Sanjeeda Sheikh Explained

Sanjeeda
Birth Date:1984 12, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Kuwait City, Kuwait
Nationality:Indian
Awards:Zee Gold Awards
Spouse:[2]
Children:1
Yearsactive:2003–present

Sanjeeda Sheikh (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian actress who works in the Hindi films and television.[3] Sheikh is best known for playing Namrata "Nimmo" Mathuria in Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa, also appeared in Taish with many amazing co stars 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

She was born in Kuwait into a Muslim family who hail from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Career

Debut and success in television (2003–2019)

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.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10] [11]

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.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

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.[17] [18] 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)

In 2020, Sheikh made her Hindi film debut with Taish, playing Jahaan opposite Harshvardhan Rane.[19] That same year, she played the character of Priya in the Netflix horror film Kaali Khuhi, opposite Shabana Azmi.[20]

Sheikh first release of 2024, was Fighter, where she played an Air Force officer's wife Saachi, opposite Karan Singh Grover.[21] Tushar Joshi of India Today stated, "Sanjeeda Shaikh provide the right support to able front-footers."[22] A commercial success, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.[23] In the same year, she played a courtesan Waheeda in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's series Heeramandi.[24] Shomini Sen of WION noted, "Sanjeeda Sheikh create an impact with her tragic character."[25]

Personal life

On 2 March 2012, she married her longtime boyfriend Aamir Ali.[26] [27] [28] [29] In August 2020, it was revealed that the couple has a one-year old daughter, Ayra Ali, through surrogacy.[30] The couple separated in 2020 after 8 years of marriage[31] and were granted divorce in 2021 with Sheikh getting their daughter's custody. [32] [33]

Filmography

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Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Baghban Neeli
2005 Ponniyin Selvan PriyaTamil film
2006Shubham PriyaKannada film[34]
2010 Pankh Kusum
2018 AshkeJiya Punjabi film
NawabzaadeHerself Guest appearance in song "Mummy Kasam"
2020 TaishJahaan Brar
Kaali KhuhiPriya
2022Main Te BapuMahiPunjabi film
2024Fighter Saachi GillHindi Film
Kun Faya Kun Post-production[35]

Television

Year Title Role NotesRef.
2006–2007Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa Nimmo [36]
2007–2009Kayamath Ayesha Shergill [37]
2007Nach Baliye 3 ContestantWinner [38]
2008Kya Dill Mein Hai Naina Oberoi [39]
Nach Baliye 4 Host [40]
2009–2010 Jaane Pehchane Se Yeh AjnabiAyesha [41]
2010Zara Nachke Dikha 2ContestantWinner
2011Hi! Padosi... Kaun Hai Doshi?Sejal Mehta[42]
Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage [43]
2012 Ramleela – Ajay Devgn Ke SaathSurpanakha[44]
2013Badalte Rishton Ki DastaanMeera Ranaut[45]
2014Ek Hasina ThiDurga Thakur / Nitya Mitra
2015–2016Power CoupleContestant4th place[46]
2016Ishq Ka Rang Safed Dhani
2017Love Ka Hai IntezaarKamini Mathur[47]
GehraiyaanDr. Reyna Kapoor
2024Heeramandi: The Diamond BazaarWaheeda[48]

Special appearances

YearTitleRoleRef.
2008Nachle Ve with Saroj KhanHerself[49]
2010Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai[50]
2013Bigg Boss 6[51]
2015Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 [52]
Tashan-e-Ishq[53]
Bhagyalaxmi[54]
2016Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur
2018Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop
Kundali Bhagya[55]
Tantra[56]
Naagin 3[57]
2019Kumkum Bhagya

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2017 Bas Ek Baar Soham Naik[58]
2018 Ajnabee Soham Naik[59]
Tum AaogeSoham Naik, Ritrisha Sarmah[60]
2019Sajda Karu [61]
Kalla Sohna Nai Akhil[62]
Ruka Hoon Jigar Saraiya[63]
2021Toh Aa Gaye HumJubin Nautiyal, Mithoon[64]
SaiyaanJass Manak[65]
2022Chaha Hai TujhkoSanjeev Rathod

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRoleShow/FilmResultRef.
2006Indian Telly AwardBest Fresh New Face (Female) Nimmo
2008Zee Gold AwardsBest Actress in a Negative RoleAyeshaKayamath[66]
Indian Telly AwardBest Actress in a Negative Role
2011Zee Gold AwardsMost Stylish Actress[67]
2014Indian Television Academy AwardsDesh Ki Dhadkan - Best ActressDurgaEk Haseena Thi
Gr8! Performer Of The Year (Female)[68]
2019PTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest Debut ActressJiyaAshke

