Shikha Swaroop (born 23 October 1970) is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss India International 1988.[1] While still in college, she became Miss India International in 1988 with Shabnam Patel and continued to wear this crown until 1991 when she relinquished it to Preeti Mankotia.[2] No beauty contests were held during 1989 and 1990 due to the demise of the sponsor, Eve's Weekly. The contests resumed after a new sponsor, Femina, took over in 1991. Apart from being crowned Miss India 1988, she won a gold medal in the All India Pistol Shooting Championship in 1988 itself. In addition to modelling and being the brand ambassador for many products she was a fashion model for over 400 shows in India and abroad. She also played badminton on a national level. At 5 feet 11 inches tall, she was the tallest actress at the time. Her career catapulted, but she suffered major setbacks when she became seriously ill.
Shikha Swaroop | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 October 1970 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
Career edit
She appeared in several 1990s Hindi films, and on television in Chandrakanta, which was a huge hit. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Shikha was considered one of the most desirable women in India. She appeared as a lead in 11 movies, some of which were multi-starrers: Anil Sharma's Tahalka, Policewala Gunda, Pranlal Mehta's Police Public, Gulshan Kumar's Naag Mani, Kayda Kanoon, Pyar Hua Chori Chori, Cheetah, Thanedarni, and Awaaz De Kahan Hai.
Her other popular TV shows are Himesh Reshammiya's Andaaz, Amarprem, Anupama, Sunil Agnihotri's Yug, and Siddhant Vision's Kahan Se Kahan Tak. She made a comeback with the TV serial Kahani Chandrakanta Ki.[3] She also played the role of Kaikeyi[4] in the Zee TV show Ramayan.[5][6]
Personal life edit
She is the only child with doting parents and leading a quiet and content life.She is married
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Awaaz De Kahan Hai. | ||
| 1990 | Police Public | Usha Swaroop | |
| 1991 | Pyar Hua Chori Chori | Vaishali Verma | |
| 1991 | Naag Mani | ||
| 1992 | Tahalka | Intelligence Chief Cynthia | |
| 1993 | Kayda Kanoon | Kavita Sinha | |
| 1994 | Thanedarni | ||
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | Mona Singh | |
| 1994 | Cheetah | Rajni Kamalnath |
Television edit
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Chandrakanta | Princess Chandrakanta | |
| 1996 | Yug | Professor Anja | |
| 1997 | Shaktimaan | The Villain Alien | |
| 2011 | Kahani Chandrakanta Ki | Maharani Chandrakanta | |
| 2012 | Ramayan | Kaikeyi |
References edit
- ^ "The making of Miss India". The Times of India. 24 January 2003. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ^ "Miss India, Miss World, Miss Universe Winners". Archived from the original on 28 August 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
- ^ Shikha Swaroop back as a 'more mature' actress!
- ^ Shikha Swaroop of 'Chandrakanta' fame to make a comeback on TV
- ^ Shikha Swaroop doesn't fear being typecast
- ^ I’m hard to miss: Shikha Swaroop
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