Rubina Dilaik Family Tree

Personal Details

• 🎂 Date of Birth
• 26 August 1987
• 🏔️ Place of Birth
• Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
• 👪 Family
• Father: Gopal Dilaik
• Mother: Shakuntla Dilaik
• Sister: Rohini Dilaik, Jyotika Dilaik
• Spouse: Abhinav Shukla
• Children: Jeeva, Edhaa
• Relatives: K.K. Shukla (Father-in-law), Radha Shukla (Mother-in-law)

Early Career

• Rubina Dilaik captured audience attention with her entry into the film industry quickly establishing herself as a notable figure.
• 🌸 Early Life
• Rubina Dilaik was born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
• 🎓 Education and School Achievements
• Rubina Dilaik completed her schooling at Shimla Public School and later graduated from St. Bede’s College, Shimla, with a degree in English Literature and Political Science as a minor subject.
• During her school years, she showcased her talent as a national-level debate champion, earning recognition for her strong communication skills. Her father, a noted Hindi writer, further inspired her academic and creative pursuits.
• 👑 Pageant Journey
• In her early years, Rubina took part in beauty contests and won two local pageants, eventually being crowned Miss Shimla in 2006. She later achieved wider recognition by winning the Miss North India Pageant in 2008, held at Chandigarh.

Career Journey

• Rubina Dilaik is a television and film actress who transitioned from a popular television star to a film actress.
• 🎬 Debut and Breakthrough (2008–2013)
• Rubina Dilaik began her acting journey with Chotti Bahu in 2008. Interestingly, she was initially preparing for the IAS examination, but during auditions in Chandigarh, she was selected for the role. Her portrayal of Radhika Shastri opposite Avinash Sachdev gained her immense recognition. She reprised the same role in the sequel of the show, further establishing her presence on television.
• In 2012, she was seen as Simran "Smiley" Gill in Saas Bina Sasural on Sony TV. The following year, she played Divya Jakhotia in Zee TV’s Punar Vivah – Ek Nayi Umeed opposite Karan Grover.
• 🌠 Success and Acclaim (2013–2020)
• Between 2013 and 2014, Rubina showcased her versatility by portraying Sita in Life OK’s mythological drama Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev also appeared as Jeannie in SAB TV’s fantasy comedy Jeannie Aur Juju.
• Her biggest breakthrough came in 2016, when she took on the path-breaking role of Soumya Singh, a transgender woman, in Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki opposite Vivian Dsena. This powerful portrayal earned her wide critical acclaim and several awards, including Best Personality at the Golden Petal Awards 2017 and Best Actress at the ITA Awards 2017. The show ran successfully till early 2020, and Rubina later returned briefly in 2021 before it went off air. This role is considered a turning point in her career.
• 🏆 Bigg Boss 14 and Reality TV (2020–Present)
• In October 2020, Rubina entered the reality show Bigg Boss 14 along with her husband, Abhinav Shukla. She emerged as a strong contestant, staying in the house for twenty weeks and ultimately being crowned the winner of the season. This victory significantly boosted her popularity and cemented her as one of the leading names in Indian television.
• In 2022, Rubina participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, where she impressed audiences with her spirit and stunts. She also competed in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, finishing as the first runner-up.
• 🎥 Entry into Films
• Rubina made her Hindi film debut with Ardh (2022), co-starring Rajpal Yadav and Hiten Tejwani. Directed by Palash Muchhal, the film premiered digitally on ZEE5 on 10 June 2022 and received positive reviews. Rubina was chosen for the role after competing with over 50 other contenders during the look-test, marking a promising start to her film career.
• 📺 Continued Presence on Television
• Even after her film debut, Rubina continued to shine on television. In 2025, she appeared on Colors TV in the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga alongside her husband. The same year, she participated as a contestant in Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment (Season 2).
• 🌍 Public Image and Impact
• Rubina Dilaik is widely regarded as one of the highest-paid and most popular actresses in Hindi television. She is celebrated for portraying strong, unconventional, and impactful characters on screen. Publications such as Eastern Eye and The Indian Express have credited her with a fast-growing fan base, fearless approach, and exceptional talent.
