Shama Sikander is an Indian actress and model known for her role as Pooja in the television show Ye Meri Life Hai (2003-2005).
Shama Sikander in TV Show ‘Ye Meri Life Hai’
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Wiki/Biography
Shama Sikander Gesawati was born on Tuesday, August 4, 1981 (age 40; as of 2021) in Makrana, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Leo. He studied in nine schools. He graduated from Roshan Taneja School of Acting, Mumbai in 1995.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′6″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair color: dark brown
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (Approx.): 30-28-34
family
parents and siblings
Shama’s father’s name is Sikander Gesavati, who is a marble supplier.
Father of Shama Sikander
His mother’s name is Gulshan, who is a housewife.
Shama Sikander with her mother
He has three siblings, two brothers, Khalid Sikander and Rizwan Sikander, and one sister, Salma Sikander.
Shama Sikander with his brothers
Shama Sikander with sister
husband
Shama married James Milliron on March 14, 2022 in Goa. In 2005, Shama and James met each other through a mutual friend in Mumbai and started dating. Later, in 2015, they got engaged. In an interview, Shama talked about their relationship and said:
James and I have been companions for a very long time and we live like partners. So, life will not change much except that my last name was added (smiles). We are open minded people and so are our families. We accept each other as we are and we don’t want to change anything about each other.”
Image of Shama and James Milliron’s wedding
Relationships/affairs
Shama was in a relationship with Alex O’Neill from 2011 to 2015. In 2012, Alex recorded a music video featuring Shama.
Shama Sikander with ex-boyfriend Alex
Career
movie
Shama made her acting debut at the age of sixteen in the film Prem Aggan (1998) as Pooja.
Shama Sikander in “Prem Aggan”
She has appeared in many other Hindi films including Mann (1999), Ansh: The Deadly Part (2002), Dhoom Dadakka (2008), Contract (2008) and Bypass Road (2019).
Shama Sikander in Mann
television
Shama started her career in television in 2005 in the show Yeh Meri Life Hai, in which she played the role of Pooja.
Shama Sikander as Pooja in Yeh Meri Life Hai
She has been a part of many other TV shows including CID (2006), Jodee Kamaal Ki (2007), Kaajjal (2008), Seven (2010-2011) and Baal Veer (2012-2014).
Shama Sikander in the show “Baal Veer”
A reality show
Shama participated in various reality shows as a host and contestant. Her first reality show as a contestant was Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena in 2008.
Shama Sikander in the show “Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena”
In 2008, he hosted the reality show Jet Set Go. She participated as a contestant in the reality show Jjhoom India in 2010. That same year, she appeared on the dance reality show Boogie Woogie.
Shama Sikander in the show “Jjhoom India”
Designer
On 3 December 2010, she launched her own fashion brand Saisha in Mumbai, launched by Sushmita Sen.
Shama Sikander with Sushmita Sen in Saisha
web series
In 2016, she participated in the web series Maaya and the short film Sexaholic. In an interview, he talked about playing a bold role in a short film and said:
Sexual awareness is more important in today’s time when there are so many rape cases around us. The film deals with the problem and questions why people do not seek treatment or even accept their problem. Why is the whole world so afraid to talk about sex?”
Shama Sikander in web series “Maaya”
Music video
She appeared in many music videos including Raat Chandani (2001), Mehfil Mitran Di (2001), Baje Jo Bansi Thama Karo (2002), Kabhi Mausam Hua Resham (2002) and Hawa Karda (2021).
Shama Sikander in the song “Kabhi Mausam Hua Resham”
ᐯildo
- In 2004, she won GR8’s Face of the Year at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
Shama Sikander at the Indian Television Academy Awards
- In 2004, she won the award for Best Debut at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
- In 2005, she won the Critics’ Choice: Best Actress at the 12th Golden Awards.
- In 2005, she won Sony TV’s Best Face Award.
- In 2017, she won the Fitness Diva Perfect Achievers Award.
Shama Sikander wins the Fitness Diva Perfect Achievers Award
- In 2019, she won the Most Beautiful Woman of the Year category for Aspiring She.
Shama Sikander is the winner of the most beautiful woman of the year in Aspiring She
- In 2019, it won Style Icon of the Year at the International Quality Awards.
Shama Sikander won the Style Icon of the Year Award at the International Quality Awards
- In 2019, she won the most promising actress at the Black Swan Awards, Asia One.
Shama Sikander won the Most Promising Actress at the Black Swan Awards
the chosen ones
- Actors: Meryl Streep, Daniel Day-Lewis
- Movie(s): Bollywood – Black (2005), Queen (2013), Mr. India (1987) Hollywood – Gangs of New York (2002), Titanic (1997), Phantom Thread (2017)
- Color(s): Black, Red, White
- Cuisine(s): Italian, Moroccan, Turkish
- Vacation destination: Switzerland, Greece
Facts/Trivia
- Shama follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Shama Sikander’s Instagram post about her eating habits
- Her hobbies are traveling, dancing and painting.
- When Shama was ten years old, he decided to work hard and earn a lot of money for his family because he overheard his parents talking about how there was no food in the house to feed the family.
- In 2018, he set up his own production house Shama Sikander Films Pvt. Ltd., under which he produced and starred in the YouTube video series Ab Dil Ki Sunn, which ran for seven episodes. The series was based on the phases Shama went through in his life like bipolar disorder, depression and other social causes. He further added,
My first home production project is titled ‘Ab Dil Ki Sun’. It includes seven short films based on different human aspects. It’s actually inspired by my life and real incidents from my life that we’ve made up.”
Shama Sikander in YouTube series ‘Ab Dil Ki Sunn’
- Shama is usually portrayed in newspapers for her sensuality. In an interview, he talked about it and said:
I have always said that I will only do what I feel comfortable doing and wear what I feel comfortable wearing. There is a very thin line between vulgar and sensitive expressions. I want to look sensitive, not vulgar.”
- In a 2016 interview, Shama opened up about the stage in his life when he suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and even attempted suicide. In an interview, he talked about it and said:
Even though my life was going great, I missed it; Nothing will impress and delight me. One night I even tried to commit suicide. I kissed my mother good night and told her not to wake me up. After that, I swallowed several sleeping pills at once. Before leaving, I texted my brother my bank account details, causing him to panic. He immediately called my mother to check on me and three hours later I was rushed to the hospital.”
- Shama was rumored to have undergone plastic surgery, but she denied the rumours. In an interview, he talked about it and said:
I have not had plastic surgery. I don’t know why they are telling me this when it’s just a cosmetic procedure. When people saw me, I was young and growing up. Apparently, some physical changes were taking place at this time. But after that, if you see any change in me, tell me. “
- She shared an Instagram post showing her transformation over the years.
Shama Sikander before and after picture
- He is often depicted on the cover of various newspapers and magazines.
Shama Sikander appeared on the cover of the magazine
- He is often spotted drinking alcohol and hookah in various occasions.
Shama Sikander holds a glass of wine
- He regularly goes to the gym and often posts workout pictures on social media.
Shama Sikander during a workout at the gym
- He is an ardent lover of animals and often posts their pictures on social networks.
Shama Sikander poses with a dog
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