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’
Wiki/Biography
Shama Sikander Gesawat was born on Tuesday, August 4, 1981 in Makrana, Rajasthan (42 years old; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Leo. She attended nine schools. In 1995, she graduated from Roshan Taneja Acting Institute, Mumbai.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: dark brown
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 30-28-34
family
Parents and siblings
Shama’s father, Sikander Gesawat, is a marble supplier.
Shama Sikander’s father
Her mother’s name is Gulshan and she is a housewife.
Shama Sikander and her mother
She has three siblings, two brothers, Khalid Sikander and Rizwan Sikander, and a sister, Salma Sikander.
Shama Sikander and her brothers
Shama Sikander and her sister
husband
Shama married James Milliron on March 14, 2022 in Goa. In 2005, Shama and James met through mutual friends in Mumbai and began dating. Later, in 2015, they got engaged. Sharma spoke about their relationship in an interview and said:
James and I have been partners for a long time and have always lived as partners. So, other than adding his last name to my last name, life isn’t going to change much (laughs). We are open-minded people and so is our family. We have accepted each other for who we are and don’t want to change anything about each other. “
Shama and James Milliron wedding photos
Relationships/Affairs
Shama was in a relationship with Alexx O’Nell from 2011 to 2015. In 2012, Alexx created a music video featuring Shama.
Shama Sikander and her ex-boyfriend Alexx
Profession
Movie
Sharma made her acting debut at the age of 16, playing the role of Pooja in the film Prem Aggan (1998).
Shama Sikander in the movie “Prem Aggan”
She appeared in many other Hindi films including Mann (1999), Ansh (2002), Dhoom Dadakka (2008), Contract (2008) and Bypass Road” (2019).
Shama Sikander in the movie Mann
television
Shama started her television career in 2005 playing the role of Pooja in the television show Yeh Meri Life Hai.
Shama Sikander plays Pooja in TV series “Yeh Meri Life Hai”
She has also appeared in 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 TV series “Baal Veer”
reality show
Sharma has 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”. In 2010, she participated in the reality show Jjhoom India as a contestant. That same year, she appeared on the dance reality show Boogie Woogie.
Shama Sikander on ‘Jjhoom India’
fashion designer
She launched her own fashion brand Saisha in Mumbai on December 3, 2010, founded by Sushmita Sen.
Shama Sikander and Sushmita Sen in Saisha
web series
In 2016, she starred in the web series Maaya and the short film Sexahholic. In an interview, she talked about playing a bold role in the short film and said:
Sexual awareness has become even more important in this day and age because so many rapes are happening around us. This film tackles an issue and questions why people don’t seek therapy or even accept their problems. Why is the world so afraid of talking about sex. “
Shama Sikander to star in web series ‘Maaya’
music video
She has 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 featured in the song “Kabhi Mausam Hua Resham”
Awards
- In 2004, she won the Indian Television Academy Award GR8 Face of the Year.
Shama Sikander attends Indian Television Academy Awards
- In 2004, she won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Newcomer.
- In 2005, she won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress at the 12th Golden Lion Awards.
- In 2005, she won the Sony Television Award for Best Face.
- In 2017, she won the Fitness Goddess Award at the Perfect Achievement Award.
Shama Sikander wins Fitness Goddess Perfect Achievement Award
- In 2019, she won the Aspiring She Most Beautiful Woman of the Year Award.
Shama Sikander wins Aspiring She Most Beautiful Woman of the Year award
- In 2019, she won the Fashion Icon of the Year award at the International Quality Awards.
Shama Sikander wins Fashion Icon of the Year award at International Quality Awards
- In 2019, she won Asia’s No. 1 Black Swan Award for Most Promising Actor.
Shama Sikander wins Black Swan Award for Most Promising Actor
Favorites
- Starring: Meryl Streep Daniel Day-Lewis
- Movies: Bollywood – Black (2005), Queen (2013), Mr. India (1987) Hollywood – Gangs of New York (2002), Titanic (1997), Phantom Thread (2017)
- Color: black, red, white
- Cuisine: Italian, Moroccan, Turkish
- Vacation destinations: Switzerland, Greece
Facts/Trivia
- Shama follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Shama Sikander posts about her eating habits on Instagram
- Her hobbies include traveling, dancing and painting.
- When Shama was ten years old, she heard her parents talking about how there was no food to feed the family. She decided to work hard and make a lot of money for her family.
- In 2018, she founded her own production company, Shama Sikander Films Pvt. Under the company, she produced and starred in seven episodes of the YouTube video series Ab Dil Ki Sunn. The show is based on the stages that Shama went through in her life, such as bipolar disorder, depression and other social causes. She further added,
The first project I made at home was titled “Ab Dil Ki Sun”. It includes seven short films based on different aspects of humanity. It was actually inspired by my life and real events in my life that we made up. “
Shama Sikander in YouTube series “Ab Dil Ki Sunn”
- Shama was often in the newspapers for her sex appeal. In an interview, she spoke about this and said:
I always say, I just do what I feel comfortable in and wear what I feel comfortable in. There’s a fine line between looking vulgar and sentimental. I want to look sexy and not vulgar. “
- In 2016, Sharma opened up in an interview about a phase in her life when she suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and even attempted suicide. In an interview, she spoke about this and said:
Even though my life was going great, I was tired of it. Nothing impressed or excited me. One night I even tried to commit suicide. I kissed my mom goodnight and told her not to wake me up. Then I swallowed several sleeping pills in one go. Just before slipping away, I texted my brother my bank account details, causing him to panic. He immediately called my mom to check on me and I was rushed to the hospital three hours later. “
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2023, she talked about mental health on social media and revealed that her depression has not yet been cured. She added that she believed getting out of that phase was her greatest achievement.
- Shama was rumored to have undergone plastic surgery, but she denied the rumors. In an interview, she spoke about this and said:
I haven’t had any plastic surgery. Not sure why people say that to me since it’s just a plastic surgery. When people saw me, I was younger and growing up. Apparently some physical changes were going on at that time. But if you notice any changes in me in the future, let me know. “
- She shared a post on Instagram showing her transformation over the years.
Shama Sikander before and after photos
- She frequently appears on various newspaper and magazine covers.
Shama Sikander on magazine cover
- She is often spotted drinking and hookah on various occasions.
Shama Sikander holding a glass of wine
- She regularly goes to the gym and often posts photos of her workouts on social media.
Shama Sikander while working out in the gym
- She is a passionate animal lover and often posts photos of animals on social media.
Shama Sikander poses with dog
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