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{{short description|Indian actor}}

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| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]

| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|[[Playback singer]]|[[Television presenter]]|producer|[[choreography|Choreographer]]|Dancer}}

| yearsactive        = 1996–present

'''Arshad Warsi''' (born 19 April 1968) is an Indian actor, producer, dancer, [[television personality]], [[choreography|choreographer]], and [[playback singer]] who appears in [[Hindi]] films.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thegenxtimes.com/editorials/the-success-story-of-the-circuit-of-bollywood-arshad-warsi/|title=The success story of the circuit of Bollywood: Arshad Warsi|date=9 April 2017|work=The GenX Times|access-date=9 April 2017|publisher=The GenX Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224203019/http://www.thegenxtimes.com/editorials/the-success-story-of-the-circuit-of-bollywood-arshad-warsi/|archive-date=24 December 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-11/news-interviews/31144711_1_arshad-warsi-jolly-llb-holi|title=Holi, Arshad Warsi style|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|access-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202112823/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-11/news-interviews/31144711_1_arshad-warsi-jolly-llb-holi|archive-date=2 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is the recipient of several awards including a [[Filmfare Award]] from five nominations and is noted for acting in varied [[film genre]]s.

Before making his acting debut, Warsi associated with English theatre group in [[Mumbai]], served as an assistant director to [[Mahesh Bhatt]] in ''[[Kaash]]'' (1987) and also choreographed a song in ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja]]'' (1993). Warsi made his acting debut in 1996 with ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'', which was a box office success. His portrayal of Circuit in the comedy film ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.]]'' (2003), and its sequel ''[[Lage Raho Munna Bhai]]'' (2006) for which he won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] marked a turning point in his career. He featured in several commercially successful comedy films including ''[[Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1999), ''[[Hulchul (2004 film)|Hulchul]]'' (2004), ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?]]'' (2005), ''[[Salaam Namaste]]'' (2005), ''[[Golmaal: Fun Unlimited]]'' (2006), ''[[Dhamaal]]'' (2007), ''[[Krazzy 4]]'' (2008), ''[[Golmaal Returns]]'' (2008), ''[[Ishqiya]]'' (2010), ''[[Golmaal 3]]'' (2010), ''[[F.A.L.T.U]]'' (2011), ''[[Double Dhamaal]]'' (2011), ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' (2013), ''[[Golmaal Again]]'' (2017) and ''[[Total Dhamaal]]'' (2019), and received critical recognition for his work in films including ''[[Sehar]]'' (2005), ''[[Kabul Express]]'' (2006), ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]'' (2014) and ''[[Guddu Rangeela]]'' (2015). He is widely regarded by many as one of the most under-rated actors in the [[Bollywood|Hindi film industry]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/arshad-warsi-most-underrated-actor-says-director-636770|title=Arshad Warsi most underrated actor, says director - NDTV Movies|date=2013-12-26|work=NDTVMovies.com|access-date=2018-07-05|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001001220/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/arshad-warsi-most-underrated-actor-says-director-636770|archive-date=1 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/arshad-warsi-is-a-hugely-underrated-actor-boman-irani-596141.html|title=Arshad Warsi is a hugely underrated actor: Boman Irani|work=News18|access-date=2018-07-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705150717/https://www.news18.com/news/india/arshad-warsi-is-a-hugely-underrated-actor-boman-irani-596141.html|archive-date=5 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

In addition to acting in films, Warsi has hosted the dance show ''[[Razzmatazz (Indian TV series)|Razzmatazz]]'' in 2001, ''Sabse Favourite Kaun'' in 2004 and the first season of the reality television show [[Bigg Boss]] for which he was awarded the [[Indian Television Academy Awards#Game/Quiz Show Awards|Indian Television Academy Award for Best Anchor – Game/Quiz Show]]. He starred opposite [[Karisma Kapoor]] in the TV serial [[Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny]] (2003) and featured as a judge for ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]'' in 2010. Warsi is married to [[Maria Goretti (actress)|Maria Goretti]] since 1999 with whom he has two children.

