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Nikita Kanda, born July 29, 1995, in Birmingham to a family of Indian descent, studied film and screen media at university and performed in West End productions including 'The Wiz,' 'Bugsy Malone,' 'Annie' and 'Pocahontas' before moving into broadcasting. She worked at Zee TV and hosted a drivetime show on Asian Star 101.6FM before joining BBC Asian Network as a relief presenter in March 2021.
She began temporary duties on the network's Breakfast Show in July 2022 and became its permanent host in January 2023, earning a Presenter of the Year nomination at the Asian Media Awards. She also frequently reports for 'The One Show,' and in August 2023 was announced as a contestant on Series 21 of 'Strictly Come Dancing,' describing it as a 'dream come true' before being eliminated second.
