Amika Shail was born as Gitashree Shil on November 12, 1992, in Uttarpara, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India. She holds Indian nationality and belongs to a Bengali cultural background. Raised in West Bengal, she developed a deep connection with music at a very young age and began formal training in singing at just five years old under the guidance of her mother. She later received advanced musical training and went on to earn a postgraduate qualification in Hindustani Classical Music, becoming a Sangeet Visharad. Bengali and Hindi are her primary languages, and she also works fluently in English. Amika later moved to Mumbai to pursue professional opportunities and currently lives there. She is highly active on Instagram under the handle @amikashail, where she has built a massive digital presence with over 1.2M+ followers, sharing professional milestones, photoshoots, and updates about her work across music and acting.
Amika Shail’s career began in music when she appeared as a child contestant on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs, followed by participation in several major singing reality shows including the Bengali Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Star Voice of India, Indian Idol, Bharat Ki Shaan: Singing Star, and All India Radio programs. Alongside playback singing, she lent her voice to advertisements for brands such as Dabur, Colgate, Santoor, Ujala, and IPL promotions. She also released multiple music tracks and albums, including Jam With Amika, and contributed playback songs to films such as Khamoshiyan and I Am Roshni. Her music career laid a strong foundation for her eventual transition into acting.
Her acting breakthrough came with television, starting with Savdhaan India and gaining prominence through roles in Udaan, Divya Drishti, Shaadi Ke Siyape, Laal Ishq, Madam Sir, and her widely recognized portrayal of Vayu Pari in Balveer Returns. She later focused increasingly on web and OTT content, building one of the most extensive digital portfolios among crossover artists. Her web and OTT credits include Abhay, Gunah, Gandii Baat 5, Laxmii, Mirzapur, Mask Man, Trapped, Nachaniya, Chattis Aur Maina, Video Call, Khunnas, Hai Taubba, Khudraang, Dulhan, Good Night, Machaand, Unsafe, Tuition Teacher, Mail Trail Hotspot, Manthan, Builders, Bekaaboo 3, Dog, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, Hasratein 2, and upcoming projects such as High Dose, 12 A.M., and Darkness on The Way. She has also appeared in feature films including I Am Roshni, Bandra, Dog, Mussorii Boyz, and Rangbaaz Wanted. Post-pandemic, Amika consciously shifted her focus toward web series and OTT platforms, taking a break from daily television while expanding her digital footprint.
In her personal life, Amika Shail maintains a disciplined and creative lifestyle rooted in fitness, music, and self-growth. She is known to be a fitness enthusiast and has cited Milkha Singh as her fitness inspiration, while A.R. Rahman and Priyanka Chopra have influenced her artistic journey in music and acting respectively. She has represented India internationally, including performances at the World Youth Forum in Egypt, where she was honored for her contribution. Despite her high visibility, she keeps her personal relationships private and remains focused on evolving as a performer across mediums. Based in Mumbai, Amika continues to balance acting, music, brand collaborations, and digital storytelling, maintaining her reputation as a multifaceted and enduring figure in Indian entertainment.