Warsi was born into a [[Muslim]] family in [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. His father's name was Ashiq Hussain Warsi. Warsi did his schooling at a boarding school, [[Barnes School]], in [[Deolali]], [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Arshad rejects politics but will give Sanjay 'moral' support|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_arshad-rejects-politics-but-will-give-sanjay-moral-support_1226829|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation|access-date=11 March 2011|date=1 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001225102/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_arshad-rejects-politics-but-will-give-sanjay-moral-support_1226829|archive-date=1 October 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> He was orphaned at the age of 14 and struggled for a living in Bombay during his early days.<ref>{{cite news|title=On a roll: Meet Arshad Warsi – the real life hero of the rags-to-riches story|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/11/18/stories/2003111800230400.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|access-date=11 March 2011|date=18 November 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529103701/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/11/18/stories/2003111800230400.htm|archive-date=29 May 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> He left school after 10th standard.<ref name=PL>{{cite news|author1=Times News Network|title=I cannot find another woman like my wife: Arshad Warsi|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-cannot-find-another-woman-like-my-wife-Arshad-Warsi/articleshow/18878477.cms|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=10 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809025103/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-cannot-find-another-woman-like-my-wife-Arshad-Warsi/articleshow/18878477.cms|archive-date=9 August 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

Then in 1991, he won the Indian dance competition, followed by the fourth prize in the Modern Jazz category in the 1992 World Dance championship, London, at the age of 21.<ref name="Banan" /> Soon, he started his own dance studio, "Awesome" with that money and also formed a dance troupe. It was here that his future wife, [[Maria Goretti (actress)|Maria Goretti]], a [[St. Andrew's College, Mumbai|St. Andrew's College]] student, joined him before she became a VJ. He was also associated with English theatre group in [[Mumbai]], choreographing shows for Bharat Dabholkar and got an opportunity to choreograph the title track for the film ''[[Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993 film)|Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja]]'' (1993).<ref name="Banan">{{cite journal|last1=Banan|first1=Aastha Atray|title=How To Break The Circuit|journal=[[Tehelka]]|date=13 February 2010|volume=7|issue=6|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main43.asp?filename=hub130210how_to.asp|access-date=1 February 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207092320/http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main43.asp?filename=hub130210how_to.asp|archive-date=7 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> During this time he was offered a role by [[Jaya Bachchan]] for ''Tere Mere Sapne''.<ref name=PL />

