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{{Short description|Indian actress}} | {{Short description|Indian actress (born 1984)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Sanjeeda Sheikh | | name = Sanjeeda Sheikh | ||
| image = Sanjeeda Sheikh attends Manish Malhotra’s show The Walk of Mijwan (04).jpg | | image = Sanjeeda Sheikh attends Manish Malhotra’s show The Walk of Mijwan (04).jpg | ||
| caption = Sheikh in | | caption = Sheikh in Manish Malhotra's Show | ||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|12|20}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|12|20}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Kuwait City]], | | birth_place = [[Kuwait City]], Kuwait | ||
| occupation = Actress | |||
| occupation = | |||
| awards = [[Zee Gold Awards]] | | awards = [[Zee Gold Awards]] | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Aamir Ali]]|2012|2021| | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Aamir Ali]]|2012|2021|end=div}} | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1 | ||
| yearsactive = 2003–present | | yearsactive = 2003–present | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sanjeeda Sheikh''' (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian actress who works in the [[Entertainment industry in India|Hindi | '''Sanjeeda Sheikh''' (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian actress who works in the [[Entertainment industry in India|Hindi]] films and television.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Sheikh-reaches-1-million-followers-on-Instagram-thanks-fans/articleshow/54793984.cms |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh thanks her fans |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Sheikh is best known for playing Namrata "Nimmo" Mathuria in ''[[Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa]]'', Ayesha Shergill in ''[[Kayamath]]'', Nitya Goenka / Durga in ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]'' and Kamini Mathur in ''[[Love Ka Hai Intezaar]]''. Sheikh has since been part of the films ''[[Taish]]'' (2020), ''[[Kaali Khuhi]]'' (2020) and ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]]'' (2024) and the web series ''[[Heeramandi]]'' (2024). | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
She was born | She was born 20 December 1984<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/discussion/368939/birthday-special-photos-sanjeeda-shaikh-which-prove-why-she-beauty-personified |title=Birthday Special! Photos of Sanjeeda Shaikh which prove why she is beauty personified! |publisher=Pinkvilla |access-date=19 July 2017 |archive-date=16 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916214547/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/discussion/368939/birthday-special-photos-sanjeeda-shaikh-which-prove-why-she-beauty-personified |url-status=dead }}</ref> in [[Kuwait]] into a Muslim family who hail from [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news |title=I will not kiss anyone on screen, not even my husband Aamir: she got separated from Samir Ali Sanjeeda Sheikh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-will-not-kiss-anyone-on-screen-not-even-my-husband-aamir-sanjeeda-sheikh/articleshow/58983174.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]|last1=Wadhwa |first1=Akash}}</ref> | ||
<ref>[https://m.ndtv.com/entertainment/domestic-violence-case-filed-against-tv-actress-sanjeeda-shaikh-and-her-family-1745167 Domestic Violence Case Filed Against TV Actress Sanjeeda Shaikh And Her Family] NDTV</ref><ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sanjeeda-sheikh-brother-face-domestic-violence-charges-after-sister-in-law-files-fir/story-mN0jYsjBKLHKfUPaRkfdWK.html Sanjeeda Sheikh, brother face domestic violence charges as sister-in-law files FIR] ''Hindustan Times''</ref><ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/legal-trouble-for-sanjeeda-sheikh/articleshow/60319973.cms Sanjeeda Sheikh's sister-in-law files domestic violence case against her and her brother] ''The Times of India''</ref> | |||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Sanjeeda has played various roles on television soap operas. She made her acting debut as Nimmo in the 2005 TV series ''[[Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanjeeda Shaikh photos: The Kayamath actress' organic glamour is earning her million admirers {{!}} Entertainment News |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/photo-gallery/sanjeeda-shaikh-latest-photos-the-kayamath-actress-organic-glamour-is-earning-her-million-admirers/529755 |access-date=4 June 2020 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref> After that, she appeared as a vamp in the 2007 [[Star Plus]] series ''[[Kayamath]]''. In the same year, she participated in a dancing competition show named ''[[Nach Baliye 3]]'', with husband [[Aamir Ali]], the couple won the competition.<ref name="Win">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-09-20/tv/27906409_1_sanjeeda-sheikh-aamir-sanjeeda-aamir-ali |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111041259/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-09-20/tv/27906409_1_sanjeeda-sheikh-aamir-sanjeeda-aamir-ali |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 November 2013 |title=Aamir-Sanjeeda are really excited |date=20 September 2008 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=27 July 2012}}</ref> | ===Debut and success in television (2003–2019)=== | ||
[[File:Sanjeeda at STAR Plus Dandia Shoot2 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Sheikh in 2014]] | |||
