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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 15, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 April 1977

Age47 Years

BirthplaceJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

ProfessionFilm Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseNawazuddin Siddiqui (m. 2010; div. 2023)

FamilyFather - Kishor Pandey; Sister - Archana Pandey; Children - Son: Yaani Siddiqui; Daughter: Shora Siddiqui

Aaliya Siddiqui (Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Biography

Aaliya Siddiqui is an Indian film producer and public figure from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Known for producing short and feature films under her banner YS

Early life and background

Aaliya Siddiqui was born on 18 April 1977 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She is the daughter of Kishor Pandey and grew up in a family where she took part in school sports and developed interests that included dancing, travelling and painting. She is of Indian nationality and her faith is listed as Hinduism.

Career

Aaliya has worked in film production and launched a company called YS Productions. Under that banner she produced the Hindi short Lakshman Rekha in 2020 and later served as a producer on the 2022 Hindi film Holy Cow. Her involvement in the film world expanded her public profile and positioned her as a producer with experience across short and feature projects.

In 2023 she also entered the reality-television space as a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 2, which streamed on JioCinema. During her appearance on the show she mentioned that her then-estranged husband had supported her decision to participate.

Public profile

Aaliya has been a visible presence in media stories about her personal life as much as for her professional work. She is a mother to two children, a son named Yaani Siddiqui and a daughter named Shora Siddiqui. Her marriage to actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui took place on 17 March 2010; records in the excerpt indicate the marriage ended in divorce in 2023.

Her public statements and those made on her behalf by counsel have described a long and contested separation and subsequent legal exchanges between Aaliya and Nawazuddin. In May 2020 she issued a formal divorce notice. In early 2023 her advocate detailed allegations about living conditions and treatment, and legal filings and counterclaims between the parties were reported through that year. In March 2024 she stated in an interview that the two had reconciled and decided to live together for the sake of their children.

Aaliya has spoken about reclaiming her original name; earlier in life she used names reported in media as Anjali Kishor Pandey or Anjana Pandey, and she has said she reverted to her birth name. Outside of work she has shared expressions of personal devotion in social posts and announced plans to launch an NGO called Dribble Ek Boond focused on education for underprivileged children.

Latest updates

Public reports from 2023 and into 2024 reflect legal disputes and media attention around her relationship with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, as well as public disclosures about her personal life. She participated in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 in 2023 and later indicated in 2024 that she and Nawazuddin had reconciled and chosen to live together for their children's benefit.

Personal notes

Aaliya is described as approximately 5'4" (162 cm) tall with brown eyes and brown hair. Her zodiac sign is Aries. She lists dancing, travelling and painting among her hobbies. The available public records name her father as Kishor Pandey and a sister Archana Pandey; her mother’s name is not provided in the excerpt.

Aaliya’s public image combines her work as a producer with a high-profile family life and participation in reality television. She has also announced philanthropic intentions connected to education for children in need.
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Recent Work

Lakshman Rekha

Hindi short film produced under YS Productions

2020
Holy Cow

Hindi film produced under YS Productions

2022
Bigg Boss OTT Season 2

Contestant on the 2023 digital reality show streamed on JioCinema

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Founded YS Productions
  2. Produced the short Lakshman Rekha (2020)
  3. Produced the film Holy Cow (2022)
  4. Contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 (2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aaliya Siddiqui (Nawazuddin Siddiqui's born?

18 April 1977

What is Aaliya Siddiqui (Nawazuddin Siddiqui's known for?

Film Producer

What is Aaliya Siddiqui (Nawazuddin Siddiqui's’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Aaliya Siddiqui (Nawazuddin Siddiqui's married to?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui (m. 2010; div. 2023)