==Film career==

He got his first offer to act in [[Amitabh Bachchan]]'s production company, [[Amitabh Bachchan Corporation]]'s first production ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'' in 1996. Before that he had made a small appearance as a dancer in a song in ''[[Aag Se Khelenge]]''.<ref name="Atique">{{youtube|qKP_4enRE5A}}</ref> He followed this by roles in films such as ''[[Betaabi]]'' (1997), ''Mere Do Anmol Ratan'' and ''[[Hero Hindustani]]'' (both 1998). His performance in P Vasu's ''[[Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet]]'' (1999) was praised by Rediff.com's Suparn Verma.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Verma|first1=Suparn|title=Lost and frowned|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/may/08pyar.htm|access-date=28 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=8 May 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502231138/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/may/08pyar.htm|archive-date=2 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Warsi's next release was [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s directorial debut ''[[Trishakti]]'' (1999). Completed in 3 years, the film performed poorly at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gupta|first1=Priya|title=I have faced humiliation in the industry: Madhur Bhandarkar|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-have-faced-humiliation-in-the-industry-Madhur-Bhandarkar/articleshow/16420882.cms|access-date=28 May 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|date=17 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917044306/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-have-faced-humiliation-in-the-industry-Madhur-Bhandarkar/articleshow/16420882.cms|archive-date=17 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> His only film appearances of 2001 were in ''[[Ghaath]]'', followed by ''[[Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao]]'' (2001) and ''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]'' (2002). Most of these failed to do well at the box office. In Shashanka Ghosh's ''[[Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II]]'', he played a common man who saves the life of a goon who is fatally shot. Ronjita Kulkarni wrote that he gave a "winning performance".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kulkarni|first1=Ronjita|title=Goons are normal too!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/14waisa.htm|access-date=28 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=14 November 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517032717/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/14waisa.htm|archive-date=17 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2003, he rose to fame when he starred as [[Circuit (film character)|Circuit]] to [[Munna Bhai]] ([[Sanjay Dutt]]) in [[Rajkumar Hirani]]'s comedy ''[[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.]]'' which turned out to be a huge box office success and gained him much critical acclaim and a nomination at the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]].<ref name="Narwekar2012">{{cite book|last=Narwekar|first=Sanjit|author-link=Sanjit Narwekar|title=Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KbSbAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT265|date=12 December 2012|publisher=Rupa Publications|isbn=978-81-291-2625-2|page=265|access-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312203721/https://books.google.com/books?id=KbSbAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT265|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Rishi2012">{{cite book|last=Rishi|first=Tilak|title=Bless You Bollywood!: A tribute to Hindi Cinema on completing 100 years|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NWlYAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT246|date=5 June 2012|publisher=Trafford Publishing|isbn=978-1-4669-3962-2|page=246|access-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312203620/https://books.google.com/books?id=NWlYAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT246|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role]] for the same. Warsi said in an interview that had the film not worked, his career would have finished.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Press Trust of India|author-link=Press Trust of India|title=Failure of Munnabhai MBBS would have ended my career: Arshad|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110628/ttlife1.htm|access-date=29 January 2015|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|date=28 June 2011|location=Chandigarh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131109/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110628/ttlife1.htm|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> His only release in 2004 was the comedy ''[[Hulchul (2004 film)|Hulchul]]'' which earned him the [[GIFA Best Comedian Award]] and nominations for [[Screen Award for Best Actor]], [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] and [[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]]. Warsi played an airport manager opposite [[Mahima Chaudhry]] in Samar Khan's ''[[Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kulkarni|first1=Ronjita|title=I did some horrible films before|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/13warsi.htm|access-date=28 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=13 April 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143054/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/13warsi.htm|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance in ''[[Sehar]]'' was positively received by critics and Sanhita Paradkar of [[Rediff.com]] wrote that: "finally [he is] in a much-deserved lead role".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Paradkar|first1=Sanhita|title=Seher does Arshad Warsi justice|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/29seher.htm|access-date=26 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=29 July 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724103551/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/29seher.htm|archive-date=24 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year he appeared as a supporting actor in the romantic comedies ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?]]'' and ''[[Salaam Namaste]]''.<ref name="Bajaj2014">{{cite book|last=Bajaj|first=J.K.|title=On & Behind the Indian Cinema|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_1UqAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA2008-IA6|date=26 March 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=978-93-5083-621-7|page=2008|access-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312203151/https://books.google.com/books?id=_1UqAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA2008-IA6|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="StoddartWeigold2011">{{cite book|last1=Stoddart|first1=Brian|author-link1=Brian Stoddart|last2=Weigold|first2=Auriol|title=India and Australia: Bridging Different Worlds|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_Fo0OCIwR5oC&pg=PA192|year=2011|publisher=Readworthy|isbn=978-93-5018-080-8|page=192|access-date=10 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312203900/https://books.google.com/books?id=_Fo0OCIwR5oC&pg=PA192|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> For the latter, he was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. He played a computer hacker in the Vivek Agnihotri-directed suspense thriller film ''[[Chocolate (2005 film)|Chocolate]]''. Indrani Roy Mitra of Rediff.com said that Warsi gave a "commendable [performance]" in ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mitra|first1=Indrani Roy|title=Vaah! Copy ho to aisi!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/23vaah.htm|access-date=28 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=23 December 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143132/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/23vaah.htm|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

