Ayesha Mukherjee

Former Kickboxer, Fitness Influencer, Entrepreneur, Literary Agent

Australian-Indian Kolkata, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer Kickboxer, Fitness Influencer, Entrepreneur, Literary Agent
NationalityAustralian-Indian
Date of Birth27/08/1975
Age50 years
BirthplaceKolkata, India

Latest News about Ayesha Mukherjee

12/01/2026

Ayesha Mukherjee, the Melbourne-based kickboxer and ex-wife of Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, has returned to the spotlight. This comes after Dhawan confirmed his engagement to Irish girlfriend Sophie Shine, bringing renewed attention to Mukherjee.

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Bio/Wiki

Other name(s)
  • Aesha Mukerji
  • Aesha Dhawan
Famous forBeing the ex-wife of Shikhar Dhawan

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5"
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of Birth27/08/1975
BirthplaceKolkata, India
Zodiac signVirgo
Ethnicity
From her father's sideIndian
From her mother's sideBritish
NationalityAustralian-Indian
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Gymming
  • Yoga
  • Blogging
Tattoo(s)
  • On left arm: Aliyah and Rhea (names of her daughters)
  • On her right arm: Om symbol
  • On her right upper shoulder: Some words
  • On the back of her neck: A pattern
PiercingOn her upper lip
Current ResidenceMelbourne, Australia

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced (Twice)
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Shikhar Dhawan (Cricketer)
Marriage Date30/10/2012
Ex-HusbandShikhar Dhawan (m. 2012 – div. 2021)

Family

FatherAmitava Mukherjee
MotherAlthea Mukerji
Children
SonZoravar (born in 2014, with Shikhar Dhawan)
Daughters
  • Rhea: with her first husband
  • Aliyah: with her first husband

Career

Year2025
RoleLiterary Agent
OrganizationWatson, Little

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ayesha Mukherjee lived in Australia from the age of 7 and trained in kickboxing from a young age.
2. She met Shikhar through a mutual friend on Facebook, and they eventually married despite his parents' initial objections.
3. At the age of 6, Ayesha experienced sexual assault.
4. In her free time, she enjoys writing blogs on her page 'Aesha-Dhawan.'
5. Ayesha announced her separation from Shikhar in September 2021 after nine years of marriage.
6. She practices water fasting weekly to cleanse her body.
7. Ayesha transitioned into a fitness influencer and trainer, specializing in breathing techniques.
8. Together with her daughter Aliyah, she offers parenting consultations to help families strengthen their relationships.
9. Ayesha remains fluent in Bengali despite living in Australia most of her life.
10. She is skilled in cooking Indian cuisine and enjoys it.
11. Despite a childhood fear of horses, Ayesha faced and overcame it by riding many horses.
12. On 4th October 2023, a court in Delhi granted Ayesha an official divorce from Shikhar Dhawan citing 'mental cruelty' experienced by Shikhar.
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