Aasif Sheikh
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Aasif Sheikh | |
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| Born | 11 November 1964[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television artist |
| Years active | 1984 – present[2] |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | Zeba Sheikh [3] |
| Children | 2 |
Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television artist. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in Hum Log. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials. He acted in the TV series Yes Boss which ran from 1999 to 2009 and sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.[4]
He has been acknowledged by World Book of Records London for Performing More than 300 Different Characters in a single running Television show - Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! An Indian Hindi Sitcom on 19 October 2021.[5][6]
Personal life
Sheikh was born on 11 November 1964 in New Delhi, India. He attended Saint Anthony's School.[1] He spent his childhood school breaks in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.[7] He then initially enrolled in Khalsa College, Delhi for a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Honours, then turned to Hotel Management, but soon dropped to pursue theatre.[1] He is married to Zeba Sheikh in 1989[3] with whom he has two children, daughter Maryam Nastasia, born 1990, and son Alyjah Iman, born 1995.[8][9]
Theatre
He is associated with Indian People's Theatre Association(IPTA), Mumbai. He has acted in plays like Kabuliwala, Aakhri Shama, Simla Coffee House, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Ek Baar Phir and Aaall izz Well with Shuturmurgh Ek Baar Phir, Oye Ki Gal Hain, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. One of his popular plays is U-Turn co-starring Poonam Dhillon.[10]
Filmography
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Feature films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Rama O Rama | Vicky (Sonu) | Debut |
| 1990 | Qayamat Ki Raat | Avinash | Lead role |
| Agneekaal | Aadesh | Lead role | |
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Ashok Singh | ||
| Haque | Sanjay | Lead role | |
| 1991 | Pyaar Ka Saudagar | Arun Verma | Lead role |
| Yaara Dildara | Rajesh Mehra | Lead role | |
| Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Amar | ||
| Lahu Luhaan | Suraj | Lead role | |
| 1992 | Naya Sawan | ||
| Sone Ki Zanjeer | Manish | ||
| Apradhi | Chandar | ||
| 1994 | Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna | Inspector Bhure Lal Yadav | |
| Duniyaa Jhukti Hai | Aakash | Lead role | |
| 1995 | Zamaana Deewana | Bobby | |
| Kartavya | Vicky | ||
| Karan Arjun | Suraj Singh | ||
| The Don | Nagesh | ||
| Paandav | |||
| Taaqat | Maniya | ||
| Ham Sab Chor Hain | Rajrani | ||
| 1996 | Agni Prem | ||
| Army | Rahul | ||
| Muqadma | |||
| Apne Dam Par | Karan Verma | ||
| Bal Bramhachari | Ranjeet | ||
| Chhote Sarkar | Lobo | Special Appearance | |
| 1997 | Mrityudaata | Mohanlal's son | |
| Banarasi Babu | Vikram | ||
| Auzaar | Inspector Bhutey | ||
| Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | John D'Souza | ||
| Daadagiri | Monty | ||
| Aur Pyar Ho Gaya | Rohit Malhotra | ||
| Ek Phool Teen Kante | Advocate Dagga | ||
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Arvind | |
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Thakur Vijay Singh's brother | ||
| Zulm-O-Sitam | Guy who teased 'Meena' | ||
| Bandhan | Police Inspector | ||
| Pardesi Babu | Nandu | ||
| Sherkhan | |||
| 1999 | Sikandar Sadak Ka | Bunty Chawla | |
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Preetam | ||
| Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | Hemant ;Kanti's Younger Brother | ||
| Jaalsaaz | Ranjit Rai | ||
| 2000 | Daak Bangla | ||
| Kunwara | Ajay | ||
| Deewane | Vishal's cousin | ||
| Karobaar: The Business of Love | Ramlal's son | ||
| 2001 | Master | Kailash 'K. C.' Chaudhry | |
| Inteqam | Rocky | ||
| Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Tony | ||
| Jodi No. 1 | Vikramjit Singh | ||
| 2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Raman Chopra | |
| 2004 | I - Proud To Be An Indian | I's brother | |
| Aakhri Dastak | |||
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha | R. Tripathi | ||
| 2005 | Paheli | Ghost | Cameo |
| 2007 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Bunty | |
| Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Hansa | ||
| Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited | Dr. Kushal Bhardwaj | ||
| Sajna Ve Sajna | Jibran | ||