His only film role in 2012 was in a guest appearance in ''[[Ajab Gazabb Love]]''. [[CNN-IBN]] wrote that Warsi was "good and effective".<ref>{{cite web|title='Ajab Gazabb Love' Review: It's not so lovable|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/ajab-gazabb-love-review-its-not-so-lovable-518700.html|access-date=29 May 2015|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=27 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924041937/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/ajab-gazabb-love-review-its-not-so-lovable-518700.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> His first release of 2013 was the action-thriller ''[[Zila Ghaziabad]]'' in which he played the role of a gangster. Charu Thakur criticised the film but praised Warsi's performance.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thakur|first1=Charu|title=Zila Ghaziabad review: Tries hard to be 'Dabangg 3'|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/zila-ghaziabad-review-tries-hard-to-be-dabangg-3-592488.html|access-date=29 May 2015|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|location=New Delhi|date=22 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924044213/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/zila-ghaziabad-review-tries-hard-to-be-dabangg-3-592488.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He played a lawyer in the Subhash Kapoor-directed ''[[Jolly LLB]]'', his first solo hit.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tuteja|first1=Joginder|title=Arshad Warsi is back with 'Jolly' maker|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131202/entertainment-tollywood/article/arshad-warsi-back-jolly-maker|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=2 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529111618/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131202/entertainment-tollywood/article/arshad-warsi-back-jolly-maker|archive-date=29 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Raja Sen]] wrote that he was "earnest to a fault".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sen|first1=Raja|author-link1=Raja Sen|title=Review: Jolly LLB is too predictable to be fun|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jolly-llb-is-too-predictable-to-be-fun/20130315.htm|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|location=Mumbai|date=15 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405223740/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-jolly-llb-is-too-predictable-to-be-fun/20130315.htm|archive-date=5 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He was awarded the [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards|BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film (Male)]] and the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role and [[Star Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] for his performance in the comedy drama.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Winners of Big Star Entertainment Awards 2013|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5920|access-date=26 December 2014|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=19 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222014730/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5920|archive-date=22 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Complete list of winners at IIFA 2014|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/complete-list-of-winners-at-iifa-2014/467910-8-66.html|access-date=26 December 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=27 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140722135341/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/complete-list-of-winners-at-iifa-2014/467910-8-66.html|archive-date=22 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Bollywood Hungama News Network|title=Nominations for 9th Renault Star Guild Awards|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/6028|access-date=26 December 2014|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=15 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027013517/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/6028|archive-date=27 October 2014}}</ref> The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]]. Warsi played an important role in the Amrit Sagar Chopra-directed sex comedy ''[[Rabba Main Kya Karoon]]'' (2013). He starred as the titular detective in Samir Tewari's comedy ''[[Mr Joe B. Carvalho]]'' opposite [[Soha Ali Khan]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kaushal|first1=Sweta|title=Movie review: watch Mr Joe B Carvalho for Vijay Raaz, Arshad Warsi|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/movie-review-watch-mr-joe-b-carvalho-for-vijay-raaz-arshad-warsi/article1-1168851.aspx|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=3 January 2014|location=New Delhi|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011121840/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/movie-review-watch-mr-joe-b-carvalho-for-vijay-raaz-arshad-warsi/story-EBnFFMcljR0s8NlOCJh9bM.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Panned by critics, the film failed to perform well at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sholay 3D outshines Mr Joe B Carvalho at box office|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sholay-3d-outshines-mr-joe-b-carvalho-at-box-office/article1-1169936.aspx|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=6 January 2014|location=New Delhi|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011121847/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/richa-chadha-thanks-ncw-rekha-sharma-for-responding-to-her-defamation-case/story-UpfY5ltRxySkG13qfUiO3J.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He starred in Abhishek Chaubey's ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|author-link1=Anupama Chopra|title=Movie review: Many things to enjoy in Dedh Ishqiya, writes Anupama Chopra|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-many-things-to-enjoy-in-dedh-ishqiya-writes-anupama-chopra/article1-1171579.aspx|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=11 January 2014|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011121842/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/movie-review-many-things-to-enjoy-in-dedh-ishqiya-writes-anupama-chopra/story-QRicJrYAWCArn5Drh9o8MJ.