Sanjeeda has played various roles on television soap operas. She made her acting debut as Nimmo in the 2005 [[Television|TV]] series ''[[Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanjeeda Shaikh photos: The Kayamath actress' organic glamour is earning her million admirers {{!}} Entertainment News |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/photo-gallery/sanjeeda-shaikh-latest-photos-the-kayamath-actress-organic-glamour-is-earning-her-million-admirers/529755 |access-date=4 June 2020 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref> After that, she appeared as a vamp in the 2007 [[Star Plus]] series ''[[Kayamath]]''. In the same year, she participated in a dancing competition show named ''[[Nach Baliye 3]]'', with husband [[Aamir Ali]], the couple won the competition.<ref name="Win">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-09-20/tv/27906409_1_sanjeeda-sheikh-aamir-sanjeeda-aamir-ali |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111041259/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-09-20/tv/27906409_1_sanjeeda-sheikh-aamir-sanjeeda-aamir-ali |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 November 2013 |title=Aamir-Sanjeeda are really excited |date=20 September 2008 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=27 July 2012}}</ref> | |||
In 2008, she appeared in the serial ''[[Kya Dill Mein Hai|Kya Dill Main Hai]]'' opposite Aamir Ali which was telecasted on [[9X (TV channel)|9X]] channel. | In 2008, she appeared in the serial ''[[Kya Dill Mein Hai|Kya Dill Main Hai]]'' opposite Aamir Ali which was telecasted on [[9X (TV channel)|9X]] channel. | ||
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In 2014, Sheikh appeared as Durga Thakur, an ambitious and confident young woman, who is seeking justice for her sister, in ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]''. The serial was the breakthrough of her career as her performance was acclaimed by critics and viewers and it was one of the most successful shows of [[StarPlus|Star Plus]] at that time.<ref>{{cite news |title=14 TV shows get axed this year |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/14-TV-shows-get-axed-this-year/articleshow/45523886.cms |access-date=16 December 2014 |work=The Times of India |publisher=Shruti Jambhekar |date=16 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vatsal-seth-scares-ek-hasina-thi-co-star-sanjeeda-sheikh/ |title=Vatsal Seth scares 'Ek Hasina Thi' co-star Sanjeeda Sheikh |newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref> | In 2014, Sheikh appeared as Durga Thakur, an ambitious and confident young woman, who is seeking justice for her sister, in ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]''. The serial was the breakthrough of her career as her performance was acclaimed by critics and viewers and it was one of the most successful shows of [[StarPlus|Star Plus]] at that time.<ref>{{cite news |title=14 TV shows get axed this year |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/14-TV-shows-get-axed-this-year/articleshow/45523886.cms |access-date=16 December 2014 |work=The Times of India |publisher=Shruti Jambhekar |date=16 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vatsal-seth-scares-ek-hasina-thi-co-star-sanjeeda-sheikh/ |title=Vatsal Seth scares 'Ek Hasina Thi' co-star Sanjeeda Sheikh |newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
In 2016, she appeared as Dhani in ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]'' which was the first time Sheikh played an onscreen mother, of a 5-year-old child.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Shaikh-to-replace-Eisha-Singh-in-Ishq-Ka-Rang-Safed/articleshow/52479770.cms |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh will replace Esha Singh in Ishq Ka Rang Safed |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Sheikh-Saas-bahu-shows-will-never-fade-away/articleshow/53110539.cms |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh: 'Saas-bahu' shows will never fade away |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/From-Sunny-Leone-to-Sanjeeda-Sheikh-Beat-Pe-Booty-fever-grips-TV-celebs/articleshow/53736343.cms |title=From Sunny Leone to Sanjeeda Sheikh: 'Beat Pe Booty' fever grips TV celebs |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/photos/369149/ekta-kapoor-aamir-sanjeeda-arjun-bijlani-and-others-ring-karishma-tannas-birthday |title=Ekta Kapoor, Aamir-Sanjeeda, Arjun Bijlani and others ring in Karishma Tanna's birthday! |publisher=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/369061/bffs-mouni-roy-and-sanjeeda-shaikh-dancing-tunes-ambarsariya-most-graceful |title=BFFs Mouni and Sanjeeda dancing to the tunes of Ambarsariya is the most graceful thing today! |publisher=Pinkvilla}}</ref> | In 2016, she appeared as Dhani in ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]'' which was the first time Sheikh played an onscreen mother, of a 5-year-old child.