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birthday Special! Photos of Sanjeeda Shaikh which prove why she is beauty personified! . Pinkvilla . 19 July 2017 . 16 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180916214547/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/discussion/368939/birthday-special-photos-sanjeeda-shaikh-which-prove-why-she-beauty-personified . dead .
  2. News: Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh Divorce After Nine Years of Marriage, Actress Gets Daughter's Custody: Report . 6 January 2022.
  3. News: Sanjeeda Sheikh thanks her fans . The Times of India.
  4. News: I will not kiss anyone on screen, not even my husband Aamir: she got separated from Samir Ali Sanjeeda Sheikh . The Times of India. Wadhwa . Akash .
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Web site: Sanjeeda Shaikh photos: The Kayamath actress' organic glamour is earning her million admirers Entertainment News . 4 June 2020 . www.timesnownews.com . en.
  9. News: Aamir-Sanjeeda are really excited . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111041259/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-09-20/tv/27906409_1_sanjeeda-sheikh-aamir-sanjeeda-aamir-ali . dead . 11 November 2013 . 20 September 2008 . . 27 July 2012.
  10. News: 14 TV shows get axed this year . 16 December 2014 . The Times of India . Shruti Jambhekar . 16 December 2014.
  11. News: Vatsal Seth scares 'Ek Hasina Thi' co-star Sanjeeda Sheikh . The Indian Express.
  12. News: Sanjeeda Sheikh will replace Esha Singh in Ishq Ka Rang Safed . The Times of India.
  13. News: Sanjeeda Sheikh: 'Saas-bahu' shows will never fade away . The Times of India.
  14. News: From Sunny Leone to Sanjeeda Sheikh: 'Beat Pe Booty' fever grips TV celebs . The Times of India.
  15. Web site: Ekta Kapoor, Aamir-Sanjeeda, Arjun Bijlani and others ring in Karishma Tanna's birthday! . Pinkvilla . 22 December 2016 . 25 December 2016 . 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 . dead .
  16. Web site: BFFs Mouni and Sanjeeda dancing to the tunes of Ambarsariya is the most graceful thing today! . Pinkvilla . 22 December 2016 . 24 December 2016 . 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 . dead .
  17. Web site: Sanjeeda Shaikh looks intense in her comeback show! Check out . https://web.archive.org/web/20161201180155/http://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/367596/sanjeeda-sheikh-looks-intense-her-comeback-show-check-out . dead . 1 December 2016 . Pinkvilla .
  18. News: Sanjeeda Sheikh, Vatsal Seth to feature in a supernatural show . The Times of India.
  19. Web site: 'Taish' review: Web series explores the importance of anger management . Scroll.in . 29 October 2020 . 4 November 2020 . 2 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201102200923/https://scroll.in/reel/977029/taish-review-web-series-explores-the-importance-of-anger-management . live .
  20. Web site: Shabana Azmi, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Satyadeep Mishra star in Netflix's thriller drama Kaali Khuhi, watch trailer. 16 October 2020. Bollywood Hungama.
  21. Web site: 25 May 2023 . Fighter goes the extra mile for realism: Hrithik Roshan and Indian Air Force cadets collaborate; see picture . 26 May 2023 . . en . 26 May 2023 . 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/ . live .
  22. Web site: 'Fighter' Review: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone soar in this aerial actioner . 2024-01-26 . India Today . en . 26 January 2024 . 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 . live .
  23. News: 2024-03-21 . Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' declared a box office HIT; film's lifetime collections revealed as it makes its OTT debut . 2024-04-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  24. News: Heeramandi first look: Sanjay Leela Bhansali series starring Manisha, Sonakshi, Aditi, Richa will take you back to another era. Hindustan Times. 2024-02-01. 2024-02-01. 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. live.
  25. News: Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali delivers a riveting story in a familiar set up. WION News. 2024-05-01. 2024-05-01.
  26. Web site: Aamir-Sanjeeda's wedding reception . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120418153949/http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/aamir-sanjeeda-s-wedding-reception-12465 . 18 April 2012 . 27 July 2012 . NDTV.
  27. News: Ashwini Sawant . 3 March 2012 . Aamir Ali-Sanjeeda Sheikh's nikaah . . 27 July 2012.
  28. 5 March 2012 . TV star Aamir Ali, Sanjeeda Sheikh tie the knot . . Mumbai . 27 July 2012.
