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{{Short description|Indian film and television actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Amika Shail
| image =
| birth_name = Gitashree Shil
| birth_date = 12 November
| birth_place = [[Uttarpara, Hooghly]], [[West Bengal]], India
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actress, singer
}}

'''Amika Shail''' (pronounced [a-mee-kaa]; born 12 November<ref>{{Cite news|title=Amika Shail: My birthday was on Dhanteras so it was a double celebration - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/amika-shail-my-birthday-was-on-dhanteras-so-it-was-a-double-celebration/articleshow/79194878.cms|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Times of India|date=12 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref>) is an [[List of Indian playback singers|Indian singer]] turned [[List of Indian film actresses|actress]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-02 |title=Interview: Singer-Actress Amika Shail On Her Journey |url=https://thekolkatamail.com/never-take-shortcuts-to-become-successful-work-hard-and-believe-in-your-talent-amika-shail/ |access-date=2022-11-09 |language=en-US}}</ref> She is known for her works in [[Bollywood|Hindi-language cinema]], web series, web films, and television. She portrayed the character of Vayu Pari in [[Baalveer Returns|Balveer Returns]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-23|title=Actress Amika Shail's showbiz tryst began with 'Little Champs', will next feature in Akshay Kumar's 'Laxmmi Bomb'|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/actress-amika-shails-showbiz-tryst-began-with-little-champs-will-next-feature-in-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb-2297821.html|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref>

== Early life ==

Amika Shail was born in [[Uttarpara]] in the [[Hooghly district|Hooghly]] district of [[West Bengal]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail Goes From 'Li'l Champs' to 'Laxmmi Bomb'|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/amika-shail-goes-from-li-l-champs-to-laxmmi-bomb/article_876a95b4-d1ba-11ea-962b-bbd06fe8e3f6.html|access-date=2021-10-08|website=India West|language=en}}</ref> and currently lives in Mumbai. Amika started her career on the silver screen as a contestant on [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs]] singing reality show at the age of 9.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Naagin 5: Excited to work with Ekta Kapoor for the first time, says Amika Shail|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/naagin-5-excited-to-work-with-ekta-kapoor-for-the-first-time-says-amika-shail/articleshow/77588749.cms|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref>

Amika started learning music at the age of 5 years from her mother. Amika has also participated in [[Bengali language|Bengali]] version of "[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]". She later participated in other singing reality shows like - [[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa National Talent Hunt]], [[Indian Idol]], [[Star Voice of India]] and [[All India Radio|All India Radio Show]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Yalala|first=Sridhar|title=Being the Amika ble actress & singer that she is|url=https://pynr.in/article/being-the-amika-ble-actress-singer-that-she-is|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Pynr|language=en}}</ref>

The actress is a post graduate in [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani Classical Music]] passed out as a Sangeet Visharad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Make way for Amika Shail in Mirzapur 2|url=https://www.gossipganj.com/en/make-way-amika-shail-in-mirzapur-2/18274|access-date=2021-10-08|language=en-US}}</ref> Amika has lent her voice to the television commercials of brands such as [[Dabur]], [[Colgate-Palmolive|Colgate]], Santoor, Ujala and [[Indian Premier League|IPL]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sharing Screen With Akshay Kumar In Laxmii Was One Huge Turning Point In My Career: Howrah Girl Amika - The Lateralz|url=https://thelateralz.com/sharing-screen-with-akshay-kumar-in-laxmii-was-one-huge-turning-point-in-my-career-howrah-girl-amika/|access-date=2021-10-09|language=en-US}}</ref>

The actress in a candid interview had admitted that she had taken up the job as a music teacher during her early struggling days in Mumbai to make ends meet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-02 |title=Interview: Singer-Actress Amika Shail On Her Journey |url=https://thekolkatamail.com/never-take-shortcuts-to-become-successful-work-hard-and-believe-in-your-talent-amika-shail/ |access-date=2022-11-09 |language=en-US}}</ref> The actress considers [[A. R. Rahman|A.R. Rahman]] as her music inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mumbai: This OTT fame Actress-Singer gave some insights about her struggles and experience |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/digital/amika-shail-in-an-exclusive-conversation-with-mumbai-live-69114 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}}</ref> She considers Priyanka Chopra to be her acting inspiration.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}

== Acting Breakthrough ==
Amika got a career breakthrough when she started acting on television starting with ‘[[Udaan (2014 TV series)|Udaan]]’. Later, she then went on to act in [[Indian television drama|television soaps]] like ‘[[Divya Drishti]]’, ‘[[Baalveer Returns|Balveer Returns]]’, etc.