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Shaikh-to-replace-Eisha-Singh-in-Ishq-Ka-Rang-Safed/articleshow/52479770.cms |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh will replace Esha Singh in Ishq Ka Rang Safed |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Sheikh-Saas-bahu-shows-will-never-fade-away/articleshow/53110539.cms |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh: 'Saas-bahu' shows will never fade away |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/From-Sunny-Leone-to-Sanjeeda-Sheikh-Beat-Pe-Booty-fever-grips-TV-celebs/articleshow/53736343.cms |title=From Sunny Leone to Sanjeeda Sheikh: 'Beat Pe Booty' fever grips TV celebs |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/photos/369149/ekta-kapoor-aamir-sanjeeda-arjun-bijlani-and-others-ring-karishma-tannas-birthday |title=Ekta Kapoor, Aamir-Sanjeeda, Arjun Bijlani and others ring in Karishma Tanna's birthday! |publisher=Pinkvilla |access-date=22 December 2016 |archive-date=25 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225143201/http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/photos/369149/ekta-kapoor-aamir-sanjeeda-arjun-bijlani-and-others-ring-karishma-tannas-birthday |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/369061/bffs-mouni-roy-and-sanjeeda-shaikh-dancing-tunes-ambarsariya-most-graceful |title=BFFs Mouni and Sanjeeda dancing to the tunes of Ambarsariya is the most graceful thing today! |publisher=Pinkvilla |access-date=22 December 2016 |archive-date=24 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224195411/http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/369061/bffs-mouni-roy-and-sanjeeda-shaikh-dancing-tunes-ambarsariya-most-graceful |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
In March 2017 Sheikh appeared as Renya in a [[supernatural]] [[web series]], titled ''[[Gehraiyaan (web series)|Gehraiyaan]]'', opposite her ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]'' co-star [[Vatsal Sheth]]. The web series is directed by debutante director Sidhant Sachdev and produced by the [[Vikram Bhatt]] production house.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/367596/sanjeeda-sheikh-looks-intense-her-comeback-show-check-out |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201180155/http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/367596/sanjeeda-sheikh-looks-intense-her-comeback-show-check-out |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 December 2016 |title=Sanjeeda Shaikh looks intense in her comeback show! Check out |publisher=Pinkvilla }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sanjeeda-sheikh-vatsal-seth-to-feature-in-a-supernatural-show/articleshow/56775799.cms |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh, Vatsal Seth to feature in a supernatural show |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2017, Sheikh appeared as Kamini Mathur, a superstar, in a tv series titled ''[[Love Ka Hai Intezaar]]'', opposite [[Keith Sequeira]] aired by [[StarPlus|Star Plus]]. The show was earlier titled as ''Kya Tu Meri Lage''. | |||
In | ===Further expansion (2020–present)=== | ||
In 2020, Sheikh made her Hindi film debut with ''[[Taish]]'', playing Jahaan opposite [[Harshvardhan Rane]].<ref>{{cite web |title='Taish' review: Web series explores the importance of anger management |url=https://scroll.in/reel/977029/taish-review-web-series-explores-the-importance-of-anger-management |website=Scroll.in |date=29 October 2020 |access-date=4 November 2020 |archive-date=2 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102200923/https://scroll.in/reel/977029/taish-review-web-series-explores-the-importance-of-anger-management |url-status=live }}</ref> That same year, she played the character of Priya in the [[Netflix]] horror film ''[[Kaali Khuhi]]'', opposite [[Shabana Azmi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shabana-azmi-sanjeeda-shaikh-satyadeep-mishra-star-in-netflixs-thriller-drama-kaali-khuhi-watch-trailer/|title=Shabana Azmi, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Satyadeep Mishra star in Netflix's thriller drama Kaali Khuhi, watch trailer|accessdate= 16 October 2020|website= Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> | |||
== Filmography == | Sheikh first release of 2024, was ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]]'', where she played an Air Force officer's wife Saachi, opposite [[Karan Singh Grover]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2023 |title=Fighter goes the extra mile for realism: Hrithik Roshan and Indian Air Force cadets collaborate; see picture |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/fighter-goes-extra-mile-realism-hrithik-roshan-indian-air-force-cadets-collaborate-see-picture/ |access-date=26 May 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526052722/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/fighter-goes-extra-mile-realism-hrithik-roshan-indian-air-force-cadets-collaborate-see-picture/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tushar Joshi of ''[[India Today]]'' stated, "Sanjeeda Shaikh provide the right support to able front-footers."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Fighter' Review: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone soar in this aerial actioner |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/fighter-movie-review-hrithik-roshan-deepika-padukone-and-anil-kapoor-soar-in-this-aerial-actioner-2493383-2024-01-25 |access-date=26 January 2024 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126110927/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/fighter-movie-review-hrithik-roshan-deepika-padukone-and-anil-kapoor-soar-in-this-aerial-actioner-2493383-2024-01-25 |url-status=live }}</ref> A commercial success, it became the [[List of Hindi films of 2024|highest-grossing Hindi film of the year]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 March 2024 |title=Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' declared a box office HIT; film's lifetime collections revealed as it makes its OTT debut |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/hrithik-roshan-and-deepika-padukones-fighter-declared-a-box-office-hit-films-lifetime-collections-revealed-as-it-makes-its-ott-debut/articleshow/108667102.cms |access-date=23 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the same year, she played a courtesan Waheeda in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s series ''[[Heeramandi]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/heeramandi-first-look-sanjay-leela-bhansali-manisha-koirala-sonakshi-sinha-aditi-rao-hydari-richa-chadha-101706760393079.html|title=Heeramandi first look: Sanjay Leela Bhansali series starring Manisha, Sonakshi, Aditi, Richa will take you back to another era|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201090037/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/heeramandi-first-look-sanjay-leela-bhansali-manisha-koirala-sonakshi-sinha-aditi-rao-hydari-richa-chadha-101706760393079.