Popcorn, which she also produced.

Cannes Film Festival
At just 19 years old, she attended the 2016 Cannes Film Festival to promote her short film, Ankahee Baatein. She proved that with sheer talent and hard work, there is no stopping a dedicated person from succeeding.

Refused by designers
For her Cannes debut, several fashion designers reportedly refused to dress her, stating she was just a TV actress. She instead wore a gown by a local designer.

International stardom 
Balika Vadhu became a huge hit in Kazakhstan, making Avika a popular name there. During a visit, a 100-year-old Kazakh woman presented her with a gold ring.

Rumor mills of having a child
A close friendship with her Sasural Simar Ka co-star Manish Raisinghan led to baseless rumors that they secretly had a child. Avika publicly dismissed the claims, clarifying that he is much older and one of her closest friends.

Married on a television show
On September 30, 2025, Avika married social activist Milind Chandwani on the sets of the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga, which will be broadcast on television.

Weight loss 
In 2020, Avika revealed a 13-kg weight loss, which she attributed to a renewed focus on her diet, exercise, and mental well-being. She now views it as a mental and emotional transformation, not just physical.

Husband is a reality show contestant. 
Avika’s husband, Milind Chandwani, is the founder of Camp Diaries, an NGO that provides underprivileged children with creative and skill-based learning. He was also a former contestant on MTV Roadies Real Heroes.

Fluency in languages 
Following her successful debut in the Telugu film Uyyala Jampala and years of working in the South Indian film industry, Avika became proficient in the language.