  29. Web site: Sanjeeda Sheikh about Amir Ali . 14 February 2016 . Hindusthan Time.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. News: 6 January 2022 . Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Shaikh Divorce After Nine Years of Marriage, Actress Gets Daughter's Custody: Report . News18 .
  33. Web site: Aamir ali: Actor Aamir Ali opens up about his failed marriage, access to daughter - the Economic Times .
  34. Web site: Review: Shubham. Rediff.com. 11 April 2006. Vijayasarthy. R. G..
  35. Web site: Kun Faya Kun: Harshvardhan Rane, Sanjeeda Shaikh & Kushan Nandy paint a happy picture on the sets of the film . Bollywood Hungama . 26 November 2020 . 26 November 2020.
  36. Web site: Nimmo to go off air . Mumbai Mirror.
  37. Web site: 1 June 2016 . Dhaani, Nimmo or Ayesha: Which one is your favourite Sanjeeda Sheikh role? . India Today.
  38. Web site: 24 December 2007 . Rakhi-Abhishek were very good dancers . Rediff.
  39. Web site: 29 August 2008 . Aamir-Sanjeeda's a couple again . DNA.
  40. Web site: 16 September 2008 . Aamir-Sanjeeda to host 'Nach Baliye 4'? . Zee News.
  41. Web site: Sanjeeda Sheikh talks about Jaane Pehchaane Se…Ye Ajnabbi . 12 April 2010.
  42. Web site: 30 August 2011 . I am at ease with comedy: Sanjeeda Sheikh . Mumbai Mirror.
  43. Web site: 15 December 2012 . Sanjeeda quits one show for another . The Times of India.
  44. Web site: 26 October 2012 . Sanjeeda Sheikh plays Surpanakha, the seductress on Life OK's Ramleela . The Times of India.
  45. Web site: 26 February 2013 . Sanjeeda on her role in Badalte Rishton Ki... . The Times of India.
  46. Web site: 29 February 2016 . Power Couple: Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh evicted . The Times of India.
  47. Web site: 30 May 2017 . Sanjeeda Sheikh and Keith Sequeira's Love Ka Hai Intezaar is the No. 1 show in UK . India Today.
  48. Web site: Web . Statesman . 2024-05-09 . Sanjeeda Shaikh discusses her character Waheeda in Heeramandi . 2024-05-13 . The Statesman . en.
  49. Web site: 22 July 2008 . Sanjeeda as choreographer? . The Times of India.
  50. Web site: Moulli, Sangeeta, Sanjeeda in Bidaai . 19 February 2010.
  51. Web site: 12 January 2013 . 'Bigg Boss 6': And the winner is... Urvashi Dholakia . Emirates247.
  52. Web site: 18 September 2015 . Drashti Dhami, Gautam Gulati and Sanjeeda Sheikh on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' . The Times of India.
  53. Web site: 16 October 2015 . Sanjeeda Sheikh-Aamir Ali on Tashan-e-Ishq . The Times of India.
  54. Web site: 19 October 2015 . INDIA TV NEWS. 19 October 2015 .
  55. Web site: 10 September 2018 . Kundali Bhagya Ganesh Utsav Maha Episode: Dheeraj Dhooper, Additi Gupta, Asha Negi, Karan Tacker And Others Set The Stage on Fire – View Pics . India.com.
  56. Web site: 9 December 2018 . Sanjeeda Sheikh shows off her dancing skills in Tantra . Zee News.
  57. Web site: 30 December 2018 . Naagin 3: Gauhar Khan, Drashti Dhami, Sanjeeda Sheikh to be part of Mahir and Vishaka's wedding celebration . The Times of India.
  58. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yaD8guPaf0k Bas Ek Baar | Soham Naik | Aamir Ali | Sanjeeda Sheikh | Anurag Saikia | Latest Hindi Songs
  59. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oHTSok_Y-94 Ajnabee | Soham Naik | Aamir Ali | Sanjeeda Sheikh | Anurag Saikia | Latest Hindi Songs
  60. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhHg3QVZils Tum Aaoge | Soham Naik | Aamir Ali | Sanjeeda | Anurag Saikia | Kunaal Vermaa | Latest Hindi Songs
  61. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HD-FonJ6gD0 Sajda Karu - Sanjeeda Sheikh & Aamir Ali | Stebin Ben | Asad Khan| Raqueeb Alam| Zee Music Originals
  62. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_87sQk_Ybsk Kalla Sohna Nai - AKHIL ft. Sanjeeda Sheikh | Babbu | MixSingh | Latest Song 2019
  63. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W6RzUBLTYw4 Ruka Hoon | Jigar Saraiya | Sachin - Jigar | Sanjeeda Shaikh | Official Music Video
  64. Web site: 2021-01-13 . Jubin Nautiyal and Sanjeeda Sheikh Play Lovers in Love Ballad 'Toh Aa Gaye Hum' . 2022-08-27 . News18 . en.
  65. Web site: 2021-02-18 . Jass Manak New Punjabi Song: रिलीज हुआ जस मानक का नया गाना सईया, फैंस को खूब पसंद आ रहा वीड‍ियो . 2022-08-27 . www.timesnowhindi.com . hi.
  66. Web site: 2008 Gold Award winner list . 29 October 2016 . 11 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180911073638/http://www.indiantvinfo.com/boroplus-gold-awards-on-zee-tv/ . dead .
  67. Web site: Winner of Gold Award 2011.
  68. Web site: ITA Awards 2014 winners list . indiantelevisionacademy.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141107232303/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2014 . 7 November 2014.

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