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Shomini Sen of ''[[WION]]'' noted, "Sanjeeda Sheikh create an impact with her tragic character."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-heeramandi-review-sanjay-leela-bhansali-delivers-a-riveting-story-in-a-familiar-set-up-716989|title=Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up|work=WION News|access-date=1 May 2024|date=1 May 2024}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | |||
[[File:Sanjeeda sheikh aamir ali colors indian telly awards.jpg|thumb|upright|Sanjeeda Sheikh with former husband [[Aamir Ali]]]] | |||
On 2 March 2012, she married her longtime boyfriend [[Aamir Ali]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Aamir-Sanjeeda's wedding reception |url=http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/aamir-sanjeeda-s-wedding-reception-12465 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418153949/http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/aamir-sanjeeda-s-wedding-reception-12465 |archive-date=18 April 2012 |access-date=27 July 2012 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Ashwini Sawant |date=3 March 2012 |title=Aamir Ali-Sanjeeda Sheikh's nikaah |newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_aamir-ali-sanjeeda-sheikh-s-nikaah_1657994#top |access-date=27 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |date=5 March 2012 |title=TV star Aamir Ali, Sanjeeda Sheikh tie the knot |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/aamir-ali-sanjeeda-sheikh-tie-the-knot-95091-2012-03-04 |magazine=[[India Today]] |location=Mumbai |access-date=27 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh about Amir Ali |date=14 February 2016 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/aamir-has-changed-a-lot-after-marriage-sanjeeda-sheikh/story-VTUIrDqy6A9OXl9gcDcraI.html |publisher=Hindusthan Time}}</ref> In August 2020, it was revealed that the couple has a one-year old daughter, Ayra Ali, through [[surrogacy]].<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/revealed-telly-couple-sanjeeda-shaikh-and-aamir-ali-have-a-four-month-old-daughter/articleshow/73171459.cms Telly couple Sanjeeda Shaikh and Aamir Ali have a four-month-old daughter]-''Times of India''</ref> The couple separated in 2020 after 8 years of marriage<ref>[https://www.idiva.com/entertainment/tv/aamir-ali-speaks-about-breakup-with-wife-sanjeeda-sheikh-for-the-first-time/18005888 Post Opting For Surrogacy, Aamir Confirms Marital Woes With Sanjeeda Sheikh] - ''IDiva''</ref> and were granted divorce in 2021 with Sheikh getting their daughter's custody.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2022 |title=Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh Divorce After Nine Years of Marriage, Actress Gets Daughter's Custody: Report |work=News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/aamir-ali-and-sanjeeda-shaikh-divorce-after-nine-years-of-marriage-actress-gets-daughters-custody-report-4628906.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/buzz/actor-aamir-ali-opens-up-about-his-failed-marriage-access-to-daughter/articleshow/93803001.cms | title=Aamir ali: Actor Aamir Ali opens up about his failed marriage, access to daughter - the Economic Times }}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | |||
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=== Films === | ===Films=== | ||
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| scope="row" | ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' | ||
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| scope="row" | ''[[Ponniyin Selvan (2005 film)|Ponniyin Selvan]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Ponniyin Selvan (2005 film)|Ponniyin Selvan]]'' | ||
| Priya | | Priya | ||
| Tamil film | | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film | ||
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| 2006 | | 2006 | ||
| scope="row" | ''[[Shubham (film)|Shubham]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Shubham (film)|Shubham]]'' | ||
| Priya | | Priya | ||
| Kannada film<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/11shubham.htm|title=Review: Shubham|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=11 April 2006|last=Vijayasarthy|first=R. G.}}</ref> | | [[Kannada]] film<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/11shubham.htm|title=Review: Shubham|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=11 April 2006|last=Vijayasarthy|first=R. G.}}</ref> | ||
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| 2010 | | 2010 | ||
| scope="row" | ''[[ | | scope="row" | ''[[Pankh]]'' | ||
| Kusum | | Kusum | ||
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| scope="row" | ''[[Ashke]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Ashke]]'' | ||