Amika has also been a part of television series like ‘[[Maddam Sir|Madam Sir]]’, [[Laal Ishq (Indian TV series)|‘Laal Ishq’]], ‘[[Shaadi Ke Siyape|Shaadi ke Siyape]]’ ‘Gunah’ and ‘[[Abhay (TV series)|Abhay]]’.

Amika in an interview mentioned that "After being a singer, I realized that I could try my hand at acting. I was very fascinated by the television industry right from the time I participated in singing reality shows. I admit that I came to Mumbai with the goal of being a singer, but acting drew me towards itself. [[Udaan (2014 TV series)|‘Udaan’]] boosted my confidence and motivated me to go for more."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Amika Shail on being part of Mirzapur 2: My pulse went ticking on my first day on the sets|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/amika-shail-being-part-mirzapur-2-my-pulse-went-ticking-my-first-day-sets-569755|access-date=2021-10-08|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref>

Amika currently is the Indian Brand Ambassador for the South African Brand ESN also known as [https://esn-online.co.za/ Evolution Sports Nutrition]. The global brand endorser is the star Cricketer [[Jonty Rhodes]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakrabarty|first=Madhushree|date=2021-06-25|title=Amika Shail has partnered with the brand Evolution Sports Nutrition|url=https://www.mediainfoline.com/trend/amika-shail-becomes-the-brand-ambassador-for-south-african-fitness-brand-in-india|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Media Infoline|language=en-US}}</ref> The actress is a fitness freak and considers Milkha Singh as her fitness inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-19 |title=Amika Shail Mourns The Demise Of Her Fitness Inspiration! - Television |url=https://lehren.com/entertainment/television/amika-shail-mourns-the-demise-of-her-fitness-inspiration/86417/ |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Latest Bollywood & Hollywood Entertainment, News, Celebrity Gossip, Lifestyle, Originals, Regional & COVID Updates {{!}} Lehren |language=en-US}}</ref>

Post the COVID-19 induced lockdown in the country, the actress is doing only web shows for various OTT platforms and taken a break from TV<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-11 |title=Amika Shail: It's time to take a break from TV to reinvent myself as a performer' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/amika-shail-it-s-time-to-take-a-break-from-tv-to-reinvent-myself-as-a-performer-101647006593127.html |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> for sometime.<ref>{{Cite news |title=TV creates boundaries and I don't like to be bound by anything: Amika Shail - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tv-creates-boundaries-and-i-dont-like-to-be-bound-by-anything-amika-shail/articleshow/89873698.cms |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=The Times of India |date=27 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Year'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Role'''
|'''Channel'''
|-
|2014-19
|[[Udaan (2014 TV series)|Udaan]]
|Jyoti<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-09|title=Actress & Singer Amika Shail becomes a part of Naagin 5|url=https://myvantagepoint.in/actress-singer-amika-shail-becomes-a-part-of-naagin-5/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Vantage Point|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[Colors TV]]
|-
|2019-20
|[[Divya Drishti]]
|Twinkle Shergill{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}
|[[StarPlus|Star Plus]]
|-
|2021
|[[Baalveer Returns|Balveer Returns]]
|Vayu Pari / Vidhi<ref>{{Cite web|title=From Little Champs to Laxmmi Bomb…|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/from-little-champs-to-laxmmi-bomb…-117706|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Sony SAB]]
|-
|2019
|[[Shaadi Ke Siyape]]
|Prachi<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mohan|first=Smrithi|date=2020-11-10|title=#KetchupTalks: Singer turned actress, Amika Shail talks about Mirzapur 2, Laxmmi and more|url=https://www.socialketchup.in/amika-sail-interview-ketchuptalks/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Social Ketchup|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[& TV]]
|-
|2018
|[[Laal Ishq (Indian TV series)|Laal Ishq]]
|Multiple Characters<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail did a 'Bhandafod' of singing reality shows, was once seen in Indian Idol - The Post Reader|url=https://thepostreader.com/amika-shail-did-a-bhandafod-of-singing-reality-shows-was-once-seen-in-indian-idol/|access-date=2021-10-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[And TV|&TV]]
|-
|2020
|[[Maddam Sir]]
|Naagin{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
|[[Sony SAB]]
|}

