Sanjeeda Shaikh: I celebrate life everyday

Love Ka Hai Intezaar actor Sanjeeda Shaikh hopes actor-husband Aamir Ali hasn’t planned a surprise for her birthday as she would rather enjoy his company than have a party.

Sanjeeda Shaikh turns a year older on December 20th but the actor says she doesn’t want a party. “Aamir (Ali; actor-husband) always manages to surprise me every birthday and has been asking me what I would like to do on my birthday. I have told him that this year, I just want to spend some quality time with him. We both have travelled a lot for work this year and not had enough time [with each other], so we just want to enjoy each other’s company,” she says.

Sanjeeda says Aamir always makes her feel special on her birthday.

Sanjeeda admits that as her birthday falls during the party season in December, “everyday is a party”. “Currently, I am not shooting (for any acting project), so everyday invariably, I am out. There won’t be a big party per se, as I celebrate life everyday (laughs). We might end up meeting some close friends at a lounge. Aamir always makes me feel special on my birthday.”

The Ek Hasina Thi actor, who isn’t keen on big bashes, recalls how a few years ago, Aamir had planned a surprise party for her and she wasn’t dressed for the occasion. “It was a complete surprise for me. The moment I saw my friends, I was taken aback, as I was dressed shabbily . My first reaction was, ‘I am not dressed’ (laughs). My friends said, ‘aren’t you happy to see us and why are you bothered about your dress?’ But I wanted to look good on my birthday, so I quickly got ready. But since then, I am prepared, surprise party or no, I am dressed well on my birthday (laughs) as I don’t want to be taken unaware.”

This year has been “fantastic”, says Sanjeeda adding, “every year teaches me something — either professionally or personally. This year has taught me to be a better and smarter person. I hope the next year is better and bigger for me. Professionally, I was part of a fantastic show, Love Ka Hai Intezaar. Though, it didn’t do well in terms of ratings, for me it worked as I enjoyed collaborating with few talented people, and was treated well by the production house and channel. I am on cloud nine when I work in such an atmosphere. I am lucky as I get good breaks between my TV shows, but going forward, I want to be part of a dance-based reality show, as others don’t appeal to me.”

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