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Murali Vijay is a well-known former Indian cricketer, especially recognised for his red-ball career with the Indian team. Despite being a successful batter in Test cricket, he also had notable stints in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In domestic cricket, he scored a huge number of runs over the years.
Finally, in 2023, he announced his retirement from all forms of the game. Over a career spanning more than 20 years, he amassed over 13,000 runs across formats, establishing himself as one of India's successful batters.
However, his personal life has faced criticism over the years, especially regarding his marriage to Nikita Vanjara (now Nikita Vijay). Nikita was previously married to Murali Vijay’s Tamil Nadu teammate, Dinesh Karthik. She is a successful businesswoman, socialite, and casting director in India.
She works as a casting artist at Impressions Forever, a Mumbai-based 3D casting company. The company specialises in using 3D technology to create hand and foot impressions for newborns, couples, and families.
Nikita spent her early years in Kuwait but later completed her commerce degree at the University of Maharashtra. In 2007, she married former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, but their marriage ended in 2012. Nikita’s father was a close friend of Dinesh Karthik’s father, so the two knew each other from childhood.
After five years of marriage, they decided to part ways, and later, she married Murali Vijay. According to several reports, Murali was the reason behind their divorce. Nikita was born on 6 December 1984, while Murali Vijay was born on 1 April 1984. Their age difference is eight months and five days.
The couple has three children. Their first child, a son named Nivaan Murali Vijay, was born in 2013. A few years later, they welcomed a daughter named Eva. Their third child, a son named Aarav, was born in 2017. In 2020, Nikita, along with interior designer Ram Krish, launched a new fitness business, Tattva – The Studio to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Speaking of Nikita’s popularity, she has more than 71.2K followers on Instagram. She often shares adorable pictures with her husband, Murali, and their children.
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