Shabbir Ahluwalia
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| Shabir Sebastian Ahluwalia | |
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| Born | Shabir Sebastian Ahluwalia August 10, 1979 |
| Occupation | Television Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Shabir Sebastian Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor, best known for his roles as Rishi Garewal in the soap opera Kahiin to Hoga and Milind Mishra in the serial Kayamath. He made his debut in Bollywood with Shootout at Lokandwala. His second movie was Mission Istanbul (2008).[1]
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[edit] Life and education
[edit] Early life
Shabbir was born on 10 August 1979 in Hyderabad to a Catholic mother and Punjabi father. He completed his education from St.Xavier's High School, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai and University of Maryland, College Park, US. He spells his name as "Shabir" although the media uses the spelling "Shabbir".
[edit] Family and Friends
He has one sister and one brother. His sister Shefali Ahluwalia is married to a Marine Pilot and lives in Surat while his brother Sameer Ahluwalia debuted as an actor in the show "Ganga ki Dheej".
[edit] Career
[edit] Television
In 2010 he bagged the first place in Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3, the Indian version of Fear Factor. Despite his recent win in Khatron Ke Khiladi, Shabbir is mostly known for his roles in Balaji Telefilm soaps. His most famous role till date is that of Milind Mishra in Kayamath co-starring Panchi Bora. The role got him many awards and his chemistry with his co-star Panchi was highly applauded. Shabbir has hosted Star Parivaar Awards 2007, Nach Baliye, Dancing Queen, Meethi Churi. Shabbir also made an appearance in Lux Bollywood Ka Ticket Kaun Jeetega, a reality show,, where incidentally his Kayamath co-star Panchi Bora was a contestant, to promote his movie Mission Istanbul. Shabbir also performs regularly on various award functions like the 10th Indian Telly Awards, Star parivar 2008. Shabbir's most recent projects include Guinness World Records Ab India Todega where he is an on-field anchor along with Preity Zinta[2]
Recently Shabbir turned producer and started his own productions company called Flying Turtles along with his two other friends. His company is currently producing the drama "Ganga ki Dheej" on Sahara One. Currently he is seen in the role of Dutta Shriram Patil in the daily soap "Laggi Tujhse Lagan" opposite actress Mahi Vij who is the wife of his Kayamath co-star Jay Bhanushali.
He is the winner of reality show Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3.
[edit] Films
Shabbir has done two movies for his good friend Ekta Kapoor's Production house Balaji Telefilms. He made his debut in Bollywood with Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) in which he played one of the five goons alongside Vivek Oberoi and Tusshar Kapoor . The movie performed averagely at the box office. His second movie was Mission Istanbul (2008) which was a flop at the box office.[1]
[edit] Advertisements
He has done a Television commercial for "Bhikaner Bhujia"
[edit] Others
He has played football and cricket for charity and is also the captain of the celebrity cricket team Boxy Boys.
[edit] Television roles
- Hip Hip Hurray as Shweta Salve's brother
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Aniket Virani
- Kahin To Milenge
- Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii as Soumil
- Kahiin To Hoga as Rishi Grewal
- Kkavyanjali as Vansh
- Nach Baliye Seasons 1 & 2 as Host
- Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa Guest appearance
- Fear Factor as Participant
- Kasamh Se as Sandy (Cameo)
- Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Omi
- Kayamath as Milind Mishra
- Dhamaal Express as himself
- Dancing Queen as Host
- Meethi Churi No. 1 as Host
- Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3 as himself
- Guinness World Record – India as himself
- Laagi Tujhse Lagan as Dutta Bhau
[edit] Filmography
- Shootout at Lokhandwala as RC
- Mission Istaanbul as Khalil Nazir
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Shabbir Ahluwalia won't quit TV". Sify. 25 July 2008. http://sify.com/movies/shabbir-ahluwalia-won-t-quit-tv-news-bollywood-kkftkCjdjgj.html. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- ^ "Shabbir Ahluwalia joins Preity as host of Guinness World Records". india-forums. February 10, 2011. http://www.india-forums.com/tellybuzz/buzzin-hot/8839-shabbir-ahluwalia-joins-preity-as-host-of-guinness-world-records.htm. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
