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Ruhanika Dhawan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 September 2007

Age17 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionChild Artist

NationalityIndian

FamilyMother - Dolly Dhawan

Ruhanika Dhawan Biography

Ruhanika Dhawan is an Indian former child artist best known for her role as Ruhi in the television series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. Born in 2007, she began her屏

Early life and background
Ruhanika Dhawan was born on 25 September 2007 in Delhi, India. Known familiarly as Ruhi, she grew up in Mumbai where she completed her schooling. Her mother is Dolly Dhawan; details about her father are not provided in the available information. Ruhanika’s nationality is Indian and she follows Hinduism.

Career
Ruhanika began working as a child artist at a young age. Her television debut came in 2012 with the series Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein. She rose to widespread recognition for portraying the character Ruhi in the Star Plus series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, a role that made her a familiar face in many households. For her work on that show she won the Indian Telly Award for Most Popular Child Artist – Female in 2014.

In 2014 she also made her film debut with Jai Ho. After a time on television she left Yeh Hai Mohabbatein when the show underwent a time leap. She later appeared on the reality dance competition Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9 in 2016.

Public profile
Ruhanika has been open about interests typical for her age: she enjoys swimming and dancing, and favors studying English and art and craft. Her favourite foods include pav bhaji, idli and dosa. She has named Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif among her favourite actor and actress, and lists films such as Tangled and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani among her favourites. Her favourite cartoon characters include Rapunzel, Snow White, the mermaid and Cinderella.

Physically, she is described as having black eyes and dark brown hair. Her zodiac sign is Libra.

Latest updates
In January 2023 Ruhanika shared photographs on social media of a home she purchased at age 15 and posted a note thanking her parents for their guidance and support. She completed her schooling at Prabhavati Padamashi Soni International Junior College on 21 June 2025.

Personal notes
Ruhanika’s hobbies, early achievements and transition from child roles to other television formats have kept her in the public eye since childhood. Her education in Mumbai and continued public appearances reflect a balance between schooling and work as she moved through adolescence.
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Recent Work

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9

Contestant on the reality dance competition in 2016

2016
Jai Ho

Debut film role

2014
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

Television role as Ruhi, breakout part

2013-2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Broke out as Ruhi on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
  2. Won Indian Telly Award for Most Popular Child Artist – Female (2014)
  3. Television debut in Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (2012)
  4. Film debut in Jai Ho (2014)
  5. Participant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruhanika Dhawan born?

25 September 2007

What is Ruhanika Dhawan known for?

Child Artist