Shikha Singh built a television career on women who are hard to ignore: an avenging Shikhandi in Mahabharat, the scheming Alia in Kumkum Bhagya, and now Sakshi Mittal in Jagadhatri. Nearly two decades after her first credits, she is still working on daily television, which is its own kind of achievement.
Shikha Singh is a Chandigarh-born television actress, best known as Alia Mehra in Kumkum Bhagya. She returned to the role in Kumkum Bhagya 2.0 in 2024 and has played Sakshi Mittal in Jagadhatri since 2025. This profile covers her career, her marriage and what is publicly known about her background.
Who Is Shikha Singh?
Shikha Singh is an Indian television actress, according to Wikipedia, with credits from 2007 onward. Her notable work includes Kumkum Bhagya, Na Aana Is Des Laado and Mahabharat, where she played Shikhandi. The Quint also lists Left Right Left, Uttaran and Sasural Simar Ka among her earlier shows.
How Old Is Shikha Singh and Where Is She From?
Shikha Singh is 40 years old and was born in Chandigarh. Wikipedia gives her date of birth as 7 February 1986, and she lives in Mumbai.
Career: From Mahabharat to Kumkum Bhagya
Mahabharat gave her Shikhandi and Na Aana Is Des Laado gave her Amba, two roles built on grievance and resolve. Kumkum Bhagya then made her a household name as Alia Mehra, a negative character that Republic World described as the one she became largely popular for. She also played Alia in the spin-off Kundali Bhagya.
After the original show ended, she played Vibha in Laal Ishq in 2018 and Riddhi Sharma in Naagin 6 in 2022, and she came back to Alia in Kumkum Bhagya 2.0 in 2024. Wikipedia lists Jagadhatri from 2025, where she plays Sakshi Mittal.
Major Work and Notable Projects
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 onward | Left Right Left, Uttaran, Sasural Simar Ka | Various | Early television credits listed by The Quint |
| Earlier | Mahabharat | Shikhandi | Mythological series |
| Earlier | Na Aana Is Des Laado | Amba | Zee TV |
| Earlier | Kumkum Bhagya | Alia Mehra | Her best-known role; she also played the part in the spin-off Kundali Bhagya |
| 2018 | Laal Ishq | Vibha | Credit listed by Wikipedia |
| 2022 | Naagin 6 | Riddhi Sharma | Credit listed by Wikipedia |
| 2024 | Kumkum Bhagya 2.0 | Alia Mehra | Return to the role |
| 2025 to present | Jagadhatri | Sakshi Mittal | Current television role |
Is Shikha Singh Still in Kumkum Bhagya?
Shikha Singh played Alia Mehra again in Kumkum Bhagya 2.0 in 2024, according to Wikipedia. Her listed current role is Sakshi Mittal in Jagadhatri from 2025.
Who Is Shikha Singh’s Husband?
Shikha Singh’s husband is Karan Shah, a pilot, according to The Quint and Republic World. They married on 1 May 2016 after dating for four years, per BollywoodShaadis. They welcomed a daughter in June 2020, and outlets differ on whether the date was 16 or 17 June. Belloria does not name the child.
Why Alia Still Defines Her
Belloria’s view: Alia Mehra is the rare soap villain who kept her place across a show, a spin-off and a reboot. Shikha Singh played her in Kumkum Bhagya, in Kundali Bhagya and again in Kumkum Bhagya 2.0, and even after moving to Jagadhatri she is still introduced by that name. Few television actors get to return to the character that made them, and fewer get a second run at it.
Social Media Stats
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Shikha Singh FAQs
Which role is Shikha Singh best known for?
Alia Mehra in Kumkum Bhagya, which she later reprised in Kumkum Bhagya 2.0.
What is Shikha Singh’s Instagram handle?
The handle shown in an Instagram embed is @shikhasingh.
Which mythological show was Shikha Singh in?
She played Shikhandi in Mahabharat.
Which show is Shikha Singh in now?
Wikipedia lists her as Sakshi Mittal in Jagadhatri since 2025.
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