17 Facts About Shama Sikander

Shama Sikander Ali Gesawat is an Indian actress and fashion designer, known for her roles in television series, films, and web series.

Shama Sikander gained recognition for her portrayal of Pooja Mehta in the popular television show Yeh Meri Life Hai.

Shama Sikander was born in Makrana, India, to Gulshan and Sikander Ali Gesawat.

Shama Sikander has three siblings: Khalid, Rizwan, and Salma Sikander.

Shama Sikander began her acting career with small roles in Prem Aggan and Mann before landing a supporting role in Ansh: The Deadly Part.

Shama Sikander subsequently anchored Popkorn Newz and Jet Set Go before returning to film with the lead role of "Jiya" in Dhoom Dadakka.

Shama Sikander subsequently appeared in the lead role of "Shunyaa" on the supernatural thriller TV series Seven produced by Bollywood film studio Yash Raj Films.

Shama Sikander was seen as "Byankar Pari", the lead antagonist in the children's program Baal Veer on SAB TV.

Ansh: The Deadly Part was Shama Sikander's first supporting role in a Hindi-language feature film.

An accomplished self-taught dancer and amateur singer, Shama Sikander appeared on numerous programs, including the celebrity dance program Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena as a celebrity contestant alongside notable Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli.

Shama Sikander joined the singing reality program Jjhoom India as a celebrity contestant, as well as India's longest running dance program Boogie Woogie as a celebrity guest performer in 2010 and subsequently on multiple occasions as a performer and as a guest judge.

Shama Sikander's Shunyaa featured as the central character in the supernatural thriller series Seven, produced by Yash Raj Films.

In early 2017, Shama Sikander was featured in the title role of Maaya in Maaya: Slave of Her Desires directed by Vikram Bhatt.

In December 2017, Shama Sikander announced Ab Dil Ki Sunn, the maiden project of her home production in which she plays the lead role.

Shama Sikander has appeared on the runway wearing her own designs at various fashion events.

In March 2021, Shama Sikander appeared in the music video, Hawa Karda by Koinage Records.

Shama Sikander was deemed October 2011's 'Hottie of the Month' by Perfect Woman Magazine.