Shama Sikander Age, Wiki and Bio

Shama Sikander

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Model
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/08/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceMakrana, Rajasthan

Bio/Wiki

Full nameShama Sikander Gesawat

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 6”
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolShe attended nine schools.
College/UniversityRoshan Taneja School of Acting, Mumbai (1995)
Educational QualificationGraduation from Roshan Taneja School of Acting, Mumbai in 1995

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Alexx O'Nell (2011-2015)
  • James Milliron
Marriage Date14/03/2022

Family

FatherSikander Gesawat (marble supplier)
MotherGulshan (homemaker)
Siblings
Brother
  • Khalid Sikander
  • Rizwan Sikander
Sister
  • Salma Sikander
SpouseJames Milliron

Career

Debut
FilmPrem Aggan (1998) as Pooja
TV ShowYeh Meri Life Hai (2003-2005) as Pooja
TV Reality ShowEk Khiladi Ek Haseena (2008)
Awards
  • 2004: GR8 Face of the Year at Indian Television Academy Awards
  • 2004: Best Debut at Indian Television Academy Awards
  • 2005: Critics' Choice - Best Actress at 12th Lions Gold Awards
  • 2005: Best Face of Sony TV
  • 2017: Fitness Diva at Perfect Achievers Award
  • 2019: Most Beautiful Woman of the Year at Aspiring She
  • 2019: Style Icon of the Year at International Quality Awards
  • 2019: Most Promising Actor at Black Swan Awards, Asia One

Favourites

Actor(s)
  • Meryl Streep
  • Daniel Day-Lewis
ActressDeepika Padukone
Film(s)
Bollywood
  • Black (2005)
  • Queen (2013)
  • Mr. India (1987)
Hollywood
  • Gangs of New York (2002)
  • Titanic (1997)
  • Phantom Thread (2017)
Colour(s)
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
DrinkRed Wine
Cuisine(s)
  • Italian
  • Moroccan
  • Turkish
Holiday destination(s)
  • Switzerland
  • Greece

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shama Sikander is an Indian actress and model, recognized for portraying Pooja in Ye Meri Life Hai (2003-2005).
At the age of ten, she committed to working hard to support her family.
She has appeared in several Hindi films like Mann (1999) and Contract (2008) and shows like Dhoom Dadakka (2008).
Her Bollywood debut was at sixteen, and she has been part of various TV and reality shows.
In 2008, she hosted Jet Set Go and participated in shows like Jjhoom India and Boogie Woogie in 2010.
saw the launch of her fashion brand Saisha in Mumbai.
Her production, Ab Dil Ki Sunn (2018), tackles social issues.
Known for her sensuality, she has also starred in multiple music videos.
Shama Sikandar has been candid about her struggles with depression and bipolar disorder.
She tied the knot with American businessman James Milliron in March 2022.
Shama is passionate about fitness and loves dogs.