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{{short description|Indian actor and former model}}
{{BLP primary sources|date=January 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Taha Shah Badussha
| image = Taha Shah Badussha.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name = Taaha Shah Badusha
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|11|19}}
| birth_place = [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| nationality = [[India]]n
| other_names =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2011–present
| height = 1.78m
| relatives =
| website = {{URL|tahashah.com}}
| education =
}}

'''Taha Shah''' is an Indian actor and former model working in the [[Bollywood|Hindi film industry]], known for his leading role in the 2011 [[Y-Films]] romantic comedy ''[[Luv Ka The End]]'', and subsequently featured in the commercially successful drama ''[[Gippi]]'' (2013).

== Life and career ==

=== 1988–2009: Early life and career beginnings ===

Taha Shah was born in [[Abu Dhabi]], the capital city of the [[United Arab Emirates]].His dad is Shah Sikkander Badusha and his mom is Mahnaz Sikkander Badusha, who are from [[South India]].<ref name="credits"/> His father is an [[Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons|F.R.C.S.]] from [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]] and is also an [[Orthopedic surgery|orthopedic doctor]] and his mother, an [[Master of Science|M.Sc]] and [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from [[Washington, D.C.]], was a [[biochemist]] and now an [[entrepreneur]]. He has an elder brother, Abid, who is a [[Civil engineer|Lead Civil engineer]] from the [[University of Toronto]]. Taaha's childhood education spanned a few countries beginning with the [[Sherwood Academy]] in Abu Dhabi. He studied there till the 4th standard after which he was shifted to the [[Kodaikanal International School]], a well-known boarding school in [[Kodaikanal]],[[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], which was his new home for the next 3 years. But not for too long. As he was feeling [[Homesickness|homesick]], his parents brought him to [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], a city adjacent to [[Dubai]], where he continued his schooling at the [[International School of Choueifat]] and [[Sharjah American International School]] till completion. Following this, Taha enrolled at the [[American University of Sharjah]] for his undergraduate studies to pursue a Business Administration program. He dropped out of program once he realized it was not for him. He was enrolled only for a semester. He spent his time practising [[weaponry]] on the beach as he began envisioning his dreams for the film industry. He also achieved certifications for [[paragliding]] as well as [[scuba diving]] in this time. Since 2006, Taha involved himself in several businesses such as [[human resource management]], [[construction]], [[real estate]], [[supply of construction material]].
On the side, he participated in modelling assignments here and there initially starting out as a hobby and the continued for the next three years. Brands such as [[Honda]], [[Bacardi]], [[Emirates NBD|Emirates Bank]], [[Central Bank of Oman|Bank of Oman]], [[National Bank of Abu Dhabi]], [[Omantel]] and others owe benefit to Mr. Shah for his highly regarded portfolio of praise-worthy work. His concept of a steel import business was abandoned following recession. It was reported to be a successful venture [[Recession|economic downturn]] struck him.<ref name="credits">{{cite web|title=Taaha Shah credits UAE for helping him navigate Bollywood|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/film/taaha-shah-credits-uae-for-helping-him-navigate-bollywood|access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref> with a great future until then. After all, Taha returned to his love of acting.
In Mumbai, He took admission in an Acting School, Where he met Acting coach Naresh panchal and in his guidance he kept polishing Acting skill.