| Jiya | | Jiya | ||
| Punjabi film | | [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] film | ||
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| scope="row" | ''[[Nawabzaade]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Nawabzaade]]'' | ||
| Herself | | Herself | ||
| | | Guest appearance in song "Mummy Kasam" | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2020 | | rowspan="2" | 2020 | ||
| scope="row" | ''[[Taish]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Taish]]'' | ||
| Jahaan | | Jahaan Brar | ||
| | |Hindi-Punjabi bilingual film | ||
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| scope="row" | ''[[Kaali Khuhi]]'' | | scope="row" | ''[[Kaali Khuhi]]'' | ||
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| scope="row" | ''Main Te Bapu'' | | scope="row" | ''Main Te Bapu'' | ||
|Mahi | |||
| Punjabi film | |||
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|rowspan="1"|2024 | |||
| ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]]'' | |||
| Saachi Gill | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| 2026 | |||
| style="background:#ffc;" | ''[[Dhamaal 4]]'' {{dagger}} | |||
| {{TableTBA}} | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2026 |last=Khan |first=Lubna |title=Dhamaal 4 Gets New Release Date, Averts Box Office Clash With Dhurandhar 2, Toxic Deets Inside |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/dhamaal-4-gets-new-release-date-averts-box-office-clash-with-dhurandhar-2-toxic-deets-inside-ws-l-9838684.html |access-date=18 January 2026|website=[[News18 India]]}}</ref> | |||
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| {{TBA}} | |||
| style="background:#ffc;" | ''Kun Faya Kun'' {{dagger}} | | style="background:#ffc;" | ''Kun Faya Kun'' {{dagger}} | ||
| {{TBA}} | | {{TBA}} | ||
| | | Post-production<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kun-faya-kun-harshvardhan-rane-sanjeeda-shaikh-kushan-nandy-paint-happy-picture-sets-film/ |title=Kun Faya Kun: Harshvardhan Rane, Sanjeeda Shaikh & Kushan Nandy paint a happy picture on the sets of the film |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=26 November 2020 |access-date=26 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
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=== Television === | ===Television=== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Year | ! Year | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=24 December 2007 |title=Rakhi-Abhishek were very good dancers |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/24as.htm |website=Rediff}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=24 December 2007 |title=Rakhi-Abhishek were very good dancers |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/24as.htm |website=Rediff}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" | 2008 | ||
| ''[[Kya Dill Mein Hai]]'' | | ''[[Kya Dill Mein Hai]]'' | ||
| Naina Oberoi | | Naina Oberoi | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=29 August 2008 |title=Aamir-Sanjeeda's a couple again |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aamir-sanjeeda-s-a-couple-again-1186716 |website=DNA}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=29 August 2008 |title=Aamir-Sanjeeda's a couple again |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aamir-sanjeeda-s-a-couple-again-1186716 |website=DNA}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 4|Nach Baliye 4]]'' | | ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 4|Nach Baliye 4]]'' | ||
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| 2009–2010 | | 2009–2010 | ||
| ''[[Jaane | | ''[[Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi]]'' | ||
| Ayesha | | Ayesha | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":0" /> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":0" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2011 | | rowspan="2" | 2011 | ||
| ''[[Hi! Padosi... Kaun Hai Doshi?]]'' | | ''[[Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage|Hi! Padosi... Kaun Hai Doshi?]]'' | ||
| rowspan="2" | Sejal Mehta | | rowspan="2" | Sejal Mehta | ||
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| ''[[Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage]]'' | | ''[[Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage]]'' | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=15 December 2012 |title=Sanjeeda quits one show for another |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-quits-one-show-for-another/etarticleshow/17613406.cms | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=15 December 2012 |title=Sanjeeda quits one show for another |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-quits-one-show-for-another/etarticleshow/17613406.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=26 October 2012 |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh plays Surpanakha, the seductress on Life OK's Ramleela |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Sheikh-plays-Surpanakha-the-seductress-on-Life-OKs-Ramleela/articleshow/16966729.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=26 October 2012 |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh plays Surpanakha, the seductress on Life OK's Ramleela |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Sheikh-plays-Surpanakha-the-seductress-on-Life-OKs-Ramleela/articleshow/16966729.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2013 | |||
|''[[Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan]]'' | |''[[Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan]]'' | ||
