Sanjeeda Sheikh is an Indian actress who works in the Hindi television industry. She established herself as one of the most popular actresses in the television industry & best known for her roles as Nimmo in the soap opera Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa and as Durga Thakur in the thriller TV series Ek Haseena Thi. She is one of the established and the highest paid actresses in the Hindi television circuit. In addition to her successful acting career, she is also a trained dancer who has won many reality dance shows.
Birth Name
Sanjeeda Sheikh
Nickname
Sanji, Sanju
Profession
Actress, Dancer, Model
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Sanjeeda Sheikh was born on December 20, 1984 in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Age
She is currently 34 years old.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
(Asian) Indian
Religion
Islam
Education
Her educational background is unknown.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Anas (Younger Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Sanjeeda Sheikh dated –
- Aamir Ali Malik (2012-Present)– Sanjeeda Sheikh married her longtime boyfriend and actor, Aamir Ali Malik on March 2, 2012.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 52 kg
- In Pounds – 115 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-25-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Grey
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Her notable work in television includes her roles in Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa, Ek Hasina Thi and Kayamath.
Film Debut
Sanjeeda Sheikh made her acting debut as Nilli in the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer family drama, Baghban in 2003.
Television Debut
She made her television debut in 2006, playing Nimmo in the Indian soap opera, Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa.
Controversies
Rakhi Sawant and her then boyfriend Abhishek Awasthi alleged that Star Plus deliberately did something to help Sanjeeda and Aamir to win Nach Baliye 3.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Indian Telly Award | Best Fresh New Face (Female) | Nimmo | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Nominated |
| 2007 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favorite Saut award | Ayesha | Kayamath | Won |
| 2008 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Won | ||
| Indian Telly Award | Best Actress in a Negative Role | Nominated | |||
| 2009 | DNA After Hours Food Awards | Dishiest Couple Award | N/A | N/A | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Gold Awards | Most Stylish Actress | N/A | N/A | Won |
| 2013 | LIVE Quotient Awards | Best Dance / Performer Media Personality | N/A | N/A | Won |
| 2014 | STAR Parivaar Awards | Favourite Behen | Durga | Ek Haseena Thi | Nominated |
| Favourite Naya Sadasya | Nominated | ||||
| Most Stylish Female Sadasya | Won | ||||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Desh Ki Dhadkan- Best Actress | Nominated | |||
| Gr8! Performer Of The Year (Female) | Won |
Sanjeeda Sheikh Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Shah Rukh Khan
- Favorite Actress – Kajol
- Favorite Film – Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
- Favorite Destination – Bangkok
- Favorite Hobbies – Dancing & Cooking
- Favorite Food – Tandoori Chicken, Pizza & Pasta
Sanjeeda Sheikh Net worth
Sanjeeda Sheikh is one of the most popular and highest paid actresses in Hindi television industry who has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Sanjeeda Shaikh
- Instagram – iamsanjeeda
- Twitter – iamsanjeeda
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sanjeeda Sheikh
- Sanjeeda is a professional dancer and worked as a choreographer in her early career. She wanted to pursue a career in dance, and started a dance studio with her friend.
- In 2007, she won the third season of an Indian reality television dance competition,Nach Bailye, with her husband Aamir Ali.
- In 2015, she participated in an adventure reality television show, Power Couple with her husband which aired on Sony TV.
- Sanjeeda has a pet dog called Bravo.
- In 2014, she won the STAR Parivaar Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards for her role in the Hindi soap opera, Ek Haseena Thi.
- In May 2017, she hit the headlines when her brother, Anas’ wife, Zakerabanu Zakir Hussain Bagban, filed a complaint against her, Anas and their mother that they had assaulted her in their Mumbai home while she spoke to another family member on the phone. Her family filed a petition against the FIR in the Ahmedabad High Court claiming that she was on shoot on the day in question. The court granted her interim relief and waived the service of notice.
