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Ayesha Takia
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema) and Tollywood (Telugu Cinema)
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age40 years
- Active2000–2012
- Updated
Ayesha Takia – Biography
Ayesha Takia – Full Information
- Full Name: Ayesha Takia Azmi
- Popular Name: Ayesha Takia
- Nickname: Suvi
- Profession: Former Actress, Model, TV Presenter
- Known For: Breakout debut in Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004), critical acclaim as Meera in Dor (2006), and major commercial blockbuster success as Jhanvi in Wanted (2009).
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1986
- Age: 40 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Cinema Screen Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Nishit Takia
- Mother: Faridah Takia
- Siblings: Natasha Takia (Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Farhan Azmi (m. 2009)
- Children: Mikail Azmi (Son)
Education Details
- School: St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Chembur, Mumbai
- Qualification: High School
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2000 | Gained early fame as a model in Falguni Pathak’s music video Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye |
| 2004 | Feature film debut in Abbas-Mustan’s action thriller Taarzan: The Wonder Car |
| 2004 | Starred alongside Shahid Kapoor in romantic comedy Dil Maange More |
| 2005 | Featured in Imtiaz Ali’s acclaimed directorial debut film Socha Na Tha |
| 2005 | Telugu cinema debut opposite Akkineni Nagarjuna in the commercial hit Super |
| 2006 | Landmark performance as young widow Meera in Nagesh Kukunoor’s drama Dor |
| 2007 | Starred in Nikhil Advani’s multi-starrer romantic ensemble film Salaam-e-Ishq |
| 2009 | Massive box-office blockbuster success starring opposite Salman Khan in Wanted |
| 2011 | Critical acclaim for her performance in the drama feature Mod |
| 2012 | Hosted the musical reality television show Sur Kshetra |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Won |
| 2005 | IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Won |
| 2005 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Dil Maange More | Nominated |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Dil Maange More | Nominated |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Super | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Dor | Won |
| 2007 | Zee Cine Awards | Critics’ Choice Best Actress | Dor | Won |
| 2007 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association | Best Actress Award | Dor | Won |
| 2007 | Stardust Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dor | Won |
At a Glance
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Popularity Score
93
Trending
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Controversy Index
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About Ayesha Takia
What was Ayesha Takia's debut film in Bollywood?
She made her Hindi film acting debut in 2004 with Abbas–Mustan's supernatural action thriller Taarzan: The Wonder Car, which won her the Filmfare Best Debut Award.
What is Ayesha Takia's most successful box-office movie?
Her biggest commercial blockbuster was Prabhu Deva's action film Wanted (2009), starring opposite Salman Khan.
For which film did Ayesha Takia receive the most critical acclaim?
Her performance as Meera in Nagesh Kukunoor's drama Dor (2006) earned widespread critical acclaim and won the Screen Award and Zee Cine Award for Best Actress (Critics).
Who is Ayesha Takia married to?
She married businessman and restaurateur Farhan Azmi in March 2009, and they have a son named Mikail.
How did Ayesha Takia start her journey in entertainment?
She began working as a child model in the famous Complan commercial alongside Shahid Kapoor and gained massive popularity in Falguni Pathak's hit music video Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye.
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