Shama Sikander is an Indian actress and model best known for her role as Pooja in the television show Ye Meri Life Hai (2003-2005).
Shama Sikander in the television show ‘Ye Meri Life Hai’
Wiki/Biography
Shama Sikander Gesawat was born on Tuesday, 4 August 1981 (age 42 years; in 2023) in Makrana, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Leo. He attended nine schools. He continued his studies at 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 & Siblings
Shama’s father’s name is Sikander Gesawat, a marble supplier.
Shama Sikander’s father
His mother’s name is Gulshan, a housewife.
Shama Sikander with his 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 her sister
Husband
Shama got married to James Milliron on 14 March 2022 in Goa. In 2005, Shama and James met each other through mutual friends in Mumbai and started dating each other. Then, in 2015, they got engaged. In an interview, Shama spoke about their relationship and said,
James and I have been friends for a long time and have lived like a couple. So, life won’t change much other than his family name being added to my name (smile). We are open minded people and so is our family. We have accepted each other the way we are and don’t want to change anything about each other.”
Images of Shama and James Milliron’s wedding
Relationships/Affairs
Shama was in a relationship with Alexx O’Nell from 2011 to 2015. In 2012, Alexx composed a music video featuring Shama.
Shama Sikander with her ex-boyfriend Alexx
Career
Movie
Shama made her acting debut at the age of sixteen with the film Prem Aggan (1998) as Pooja.
Shama Sikander in the movie ‘Prem Aggan’
He 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 the movie ‘Mann’
Television
Shama started her television career in 2005 with the show Yeh Meri Life Hai where she played the role of Pooja.
Shama Sikander as Pooja in the show ‘Yeh Meri Life Hai’
He was a part of many other television shows including CID (2006), Jodee Kamaal Ki (2007), Kaajjal (2008), Tujuh (2010-2011), and Baal Veer (2012-2014).
Shama Sikander in the show ‘Baal Veer’
Reality shows
Shama participated as host and contestant in various reality shows. 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 Indian reality show Jjhoom in 2010. In the same year, she appeared in the dance reality show Boogie Woogie.
Shama Sikander in the show ‘Jjhoom India’
Fashion designer
On 3 December 2010, she launched her own fashion brand Saisha in Mumbai, which was inaugurated by Sushmita Sen.
Shama Sikander with Sushmita Sen in Saisha
Web Series
In 2016, she was featured in the web series Maaya and the short film Sexaholic. In an interview, she talked about playing a bold role in the short film and said,
Sexual awareness is even more important these days when there are so many rapes happening around us. The film addresses the problem and the question of why people do not seek treatment or accept their problems. Why is the whole world so afraid to talk about sex.”
Shama Sikander in web series ‘Maaya’
Music videos
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’
Award
- In 2004, she won GR8 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 Critics’ Choice: Best Actress at the 12th Golden Lions Awards.
- In 2005, she won Sony TV’s Best Face.
- In 2017, she won the Fitness Diva at the Perfect Achiever Awards.
Shama Sikander won the Fitness Diva at the Perfect Achiever Awards
- In 2019, she won the Most Beautiful Woman of the Year on Aspiring She.
Shama Sikander won the Most Beautiful Woman of the Year at Aspiring She
- In 2019, she won Best Style Icon at the International Quality Awards.
Shama Sikander won Best Style Icon at the International Quality Awards
- In 2019, he won the Most Promising Actor at the Black Swan Awards, Asia One.
Shama Sikander won Most Promising Actor at the Black Swan Awards
Favourite
- Actors: Meryl Streep, Daniel Day-Lewis
- Film: 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 Destination: Switzerland, Greece
Facts/Trivia
- Shama follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Shama Sikander’s Instagram post about her eating habits
- Her hobbies include traveling, dancing, and painting.
- When Shama was ten years old, he decided to work hard in life and earn a lot of money for his family because he overheard a conversation between his parents saying that there was no food at home to support the family.
- In 2018, he started his own production house, Shama Sikander Films Pvt. Ltd where he produced and acted in the seven-episode YouTube video series Ab Dil Ki Sunn. The series is based on the phases that Shama went through in his life such as bipolar disorder, depression and other social reasons. He further added,
My first home production project is titled ‘Ab Dil Ki Sun’. It includes seven short films based on different aspects of humanity. It was actually inspired by my life and the real events of my life that we have created.”
Shama Sikander in YouTube series ‘Ab Dil Ki Sunn’
- Shama is usually featured in the press because of his passion. In an interview, he talked about this and said,
I always say that I will only do what I am comfortable doing and wear what I feel comfortable. There is a very thin line between looking vulgar and sensual. I want to look sensual and not rough.”
- In 2016, in an interview, Shama openly talked about the phase in his life when he suffered from depression and bipolar disorder, and even attempted suicide. In an interview, he talked about this and said,
Even though my life was going well, I was tired of it; nothing will impress or please me. I even tried to kill myself one night. I kissed my mom goodnight and told her not to wake me up. After that, I swallowed several sleeping pills at once. Just before running away, I texted my brother my bank account details, which sent him into a panic. He immediately called my mother to check on me and I was rushed to the hospital three hours later.”
- It was rumored that Shama underwent plastic surgery, but he denied the rumours. In an interview, he talked about this and said,
I have not had any plastic surgery. Don’t know why people are telling me this when it’s just a cosmetic procedure. When people see me, I’m younger and grown up at that time. Apparently, some physical changes were taking place at that time. But after this if you see any change in me, then let me know.
- She shared an Instagram post showing her transformation over the years.
Before and after pictures of Shama Sikander
- He is often featured in various newspapers and magazine covers.
Shama Sikander was featured on the cover of a magazine
- He is often seen having alcohol and hookah at various events.
Shama Sikander holds a glass of wine
- He regularly goes to the gym and often posts pictures of his workouts on social media.
Shama Sikander while exercising at the gym
- She is a passionate animal lover and often posts their pictures on social media.
Shama Sikander poses with a dog
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