Aasif Sheikh
Aasif Sheikh | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 11 November 1964[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1984 – present[2] |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Zeba Sheikh (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television actor. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in Hum Log, India's first daily soap opera. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serialsand is well known for his roles in series like Yes Boss, which ran from 1999 to 2009, and the sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, one of the longest running Indian comedy sitcoms.[3]
On 19 October 2021, he was acknowledged by the World Book of Records, London, for performing more than 300 different characters in a single running television show, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]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.[6] He then initially enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Honours, then turned in Khalsa College, Delhi to Hotel Management, but soon dropped to pursue theatre.[1] He married Zeba Sheikh (Nigar) in 1989,[7] with whom he has two children, daughter, Maryam Nastasia, born 1990, and son, Alyjah Iman, born 1995.[8][9]
Theatre
[edit]He is associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Mumbai and has acted in plays such as Kabuliwala, Aakhri Shama, Simla Coffee House, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Ek Baar Phir, Aaall izz Well with Shuturmurgh, Oye Ki Girl Hain, and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. One of his popular plays is U-Turn, co-starring Poonam Dhillon.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Feature films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Rama O Rama | Vicky (Sonu) | Debut film |
| 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 | |
| Ek Full Chaar Half | Marathi Film | ||
| 1992 | Naya Sawan | ||
| Sone Ki Zanjeer | Manish | ||
| Apradhi | Chandar | ||
| 1993 | Khoon Ro Teeko | Rajasthani Film | |
| 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 | ||
| Dharma Karma | |||
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Arvind | |
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Thakur Vijay Singh's brother | ||
| Zulm-O-Sitam | Man 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 | Inder | ||
| 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 | ||
| Phir Aayegi Woh Raat | |||
| 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 | |||
| Khabali Fun Unlimited | |||
| 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[11] | Arnab Sharma | |
| 2016 | Rare And Dare Six X | [12] | |
| Aman Ke Farishtey | Vikram | Lead role | |
| 2019 | Bharat | Mehek's husband | |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Doctor | [13] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | 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[14] | ||
| 1999 | Tanha | Ali Rehman | Lead role |
| Adhure Armaan | Sajid | ||
| 1999–2009 | Yes Boss | Vinod Verma | Lead role |
| 1999 | Rishtey - The Love Stories | Sagar Khanna | Episode "Agreement" |
| Muskaan | Sameer | Lead role | |
| 1999–2000 | Gul Sanobar | Shehzada Tamaas of Hindustan | Lead role |
| 2001 | Samander | Karan | Lead role |
| 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 : "The Case of the Mysterious Truck PART I-II″ |
| Siddhant | |||
| 2006 | Ishq Ki Ghanti | Lead role | |
| 2007-2008 | Humsafar The Train | Gaurav Verma | Lead role |
| 2009 | Dill Mill Gayye | Balvinder 'Billy' Mallik | |
| CID | Raghav | Episode : "Paheli Laash Ke Tukdon Ki" | |
| 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[11] | Younus Baig | |
| 2015–present | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Vibhuti Narayan Mishra | Lead role |
| 2017 | Door Kinare Milte Hai | Virender | |
| 2022 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Himself | Special appearance [15] |
| Aar Ya Paar | Wasim Bhai | [16] |
Awards
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (April 2022) |
| 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 | |
| 2022 | ITA Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Nominated |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
See from 3:20 to 4:20
- ^ Urmimala Banerjee (9 June 2016). "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain's Aasif Sheikh aka Vibhuti Narayan on rewind". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Joshi, Unnati (18 October 2020). "Aasif Sheikh: I miss Delhi food big time". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ a b Bhatia, Saloni (8 September 2014). "Aashif Sheikh: I do theatre to push my limits as an actor". The Times of India.
- ^ "Rare & Dare Six - XA". The Times of India. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha (26 March 2023). "I regret not being able to dub with Satish Kaushik for our last film together, says Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Khosla, Mukesh (4 October 1998). "Sunday Reading... Film and tv". The Tribune (Chandigarh).
- ^ "TV or OTT: It's a Catch-22 situation, says Aasif Sheikh". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Aasif Sheikh's low-key 58th birthday celebration; says 'My family and my show Bhabi Ji are two of the most precious gifts I have ever received'". The Times of India. 11 November 2022.