Nayani Dixitt is a versatile actor, performer, and educator, with deep roots in classical training and contemporary cinema. A proud alumna of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, Nayani holds a postgraduate degree in Acting and Cinema Arts and a graduation in Hindi Literature.
She is also a trained Kathak dancer from the Lucknow Gharana and has trained under stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, Benjamin Gilani, Raza Murad, and Meeta Vashisht. Her filmography includes acclaimed projects such as Special 26, Queen, Guddu Ki Gun, Siyasat (Amazon Prime), Shadi Mein Zaroor Aana, United Kachche (ZEE5), and The Violin Player, which was showcased at multiple international film festivals.
A seasoned theatre actor, Nayani has performed in productions directed by legends like Padmashree Ramgopal Bajaj and Mushtaq Kak. Her voice has graced numerous All India Radio plays, and she has received pageant titles like Miss Kanpur and Miss North India (2000).Nayani is also an accomplished acting coach, having taught at Whistling Woods International, Actor Prepares, and Stella Adler Studio, Mumbai.
She has coached Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar at Yash Raj Studios and served as diction coach at Vishesh Films. Recently, she concluded her role as acting and public speaking coach for Femina Miss India.A panelist and jury member for multiple film and beauty contests, she continues to contribute meaningfully to both the screen and the stage.