Shama Sikander is an Indian actress who is best known for her role in TV series Yeh Meri Life Hai. She is also known for as TV presentere, host and a contestant in reality show. She also appeared in few Bollywood films.
Personal Life – She was born on 4 August 1979 in Makrana, Rajasthan, India. She is the daughter of Gulshan, a housewife and Sikander Gesawat who was a marble supplier and now practices ayurveda.
At the age of 10 her family moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra, where she lived together with her younger siblings, Khalid, Rizwan, and Salma (born 1991).
She learned acting from Roshan Taneja School of acting. She also active as a fashion model. In mid-2011 speculation began regarding Sikander’s relationship with India-based American actor / musician Alexx O’Nell.
In January 2016, it was confirmed that Sikander got engaged to American businessman Jmaes Milliron In Dubai, UAE.
Career – Her film debut came at the age of 16, in 1998 with the Hindi-language feature film Prem Aggan produced and directed by acclaimed film personality Feroz Khan.
Shama played role in fe Bollywood movies including Aamir Khan’s starrer Mann in 1999. She launched her own disigned company, Saisha in 2010. Ansh: The Deadly Part (2002) was Sikander’s first supporting role in a Hindi language feature film. Portraying the character Kusum opposite south Indian superstar Abbas, it was a successful film at the box office.
Sikander would be seen in frequent guest appearances on various popular programs including Batliwala House No. 43 (in 2005), C.I.D. (Indian TV series) (in 2006), Jodee Kamaal Ki (in 2007), Kaajjal (in 2008), and Man Mein Hai Visshwas (in 2009).
Filmography:
- Dhoom Dhadaka (2008)
- Ansh: The Deadly Part (2002)
- Mann (1999)
- Prem Aggan (1998)
- The Contract (2008)
- Seaholic – Short Film (2016)
Awards:
- Critics’ Choice: Best Actress (2005) – Won
- Best Face (2005) – Won
- GR8 Face of the Year (2004) – Won
- Best Debut (2004) – Won
- Best Actress (2005) – Nominated
- Best Debut (2005) – Nominated
Born – 4 August 1979
Makrana, Rajasthan, India
Age & Height – 4 August 1979 & height 5 ft. 6 in.
Relationship – American businessman Jmaes Milliron
Parents –
- Gulshan Sikander Ali Gesawat
- Sikander Ali Gesawat
Siblings – Salma Sikander, Rizwan Sikander, Khalid
