Aasif Sheikh

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Aasif Sheikh
Aasif Sheikh.jpg
Born (1964-11-11) 11 November 1964 (age 59)[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1984 – present[2]
Known forRama O Rama
Yaara Dildara
Karan Arjun
Yes Boss
Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
Spouse(s)Zeba Nigar (Zeba) Sheikh [3]
Children2

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. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials. He acted in the TV series Yes Boss which ran from 1999 to 2009 and sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Sheikh was born on 11 November 1964 in New Delhi, India. He did his schooling from Saint Anthony's School.[1] He spent his childhood school breaks in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.[5] After school, he initially enrolled in Khalsa College, Delhi for BA in English Honours, then turned to Hotel Management, but soon dropped to pursue theatre.[1] He is married to Zeba Nigar (Zeba) Sheikh, [6] with whom he has two children, daughter Maryam Nastasia and son Alyjah Iman.[7][8]

Theatre[edit]

He is associated with Indian People's Theatre Association(IPTA), Mumbai. He has acted in plays like Kabuliwala, Aakhri Shama, Simla Coffee House, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Ek Baar Phir and Aaall izz Well with Shuturmurgh. One of his popular plays is U-Turn co-starring Poonam Dhillon.[9]

Filmography[edit]

Feature films[edit]

Year Film Role
1988 Rama O Rama Vicky (Sonu)
1990 Qayamat Ki Raat Avinash
Agneekaal Aadesh
Muqaddar Ka Badshaah Ashok Singh
Haque Sanjay
1991 Pyar Ka Saudagar Arun Verma
Yaara Dildara Rajesh Mehra
Swarg Jaisaa Ghar Amar
Lahu Luhaan Suraj
1992 Naya Sawan
Sone Ki Zanjeer Manish
Apradhi Chander
1994 Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna
Duniyaa Jhukti Hai Aakash
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
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
1998 Miss 420 Arvind
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Thakur Vijay Singh's brother
Zulm-O-Sitam Guy who teased 'Meena'
Bandhan Police Inspector
Pardesi Babu Nandu
1999 Sikandar Sadak Ka Bunty Chawla
Haseena Maan Jaayegi Preetam
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin Kanti's Younger Brother
Jaalsaaz Ranjit Rai
2000 Daak Bangla
Kunwara Ajay
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
2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Raman Chopra
2004 I - Proud To Be An Indian I's brother
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha R. Tripathi
2005 Paheli Ghost
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
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 Arnab Sharma
2016 Aman Ke Farishtey Vikram
2019 Bharat Hariwant Mehra "Babli"

Television[edit]

Year Series Role Notes
1984–1985 Hum Log Prince Ajay Singh
1993 Zee Horror Show Raj Segment: Khauff
1994–1996 Chandrakanta Naagmani Devta Cameo
1996–1998 Yug Hasrat Noorani
1997–1999 Tanha
1998–1999 Champion
1999–2009 Yes Boss Vinod Verma Lead role
1999 Rishtey - The Love Stories Sagar Episode 84: "Agreement"
Muskaan Sameer Lead role
1999–2000 Gul Sanobar Shehzada Tamaas of Hindustan Lead Role
2001 Baazaar (TV series)
2002 Mehndi Tere Naam Ki Raj
2003 Hassi Woh Phassi Dentist Lead role
Detective Karan
2005–2006 Miilee Sagar Malhotra
2005 CID Varun Episodes 374-377
Siddhant
2006 Ishq Ki Ghanti
2009 Dill Mill Gayye Balvinder 'Billy' Mallik
CID Raghav Episode 574: "Paheli Laash Ke Tukdon Ki"
2007-2008 Humsafar The Train Lead role
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 Younus Baig
2015–present Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Vibhuti Narayan Mishra Lead role
2017 Door Kinare Milte Hai Virender

Awards[edit]

Year Award Category Serial Outcome
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 Nominated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Best Actor - TV Nominated
2018 ITA Awards Best Actor (Comedy) Won

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Aasif Sheikh's Journey on SBAS 7th Feb 2016". India TV. Retrieved 29 September 2020. See from 3:20 to 4:20
  2. Urmimala Banerjee (9 June 2016). "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain's Aasif Sheikh aka Vibhuti Narayan on rewind". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  3. [https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/aasif-sheikh-i-miss-delhi-food-big-time/articleshow/78719304.cms ]
  4. Daily Life writer (21 October 2015). "A Straightforward Man". Daily Post India. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  5. Meera Vohra (16 December 2016). "My cousins considered me a dud actor: Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  6. [1]
  7. "ये हैं 'भाबीजी...' के विभूति नारायण की बेटी, देखें Family की Unseen Photos". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  8. @iaasifsheikh (3 February 2016). "@Neeshasharma7 my son..Alyjah Iman...daughter..Maryam Nastassia..." (Tweet). Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. "Indian People's Theatre Association - Plays". IPTAMumbai. Retrieved 2 March 2019.

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