=== Web ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Year'''
|'''Title'''
|'''Role'''
|'''Platform'''
|-
|2019
|[[Abhay (TV series)|Abhay]]
|Office Girl<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21 |title=Mirzapur 2 Casting Made Amika Shail Emotional|url=https://telugustop.com/mirzapur-2-casting-made-amika-shail-emotional-cinema-showbiz-tv-ott-lifestyle-fashion-latest-news/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=TeluguStop.com|language=en}}</ref>
|[[ZEE5|Zee5]]
|-
|2019
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD2WIza-z50&t=321s Gunah]
|Priyanka<ref>{{Cite web|last=Yalala|first=Sridhar|title=Being the Amika ble actress & singer that she is|url=https://pynr.in/article/being-the-amika-ble-actress-singer-that-she-is|access-date=2021-10-09|website=The Pynr|language=en}}</ref>
|[[YouTube]]
|-
|2020
|[[Laxmii|Laxmmi]]
|Ankita Jain<ref>{{Cite web|last=HARISINGHANI|first=HITESH|title=Meet Akshay's heroine in Laxmmi Bomb|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-akshays-heroine-in-laxmmi-bomb/20200831.htm|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Disney+Hotstar]]
|-
|2020
|[[Mirzapur (TV series)|Mirzapur]]
|Bar Singer<ref>{{Cite web|last=Yalala|first=Sridhar|title=Mirzapur 2 casting made Amika Shail emotional|url=https://pynr.in/article/mirzapur-2-casting-made-amika-shail-emotional|access-date=2021-10-09|website=The Pynr|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Amazon Prime Video]]
|-
|2020
|Mask Man
|Aditi<ref>{{Cite web|last=Murdeshwar|first=Sachin|date=2020-12-26|title=Open Graph Meta Tags: Everything You Need to Know|url=https://globalprimenews.com/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Global Prime News|language=en-US}}</ref>
|Rabbit
|-
|2020
|Trapped
|Psycho Killer<ref>{{Cite web|title=Finding her Rhythm - Amika Shail {{!}} Kolkata Actress {{!}} Hashtag|date=9 June 2021 |url=https://hashtagmagazine.in/amika-shail/|access-date=2021-10-08|language=en-US}}</ref>
|Rabbit
|-
|2021
|Nachaniya
|Nachaniya
|[https://tamasha.app/ Tamasha]{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}
|-
|2021
|Chattis Aur Maina
|Dhani<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail shines as Dhani in Hotstar's 'Chattis Aur Maina'|url=https://english.webdunia.com/article/bollywood-masala/amika-shail-shines-as-dhani-in-hotstar%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98chattis-aur-maina%E2%80%99-121053000006_1.html|access-date=2021-10-08|website=Webdunia|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Disney+Hotstar]]
|-
|2021
|Video Call<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail does a Video Call|url=https://www.bollywoodkibaten.in/2021/04/amika-shail-does-video-call.html|access-date=2021-10-09}}</ref>
|Komal
|[https://www.cineprime.app/ Cineprime]
|-
|2021
|Khunnas
|Rashmi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail talks about crimes on women and her web series Khunnas|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/amika-shail-talks-about-crimes-on-women-and-her-web-series-khunnas/477|access-date=2021-10-08|website=OTTPlay|language=en}}</ref>
|[[Ullu]]
|-
|2021
|Intention
|Pranjal<ref>{{Cite web|title=Singer-actress Amika Shail gears up for 'Intention'|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/singer-actress-amika-shail-gears-up-for-intention-imagegallery-bollywood-vj4eOsehbacbj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930070509/https://www.sify.com/movies/singer-actress-amika-shail-gears-up-for-intention-imagegallery-bollywood-vj4eOsehbacbj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 30, 2021|access-date=2021-10-08|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref>
|''Not Decided''
|-
|2021
|Hai Taubba
|Lena<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail of 'Hai Taubba 3' talks about playing a bisexual character|url=https://ianslive.in/news/amika_shail_of_hai_taubba_3_talks_about_playing_a_bisexual_character-814062/ENTERTAINMENT/15|access-date=2021-10-08|website=IANS Live}}</ref>
|[[ALTBalaji|AltBalaji]]
|-
|2021
|Khudraang
|Ishu
|Cine 7
|-
|2021
|Dulhan
|Aarti
|[https://cineboxapp.com/ Cinebox]
|-
|2021
|Good Night<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-02|title=Amika Shail Movies And Web Series Watch Online|url=https://eksukoon.com/2021/10/02/amika-shail-movies-and-web-series-watch-online/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=EkSukoon.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|Champa
|[[Ullu]]
|-
|2021
|High Dose{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}
|Netra
|Not Decided
|-
|2022
|Dog<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=Amika Shail is breaking the stereotype once again |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/breaking-stereotype-381738 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref>
|Sanjana
|Not Decided
|-
|2022
|12 A.M.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}
|Neha
|Cine Box
|-
|2022
|Untitled Project<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Amika Shail loves her Bengali roots |url=https://bollyy.com/amika-shail-loves-her-bengali-roots/ |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Bollyy |language=en-US}}</ref>
|Ami
|[[SonyLIV|SonyLiv]]
|-
|2022
|Manthan{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}
|Avantika
|[https://eortv.com/ottplatform EOR TV]
|}

