Dipika Kakar is an Indian actress, best known as Simar in television shows. He started his career in the year 2010 with the TV show Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi. She is best known for playing the role of Simar in “Sasural Simar Ka” and Sonakshi in “Kahan Hum Kahan Tum”.
She also participated in Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Also she became the winner of the reality show Bigg Boss 12 in 2018. In 2015, she was awarded the Gold Awards for Best Jodi with Dheeraj Dhoopar.
Dipika Kakar Biography
- Real Name – Dipika Kakar
- Other Name – Faiza
- Nick Name – Deepo
- Profession – Actress
- Date of Birth – 6 August; 1986
- Age – 36 years (in 2022)
- Birth Place – Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality – Indian
- Zodiac Sign – Leo
- Hometown – Pune, Maharashtra, India
- School – Not Known
- College – University of Mumbai, Mumbai
- Famous for – Role of Simar Prem Bhardwaj in the TV serial ‘Sasural Simar Ka’
- Height – 5 feet 5 inches
- Weight – 55 Kg
- Body Measurements – 34-26-34
- Hair Color – Black
- Eye Color – Dark Brown
- Education Qualification – Graduate
- Debut (Debyu) – TV (Artist) – Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi (2010) Film (Actress) – Paltan (2018)
- Religion Islam (Conversion from Hinduism)
- Caste – Khatri
- Marital Status – Married
- Marriage Date – December 2008 (with Raunak Samson) / February 22, 2018 (with Shoaib Ibrahim)
Dipika Kakar Birth and early life
Famous actress Dipika Kakar was born on 6 August 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra. His father was an army officer and mother is a housewife. Talking about his education, he completed his school examination by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
After this, he again obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mumbai. After completing her studies, she worked as a flight attendant with Jet Airways for almost 3 years. But after a few years, she left this job and joined the TV show.
Dipika Kakar Family
- Father’s Name – Not Known (Army Officer)
- Mother’s Name – Renu Kakkar
- Brother’s Name – Not Known
- Sister’s Name – 2 (Elder)
- Husband Name – Raunak Samson (Ex-Husband, 2008-2015) Shoaib Ibrahim (2018-present)
Dipika Kakar Career
- Deepika started her career 12 years ago when she shifted to Mumbai, she spent the first 3 years working as an air hostess here. After this, he played the lead role in Imagine Channel’s “Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi”, after which he did not look back.
- After working in “Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo”, he got a chance to play the main character in Sasural Simar Ka, in which he worked continuously for 8 years. After this, last year she also participated in Nach Baliye with her husband “Shoaib Ibrahim”.
- She made a guest appearance in Bigg Boss season 11 (which aired in 2017). She has been a part of the 2017-2018 season of “Entertainment Ki Raat”.
- She has made guest appearances on the sets of several reality TV shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7, Comedy Nights with Kapil (2015), and Bigg Boss Season 11.
Bigg Boss Season 12 Winner
- From here Deepika had made a name for herself in the television industry. After which she appeared in the Indian reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8 and Nach Baliye Season 8 in 2015.
- In 2018, Deepika appeared as a contestant in another famous reality show Bigg Boss Season 12 and not only a part of Bigg Boss but also won the Bigg Boss Season 12 trophy.
- After this he worked in the TV serial “Kahan Hum Kahan Tum” which started in 2019. Where she played the role of Sonakshi Rastogi. Along with this, Deepika Kakkar became popular with Sasural Simar Ka, its part-2 started in 2021, also appeared in Sasural Simar Ka 2. Presently Dipika Kakar is one of the best actress as television actress.
Dipika Kakar Net Worth
Dipika Kakar’s net worth is around ₹5 crore she is one of the top TV actresses. Her main source of income is from acting in TV serials, she charges ₹70,000 to ₹1 lakh per episode. Apart from this, she also promotes the brand on social media, for which she also charges lakhs.
Some interesting information related to Deepika Kakkar
- Deepika joined Jet Airways as an air hostess in the year 2007 but left the job after working there for 3 years due to some health problems.
- She then joined the entertainment industry which led to her acting debut in the year 2010 with the TV serial “Neel Bhare Tere Naina Devi” in which she played the role of Lakshmi.
- He is also a trained dancer.
- In the year 2015, Deepika participated in the famous dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8”.
- Deepika also featured in the reality TV show “Entertainment Ki Raat Season 1” which aired on Colors TV.
- According to a report, the reason for the divorce was Deepika’s closeness with co-star Shoaib Ibrahim which her husband didn’t like.
- She has made guest appearances on the sets of several reality TV shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7, Comedy Nights with Kapil (2015), and Bigg Boss Season 11.
- To marry Shoaib, Dipika converted her religion to Islam and not only changed her name to Faiza.
- He is very fond of dogs.
- In the year 2017, she participated in “Nach Baliye Season 8” with her dance partner Shoaib Ibrahim and was one of the top 4 contestants.
FAQ:
Who is Deepika’s first husband?
Dipika Kakar married Raunak Samson in 2011 but the couple separated in 2015.
What is the age of Dipika Kakar?
36 years (6 August 1986)
When and where was Dipika Kakar born?
Famous actress Dipika Kakar was born on 6 August 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra.
What is the name of Dipika Kakar’s second husband?
Shoaib Ibrahim