=== 2010–present: Debut in films ===

{{Quote box|width=35%|align=left|quote="After working with [[Yash Raj Films|Yash Raj Productions]], I am now working with [[Dharma Productions]]. So, I think it’s good for my career to work with good production houses and good co-actors"|source=Taaha Shah, talking about his casting in ''[[Gippi]]'' to the [[Hindustan Times]].<ref name="big budget">{{cite news|title=Taaha Shah happy to work in big budget films|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Taaha-Shah-happy-to-work-in-big-budget-films/Article1-1054814.aspx|access-date=27 May 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505121916/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Taaha-Shah-happy-to-work-in-big-budget-films/Article1-1054814.aspx|archive-date=5 May 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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He later made a trip to [[Toronto]], [[Canada]], to visit his brother for [[New Year's Eve]] in 2009, where he finalised to aim his career at acting. Then, he took admission to the [[New York Film Academy]] (NYFA) in [[Abu Dhabi]]. Taha had also learnt acting during his school life in [[Abu Dhabi]]. After completing six months at NYFA, he was about to leave for [[Los Angeles]] to complete the remainder of his course, when his father suddenly thought that Taha should make a move to [[Mumbai]] first. His mother too agreed to this and two weeks later (in September 2009) Taha came to Mumbai for a two-day visit with his family and incidentally, they remained over there. In Mumbai he had to spend countless hours practicing [[Dance|dancing]] and [[martial arts]].<ref name="credits"/> Nine months later, Taha was signed for his debut film, ''[[Luv Ka The End]]'' of [[Y-Films]]. He was cast as an [[antihero]], the first of its kind in the youth genre. He was seen for a second time in the 2013 movie ''[[Gippi]]'' by [[Dharma Productions]], which released on 10 May 2013.<ref name="big budget"/> Taha received positive reviews for his performance, [[Karan Johar]] said, "Taha has a strong screen presence that combines machismo and vulnerability. I am sure he will have a great innings at the movies." [[Ramesh S. Taurani]] noted, "With two back-to-back good performances, Taha has the potential to be someone who is here to stay. Right choices of films will ensure a strong foothold for him in the industry. I wish him best of luck and loads of success." [[Rensil D'Silva]] wrote, "Taha has the right mix of vulnerability and intensity to straddle many genres — be it a romcom, an intense drama or a thriller. And to top it all, he's a good actor. That's an enviable mix." [[Nikhil Advani]] described, "Taha is one of the few new talents showing that acting is about versatility. With his second film ''[[Gippi]]'', he's chosen the right path."<ref name="comment">{{cite news|title=Bollywood bats for Taha Shah|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/news-interviews/39474891_1_bollywood-bats-taaha-shah-bollywood-debut|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609070146/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-23/news-interviews/39474891_1_bollywood-bats-taaha-shah-bollywood-debut|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 June 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=24 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2015, he acted in [[Mahesh Bhatt]]'s ''[[Barkhaa]]'' opposite [[Pakistan]]i actress [[Sara Loren]]. Barkhaa movie was commercially declared a disaster but its songs was memorable including "Khuda Bhi Na Dikhe" and "Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hai" In 2016, he appeared in [[Karan Johar]]'s ''[[Baar Baar Dekho]]'' alongside [[Sidharth Malhotra]] and [[Katrina Kaif]], playing the role of Tarun. The film became a failiure at the box office and was declared a flop.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/baar-baar-dekho-sidharth-katrina-mohenjo-daro-fitoor-ki-and-ka-2016-flop-films-340617-2016-09-12|title=Baar Baar Dekho to Fitoor: 2016's glossy films which sank without a trace|date=12 September 2016}}</ref>

In 2017, Shah acted in ''[[Ranchi Diaries]]'' playing Pinku.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/is-taahas-character-in-ranchi-diaries-inspired-by-godfather/articleshow/59862352.cms|title=Is Taha's character in Ranchi Diaries inspired by Godfather?|date=3 August 2017}}</ref> In 2020, he made his Hollywood debut with ''Draupadi Unleashed'' playing Gautam.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2020/mar/27/bollywood-actor-taaha-shah-badusha-makes-his-hollywood-debut-with-draupadi-unleashed-23515.html|title=Bollywood actor Taha Shah Badusha makes his Hollywood debut with Draupadi Unleashed|date=27 March 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, he acted in the web series ''Bullets'' (which was previously titled as ''Tina and Lolo'' playing Mario opposite [[Karishma Tanna]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/sunny-leone-is-all-excited-to-do-high-octane-action-in-new-web-series-bullets-1757146-2021-01-08|title=Sunny Leone is all excited to do high-octane action in new web series Bullets|date=8 January 2021}}</ref> In March 2021, he acted in [[Ekta Kapoor]] and [[ALT Balaji]]'s ''Bekaboo 2'' playing Novin opposite [[Priya Banerjee]].<ref name=":1a">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/feb/17/luv-ka-the-end-actor-taha-shah-set-for-digital-outing-in-bekaboo-2-2265252.amp|title='Luv Ka The End' actor Taha Shah set for digital outing in 'Bekaboo 2'|date=17 February 2021}}</ref>

In 2022. Shah debuted as a singer when he released his single 'Vande Mataram'.<ref name=":1b">{{cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/actor-taaha-shah-badussha-makes-singing-debut-vande-mataram-1503099432.html|title=Actor Taaha Shah Badussha makes his singing debut with ‘Vande Mataram’|date=11 August 2022}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2011
| scope="row" | ''[[Luv Ka The End]]''
| Luv Nanda
|
|-
| 2013
| scope="row" | ''[[Gippi]]''
| Arjun
|
|-
| 2015
| scope="row" | ''[[Barkhaa]]''
| Jatin Sabarwal
|
|-
| 2016
| scope="row" | ''[[Baar Baar Dekho]]''
| Tarun
|
|-
| 2017
| scope="row" | ''[[Ranchi Diaries]]''
| Pinku
|
|-
| 2018
| scope="row" | ''The Vanishing Act''
|
| In-production
|-
| 2020
| scope="row" | ''Draupadi Unleashed''
| Gautam
|
|-
|2022
|''Ikroop''
|
|Post-production
|-
|TBA
|''Kabza''
|
|Post-production
|-
|TBA
|''Mooh Mittha Karao''
|
|Filming
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
| ''Bullets''
| Mario
| <ref name=":0" />
|-
| ''Bekaboo 2''
| Novin
| <ref name=":1a" />
|-
|2022
|''[[Taj: Divided by Blood]]''
|Murad
|
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian film actors]]

== References ==

{{Reflist|2}}

== External links ==
{{commons category|Taaha Shah}}
* {{IMDb name|4447323}}
* {{Twitter}}
* {{Facebook|taahaofficial|Taaha Shah}}

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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Emirati male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male models]]
[[Category:Emirati people of Indian descent]]
[[Category:People from Abu Dhabi]]
[[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]]

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