Shaikh has played various roles on television soap operas. She appeared in the lead role of Nimmo in 2005 TV show Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa and a vamp in 2007 Star Plus series Kayamath. She also appeared playing the role of Durga Thakur as a revenge seeking woman in the thriller series Ek Hasina Thi. Along with Aamir Ali she participated in the dancing competition show Nach Baliye 3 and won the competition
