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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 October 1983

Age37 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceAranthangi, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor and Stand-up Comedian

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRiaz Ali

FamilySon - Harshath Riaz; Daughter - Safa Riaz; Brother - Raja

Aranthangi Nisha (Bigg Boss Tamil 4) Biography

Aranthangi Nisha is an Indian stand-up comedian and actress from Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu. She rose to public attention through television comedy contests, a

Early life and background

Aranthangi Nisha was born on 12 October 1983 in Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu. Raised in a middle-class Muslim family, she attended the local government high school in Aranthangi before going on to study at JJ College of Arts and Science in Pudukkottai. Her hometown and upbringing in Aranthangi remain central to her public identity.

Career

Nisha began gaining recognition as a performer on television. Her first notable appearance came as a contestant on the comedy competition Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, in its fifth season in 2015. That platform helped establish her as a stand-up comedian and opened the door to further work on Tamil television.

On screen she has combined comedy and acting. In film, she appeared in Tamil projects in 2018, including credits listed for Kalakalappu 2 as well as smaller roles in titles from that year. On television she expanded her presence by hosting and competing in variety and reality formats. In 2019 she served as a host on the celebrity cooking show Cooku with Comali. She also took part in the television programme Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai in 2020.

Nisha’s profile grew further when she joined the fourth season of the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil in 2020, a series widely watched and hosted by actor Kamal Haasan. Alongside her television and film appearances, she and her husband launched a YouTube channel in July 2020 to share personal and comic videos with their audience.

Public profile

Known professionally as Aranthai Nisha or simply Nisha, she has built a reputation as a popular comedian in South India. Her on-screen persona and regular television appearances brought her awards and recognition within the comedy circuit. Physically, information published about her lists her height at approximately 151 cm (5 feet 1 inch) with black hair and black eyes.

Personal life

Nisha is married to Riaz Ali. The couple wed on 10 October 2010 and have two children: a son, Harshath Riaz, and a daughter, Safa Riaz. Her husband has worked as a junior tradesman with the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. She has at least one younger brother named Raja.

Latest updates

In 2020 Nisha expanded her reach beyond television by launching a YouTube channel with her husband, where they began posting videos focused on family life and comedy. That same year she appeared on Bigg Boss Tamil 4 and continued to be active across television formats and light entertainment projects.

Overall, Aranthangi Nisha’s career has moved from local television comedy competitions to hosting, film appearances, reality TV and online video, establishing her as a familiar face in Tamil-language entertainment.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Tamil 4

Contestant on the fourth season of the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil (2020).

2020
Cooku with Comali

Host on the celebrity cooking show (2019).

2019
YouTube channel with husband

Personal and comic videos uploaded to a channel started on 6 July 2020.

2020
Kalakalappu 2

Appeared in the Tamil film released in 2018.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Broke through on the television comedy contest Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 5, 2015)
  2. Worked as a host on Cooku with Comali (2019)
  3. Participated in Bigg Boss Tamil 4 (2020)
  4. Appeared in Tamil films including Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aranthangi Nisha (Bigg Boss Tamil 4) born?

12 October 1983

What is Aranthangi Nisha (Bigg Boss Tamil 4) known for?

Actor and Stand-up Comedian

What is Aranthangi Nisha (Bigg Boss Tamil 4)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Aranthangi Nisha (Bigg Boss Tamil 4) married to?

Riaz Ali