Mahi Vij was born in Delhi and is of Punjabi origin. She currently lives in Mumbai and is married to actor and television personality Jay Bhanushali. She is a prominent model and has done numerous music videos. Among these is Tu, Tu Hai Wahi (DJ Aqeel Mix), in which she appears in a pink dress along with Renuka Chauhan and Raksha Kapoor. She has also worked in a Malayalam movie opposite Mammootty.