Its the 20th of December, time to wish
Born on the 20th of December, 1984 in Kuwait City , Kuwait . Originally from Ahmedabad, Gujarat , India. Spent most years of life in Ahmedabad.
Never aspired to be an actor, she came to Mumbai from Ahmedabad to help a friend open a dance school, after a few days in the city, she decided to stay and conduct dance classes in the school. Co-incidence brought her to the world of Indian Television. Ekta Kapoor spotted her in a party and immediately offered her to act in her TV show. She gave a screen-test and and like they say ....rest is history
Tidbits
Her grandfather kept her name "Sanjeeda"
The name "Sanjeeda" means "Serious"
-Sanjeeda has taken training in Bharatanatyam (classical dance form)
-She conducted her own dance classes before joining the TV Industry.
She used to teach fusion and western dance.
Sanjeeda faced camera for the first time in the film Baghban in a cameo role.
Ekta spotted Sanjeeda in a party and asked her to give a screen test for Balaji Telefilms.
Sanjeeda actually auditioned for a role in Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii.
Ekta saw Sanjeeda's audtion for Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii and chose her as the lead for KHNK.
Ekta Kapoor conceptualized the character of Ayesha, keeping Sanjeeda in mind and wanted only her to play the character.
On December 22nd,2007, Sanjeeda with beau Aamir Ali was declared the champion jodi of Nach Baliye, they were voted as the best couple by viewers all over the world.
Sanjeeda received Nataraj trophy from Famous Dance Guru, Saroj Khan in her show, Nach Shastra. Out of all the celebrity participants who performed in the entire series, she was labelled as the best performer and ranked numero uno by Saroj Khan. Husain Tina and Rajeshwari Sachdev were ranked second and third.
Sanjeeda is the youngest and one of the first Indian Television star to feature on the cover of Vogue Magazine.
Sanjeeda was nominated in the category of Best Newcomer (Female) for the year 2006 for Indian Television Academy Awards.
Nominated in the same year for Best Fresh New Face (Female) 2006, Indian Telly Awards.
She was nominated thrice in Star Parivar Awards.. (1) Favourite Female Naya Sadasya for the year 2007 (as Ayesha-KYM) (1) Favourite Behen for the year 2007 (As Ayesha-KYM) (3) Favourite Saut for the year 2008 (As Ayesha- KYM)
Was nominated for for the 7th Indian Telly Awards, 2007 for Best Actress in a Negative Role.
Was nominated for Sansui Television Awards for the year 2007 for Best Actress in a Negative Role.
Also nominated for the 8th Indian Telly Awards, 2008 for Best Actress in a Negative Role.
Nominated same year again for Best Actress in a Negative Role, Gold Awards 2008 and won the award.
Sanjeeda did cameo in Baghban and Pankh and will be soon seen in Amitabh Bachhan starrer UTV film, Johnny Mastana
Aamir and Sanjeeda are both associated with an NGO called Muskaan since their NB3 days. They spent their valentines day with the kids of the orphanage and donated part of their winning car amount to the NGO for the kids. The duo together sponsers a child from the organization.
Sanjeeda played a cameo role in the premier episode of Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil. Aamir Ali also played a cameo in the same episode.
Sanjeeda and Aamir also played a cameo in Zee TV's afternoon show, Raakhi. Starplus' Tere Liye and DJ's Sangini and Baat Hamari Pakki Hai.
Sanjeeda is one of the brand ambassadress of a Saree Brand. Its one of the leading Saree brands in India, especially very popular in Kolkata. Other brand endorsers of the same brand are television stars Juhi Parmar, Prachi Desai and Shweta Tiwari.
Post-NB success, Sanjeeda along with Aamir performed all over India. They did shows overseas as well.
Sanjeeda played the female lead, Ayesha Sharma in Starones's Jaane Pehchane Se Ye Ajnabi. Its the second time she played a character whose on-screen name's Ayesha.
Sanjeeda participated in Zara Nachke Dikha season 2 on 2010. Their girls team were adjudged the winner this season. Sanjeeda was one of the top contenders for the Dancer of the series title.
Can anyone ever forget Nach Baliye 3? Nah! The turning point of Sanjeeda's career was Nach Baliye. Sanjeeda with real life beau Aamir Ali participated in the 3rd season of the first and the most popular celebrity dance-based reality show Nach Baliye. They mesmerized viewers, judges, celebrity guests and charmed millions of hearts with their dance and chemistry. Voted as the best couple by audiences all over the world, Aamir and Sanjeeda danced their way to victory outshining the pair of Rakhi and her beau Abhishek. Who can ever forget the fantastic dancing, the magical chemistry of the pair, that memorable comment by Dance Diva Madhuri, their emotional and heartwarming Nahi Samne, the soulfully sweet Tumse Milke the cute Koi Mil Gaya and Jai Jai Shiv, the hilarious role reversal bindiya Chamke, the charmingly beautiful Kehna hi Kya, the adorable Radha Kaise Na Jale... those are simply unforgettable.
On Screen Characters
Sanjeeda's dedication as a perfomer and her hardwork reflects in all her works. Not only dancing, she is an equally talented actor and did justice to all the characters she portrayed on screen till now. If NB3 is something people will always remember then the volatile obsessive Ayesha of KMT or the strong yet endearing Ayesha Sharma in JPSYA and the innocent & clumsy Nimmo of Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka, are characters people will never forget.
Not only restricting to acting and dancing, she did anchoring as well. Hosted the initial 4 weeks of NB4. The judges and jodis adored her and so did the viewers. Those 4 weeks of Nb4 will always remain extra special for many people.
ZARA NACH KE DIKHA 2
Sanjeeda participated in Zara Nachke Dikha season 2 in the girls team. Their team were adjudged the winner this season. Sanjeeda was one of the top contenders for the Dancer of the series title.
time for cake cutting
and wishes
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