| Meera Ranaut | | Meera Ranaut | ||
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| 2014 | | 2014 | ||
| ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]'' | | ''[[Ek Hasina Thi (TV series)|Ek Hasina Thi]]'' | ||
| Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra | | Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra / Durga Dev Goenka | ||
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| 2015–2016 | | 2015–2016 | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=29 February 2016 |title=Power Couple: Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh evicted |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/power-couple-aamir-ali-and-sanjeeda-sheikh-evicted/photostory/51192577.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=29 February 2016 |title=Power Couple: Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh evicted |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/power-couple-aamir-ali-and-sanjeeda-sheikh-evicted/photostory/51192577.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
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| 2016 | |||
| ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]'' | | ''[[Ishq Ka Rang Safed]]'' | ||
| Dhani | | Dhani | ||
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| 2017 | | rowspan="2" | 2017 | ||
| ''[[Love Ka Hai Intezaar]]'' | | ''[[Love Ka Hai Intezaar]]'' | ||
| Kamini Mathur | | Kamini Mathur | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=30 May 2017 |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh and Keith Sequeira's Love Ka Hai Intezaar is the No. 1 show in UK |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/sanjeeda-sheikh-and-keith-sequeiras-love-ka-hai-intezaar-is-the-no-1-show-in-uk-lifetv-980097-2017-05-30 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=30 May 2017 |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh and Keith Sequeira's Love Ka Hai Intezaar is the No. 1 show in UK |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/sanjeeda-sheikh-and-keith-sequeiras-love-ka-hai-intezaar-is-the-no-1-show-in-uk-lifetv-980097-2017-05-30 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> | ||
|- | |||
| ''[[Gehraiyaan (web series)|Gehraiyaan]]'' | |||
| Dr. Reyna Kapoor | |||
| | |||
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|2024 | |||
|''[[Heeramandi|Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar]]'' | |||
|Waheeda | |||
| | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Web |first=Statesman |date=9 May 2024 |title=Sanjeeda Shaikh discusses her character Waheeda in Heeramandi |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/sanjeeda-shaikh-discusses-her-character-waheeda-in-heeramandi-1503298673.html |access-date=13 May 2024 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
====Special appearances==== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
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! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Role | |||
! class="unsortable"|Ref. | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 | |||
| ''[[Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan]]'' | |||
| rowspan="12"|Herself | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=22 July 2008 |title=Sanjeeda as choreographer? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-as-choreographer/articleshow/3260001.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2010 | |||
| ''[[Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai]]'' | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/moulli-sangeeta-sanjeeda-in-bidaai/580487/ |title=Moulli, Sangeeta, Sanjeeda in Bidaai |date=19 February 2010}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2013 | |||
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 6|Bigg Boss 6]]'' | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=12 January 2013 |title='Bigg Boss 6': And the winner is... Urvashi Dholakia |url=https://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-6-and-the-winner-is-urvashi-dholakia-2013-01-12-1.490775 |website=Emirates247}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3" | 2015 | |||
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 8|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8]]'' | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=18 September 2015 |title=Drashti Dhami, Gautam Gulati and Sanjeeda Sheikh on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-reloaded/Drashti-Dhami-Gautam-Gulati-and-Sanjeeda-Sheikh-on-Jhalak-Dikhhla-Jaa/articleshow/49014416.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Tashan-e-Ishq]]'' | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |date=16 October 2015 |title=Sanjeeda Sheikh-Aamir Ali on Tashan-e-Ishq |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanjeeda-Sheikh-Aamir-Ali-on-Tashan-e-Ishq/articleshow/49418178.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Bhagyalakshmi (2015 TV series)|Bhagyalaxmi]]'' | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |title=19 October 2015 |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/bhagyalaxmi-sanjeeda-sheikh-visits-the-sets-87894.25.html |website=INDIA TV NEWS|date=19 October 2015 }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2016 | |||
| ''[[Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur]]'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="4" | 2018 | | rowspan="4" | 2018 | ||
| ''[[Roop | | ''[[Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop]]'' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | |||
| style="text-align:center;" | | |||
