Sanjeeda Sheikh Age, Wiki and Bio

Sanjeeda Sheikh

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Dancer, TV Presenter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/12/1984
Age39 years
BirthplaceKuwait City, Kuwait

Bio/Wiki

Other NameSanjeeda Shaikh
Nickname(s)Sanji, Sanju, Munna, Chhotu

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesDancing, Cooking, Travelling
ControversyCase Filed for Domestic Violence In 2017, her brother's wife filed a domestic violence case against Sanjeeda, Sanjeeda's brother, and Sanjeeda's mother. However, Sanjeeda said that she was not even at home on that day, and said that her sister-in-law was lying. [1]

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Aamir Ali (actor)
  • Harshvardhan Rane (actor; rumoured)
Marriage Date2 March 2012
Marriage PlaceKhar Gymkhana, Mumbai

Family

FatherDeceased
MotherAnisa Shaikh
Siblings
BrotherAnas Shaikh (younger)
SpouseAamir Ali (divorced in 2021)
Children
SonNone
DaughterAyra Ali (born in 2019 through surrogacy)

Career

Debut
Film (Hindi)Baghban (2003) as Neeli
Film (Tamil)Ponniyin Selvan (2005) as Priya
Film (Kannada)Shubham (2006) as Priya
Film (Punjabi)Ashke (2018) as Jiya
TV (Hindi)Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa (2006) as Nimmo; aired on Star Plus
Web Series (Hindi)Gehraiyaan (2017) as Dr. Reyna Kapoor; streamed on Viu
Awards
  • 2008: Zee Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Kayamath
  • 2011: Zee Gold Award for Most Stylish Actress
  • 2014: Indian Television Academy Award Gr8!- Performer Of The Year (Female) for Ek Haseena Thi
  • 2019: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Debut Actress for Ashke
  • 2024: Global Excellence Award for Impactful Performer Female for Fighter

Favourites

ActorShah Rukh Khan
ActressKajol
FilmDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
FoodTandoori Chicken, Pizza, Pasta
DessertVanilla Ice-Cream
Travelling DestinationBangkok

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sanjeeda Shaikh was raised in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Initially, she worked as a choreographer before transitioning to acting.
She has appeared in numerous Hindi TV serials such as ‘Kayamath’ (2007), ‘Ek Hasina Thi’ (2014), and 'Kumkum Bhagya' (2019).
In 2007, Sanjeeda won the celebrity dance reality show ‘Nach Baliye Season 3’ with Aamir Ali.
She also won the dance reality TV show ‘Zara Nachke Dikha Season 2’ in 2010.
As a guest, she has appeared on TV shows like ‘Bigg Boss Season 6’ (2013) and ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8’ (2015).
Sanjeeda has appeared in movies like ‘Pankh’ (2010) and 'Kaali Khuhi' (2020).
She has featured in Hindi music videos such as 'Ajnabee' (2018) and 'Chaha Hai Tujhko' (2022).
In 2017, she worked as a choreographer for the TV serial ‘Love Ka Hai Intezaar.’
She has also appeared in Punjabi music videos like ‘Saiyaan’ (2021).
Recently, in 2022, she starred in the Punjabi movie ‘Main Te Bapu.’
Sanjeeda played Waheeda in the 2024 web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ streamed on Netflix.
She loves animals and owns a pet cat, previously had a pet dog named Bravo.
An accomplished dancer, she frequently shares dance videos on Instagram.
Sanjeeda has featured in TV commercials and print ads.
She has also walked the ramp for a few fashion shows.
She was once close friends with Mouni Roy but fell out later.
After her divorce, Sanjeeda faced criticism for her attire in Instagram reels.
She has graced the covers of magazines like FHM.
In June 2024, she mentioned facing demotivation from certain partners, prompting a response from ex-husband Aamir Ali.