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Shravan's friend | |
| Tandoori Love | Superstar Ramesh | ||
| Phir Ayegi Woh Raat | |||
| 2010 | Benny and Babloo | Negi | |
| The Desire: A Journey of a Woman | |||
| Khallballi: Fun Unlimited | |||
| 2011 | Faraar - On The Run | Wilson D'Souza | |
| 2014 | Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Arnab Sharma | |
| 2016 | Aman Ke Farishtey | Vikram | Lead role |
| 2019 | Bharat | Hariwant Mehra "Babli" | |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan † [11]. | TBA |
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1985 | Hum Log | Prince Ajay Singh | Debut | |
| 1993 | Zee Horror Show | Raj | Segment: Khauff | |
| 1994–1996 | Chandrakanta | Naagmani Devta | Cameo | |
| 1996–1998 | Yug | Hasrat Noorani | ||
| 1998–1999 | Champion | |||
| 1999 | Tanha | Ali Rehman | Lead role | |
| 1999 | Adhure Armaan | Sajid | ||
| 1999–2009 | Yes Boss | Vinod Verma | Lead role | |
| 1999 | Rishtey - The Love Stories | Sagar | Episode "Agreement" | |
| Muskaan | Sameer | Lead role | ||
| 1999–2000 | Gul Sanobar | Shehzada Tamaas of Hindustan | Lead role | |
| 2001 | Samander | Karan | Lead role | |
| 2001 | Baazaar | |||
| 2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Raj | ||
| 2003 | Hassi Woh Phassi | Dentist | Lead role | |
| Detective Karan | Jai Arora | |||
| 2005–2006 | Miilee | Sagar Malhotra | ||
| 2005 | CID | Varun | Episodes 374-377 | |
| Siddhant | ||||
| 2006 | Ishq Ki Ghanti | Lead role | ||
| 2009 | Dill Mill Gayye | Balvinder 'Billy' Mallik | ||
| CID | Raghav | Episode : "Paheli Laash Ke Tukdon Ki" | ||
| 2007-2008 | Humsafar The Train | Lead role | ||
| 2009–2010 | Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai | Vibhuti Narayan | Lead role | |
| 2010–2011 | Ring Wrong Ring | Vijay Chouhan | Lead role | |
| 2011–2012 | Don't Worry Chachu | Chintan Desai | Lead role | |
| 2012 | Chidiya Ghar | Pappi Luthra | ||
| 2013 | Hum Aapke Hain In Laws | Col. U. R. Sethi | ||
| 2014 | Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne | Younus Baig | ||
| 2015–present | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Vibhuti Narayan Mishra Lead role | ||
| 2017 | Door Kinare Milte Hai | Virender |
Web series
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Special appearance [12] | |
| TBH | Aar Ya Paar | Special Apperance [13] |
Awards
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| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tv Actor in a Negative Role | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Nominated |
| 2016 | ITA Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Won | |
| 2017 | Best Actor - Popular | Won | ||
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Best Actor - TV | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | ITA Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Won | |
| 2021 | Gold Comedy Awards | Best Actor Male (Fiction) | Won |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Aasif Sheikh's Journey on SBAS 7th Feb 2016". India TV. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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- ^ Urmimala Banerjee (9 June 2016). "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain's Aasif Sheikh aka Vibhuti Narayan on rewind". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ a b Joshi, Unnati (18 October 2020). "Aasif Sheikh: I miss Delhi food big time". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Daily Life writer (21 October 2015). "A Straightforward Man". Daily Post India. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "BJGPH's Aasif Sheikh on being acknowledged by World Book of Records: I feel more responsible". The Times of India. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Aasif Sheikh (Prominent Actor) from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India gets included by World Book of Records - London". World Book of Records. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Meera Vohra (16 December 2016). "My cousins considered me a dud actor: Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ "ये हैं 'भाबीजी...' के विभूति नारायण की बेटी, देखें Family की Unseen Photos". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ @iaasifsheikh (3 February 2016). "@Neeshasharma7 my son..Alyjah Iman...daughter..Maryam Nastassia..." (Tweet). Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Indian People's Theatre Association - Plays". IPTAMumbai. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
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- ^ "TV or OTT: It's a Catch-22 situation, says Aasif Sheikh". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ [2]