Shikha Malhotra Age, Wiki and Bio

Shikha Malhotra

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/07/1995
Age29 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Actress
  • Host
  • Nurse
Famous RoleKajri in the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020)

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolN.P. Bengali Girls Sr. Sec. School, Gole Market, New Delhi
College/University
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
  • Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital
Educational QualificationB.Sc. Honours in Nursing from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Personal Life

Date of Birth09/07/1995
BirthplaceNew Delhi
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityIndian
HometownNew Delhi
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesWriting Poems, Painting
TattooA tattoo on her left shoulder

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherShobha Devi (retired nurse)
SiblingsShe has a brother.
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
FilmFan (2016) as TV news anchor
Awards & Honours
  • Vagdhara Nav Ratna Samman by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in 2021
  • Best Actress Award at the JIFFA 2022 for the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020)
  • Corona Warrior Award in 2022
  • Best Actress Award at the 6th Haryana International Film Festival for her performance in the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020) in 2023
  • "Social Conscience Personality of the Year" award at the Tycoon Global Award 2023
  • 'Best Humanitarian Actress' award for her services during the COVID-19 period

Some Lesser Known Facts

She earned praise as a "corona warrior" for her outstanding service at a Mumbai hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trained in Kathak dance, her love for acting and dance began in childhood.
Her first stage dance performance was at the tender age of three and a half.
She pursued an acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai.
Her debut in Bollywood was the film 'Fan', followed by 'Running Shadi' in 2017 with Taapsee Pannu.
In 2016, she starred as the lead actress in the Tamil film 'Senthanal'.
A Hindi music video for the song 'Yaari' featured her in 2016.
She portrayed Kajri in her debut lead role in the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020) alongside Sanjay Mishra.
Her appearance in the short film 'Mrigtrishna' was in 2021.
She has displayed her hosting expertise at various film and award events.
In 2023, she hosted her own talk show 'Baatein Shaatein with Shikha Malhotra'.
Additionally, she anchored the chat show 'Bol BakLoL' in 2023.
Having a keen interest in singing, she received formal training in classical vocals.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, she volunteered as a nurse at BMC Hospital in Mumbai.
While battling the virus, she suffered a stroke that temporarily paralyzed her right side.
Upon recuperation, she underwent extensive treatment over nearly two years to regain her health.
In August 2023, she was appointed the brand ambassador of the Indian Nursing Council.