Argus News - This Kuwait-Born Actress Cast Alongside Akshaye Khanna For 'Ikka,' Inside Sanjeeda Shaikh's Journey

Bhubaneswar, Dec 19: In the glitzy world of Bollywood, Sanjeeda Shaikh continues to turn heads with her striking beauty and effortless charisma. At 40, the actress boasts a fitness regime that keeps her in enviable shape, often sharing glimpses of her toned physique and radiant glow on social media.

Her latest venture is generating buzz: Shaikh has teamed up with veterans Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna for the Netflix action thriller 'Ikka', directed by Siddharth P Malhotra. This high-octane project, currently shooting in Mumbai, marks a reunion for Deol and Khanna after their 1997 hit 'Border'. Shaikh joins as a key cast member in this OTT exclusive, promising adrenaline-pumping sequences and her signature intensity.

Kuwait to Mumbai
It's a step up in her evolving career, shifting from television roots to digital dominance. Born on December 20, 1984, in Kuwait City to Indian parents, Shaikh grew up in Ahmedabad before diving into showbiz. She kicked off her acting journey with a cameo in the 2003 blockbuster 'Baghban', starring Amitabh Bachchan.


But it was television that made her a household name. Her breakthrough came in 2005 as the bubbly Nimmo in 'Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa', followed by acclaimed roles like Ayesha in 'Kayamath' and the vengeful Durga in 'Ek Hasina Thi'.

She showcased her dancing chops on Nach Baliye 3, winning the competition with then-partner Aamir Ali. Transitioning to films and web series, she impressed in 'Taish' (2020) and earned rave reviews for her portrayal of Waheeda in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' (2024), where her nuanced performance as a resilient 'tawaif' stole scenes.

More recently, she appeared in the aerial action film 'Fighter' alongside Hrithik Roshan.

Divorce from Aamir
On the personal front, Shaikh's life has seen its share of highs and lows. She tied the knot with actor Aamir Ali in 2012 after years of dating. The couple welcomed their daughter, Ayra, via surrogacy in 2018.


However, after nearly a decade together, they separated in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2021.

Shaikh has openly discussed the emotional toll, describing it as a "tough phase" that involved losing some friends and navigating single motherhood.

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Today, Shaikh balances her thriving career with parenting, often emphasizing resilience. With 'Ikka' on the horizon, she is poised to captivate audiences anew, proving her star power extends far beyond the screen.