=== Songs ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Track
|-
|2015
|''[[Khamoshiyan]]''
|Khamoshiyan (Female)
|-
|2015
|[[Comedy Superstar]]
|Title Track
|-
|2017
|[[Wedding Anniversary]]
|Ittefaqan<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Amika Shail traces her journey from Little Champs to Laxmmi Bomb|url=http://theshadow.in/2020/07/24/amika-shail-traces-her-journey-from-little-champs-to-laxmmi-bomb/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Shadow|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Untitled Item Number
|Nobody<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naagin's Amika Shail on special dance number in Nobody: It's an expression of sensuality just like Oo Antava Mava |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/naagins-amika-shail-on-special-dance-number-in-nobody-its-an-expression-of-sensuality-just-like-oo-antava-mava/0fd524a558368 |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Dhokha
|Title Track<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=BollywoodMDB |date=2022-08-19 |title=Bollywoodmdb Exclusive! Amika Shail talks about her new song Dhokha sung by Salman Ali; also shared her opinion on the current boycott culture |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/interviews/bollywoodmdb-exclusive-amika-shail-talks-about-her-new-song-dhokha-sung-by-salman-ali-also-shared-her-opinion-on-the-current-boycott-culture |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=BollywoodMDB |language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Reality Shows ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Show
!Channel
|-
|2006
|[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amika Shail Flaunts her Bikini Body|url=https://www.gossipganj.com/en/amika-shail-flaunts-her-bikini-body/23463|access-date=2021-10-09|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[Zee TV]]
|-
|2007
|[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs|Bengali Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-30|title=The Girl Who Got 2 Million+ Views For Her First Cover Song On Youtube ! Meet Amika Shail The Soulful Singer !|url=https://www.paisawapas.com/student-stories/amika-shail-singer-bollywood-youtube-ss-interview/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Student Stories|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[Zee Bangla]]
|-
|2008
|[[Star Voice of India|Star Voice of India - Chhote Ustaad]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-18|title=An Overachiever Sensation Named Amika Shail|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/bollywood/an-overachiever-sensation-named-amika-shail-521991|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref>
|[[StarPlus|Star Plus]]
|-
|2012
|[[Indian Idol]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-25|title=Indian Idol participant Amika Shail to be seen in Akshay Kumar's Laxmmi Bomb|url=https://topleadindia.com/2020/07/25/indian-idol-participant-amika-shail-to-be-seen-in-akshay-kumars-laxmmi-bomb/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Top Lead India|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[Sony Entertainment Television]]
|-
|2017
|[[Bharat Ki Shaan: Singing Star]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chowdhury|first=Shweta Dhar|date=2017-07-18|title=Amika Shail - A Musical Journey From The Suburbs Of Kolkata To The Bustling City Of Mumbai|url=https://lifebeyondnumbers.com/amika-shail-musical-journey/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=LifeBeyondNumbers|language=en-US}}</ref>
|[[DD National]]
|}

== Media ==

Amika is very active on social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube page. The actress is one of the top 10 most followed Indian Cover Singers on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sahni|first=Saumya|date=2016-06-24|title=10 Talented YouTube Cover Artists You Should Subscribe To If You Love Bollywood Music|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/YouTube-Cover-Artists-Bollywood-Music/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=www.scoopwhoop.com|language=English}}</ref> The social media photoshoots that the actress does often become a talking point in the media.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Watching Bengali movies and eating Bengali food kept me connected to Bengal: Amika Shail - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/watching-bengali-movies-and-eating-bengali-food-kept-me-connected-to-bengal-amika-shail/articleshow/91915456.cms |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=The Times of India |date=31 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

The actress also represented India at the [[World Youth Forum]] in Egypt for the second time in 2022. She sang and performed on a song in front of Global audience which included the [[President of Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amika Shail: There's more to Egypt than the Pyramids - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/amika-shail-theres-more-to-egypt-than-the-pyramids/articleshow/90536355.cms |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=The Times of India |date=31 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> She was also felicitated at the [[List of diplomatic missions of Egypt|Egyptian Embassy]] in India for the same.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amika Shail: I make sure to visit Purani Dilli every time I am in Delhi - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/amika-shail-i-make-sure-to-visit-purani-dilli-every-time-i-am-in-delhi/articleshow/89370681.cms |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=The Times of India |date=6 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian television actresses]]
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]
* [[List of people from West Bengal]]

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|10987287}}
* {{Instagram|amikashail}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|amika-shail}}

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