Monika was born in Patel Nagar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh into a middle-class family. |
She had an early interest in acting. |
In her college days, Monika won the 'Miss MP' beauty competition. |
This success led to modeling offers for her. |
In 2010, she relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in television. |
Monika began her modeling career in Mumbai by appearing in television ads and print shoots. |
She landed minor roles in popular TV serials like "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" and "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?". |
In 2013, Monika gained fame for playing 'Bawri' in the show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah". |
Alongside TV and films, she is involved in theatre. |
Monika is fond of cats and often shares photos with them on social media. |
She supported the "I Support Organ Donation" campaign in Mumbai in 2019. |
Monika looks up to her father for inspiration and has strong faith in Lord Ganesha. |
A fitness enthusiast, she regularly visits the gym. |
Her dream role is to play the lead in the TV serial "Nagin". |
In 2019, Monika left "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" after a fee dispute. |