Shibani Dandekar is a model, actress and singer who has appeared in many TV shows in India and Australia. She started her career in 2001 by hosting the American TV show Namaste America. She has hosted many shows in India and Australia including Asian Variety Show, AXN’s Men 2.0 and Style and the City.
She has appeared as a contestant in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 5 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8. She has also co-hosted ICC World Cup in 2019. Apart from this, she has been a part of films like Shaandaar, Roy, Sultan and Noor.
Shibani Dandekar Bio/Wiki
Shibani Dandekar was born on 27 August 1980 in Pune, Maharashtra. She spent her childhood in Australia. She has also lived in London and Africa. Later she moved to New York to pursue her career where she appeared in many TV shows as a host on American television. She has also worked as a singer and model.
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Shibani Dandekar Personal Information
| Full Name | Shibani Dandekar |
| Profession, | Actress, VJ, Model & Singer |
| Date of Birth | 27 August 1981 (Thursday) |
| Age | 43 years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Current City | Mumbai |
| Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Weight | 50 kg (110 Ibs) |
| Figure Measurement (approx.) | 33-25-33 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relegion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hobbies | Singing, Dancing, Travelling & Yoga |
| Net Worth | ₹145 crore ($20 million) (approximately) |
Favourite Things
| Actor | Salman Khan & Shahrukh Khan |
| Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Food | Seafood, Burgur, Pizza & Chocolate Cake |
| Restaurant | Aoi in Mumbai |
| Travel Destination | Sydney, New York & London |
Shibani Dandekar Family & Relationship
She grew up in a Marathi family in Pune. Her father’s name is Shashidhar Dandekar who is an Australian theatre actor and her mother’s name is Sulabha Dandekar who works for Qantas Services, Australia. She has two sisters Apeksha Dandekar and Anusha Dandekar who are actresses and singers.
She started dating Bollywood film producer and actor Farhan Akhtar in 2018. They later married on 19 February 2022 at Farhan’s father Javed Akhtar’s farm house.
Shibani Dandekar Family Timeline
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 19 February 2022 |
| Husband | Farhan Akhtar (Actor) |
| Father | Shashidhar Dandekar |
| Mother | Sulabha Dandekar |
| Sister | Apeksha Dandekar (elder) Anshusha Dandekar (younger; a popular VJ) |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Keith Sequeira (Model) Farhan Akhtar (actor) |
Shibani Dandekar Career
She began her career in 2001 by hosting Namaste America, V Desi and Asian Variety Show on American television. She also hosted an evening with Shahrukh Khan in Atlantic City. She participated as a contestant in Colors TV’s dance show Jhalak Dikhhla 5 in 2012.
She also co-hosted the show on Sony Max Television during the Indian Premier League matches from 2011 to 2015. She appeared as a contestant in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 8 in 2017. She was eliminated in the first week at the 12th place. She appeared as a mentor in Top Model India in 2018.
She made her film debut in 2014 with the Marathi film Time Pass. After this, she appeared in films like Sangharsh, Shandar, Roy, Noor and Sultan.
Shibani Dandekar Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2018 | Bhavesh Joshi | special appearance in a song “Chavanprash” |
| 2017 | Noor | Zara Patel |
| 2017 | Naam Shabana | special appearance in a song |
| 2016 | Sultan | TV Host |
| 2015 | Roy | Zoya |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Sonia |
| 2014 | Sangharsh | Chameli |
| 2014 | Timepass | — |
Shibani Dandekar TV Shows
| Year | TV Show | Role |
| 2023 | Made in Heaven | Aditi |
| 2018 | Top Model India | Mentor |
| 2017 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 | as a contestant |
| 2015 | I Can Do That | as a contestant |
| 2011-2015 | Indian Premier League | co-host |
| 2013 | Grammy Nominees | host |
| 2013 | Style and the City | host |
| 2012 | Jalak Dikhla Jaa 5 | as a contestant |
| 2012 | Mission Cover shot | Host |
| 2011 | India’s Sexiest Bachelor | Host |
| 2010 | AXN’s Men 2.0 | Host |
| 2010 | Let’s Design | Host |
| 2009 | After Hours | Host |
| 2001 | Asian Veriety Show | Host |
| 2001 | V Desi | Host |
| 2001 | Namaste America | Host |
Shibani Dandekar Web Series
| Year | Web Series | Role |
| 2020 | What the love! with Karan Johar | Herself (as a guest) |
| 2020 | Hostages | Isha Andrews |
| 2020 | Four More Shots Please (season 2) | Sushmita Sengupta |
Shibani Dandekar Social Media Account
| shibaniakhtar | |
| Shibani Dandekar | |
| @shibanidandekar |