• She has frequently featured in Eastern Eye’s Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women List, ranking 26th in 2013, 11th in 2016, and 10th in 2017. She also appeared in the Times' 20 Most Desirable Women on TV List, securing the 18th spot in 2017 and 10th in 2020. In 2022, she was placed 31st in Eastern Eye’s Top 50 Asian Stars list, and in 2023, she ranked 7th in Times Now’s Popular Actresses list.
• Beyond acting, Rubina has actively supported the LGBTQIA+ community, especially after portraying a transgender character in Shakti. In 2021, she auctioned her Bigg Boss 14 winning gown and other costumes for charity to support LGBTQIA+ causes during Pride Month. She also remains one of the most-followed Indian television actresses on Instagram, symbolizing her immense popularity and influence.
• 🎬 Films
• Rubina Dilaik made her film debut in 2020 with the short film Bareilly Ki Beti: The Youngest Survivor, playing the role of a mother. She later appeared in the 2022 Hindi film Ardh, where she played Madhu. In 2024, she made her Punjabi film debut with Chal Bhajj Chaliye, portraying Prabh. She is also working on the upcoming Hindi project Hum Tum Maktoob, which is currently under filming.
• 📺 Television
• Rubina began her TV journey with Chotti Bahu (2008–2010), playing the role of Radhika Shastri, followed by its sequel Chotti Bahu 2 (2011–2012) as Radhika/Ruby Bhardwaj. In 2012, she portrayed Simran Gill in Saas Bina Sasural. She gained further recognition with Punar Vivah – Ek Nayi Umeed (2013) as Divya Malhotra, and her divine portrayal of Sita in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (2013–2014). She charmed audiences as Jeannie in Jeannie Aur Juju (2013–2014).
• Her most iconic role came with Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2016–2020; 2021), where she played Soumya Singh, a groundbreaking portrayal of a transgender character. Rubina won hearts as a contestant and emerged winner of Bigg Boss 14 (2020–2021). She also impressed in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 (2022), where she secured the 5th place, and became the 1st runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. Later, she hosted Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull (2023). Recently, she appeared in Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2 (2025) and participated in Pati Patni Aur Panga (2025).
• 🌟 Special Appearances
• Throughout her career, Rubina has graced several shows with special appearances. She appeared in Banno Main Teri Dulhan (2008) and Kasamh Se the same year. In 2009, she was seen in Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar. In 2010, she joined Pavitra Rishta and Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan. She also made cameos in Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke (2013) and participated in Box Cricket League (2014/2015).
• Rubina appeared in Bigg Boss 10 (2016) as Soumya, followed by guest roles in Sasural Simar Ka and Savitri Devi College & Hospital (2017). She was part of Bigg Boss 11 (2017), Entertainment Ki Raat (2017), Tu Aashiqui (2018), Ishq Mein Marjawan (2018), and Bigg Boss 12 (2018). In 2019, she joined Khatra Khatra Khatra and Bigg Boss 13. She made further guest entries in Dance Deewane 3 (2021), Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (2021), Bigg Boss OTT 1 (2021), and Bigg Boss 15 (2022). She was also part of The Khatra Khatra Show (2022) and Saavi Ki Saavari (2022). Recently, she appeared in Bigg Boss 18 (2024).
• 🌐 Web Series
• In 2022, Rubina featured in Wanderlust, where she played herself. She will be seen in 2025 as the mentor of Mumbai Strikers in the sports-based web series Battleground.
• 🎶 Music Videos
• Rubina has also featured in several popular music videos. In 2021, she starred in Boss Lady Rubina sung by Roach Killa, Marjaneya by Neha Kakkar, Galat by Asees Kaur, Tumse Pyaar Hai by Vishal Mishra, Bheeg Jaunga by Stebin Ben, and Shah Rukh Khan by Inder Chahal. In 2022, she appeared in Ishq sung by Sarthi K. In 2023, she was featured in Sanam Aa Gaya sung by Payal Dev and Stebin Ben.

Achievements and Milestones

• Here's a list of awards received by Rubina Dilaik:
• Indian Television Academy Awards – Best Actress Drama Jury (2016)
• Gold Awards – Most Fit Actress (2017)
• Bigg Boss 14 – Winner (2021)
• Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India – Favourite TV Actress (2023)