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He received a head injury while shooting an action scene for Manish Jha's comedy film ''[[The Legend of Michael Mishra]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=I am fine and under observation, tweets Arshad Warsi after injury|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/i-am-fine-and-under-observation-tweets-arshad-warsi-after-injury/15062004|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=31 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112230211/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/i-am-fine-and-under-observation-tweets-arshad-warsi-after-injury/15062004|archive-date=12 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Ashish R Mohan]]'s comedy ''[[Welcome to Karachi]]'' (2015) featured Warsi alongside [[Jackky Bhagnani]] and [[Lauren Gottlieb]]. Rohit Vats and Shubha Shetty-Saha lauded Warsi's acting and comic timing.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shetty-Saha|first1=Shubha|title='Welcome To Karachi' - Movie Review|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/welcome-to-karachi---movie-review/16248193|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=29 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530161728/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/welcome-to-karachi---movie-review/16248193|archive-date=30 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Vats|first1=Rohit|title=Welcome To Karachi review: It's illogical but funny|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/welcome-to-karachi-review-a-mindless-film-with-few-fun-filled-moments/article1-1352498.aspx|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=29 May 2015|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529092454/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/welcome-to-karachi-review-a-mindless-film-with-few-fun-filled-moments/article1-1352498.aspx|archive-date=29 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> His upcoming films include ''The Legend of Michael Mishra'', ''[[Guddu Rangeela]]'', ''[[Fraud Saiyyan]]'' and ''[[Bhaiyyaji Superhitt]]'' while film ''[[Zamaanat]]'', a courtroom drama directed by S Ramanathan, is still unreleased.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tuteja|first1=Joginder|title=10 Last Films of Bollywood's Noted Directors|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/10-last-films-of-bollywoods-noted-directors/20141121.htm|access-date=29 May 2015|work=[[Rediff.com]]|location=Mumbai|date=21 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529085615/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/10-last-films-of-bollywoods-noted-directors/20141121.htm|archive-date=29 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Arshad Warsi joins the cast of Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon starrer ‘[[Bachchan Pandey]]’.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arshad Warsi joins the cast of Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon starrer 'Bachchan Pandey' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/arshad-warsi-joins-the-cast-of-akshay-kumar-and-kriti-sanon-starrer-bachchan-pandey/articleshow/79458455.cms|access-date=2020-11-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Warsi was the co-host of the dance show ''[[Razzmatazz (Indian TV series)|Razzmatazz]]'' (2001) on [[Zee TV]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Unnikrishnan|first1=Chaya|title=Arshad Warsi approached to judge dance show|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-arshad-warsi-approached-to-judge-dance-show-1812139|access-date=4 January 2015|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation|date=17 March 2013|location=Mumbai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104192618/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-arshad-warsi-approached-to-judge-dance-show-1812139|archive-date=4 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He starred opposite [[Karisma Kapoor]] in the TV serial ''[[Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny]]'' from 2003 to 2004. It aired on [[Sahara One]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Karisma's TV incarnation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/07/stories/2002100701170400.htm|access-date=21 December 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|date=7 October 2002|location=Thiruvananthapuram|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060523125700/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/07/stories/2002100701170400.htm|archive-date=23 May 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> He hosted a popular award show ''Sabse Favourite Kaun'' (2004) for [[STAR Gold]].<ref>{{cite news|author=IndiaFM News Bureau|title=Pepsi Gold Sabsey Favourite Kaun?|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1173711/Pepsi-Gold-Sabsey-Favourite-Kaun|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=6 January 2015|date=23 April 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110144928/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1173711/Pepsi-Gold-Sabsey-Favourite-Kaun|archive-date=10 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the host of ''[[Bigg Boss 1]]'' (2006), the Indian version of the reality television series ''[[Big Brother (TV series)|Big Brother]]'' which was aired on [[Sony|Sony Entertainment]]. Warsi won the [[Indian Television Academy Awards#Game/Quiz Show Awards|Indian Television Academy Award for Best Anchor—Game/Quiz Show]] for this.<ref name=ITA>{{cite news|title=Indian Television Academy Awards 2007|url=http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2007|access-date=26 December 2014|publisher=[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006030252/http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2007|archive-date=6 October 2014|location=Mumbai}}</ref> He has also done a small cameo on [[Disney Channel (India)|Disney Channel]]'s television show ''[[Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De]]'' (2010).<ref>{{cite news|title=Disney Channel brings actor Arshad Warsi on its popular tween show Ishaan|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/disney-channel-brings-actor-arshad-warsi-on-its-popular-tween-show-ishaan-110070100112_1.html|access-date=28 May 2015|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=1 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528104726/http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/disney-channel-brings-actor-arshad-warsi-on-its-popular-tween-show-ishaan-110070100112_1.html|archive-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live}} (press release)</ref>