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| ''[[Kundali Bhagya]]'' | | ''[[Kundali Bhagya]]'' | ||
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| 2019 | | 2019 | ||
| ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' | | ''[[Kumkum Bhagya]]'' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | |||
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| ''Ajnabee'' | | ''Ajnabee'' | ||
| Soham Naik | | Soham Naik | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oHTSok_Y-94 Ajnabee | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oHTSok_Y-94 Ajnabee | Soham Naik | Aamir Ali | Sanjeeda Sheikh | Anurag Saikia | Latest Hindi Songs]</ref> | ||
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| ''Tum Aaoge'' | | ''Tum Aaoge'' | ||
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|''Toh Aa Gaye Hum'' | |''Toh Aa Gaye Hum'' | ||
|[[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Mithoon]] | |[[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Mithoon]] | ||
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 | |style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2021 |title=Jubin Nautiyal and Sanjeeda Sheikh Play Lovers in Love Ballad 'Toh Aa Gaye Hum' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/jubin-nautiyal-and-sanjeeda-sheikh-play-lovers-in-love-ballad-toh-aa-gaye-hum-3249719.html |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''Saiyaan'' | |''Saiyaan'' | ||
|[[Jass Manak]] | |[[Jass Manak]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2021 |title=Jass Manak New Punjabi Song: रिलीज हुआ जस मानक का नया गाना सईया, फैंस को खूब पसंद आ रहा वीडियो |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/punjabi/video/jass-manak-valentine-special-punjabi-naya-gaana-saiyaan/335782 |access-date=27 August 2022 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2022 | |2022 | ||
|''Chaha Hai Tujhko'' | |''Chaha Hai Tujhko'' | ||
|[[Sanjeev Rathod]] | |[[Sanjeev Rathod]] | ||
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Citation |title=Chaha Hai Tujhko starring Pearl V Puri and Sanjeeda Shaikh sung by Sanjeev Rathod - Tips Official |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gTxcvBXTac |language=en |access-date=2022 | |style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Citation |title=Chaha Hai Tujhko starring Pearl V Puri and Sanjeeda Shaikh sung by Sanjeev Rathod - Tips Official |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gTxcvBXTac |language=en |access-date=27 August 2022}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2"|''[[Kayamath]]'' | | rowspan="2"|''[[Kayamath]]'' | ||
|{{won}} | |{{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantvinfo.com/boroplus-gold-awards-on-zee-tv/ |title=2008 Gold Award winner list}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantvinfo.com/boroplus-gold-awards-on-zee-tv/ |title=2008 Gold Award winner list |access-date=29 October 2016 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911073638/http://www.indiantvinfo.com/boroplus-gold-awards-on-zee-tv/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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|[[Indian Telly Award]] | |[[Indian Telly Award]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:46, 28 February 2026
Sanjeeda Sheikh | |
|---|---|
![]() Sheikh in Manish Malhotra's Show | |
| Born | 20 December 1984 Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Zee Gold Awards |
Sanjeeda Sheikh (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian actress who works in the Hindi films and television.[1] Sheikh is best known for playing Namrata "Nimmo" Mathuria in Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa, Ayesha Shergill in Kayamath, Nitya Goenka / Durga in Ek Hasina Thi and Kamini Mathur in Love Ka Hai Intezaar. Sheikh has since been part of the films Taish (2020), Kaali Khuhi (2020) and Fighter (2024) and the web series Heeramandi (2024).
Early life[edit | edit source]
She was born 20 December 1984[2] in Kuwait into a Muslim family who hail from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.[3] [4][5][6]
Career[edit | edit source]
Debut and success in television (2003–2019)[edit | edit source]

Sanjeeda has played various roles on television soap operas. She made her acting debut as Nimmo in the 2005 TV series Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa.[7] After that, she appeared as a vamp in the 2007 Star Plus series Kayamath. In the same year, she participated in a dancing competition show named Nach Baliye 3, with husband Aamir Ali, the couple won the competition.[8]
In 2008, she appeared in the serial Kya Dill Main Hai opposite Aamir Ali which was telecasted on 9X channel.
In 2014, Sheikh appeared as Durga Thakur, an ambitious and confident young woman, who is seeking justice for her sister, in Ek Hasina Thi. The serial was the breakthrough of her career as her performance was acclaimed by critics and viewers and it was one of the most successful shows of Star Plus at that time.[9][10]
In 2016, she appeared as Dhani in Ishq Ka Rang Safed which was the first time Sheikh played an onscreen mother, of a 5-year-old child.[11][12][13][14][15]
In March 2017 Sheikh appeared as Renya in a supernatural web series, titled Gehraiyaan, opposite her Ek Hasina Thi co-star Vatsal Sheth. The web series is directed by debutante director Sidhant Sachdev and produced by the Vikram Bhatt production house.[16][17] In 2017, Sheikh appeared as Kamini Mathur, a superstar, in a tv series titled Love Ka Hai Intezaar, opposite Keith Sequeira aired by Star Plus. The show was earlier titled as Kya Tu Meri Lage.
