Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Dipika Kakar
06/08/2026
Dipika Kakar was reported to be 40 years old on her birthday in 2026, with coverage reiterating her birth in Pune on 6 August 1986. The same coverage also noted her long-running health struggles, including treatment related to liver cancer earlier in 2026.
14/06/2025
Dipika Kakar was hospitalized after undergoing a lengthy surgery for stage 2 liver cancer. Reports said the procedure was successful and that she was moved out of intensive care after recovery progressed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Faiza Ibrahim, Dipika Kakar Ibrahim |
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| Nickname(s) | Dipo, Dipi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam (Converted from Hinduism) |
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| Caste | Khatri |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Raunak Samson (Flight Attendant), Shoaib Ibrahim (Actor) |
| Marriage Date | 22/02/2018 |
| Marriage Place | Maudaha Tehsil, Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh (with Shoaib Ibrahim) |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Renu Kakar |
| Siblings | 2 (Both are Elders) |
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Career
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| Controversy | She was criticised by a faction of society for keeping her marital status a secret until she got divorced. |
Favourites
| Food | Panipuri |
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| Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Colour | Red |
| Song | 'Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya' of film 'Love' (1991) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dipika Kakar does not smoke. | |
| 2. In 2007, she began working as an air hostess for ‘Jet Airways’ but left after three years due to health issues. | |
| 3. Her acting career started in 2010 with the TV serial ‘Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi,’ portraying the character of Lakshmi. | |
| 4. She is skilled in dancing. | |
| 5. In 2015, she competed in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8.’ | |
| 6. Dipika participated in ‘Nach Baliye Season 8’ in 2017 with her partner Shoaib Ibrahim and reached the top four. | |
| 7. She appeared as a guest on various reality TV shows. | |
| 8. Dipika featured in ‘Entertainment Ki Raat Season 1’ in 2017-2018 on Colors TV. | |
| 9. Her divorce was rumored to be linked to her relationship with Shoaib Ibrahim, who later became her husband. | |
| 10. She is passionate about dogs. | |
| 11. Dipika prefers long skirts. | |
| 12. She adopted Islam and the name “Faiza” upon marrying Shoaib. | |
| 13. She won 'Bigg Boss 12' in December 2018, securing ₹30 lakh. | |
| 14. In May 2023, expecting her first child, she announced retirement from acting to focus on her family. | |
| 15. She gained fame for her long-running role as Simar Prem Bhardwaj in the TV serial Sasural Simar Ka from 2011 to 2017. | |
| 16. She portrayed Sonakshi in the TV serial Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum. |
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