She studied in J.B. Vacha School, and graduated from Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science, Churchgate, Mumbai, and is pursuing M.Com through correspondence.
Nauheed originally wanted to take to traveling by becoming an Air Hostess, but after modeling for three years, she decided to be part of show-business other reason being she is too short and scared to work in aeroplanes
She lives with her family and studied from Podar College in Mumbai. She has a sister, and comes from a non-film background.The literal meaning of her name is 'Venus'.
She was in a short relationship with Nicholas Choudhury. However the relationship did not last for long.
auheed started her career as a model, featuring in many music videos. Piya Basanti being a memorable one, which brought her to the attention of Bollywood producers.Nauheed has appeared in many advertisements on television as well as the print media.
She made her film debut in Padam Kumar's Supari, starring Uday Chopra and Rahul Dev. While the film flopped, director Vikram Bhatt chose her for Inteha opposite Ashmit Patel. She was recommended to Director Padam Kumar by Channel V's VJ, Purab Kohli, with whom she had worked on Zee TV's 'Hip Hip Hooray