==Personal life==

Arshad Warsi married [[Maria Goretti (actress)|Maria Goretti]] on 14 February 1999. They have two kids, son named Zeke Warsi, born on 10 August 2004 and daughter Zene Zoe Warsi, born on 2 May 2007. Both Maria and Zeke made a special appearance in ''[[Salaam Namaste]]''. During his school days, Warsi was a national level gymnast.<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet the gymnast: uddhab das Interview|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_meet-the-gymnast_1295042|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|publisher=Diligent Media Corporation|access-date=25 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210141550/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_meet-the-gymnast_1295042|archive-date=10 December 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Reception and in the media==

[[Naseeruddin Shah]] said that: "He is easily the best all-round actor in this generation", while [[Vidya Balan]] said of Warsi: "He reminds me of the great European actors who can fit into any role. But he is completely under-utilised".<ref name="Banan" /> In his book ''Hero Vol.2'', Ashok Raj has called him "one of the most talented actors among today's breed".<ref name="Raj2009">{{cite book|last=Raj|first=Ashok|title=Hero Vol.2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2wo9BAAAQBAJ&pg=PT205|date=1 November 2009|publisher=Hay House, Inc|isbn=978-93-81398-03-6|page=205}}</ref> Despite being a well known actor, Warsi does not prefer giving auditions.<ref name="Chopra2014">{{cite book|last=Chopra|first=Tisca|author-link=Tisca Chopra|title=Acting Smart: Your Ticket to Showbiz|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LZtlAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT34|date=8 April 2014|publisher=HarperCollins Publishers India|isbn=978-93-5136-204-3|page=34}}</ref> [[Bhawana Somaaya]] has called him "one of the best three dancers of the Hindi film industry".<ref name="Somaaya2013">{{cite book|last=Somaaya|first=Bhawana|author-link=Bhawana Somaaya|title=Taliking Cinema: Conversations with Actors and Film-makers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cbrjAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT55|date=19 July 2013|publisher=HarperCollins Publishers India|isbn=978-93-5029-646-2|page=55}}</ref> Director Samir Tewari called him "the most underrated and unutilised actor."<ref>{{cite news|title=Arshad most underrated, unutilised actor: Samir Tewari|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/arshad-most-underrated-unutilised-actor-samir-tewari-658193.html|access-date=26 May 2015|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=26 December 2013|location=Mumbai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924041948/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/arshad-most-underrated-unutilised-actor-samir-tewari-658193.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Boman Irani]] also feels the same and called him a "natural and unique performer".<ref>{{cite news|title=Arshad Warsi is a hugely underrated actor: Boman Irani|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/arshad-warsi-is-a-hugely-underrated-actor-boman-irani-596141.html|access-date=26 May 2015|publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]|date=12 March 2013|location=New Delhi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924041952/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/arshad-warsi-is-a-hugely-underrated-actor-boman-irani-596141.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Filmography and awards==

{{main|List of roles and awards of Arshad Warsi}}

Warsi won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] in 2007. He has been awarded [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role]] twice (in 2004 and 2007).

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