Alka Amin is an Indian film, television and theatre actress. She was born on 2 November 1969, in Delhi, India. She is best known for playing the role of Shashi Tiwari in the Bollywood film Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Shanti Mishra in the romance-drama comedy film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana. She made her television debut in 1998 with the television series Dil Dariya. She has appeared in television serials like 12/24 Karol Bagh, Parichay, Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh, Kalash, Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai and Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film Swaraj as Leelavathi. She has appeared in Bollywood films like Khajoor Pe Atke, Badhaai Ho, Kedarnath, 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died, Luka Chuppi, Romeo Akbar Walter, Aadhaar and Lahore Confidential. In 2016, she made her digital debut with the web series Sex Chat with Pappu and Papa as Usha Watsa (Dadi). She has also appeared in web series like Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare and Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi.
Name | Alka Amin |
Born As | Alka Saxena |
Nickname | Alka |
Date of birth | 2 November 1969 |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Age (as in 2022) | 53 years old |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Profession | Actress |
Known For | Shashi Tiwari in the Bollywood film Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015),![]() Shanti Mishra in the romance-drama comedy film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017) ![]() |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Islam |
Hometown | Delhi, India |
Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Food habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Writing, Reading, Singing, Cooking, Travelling |
Years active | 1988- present |

Alka Amin Career –
- She made her television debut in 1998 with the television series Dil Dariya.
- She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film Swaraj as Leelavathi.
- In 2008, she played the role of Anaro in DD National’s TV serial Anaaro.
- From 2009-2010, she played the role of Manju Sethi in Zee TV’s serial 12/24 Karol Bagh.
- From 2011-2013, she played the role of Veena Raj Chopra in Colors TV’s serial Parichay.
- From 2012-2013, she played the role of Kanwal Chopra in Sony TV’s serial Kya Huaa Tera Vaada.
- From 2014-2015, she played the role of Sharda Sachdev in Life OK’s TV serial Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye.
- From 2015-2017, she played the role of Manju Grewaal in Life OK’s TV serial Kalash.
- In 2015, she played the role of Shashi Tiwari in the Bollywood film Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
- From 2016-2017, she played the role of Asha Batra in Star Plus’s TV serial Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil.
- In 2016, she made her digital debut with the web series Sex Chat with Pappu and Papa as Usha Watsa (Dadi).
- In 2017, she played the role of Shanti Mishra (mother of Satyendra) in the romance-drama comedy film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.
- In 2018, she played the role of Gayatri Sinha in SET India’s television series Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai.
- In 2018, she appeared as Ronny’s mother in Amazon Prime’s web series Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare.
- In the same year, she played the role of Kadambari in the comedy film Khajoor Pe Atke, Jeetu’s sister-in-law in the comedy-drama film Badhaai Ho, Mrs. Khan in the romantic disaster film Kedarnath.
- Also in 2018, she appeared as Mother in the short film Maya.
- In 2019, she played the role of Sharda in Star Plus’s TV serial Kasautii Zindagi Kay.
- In the same year, she played the role of Leela Rawat in the biographical drama film 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died, Shakuntala Shukla in he romantic comedy film Luka Chuppi, Waheeda in the action thriller film Romeo Akbar Walter and Rani’s mother in the film Aadhaar.
- In 2021, she appeared as Ananya’s mother in Zee5’s spy thriller film Lahore Confidential.
- In 2022, she played the role of Santoshi Pathak in SonyLIV’s web series Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi.
Alka Amin Family Background –
Alka Amin was born and brought up in Delhi, India. She belongs to a Muslim Family. There is no information available about her parents and siblings. When we have any information available about her family background then we will update you soon.
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Brother | Not Known |
Sister | Not Known |
Alka Amin Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Alka Amin is Married. We don’t have any information available about her husband. He has two sons named Faheen Amin and Taber Amin.
Marital status | Married |
Affairs/ Boyfriend | Not Known |
Husband/ Spouse | Not Known |
Marriage Date | Not Known |
Children | Sons – Faheen Amin, Taber Amin Daughter – N/A |
Alka Amin Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Alka Amin is approximately 5 feet 4 inches and the body weight is around 58 kg. Her body type is hourglass and her full body measurements are 34-32-36 Inches. She has stylish dark brown hair and sparkling star-like black colour eyes.
Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
Weight | 58 kg (128 lbs) |
Chest | 34 Inches |
Waist | 32 Inches |
Hips | 36 Inches |
Figure | 34-32-36 Inches |
Body type | Hourglass |
Eye colour | Black |
Hair colour | Dark Brown |

Alka Amin Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan |
Favourite Actress | Hema Malini, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit |
Favourite Food | Pav bhaji |
Favourite Colour | Black, White, Pink |
Favourite Pet | Dog |
Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Favourite Film | PK |
Favourite Place | Dubai, Goa, London |
Alka Amin Educational Qualification –
We don’t have any information available about her schooling. She did her graduation from the National School of Drama, New Delhi, India.
School | Not Known |
College | National School of Drama |
Qualification | Graduate |
Alka Amin Net worth –
The net worth of Alka Amin is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Alka Amin’s income source mostly comes from her profession.
Net worth (2022) | $1 Million – $5 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |
Some lesser-known facts about Alka Amin –
- Does Alka Amin Smoke? Not Known
- Does Alka Amin Drink Alcohol? Not Known
- She was born and brought up in Delhi, India.
- She belongs to a Muslim Family.
- She is best known for playing the role of Shashi Tiwari in the Bollywood film Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Shanti Mishra in the romance-drama comedy film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.
- She made her television debut in 1998 with the television series Dil Dariya.
- She has appeared in television serials like 12/24 Karol Bagh, Parichay, Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Yeh, Kalash, Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
- She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film Swaraj as Leelavathi.
- She has appeared in Bollywood films like Khajoor Pe Atke, Badhaai Ho, Kedarnath, 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died, Luka Chuppi, Romeo Akbar Walter, Aadhaar and Lahore Confidential.
- In 2016, she made her digital debut with the web series Sex Chat with Pappu and Papa as Usha Watsa (Dadi).
- She has also appeared in web series like Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare and Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi.
- She is a pet dog lover.