Aasif Sheikh

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Aasif Sheikh

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 serials and 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]

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Aasif Sheikh
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Born (1964-11-11) 11 November 1964 (age 60)[1]
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1984 – present[2]
Known for
Spouse
Zeba Sheikh
(m. 1989)
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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

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

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

Feature films

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YearFilmRoleNotes
1988Rama O RamaVicky (Sonu)Debut film
1990Qayamat Ki Raat AvinashLead role
Agneekaal AadeshLead role
Muqaddar Ka BadshaahAshok Singh
Haque SanjayLead role
1991Pyaar Ka SaudagarArun VermaLead role
Yaara DildaraRajesh MehraLead role
Swarg Jaisaa GharAmar
Lahu LuhaanSurajLead role
Ek Full Chaar Half Marathi Film
1992Naya Sawan
Sone Ki ZanjeerManish
ApradhiChandar
1993Khoon Ro TeekoRajasthani Film
1994Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna Inspector Bhure Lal Yadav
Duniyaa Jhukti HaiAakashLead role
1995Zamaana DeewanaBobby
KartavyaVicky
Karan ArjunSuraj Singh
The DonNagesh
Paandav
TaaqatManiya
Ham Sab Chor HainRajrani
1996 Agni Prem
ArmyRahul
Muqadma
Apne Dam ParKaran Verma
Bal BramhachariRanjeet
Chhote SarkarLoboSpecial appearance
1997MrityudaataMohanlal's son
Banarasi BabuVikram
AuzaarInspector Bhutey
Kaun Sachcha Kaun JhoothaJohn D'Souza
DaadagiriMonty
Aur Pyar Ho GayaRohit Malhotra
Ek Phool Teen KanteAdvocate Dagga
Dharma Karma
1998Miss 420Arvind
Pyaar Kiya To Darna KyaThakur Vijay Singh's brother
Zulm-O-SitamMan who teased 'Meena'
InteqamRocky
BandhanPolice Inspector
Pardesi BabuNandu
Sherkhan
1999Sikandar Sadak KaBunty Chawla
Haseena Maan JaayegiPreetam
Pyaar Koi Khel NahinHemant; Kanti's Younger Brother
JaalsaazRanjit Rai
2000Daak Bangla
KunwaraInder
DeewaneVishal's cousin
Karobaar: The Business of LoveRamlal's son
2001MasterKailash 'K. C.' Chaudhry
Hum Deewane Pyar KeTony
Jodi No. 1Vikramjit Singh
Phir Aayegi Woh Raat
2002Maine Dil Tujhko DiyaRaman Chopra
2004I - Proud To Be An IndianI's brother
Aakhri Dastak
Dil Ne Jise Apna KahaR. Tripathi
2005PaheliGhostCameo
2007Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya YaarBunty
Nehlle Pe DehllaHansa
Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter UnlimitedDr. Kushal Bhardwaj
Sajna Ve SajnaJibran
2008MehboobaShravan's friend
Tandoori LoveSuperstar Ramesh
Phir Ayegi Woh Raat
Khabali Fun Unlimited
2010Benny and BablooNegi
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
Khallballi: Fun Unlimited
2011Faraar - On The RunWilson D'Souza
2014Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami[11]Arnab Sharma
2016Rare And Dare Six X [12]
Aman Ke FarishteyVikramLead role
2019BharatMehek's husband
2023Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Doctor[13]
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Television

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Year Serial Role Notes
1984–1985Hum LogPrince Ajay SinghDebut
1993Zee Horror ShowRajSegment: Khauff
1994–1996ChandrakantaNaagmani DevtaCameo
1996–1998YugHasrat Noorani
1998–1999Champion[14]
1999TanhaAli RehmanLead role
Adhure ArmaanSajid
1999–2009Yes BossVinod VermaLead role
1999Rishtey - The Love StoriesSagar KhannaEpisode "Agreement"
MuskaanSameerLead role
1999–2000Gul SanobarShehzada Tamaas of HindustanLead role
2001SamanderKaranLead role
Baazaar
2002Mehndi Tere Naam KiRaj
2003Hassi Woh PhassiDentistLead role
Detective KaranJai Arora
2005–2006MiileeSagar Malhotra
2005CIDVarunEpisodes : "The Case of the Mysterious Truck PART I-II″
Siddhant
2006Ishq Ki GhantiLead role
2007-2008Humsafar The Train Gaurav VermaLead role
2009Dill Mill GayyeBalvinder 'Billy' Mallik
CIDRaghavEpisode : "Paheli Laash Ke Tukdon Ki"
2009–2010Yeh Chanda Kanoon HaiVibhuti NarayanLead role
2010–2011Ring Wrong RingVijay ChouhanLead role
2011–2012Don't Worry ChachuChintan DesaiLead role
2012Chidiya GharPappi Luthra
2013Hum Aapke Hain In LawsCol. U. R. Sethi
2014Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne[11]Younus Baig
2015–presentBhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!Vibhuti Narayan MishraLead role
2017Door Kinare Milte HaiVirender
2022Yeh Kaali Kaali AnkheinHimselfSpecial appearance [15]
Aar Ya PaarWasim Bhai[16]
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Awards

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Year Award Category Serial Outcome
2002

Indian Telly Awards

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
Gold Comedy Awards Best Actor (Male) Fiction Won
2024 ITA Awards Best Actor Comedy (Jury) Won
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