Further expansion (2020–present)[edit | edit source]
In 2020, Sheikh made her Hindi film debut with Taish, playing Jahaan opposite Harshvardhan Rane.[18] That same year, she played the character of Priya in the Netflix horror film Kaali Khuhi, opposite Shabana Azmi.[19]
Sheikh first release of 2024, was Fighter, where she played an Air Force officer's wife Saachi, opposite Karan Singh Grover.[20] Tushar Joshi of India Today stated, "Sanjeeda Shaikh provide the right support to able front-footers."[21] A commercial success, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.[22] In the same year, she played a courtesan Waheeda in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi.[23] Shomini Sen of WION noted, "Sanjeeda Sheikh create an impact with her tragic character."[24]
Personal life[edit | edit source]

On 2 March 2012, she married her longtime boyfriend Aamir Ali.[25][26][27][28] In August 2020, it was revealed that the couple has a one-year old daughter, Ayra Ali, through surrogacy.[29] The couple separated in 2020 after 8 years of marriage[30] and were granted divorce in 2021 with Sheikh getting their daughter's custody.[31][32]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Baghban | Nilli | |||
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Priya | Tamil film | ||
| 2006 | Shubham | Priya | Kannada film[33] | ||
| 2010 | Pankh | Kusum | |||
| 2018 | Ashke | Jiya | Punjabi film | ||
| Nawabzaade | Herself | Guest appearance in song "Mummy Kasam" | |||
| 2020 | Taish | Jahaan Brar | Hindi-Punjabi bilingual film | ||
| Kaali Khuhi | Priya | ||||
| 2022 | Main Te Bapu | Mahi | Punjabi film | ||
| 2024 | Fighter | Saachi Gill | |||
| 2026 | Dhamaal 4 |
Template:TableTBA | [34] | ||
|
Kun Faya Kun |
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Post-production[35] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Nimmo | [36] | |
| 2007–2009 | Kayamath | Ayesha Shergill | [37] | |
| 2007 | Nach Baliye 3 | Contestant | Winner | [38] |
| 2008 | Kya Dill Mein Hai | Naina Oberoi | [39] | |
| Nach Baliye 4 | Host | [40] | ||
| 2009–2010 | Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi | Ayesha | [41] | |
| 2010 | Zara Nachke Dikha 2 | Contestant | Winner | [41] |
| 2011 | Hi! Padosi... Kaun Hai Doshi? | Sejal Mehta | [42] | |
| Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage | [43] | |||
| 2012 | Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke Saath | Surpanakha | [44] | |
| 2013 | Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan | Meera Ranaut | [45] | |
| 2014 | Ek Hasina Thi | Durga Thakur / Nitya Mitra / Durga Dev Goenka | ||
| 2015–2016 | Power Couple | Contestant | 4th place | [46] |
| 2016 | Ishq Ka Rang Safed | Dhani | ||
| 2017 | Love Ka Hai Intezaar | Kamini Mathur | [47] | |
| Gehraiyaan | Dr. Reyna Kapoor | |||
| 2024 | Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar | Waheeda | [48] |
Special appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan | Herself | [49] |
| 2010 | Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai | [50] | |
| 2013 | Bigg Boss 6 | [51] | |
| 2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | [52] | |
| Tashan-e-Ishq | [53] | ||
| Bhagyalaxmi | [54] | ||
| 2016 | Swaragini – Jodein Rishton Ke Sur | ||
| 2018 | Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop | ||
| Kundali Bhagya | [55] | ||
| Tantra | [56] | ||
| Naagin 3 | [57] | ||
| 2019 | Kumkum Bhagya |
Music videos[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bas Ek Baar | Soham Naik | [58] |
| 2018 | Ajnabee | Soham Naik | [59] |
| Tum Aaoge | Soham Naik, Ritrisha Sarmah | [60] | |
| 2019 | Sajda Karu | Stebin Ben | [61] |
| Kalla Sohna Nai | Akhil | [62] | |
| Ruka Hoon | Jigar Saraiya | [63] | |
| 2021 | Toh Aa Gaye Hum | Jubin Nautiyal, Mithoon | [64] |
| Saiyaan | Jass Manak | [65] | |
| 2022 | Chaha Hai Tujhko | Sanjeev Rathod | [66] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Show/Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Indian Telly Award | Best Fresh New Face (Female) | Nimmo | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Ayesha | Kayamath | Won | [67] |
| Indian Telly Award | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Nominated | ||||
| 2011 | Zee Gold Awards | Most Stylish Actress | N/A | N/A | Won | [68] |
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Desh Ki Dhadkan - Best Actress | Durga | Ek Haseena Thi | Nominated | |
| Gr8! Performer Of The Year (Female) | Won | [69] | ||||
| 2019 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Debut Actress | Jiya | Ashke | Won |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sanjeeda Sheikh thanks her fans". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Birthday Special! Photos of Sanjeeda Shaikh which prove why she is beauty personified!". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
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