Tassnim Sheikh, also known as Tanisha Nerurkar, is an Indian actress, best known for her comic antagonistic roles as Mohini Harsh Virani in Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and as Rakhi Dave in Director's Kut Productions' Anupamaa.
Personal life Tasneem Sheik was born to a Muslim family in Jammu and Kashmir on 4 August 1980. She married Sameer Nerurkar, a merchant Navy officer in 2006. They have a daughter named Tia, who inspired her to return to the industry after 6 years.
In 2021, Sheikh was tested positive for COVID-19.
Religion Sheikh converted to Hinduism from Islam after marriage, and changed her name to Tanisha Nerurkar. She is a devotee of Ganesha and often visits Siddhivinayak Temple on Tuesdays. She defines herself "a God-fearing person [who] respect all religions. I have been to Vaishnodevi temple, Haji Ali dargah and Mount Mary church too."
Career She moved to Mumbai with her family at an early age. After taking training in Mumbai, she began her career as a support entertainer and television presenter with sequential Gharana. In 2006. Sheikh began her career with the TV show, Saturday Suspense in 1997. Early in her career, she appeared in shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kkusum and Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She has also done a Gujarati film, Natasamarat.
She designed her own costumes while acting in Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi.
Sheikh has gained attention for often playing negative characters. In 2017, she revealed she refrains from taking positive roles as they "lack versatility".
Television Year Serial Role Notes1997 Saturday Suspense 2000–2001 Ghar Ek Mandir Meenakshi 2000–2001 Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa Naina 2001–2003Gharana Kkusum Jyoti Deshmukh / Jyoti Vishal Mehra Kasautii Zindagii Kay Kajol Basu / Kajol Mahesh Sharma 2002–2004; 2005 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Renuka Bajaj Negative Role 2003Krishna ArjunJumaana2004Ssshhhh...Koi HaiBarfika / Jalikaa 2004–2005 Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Priya Mathur Negative Role 2004–2008 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Mohini Mittal / Mohini Harsh Virani 2005 Siddhant Shruti Raat Hone Ko Hai Monica2007Durgesh NandiniiDheeraj's wife2008–2009Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilDaljeet Balwant Mann2010Meethi Choori No 1Contestant 2012 Imtihaan Seema2017Ek Vivaah Aisa BhiSindoora Akash Mittal2018–2019Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim AnarkaliRuqaiya Sultan Begum 2020–2023 Anupamaa Rakhi Dave2022Ravivaar With Star ParivaarEpisode 2/5/9/12/13/16 2025 Udne Ki Aasha Pari
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