Tassnim Sheikh

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Tassnim Sheikh
Occupation Actress
Years active1997–2012
2017–2023; 2025
Spouse
Sameer Nerurkar
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(m. 2006)​
[1]
Children1

Tassnim Sheikh, also known as Tanisha Nerurkar, is an Indian actress, best known for her comic antagonistic roles as Mohini Harsh Virani in Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi [2] and as Rakhi Dave in Director's Kut Productions' Anupamaa. [3] [1] [4]

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Personal life

Tasneem Sheik was born to a Muslim family in Jammu and Kashmir on 4 August 1980. [5] She married Sameer Nerurkar, a merchant Navy officer in 2006. [6] [7] They have a daughter named Tia, who inspired her to return to the industry after 6 years.

In 2021, Sheikh was tested positive for COVID-19. [8] [9]

Religion

Sheikh converted to Hinduism from Islam after marriage, and changed her name to Tanisha Nerurkar. [10] She is a devotee of Ganesha and often visits Siddhivinayak Temple on Tuesdays. She defines herself "a God-fearing person [who] respect all religions. I have been to Vaishnodevi temple, Haji Ali dargah and Mount Mary church too." [7]


Career

She moved to Mumbai with her family at an early age. After taking training in Mumbai, she began her career as a support entertainer and television presenter with sequential Gharana. In 2006. Sheikh began her career with the TV show, Saturday Suspense in 1997. [11] Early in her career, she appeared in shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kkusum and Kasautii Zindagii Kay . She has also done a Gujarati film, Natasamarat. [1]

She designed her own costumes while acting in Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi . [12]

Sheikh has gained attention for often playing negative characters. In 2017, she revealed she refrains from taking positive roles as they "lack versatility". [13] [14] [15]

Television

YearSerialRoleNotes
1997 Saturday Suspense
2000–2001 Ghar Ek Mandir Meenakshi
2000–2001 Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa Naina
2001–2003Gharana
Kkusum Jyoti Deshmukh / Jyoti Vishal Mehra
Kasautii Zindagii Kay Kajol Basu / Kajol Mahesh Sharma
2002–2004; 2005 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Renuka BajajNegative Role
2003 Krishna Arjun Jumaana
2004 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Barfika / Jalikaa
2004–2005 Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Priya MathurNegative Role
2004–2008 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Mohini Mittal / Mohini Harsh Virani
2005 Siddhant Shruti
Raat Hone Ko Hai Monica
2007 Durgesh Nandinii Dheeraj's wife
2008–2009 Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil Daljeet Balwant Mann
2010 Meethi Choori No 1 Contestant
2012ImtihaanSeema
2017 Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi Sindoora Akash Mittal
2018–2019 Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali Ruqaiya Sultan Begum
2020–2023 Anupamaa Rakhi Dave
2022 Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Episode 2/5/9/12/13/16
2025 Udne Ki Aasha Pari

References

  1. 1 2 3 Trivedi, Tanvi (27 July 2020). "Tassnim Sheikh: I am glad to have bagged a role in 'Anupamaa'". The Times of India . Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. ↑ ""25 Years of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi "". Kovid Gupta Films. 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025– via YouTube.
  3. ↑ Razzaq, Sameena (6 February 2017). "My daughter pushed me to work again, says Tasneem Sheikh". The Asian Age. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Telly Tattle: Tassnim Sheikh back on small screen with Anupamaa". Mid Day. 27 July 2020. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Tassnim Sheikh reacts to her identity goof up on the internet". Mid-day. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  6. ↑ Sameer (20 October 2015). "Other side of 'Love Jihad'- List of renowned Hindus who had a Muslim wife". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  7. 1 2 Padukone, Chaitanya (28 August 2006). "Tassnim is a Ganesha bhakt". DNA India . Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Anupamaa actor Tassnim Sheikh tests positive for COVID-19". The Indian Express. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  9. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (9 April 2021). "After Rupali Ganguly, Anupamaa actress Tassnim Sheikh tests Covid positive". India Today. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "दीपिका कक्कड़ से अनुपमा की समधन तक, प्यार के खातिर इन हीरोइनों ने तोड़ी धर्म की दीवारें". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "My neighbour was an angel in disguise during my fight with COVID-19: Tassnim Sheikh - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  12. ↑ "Tassnim Sheikh Designs Her Own Costumes For Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi". The Times of India. 11 February 2017. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "Here's why Tassnim Sheikh loves being a vamp in Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi". Hindustan Times. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  14. ↑ "I love playing negative roles as they are fun and extremely challenging, says Anupamaa fame Tassnim Sheikh". The Times of India. 20 March 2021. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "Why Tassnim Sheikh likes to go bad on the small screen". Eastern Eye. 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
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