Dipika Kakar is an Indian TV actress. Dipika is also known for performing Simar Bhardwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and portraying Sonakshi Rastogi in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum. Kakar joined the reality show Bigg Boss Season 12 and emerged as the winner in the year 2018.
Early Life
Dipika was born on 6th August 1986 in Pune, India. Dipika finished her school level exams conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education and then graduated from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. After finishing her studies Dipika began working as a flight attendant with Jet Airways for almost 3 years. Due to some health issues, Kakar quit and joined the entertainment industry.
Biography & Wiki
Age, Biography & Wiki |
Real Name | Dipika Kakar |
Other Name | Faiza |
Nickname | Dipo, Dipi, DP, Dipika |
Popular Role | Simar Prem Bharadwaj in TV serial ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ (2011-2017) |
Profession | Actress |
Debut | TV-Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi, In the year 2010
Film-Paltan, In the year 2018 |
Language Known | Hindi & English |
Date Of Birth | 6 August 1986 |
Age (as of 2021) | 35 Years |
Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Hometown | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Islam |
Star Sign/ Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Height & Physical Overview |
Height in Centimeters | 165 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.65 m |
Height in Feet & Inches | 5′ 5″ |
Weight in Kilograms | 55 kg |
Weight in Pounds | 121 lbs |
Figure Measurement (approx.) | 34-26-34 |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Family & Relatives |
Father | Name Not Known |
Mother | Renu Kakar |
Sister | 2 Elder |
Brother | Not Known |
Boyfriends, Affairs, and Marital Status |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Raunak Samson, Shoaib Ibrahim |
Husband | 1st Raunak Samson (divorced in 2015)
2nd-Shoaib Ibrahim (2018-Present) |
Marriage Date | 1st- December 2008
2nd- 22 February 2018 |
Marriage Place | Maudaha Tehsil, Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh (with Shoaib Ibrahim) |
Education and School, College |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | Central Board of Secondary Education |
College/University | University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Favorite Things and Like & Dislike |
Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Film | Panipuri |
Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, Listening to Music |
Color | Pink, White, Blue, Black |
Sport | Cricket |
Holiday Destination | Goa, London, Paris |
Car Collection | Not Known |
Salary (approx.) | INR 70,000/Episode |
Net Worth (approx.) | $1 Million-$5 Million |
Physical Attributes
Dipika Kakar has a Stunning figure and she is 165 cm tall which is 5 feet 5 inches. She has a keen interest to maintain her body fitness her weight is 55 kg. Dipika Kakar is very health conscious she always takes care of her looks and appearance. She visits the gym regularly and her figure measurement is 34-26-34 and she has attractive Black hair and Black eyes.
Family Background and Relationship
Dipika was born on 6th August 1986 in Pune, Maharashtra, India, in a Hindu family. Her mother’s name is Renu Kakar, and Dipika has two elder sisters. First Dipika Kakar was married to Raunak Samson in the year 2011 but they got divorced in the year 2015. Then, Dipika married Shoaib Ibrahim, her co-star from Sasural Simar Ka on 22 February 2018 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Kakar changed to Islam and changed her name to Faiza. There is not much information available about Dipika Kakar’s family.
Career
The actress began her career as an Air Hostess for three years in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Then, Dipika made her TV debut in the year 2010 with Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi where Dipika performed the part of Lakshmi. Kakar then acted in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo as Rekha. From 2011 until 2017, Dipika portrayed Simar Bhardwaj in Colors Television’s Sasural Simar Ka. In the year 2015, Kakar joined the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8. In the year 2017, Dipika joined Star Plus’s Nach Baliye Season 8 with Shoaib Ibrahim.
Kakar following performed in Entertainment Ki Raat. In the year 2018, the actress acted Suhasini Thakur in Star Plus’s Qayamat Ki Raat. In October 2018, Dipika joined Bigg Boss Season 12. On 30 December 2018, Kakar emerged as the winner of the season. Since 2019, Dipika Kakar has been portraying Sonakshi Rastogi in Star Plus’s Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum alongside Karan Grover.
Contact and Social Media Information
If you are a big fan of Dipika Kakar and you want to know more about her so you can follow her on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. On social media platforms, you will get the latest photos, videos, and updates about her.
Dipika Kakar at Instagram-@ms.dipika

Some Lesser Known Facts About Her
- Does Dipika Kakar drink alcohol? Not Known
- Does Dipika Kakar smoke?: No
- After finishing her studies Dipika began working as a flight attendant with Jet Airways for almost 3 years. Due to some health issues, Kakar quit and joined the entertainment industry.
- After that, Kakar entered the entertainment industry and made her acting debut in the year 2010 with the TV soap-opera ‘Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi,’ in which Dipika performed the part of Lakshmi.
- Dipika is a trained dancer.
- In the year 2015, Dipika participated in the famous dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8.’
- Kakar also took part in ‘Nach Baliye Season 8’ in the year 2017, along with her dance partner ‘Shoaib Ibrahim’ (now her husband), and was one of the top four finalists.
- Kakar appeared as a guest on the set of several reality TV shows like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7’ (2014), ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ (2015), and ‘Bigg Boss Season 11’ (2017).
- Dipika was also starred in the reality Television show ‘Entertainment Ki Raat Season 1’, in the year 2017 to 2018, that was aired on Colors Television.
- Reportedly, the reason for Dipika Kakar’s divorce was her closeness with co-star ‘Shoaib Ibrahim’ which her husband didn’t like.
- Dipika is an avid dog lover.
- Dipika loves wearing long skirts.
- To marry Shoaib, Dipika changed her religion to Islam and changed her name to “Faiza.”
- On 30 December 2018, the actress was declared the winner of ‘Bigg Boss Season 12‘ and got the prize money of ₹30 lakh.
FAQs
Q- Who is Dipika’s sister?
A- Dipika has two elder sisters.
Q- Who is Dipika Kakar’s husband?
A- Shoaib Ibrahim.
Q- What is the real age of Dipika Kakar?
A- As of 2021, she is 35 years old (born on 6 August 1986).
Q- Why did Deepika divorce Raunak?
A- Dipika Kakar was married to pilot Raunak Samson when Dipika first met Shoaib on the sets of their soap-opera, Sasural Simar Ka, in the year 2011. While it was being told that her affair with her co-star was the reason for her divorce in the year 2015, the actress denied the news. … My parents supported me and Shoaib Ibrahim supported me pull through those difficult times.
Q- Who are Dipika Kakar’s parents?
A- Renu Kakar.
Q- Is Shoaib Ibrahim rich?
A- Yes.
Q- Is dipika Kakar married?
A- Yes, her husband’s name is Shoaib Ibrahim.
Q- When did Dipika Kakar get married?
A- 1st December 2008 and 2nd 22 February 2018
Q- Does Shoaib Ibrahim drink alcohol?
A- No.
Q- Why did Deepika leave her first husband?
A- Dipika Kakar was married to pilot Raunak Samson when Dipika first met Shoaib on the sets of their soap-opera, Sasural Simar Ka, in the year 2011. While it was being told that her affair with her co-star was the reason for her divorce in the year 2015, the actress denied the news. … My parents supported me and Shoaib Ibrahim supported me pull through those difficult times.
Q- What is the height of Dipika Kakar?
A- She is 165 cm tall which is 5 feet 5 inches.
Q- Is Dipika Kakar a Maharashtrian?
A- No.
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