Tassnim Sheikh
 |
Tassnim Sheikh | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–2012 2017–2023; 2025 |
| Spouse |
Sameer Nerurkar (m. 2006) |
| Children | 1 |
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]
Personal life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Saturday Suspense | ||
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Meenakshi | |
| 2000–2001 | Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa | Naina | |
| 2001–2003 | Gharana | ||
| Kkusum | Jyoti Deshmukh / Jyoti Vishal Mehra | ||
| Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Kajol Basu / Kajol Mahesh Sharma | ||
| 2002–2004; 2005 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Renuka Bajaj | Negative Role |
| 2003 | Krishna Arjun | Jumaana | |
| 2004 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Barfika / Jalikaa | |
| 2004–2005 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Priya Mathur | Negative 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 | |
| 2012 | Imtihaan | Seema | |
| 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
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ ""25 Years of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi "". Kovid Gupta Films. 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Razzaq, Sameena (6 February 2017). "My daughter pushed me to work again, says Tasneem Sheikh". The Asian Age. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Tassnim Sheikh reacts to her identity goof up on the internet". Mid-day. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Padukone, Chaitanya (28 August 2006). "Tassnim is a Ganesha bhakt". DNA India. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Anupamaa actor Tassnim Sheikh tests positive for COVID-19". The Indian Express. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (9 April 2021). "After Rupali Ganguly, Anupamaa actress Tassnim Sheikh tests Covid positive". India Today. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Here's why Tassnim Sheikh loves being a vamp in Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi". Hindustan Times. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Why Tassnim Sheikh likes to go bad on the small screen". Eastern Eye. 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
