From previous troubled marriage to converting to Islam: Lesser known facts about Bigg Boss 12 winner Dipika Kakar

Dipika Kakar has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 12, defeating co-contestants Sreesanth and Deepakk Thakur. The actress won the hearts of the viewers mainly for her dignified conduct in the house. However, not many know about Dipika's life struggles and her journey to becoming TV's most popular face today. Take a look at a few unknown facts about the actress...

Dipika Kakar has been slaying the TV screens with the latest TV show – Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum. While fans have been going ga-ga over her performance, here’s a fact you need to know about the actress. Dipika, who married Shoaib Ibrahim in 2018, has changed her name. She now wants to be addressed as Dipika Kakar Ibrahim or Dipika K. Ibrahim.

Not many know that Dipika used to walk kilometers just to refill the mini stove she had, at the very beginning of her career in Mumbai. She would go from Sion to Dadar, every 15 days for the same. Initially, Dipika wasn't comfortable with the fast-paced life of Mumbai and preferred walking when needed. (Photo-Instagram)

Before venturing into acting, the actress was an air hostess with a popular air service. She wanted to give acting a shot. Hence, she shifted to Mumbai to try her luck. (Photo: Instagram)

Dipika was married to Raunak Samson. The two ended their 5-year-old marriage, owing to personal and compatibility issues. Dipika then moved on in life. Raunak was not from the entertainment industry and is a pilot. (Photo: Instagram)

Despite doing a few TV commercials and TV shows, it was Sasural Simar Ka that turned out to be Dipika's claim to fame. The show ran for good 6 years and Dipika was a part of it for 5 years. She chose to quit the show to look out for better prospects and wanted to break the monotony. (Photo: Instagram)

The actress converted into Islam to get married to her boyfriend and now husband Shoaib Ibrahim. While talking to us about it, Dipika said, "I will always be Dipika for all of you.” and Shoaib added, “Naam mein kya rakha hai (What’s there in a name). When probed further about it, the 'Entertainment Ki Raat' actress said, "The reason behind changing my name for the wedding is very personal which I, my husband, parents and in-laws know about it and I would like to keep it private. I would not like anyone else to enter that space, so please bear with me." (Photo: Instagram)

Sasural Simar Ka actress Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim tied the knot on February 22, this year. The wedding, that took place in Shoaib's hometown in Bhopal, saw their entire family and a handful of his industry friends. The couple got married in a private ceremony away from the media glare. The two were dating each other for quite a few years and had a proper Nikaah ceremony. (Photo: Instagram)

The actress recently ventured into Bollywood with the movie 'Paltan'. The movie released in August but did not do well at the box office. However, Dipika was applauded for her performance. (Photo: Instagram)