| Grew up in a prominent political family in Karachi. | 
| As a child, she often played Dulhan Dulhan, enjoying dressing up as a bride. | 
| She was once arrested at the age of 16 and placed in a lock-up. | 
| Her father, Usman Farooqi, served as chairman of Pakistan Steel Mills from 1981 to 1996. | 
| Before entering politics, she acted in the drama serial 'Panchwa Mausam'. | 
| She became an adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister after a few years in the Pakistan Peoples Party. | 
| Sharmila went to vote in the Senate elections on her wedding day in 2015. | 
| Her wedding is considered one of the most expensive in Pakistan. | 
| Hasham Riaz Sheikh, her husband, is an advisor to Asif Ali Zardari and spokesperson for Bilawal Bhutto. | 
| She appears on various news channels to discuss party matters and corruption allegations. | 
| As of 2024, holds the position of Member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan. | 
| Is passionate about writing and has contributed columns to The News International. | 
| Enjoys travelling, reading, and adventure sports like scuba diving. | 
| Maintains her fitness with regular yoga practice. | 
| An avid cat lover. | 
| In July 2024, met Mukesh Ambani during a family trip to Paris and faced social media trolling for sharing the moment. |