Dipika Kakar is an Indian television actress. In the year 2010, she made her acting debut with the television show ‘Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi.’ In 2011, she played the lead role of ‘Simar’ in the Colour’s TV serial ‘Sasural Simar Ka.’ Within weeks, the show topped the rating charts, and helped Dipika gain recognition in the entertainment industry.
Dipika Kakar is an Indian television actress. She was born on 6 August 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mumbai University. Her father is a retired Army officer. Her mother, Renu Kakar is a homemaker.
She is married to Shoaib Ibrahim. They have a son named, Ruhaan.
Dipika’s favourites
Her hobbies include dancing, reading books, and listening to music.
She likes to eat Pani Puri.
Her favourite actress is Madhuri Dixit.
Her favourite colour is red.
Her favourite song is ‘Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya’ from 1991 film ‘Love.’
She earns around Rs 70,000 for a single episode of a show.
Interesting facts about Dipika Kakar
Dipika started working as an air hostess in the year 2007 for Jet Airways. After working for three years, she had to quit from the job due to some health complications.
Dipika looked for other opportunities and took up some modelling assignments.
Dipika’s debut
In the year 2010, she made her acting debut with the television show ‘Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi.’ She played the role of ‘Lakshmi’ in the TV serial.
Dipika Kakar is a trained dancer.
Dipika in ‘Sasural Simar Ka’
In 2011, she played the lead role of ‘Simar’ in the Colour’s TV serial ‘Sasural Simar Ka.’ Within weeks, the show topped the rating charts, and helped Dipika gain recognition in the entertainment industry.
‘Sasural Simar Ka’ ran from 2011 to 2018, and frequently made headlines for humorous twists in the plot.
Dipika in reality TV shows
In 2015, Dipika participated as a contestant in the dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Season 8.’
Dipika participated in ‘Nach Baliye Season 8’ with her partner Shoaib Ibrahim in the year 2017. The couple were in the top four finalists.
Dipika has made guest appearances on shows like ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ and ‘Bigg Boss Season 11.’
Dipika’s marriage
Dipika was previously married to Raunak Samson from 2008 to 2015.
In the year 2018, she married her boyfriend Shoaib Ibrahim. Dipika converted from Hinduism to Islam.
The couple welcomed their son, Ruhaan, on 21 June 2023.
Awards
In 2015, Dipika received the Zee Gold Award for Most Fit Actress.
In 2016, she won the Zee Gold Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Dipika’s projects
Some of Dipika’s shows are, Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai (2017), Namak Issk Ka (2020), Madhubala (2012), Beintehaa (2013), Balika Vadhu (2008-2016), Kahaan Hum Khaan Tum (2019), Qayamat Ki Raat (2018), and Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo (2017).
In 2018, Dipika played a role in her first Bollywood film ‘Paltan.’
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