Dipika Kakar, an Indian TV actress, gained fame as Simar in Sasural Simar Ka and Sonakshi in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum. Winner of Bigg Boss 12, she also appeared in Nach Baliye 8.
Dipika Kakar, previously married to Raunak Samson (2011-2015), tied the knot with co-star Shoaib Ibrahim in 2018. She embraced Islam and adopted the name Faiza.
After a stint as an Air Hostess, Kakar entered television in 2010 with Neer Bhare Tere Naina Devi as Lakshmi. Later, she portrayed Rekha in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo.
From 2011 to 2017, Dipika Kakar played Simar in Sasural Simar Ka. She joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and Nach Baliye 8 with Shoaib Ibrahim. Later, she featured in Entertainment Ki Raat.
In Oct 2018, Dipika Kakkar joined Bigg Boss 12 and clinched the winner's title on 30 Dec 2018, marking her victorious journey.
From 2019 to 2020, Dipika Kakkar played Sonakshi Rastogi in Star Plus's Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum alongside Karan Grover.
Dipika Kakkar and husband Shoaib Ibrahim are expecting their first child. Dipika expressed her desire to quit acting and embrace the role of a housewife and mother.