Ayesha Takia Height, Age, Biography, Husband, Affairs & More
Ayesha Takia Azmi, formerly known as Ayesha Takia, is an Indian actress and former model known for her work in Hindi films. She made her debut in the 2004 action thriller “Taarzan: The Wonder Car” and received both the Filmfare Best Debut Award and the IIFA Award Star Debut of the Year Female for her performance.
Takia went on to star in a number of successful films including “Socha Na Tha” (2005), “Salaam-E-Ishq” (2007), “Wanted” (2009), and “Paathshaala” (2010). She has also received accolades such as the Bengal Film Journalists’ Association awards and Screen Awards.
Childhood
Before embarking on her acting career, Ayesha Takia featured in a number of commercials. Her modeling journey started at the age of thirteen when she starred alongside Shahid Kapoor in the “I Am a Complan Boy! I’m a Complan Girl!” campaign.
Family
Ayesha Takia, the stunning actress, hails from a Mumbai-based family. Her father, Nishit Takia, is a renowned producer known for his work in “Delhi Safari”, and her mother’s name is Faridha Takia. Ayesha’s father is of Gujarati descent, while her mother is of half-Maharashtrian and half-Caucasian British ancestry. She has a younger sister named Natasha. Her full name is Ayesha Takia Azmi.
Early Life
Ayesha Takia was born on 10th April 1986 in Bombay (now Mumbai) to Nishit Takia, who is of Gujarati Hindu origin, and Faridah Takia, who is half-Maharashtrian and half-Caucasian British and follows Islam. Ayesha has a younger sister named Natasha. She completed her schooling at St. Anthony’s Girls High School located in Chembur.
Education
Ayesha Takia attended St. Anthony’s school located in Chembur, Mumbai for her schooling. However, information about the college she attended is not available.
Education Qualification | High School |
School | St. Anthony’s School, Mumbai |
College / University | N/A |
Others | Not Known |
Personal Life
Ayesha Takia tied the knot with her boyfriend, Farhan Azmi, who is a restaurateur and the son of Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi, on 1st March 2009 when she was 23 years old. The couple has a son together. After marriage, Ayesha converted to Islam and changed her last name to Takia Azmi on social media.
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Career
Ayesha Takia’s career began with modeling, and she starred in various commercials before venturing into acting. At the age of thirteen, she started her modeling career by featuring in the “I Am a Complan Boy! I’m a Complan Girl!” campaign alongside Shahid Kapoor.
Takia’s first public appearance was in the music video for Falguni Pathak’s popular song “Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye.” Later, she appeared in the music video “Shake It, Daddy,” which was a remix of the song “Nahin Nahin Abhi Nahin,” with actor Keith Sequeira.
Filmography
Films
Title | Role | Year |
Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Priya Kapoor | 2004 |
Dil Maange More!!! | Shagun | 2004 |
Socha Na Tha | Aditi Sahani | 2005 |
Shaadi No. 1 | Bhavna Mittal | 2005 |
Super | Siri Valli | 2005 |
Home Delivery | Jenny (Nani) | 2005 |
Shaadi Se Pehle | Rani Bhalla | 2006 |
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota | Khushboo Modi | 2006 |
Dor | Meera | 2006 |
Salaam-E-Ishq | Gia Bakshi | 2007 |
Kya Love Story Hai | Kajal Mehra | 2007 |
Fool N Final | Tina Saluja | 2007 |
Cash | Preeti / Riya | 2007 |
Blood Brothers | Keya | 2007 |
No Smoking | Anjali / Annie | 2007 |
Sunday | Sehar Thapar | 2008 |
De Taali | Amrita “Amu” | 2008 |
8 x 10 Tasveer | Sheila Patel | 2009 |
Wanted | Jhanvi | 2009 |
Paathshaala | Anjali Mathur | 2010 |
Mod | Ananya Mahadeo | 2011 |
Television
Title | Role | Platform | Year |
Sur Kshetra | Host | Colors TV | 2012 |
Awards and Nominations
Award | Category | Work | Result | Year |
Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Won | 2005 |
IIFA Awards | IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female | Won | 2005 | |
Screen Awards | Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Nominated | 2005 | |
Zee Cine Awards | Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut | Nominated | 2005 | |
Filmfare Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress | Super | Nominated | 2006 |
Screen Awards | Screen Award for Best Actress (Critics) | Dor | Won | 2007 |
Zee Cine Awards | Zee Cine Award – Critics’ Choice Best Actress | Won | 2007 | |
Bengal Film Journalists’ Association | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association – Best Actress Award | Won | 2007 | |
Stardust Awards | Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award | Won | 2007 |
Favourite Things |
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Favourite Pakistani Artists | Ghulam Ali and Abeeda Parveen |
Favourite Movies | Lamhe (1991), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). |
Favorite Brands | Mango, Zara, Diesel, FCUK, Guess, and G-star |
Favorite Food | Indian and Italian (Pizza, Pasta, wonton Soups, Vada Paav, salads) and Chinese Hakka Noodles |
Favorite Pet | Cats |
Favorite Music | Hip-hop, Techno, Trance, Soft rock, Rock, Ghazal, Sufi, Hindi Film Songs |
Favorite Actors | Bollywood: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan Hollywood: Johnny Depp |
Favorite Actresses | Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukerji, Sridevi |
Favourite Director | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
Favorite Perfumes | 212 Sexy by Carolina Herrera, Armani Code by Giorgio Armani, Cherie by Christian Dior, and True Star by Tommy Hilfiger |
Net worth
Ayesha Takia has an estimated net worth of around $8 million, which is equivalent to 60 crores INR. Her per-film salary is estimated to be around 1 crore INR.
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Ayesha Takia’s Last Movie
Ayesha Takia’s latest movies include Mod and Super.
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Body Measurements | Waist:` 28 Inches Hips: 37 Inches |
Birth Place | Mumbai |
Children | Son: Mikail Azmi |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Height In CM | 165 CM |
Height In Meter | 1.65 M |
Nationality | Indian |
Parents | Father: Nishit Takia Mother: Faridah Takia |
Profession | Actress Model |
Siblings | Sister: Natasha |
Spous | Farhan Azmi |
Weight | 63 Kg 139 Lbs |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
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