Shikha Malhotra Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More
Shikha Malhotra Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More
Quick Infoâ
Marital Status: Unmarried
Age: 28 Years
Hometown: New Delhi
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | ⢠Actress ⢠Host ⢠Nurse |
| Famous Role | Kajri in the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 170 cm** in meters**- 1.70 m** in feet & inches**- 5â 7â** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 55 kg** in pounds**- 121 lbs** |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 32-28-38 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Fan (2016) as TV news anchor  |
| Awards & Honours | ⢠Vagdhara Nav Ratna Samman by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in 2021  ⢠Best Actress Award at the JIFFA 2022 for the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020) ⢠Corona Warrior Award in 2022 ⢠Best Actress Award at the 6th Haryana International Film Festival for her performance in the film 'Kaanchli: Life in a Slough' (2020) in 2023  ⢠"Social Conscience Personality of the Year" award at the Tycoon Global Award 2023  ⢠'Best Humanitarian Actress' award for her services during the COVID-19 period |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 July 1995 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 28 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
| School | N.P. Bengali Girls Sr. Sec. School, Gole Market, New Delhi |
| College/University | ⢠Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi ⢠Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Honours in Nursing from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital |
| Religion | Hinduism  |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian  |
| Hobbies | Writing Poems, Painting |
| Tattoo | A tattoo on her left shoulder  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father- Name Not Known  Mother- Shobha Devi (retired nurse)  |
| Siblings | She has a brother. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shikha Malhotra
Shikha Malhotra is an Indian actress, host, and nurse. She earned the title of a âcorona warriorâ from numerous media outlets due to her unwavering dedication while serving at a hospital in Mumbai for approximately 100 days during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is known for playing the role of âKajriâ in the Hindi film âKaanchli: Life in a Sloughâ (2020).
She had a deep passion for acting and dance since childhood. She is a trained Kathak dancer.
In an interview, she revealed that her first dance performance on stage took place when she was just three and a half years old.
After completing her formal education, Shikha enrolled for an acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai.
After making her debut with the Bollywood film âFan,â she appeared in the film âRunning Shadiâ (2017) starring Taapsee Pannu .
In 2016, she appeared as a lead actress in the Tamil film âSenthanal.â
Shikha Malhotra in a still from the Tamil film âSenthanalâ
In the same year, she appeared in a Hindi music video for the song âYaari,â which was sung by Kirni Kaler.
In 2020, she played her debut lead role as Kajri in the film âKaanchli: Life in a Slough,â where she starred alongside Sanjay Mishra .
In 2021, Shikha Malhotra was featured in a short film titled âMrigtrishna.â
Shikha Malhotra in a still from the short film âMrigtrishnaâ
She has showcased her hosting skills at various film and award ceremonies. In 2018, she took on the role of the host for the Jharkhand International Film Festival & Awards (JIFFA).
Shikha Malhotra hosting the JIFFA 2018
In 2023, she hosted her own talk show âBaatein Shaatein with Shikha Malhotra,â which was available on her YouTube channel âShikha Malhotra Official.â
In the same year, she also hosted another chat show named âBol BakLoLâ on the YouTube channel with the same name, âBol BakLoL.â
Shikha Malhotra (centre) in a still from the chat show âBol BkLoLâ
In addition to dance and acting, she also has a deep interest in singing. She has received formal training in classical singing from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi.
In 2016, she gave a dance performance at the launch of Celebrity Cricket Team Hyderabad Talwar. She has also given dance performances at various other events and award ceremonies.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Shikha volunteered as a nurse at BMC Hospital in Mumbai. Soon she was promoted to patient counselor after which she started providing counselling to patients who were feeling anxious. She talked about it in an interview and said,
When I heard PM Narendra Modiâs address to the nation about the 21-day lockdown, I couldnât sit at home. As someone with a medical background, I realised the situation was serious. I started visiting hospitals in Mumbai from the very next day until I found a government hospital. I was directed to the medical superintendent, who then placed me in the isolation ward for Covid-19 as they were in need of staff.â check sources India Today
Shikha Malhotra while serving as nurse
Amidst her services as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, she contracted the virus and received a positive test result on 2 October 2020. After more than a month of battling the illness, she finally recovered. However, during her recovery phase, she suffered a stroke on 10 December 2020, leading to paralysis on her right side. At first, she was admitted to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai, but when her condition didnât show significant improvement, she was shifted to KEM Hospital.
My right side was paralysed. I thought I would never be able to walk again or die, but my spirit made me overcome it.â check sources Mid-Day
Shikha Malhotra during her treatment
She underwent treatment for almost two years to recover from the disease. During her treatment, the excessive intake of steroids made her obese. However, after her full recovery from the disease, she worked hard to get back her body in shape. Later, she took to the internet to share her pictures, showcasing her incredible physical transformation.
Before and after picture of Shikha Malhotraâs physical transformation
Shikha Malhotra was appointed as the brand ambassador of the Indian Nursing Council in August 2023.
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