Background and Early Life.
Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Dilshad Begum Sheikh is also referred to as Dilshad Bibi. She is the youngest of the famous Bollywood actors Sanjay Khan and Feroz Khan's siblings. Dilshad who was born into a well-known Sunni Muslim family, grew up with her sister Khurshid Shahnavar, her brothers Akbar Khan Sameer Khan, Shahrukh Shah Ali Khan, and her adoptive brother Ilyas Khan. She graduated from Sophia College in Bengaluru and is fluent in Urdu, her mother tongue.

Family and Marriage
In 1969, Dilshad married Javed Sheikh, a businessman from an affluent Kashmiri family with a timber empire in Srinagar. Javed was the only son of Sheikh Mohammad Amin. Shahala Ali Sheikh, Sabah Sheikh, and Sheba Sheikh were the couple's three daughters. Javed tragically died in the middle of the 1980s, leaving Dilshad to raise their girls on their own.

Professional Life and Achievements.
Dilshad ventured into the fashion industry and launched her clothing line “Chosen Few” catering to exclusive clientele. She divides her time between her Rajbagh residence in Srinagar during the summer and Delhi/Mumbai in the winter.

Her daughters have also made notable achievements. Shahala Ali Sheikh owns “Woodford,” a furniture company specializing in premium customized furniture and interior design. Sabah Sheikh runs “Illuminati,” a candle-making business, while Sheba Sheikh is a homemaker and mother of two.

Clarifications and Facts
While some reports have incorrectly attributed the organization of the annual Sufi music festival “Jahan-e-Khusrau” to Dilshad, the event is organized by filmmaker Muzaffar Ali.

Lastly.
Dilshad Begum Sheikh exemplifies resilience and creativity, having successfully managed her family and career despite life’s challenges. As the youngest sibling of Bollywood legends, she has created her own identity as a businesswoman and nurturing mother, leaving a lasting legacy in her personal and professional life.