Aasif Sheikh

Aasif Sheikh
Born (1964-11-11) 11 November 1964 (age 59)[1]
Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film and television artist
Years active1984 – present[2]
Known for
Spouse
Zeba Sheikh
(m. 1989)
Children2

Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television artist. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in Hum Log, India's first daily soap. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials. He is well known for his roles in series like Yes Boss which ran from 1999 to 2009 and sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! [3] that ranks among the longest running Indian comedy sitcoms.

He has been acknowledged by World Book of Records London for performing more than three hundred characters in a single running television show - Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! a Hindi sitcom on 19 October 2021.[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 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 Ek Baar Phir, Oye Ki Girl Hain, 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
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 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
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]
2016 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
1999 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
2001 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

Web series[edit]

Year Series Role Notes
2022 Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Himself Special appearance [15]
2022 Aar Ya Paar Wasim Bhai [16]

Awards[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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
  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. ^ Daily Life writer (21 October 2015). "A Straightforward Man". Daily Post India. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Aasif Sheikh (Prominent Actor) from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India gets included by World Book of Records - London". World Book of Records. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  6. ^ Meera Vohra (16 December 2016). "My cousins considered me a dud actor: Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  7. ^ Joshi, Unnati (18 October 2020). "Aasif Sheikh: I miss Delhi food big time". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  8. ^ "ये हैं 'भाबीजी...' के विभूति नारायण की बेटी, देखें Family की Unseen Photos". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  9. ^ @iaasifsheikh (4 February 2016). "@Neeshasharma7 my son..Alyjah Iman...daughter..Maryam Nastassia..." (Tweet). Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Indian People's Theatre Association - Plays". IPTAMumbai. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  11. ^ a b Bhatia, Saloni (8 September 2014). "Aashif Sheikh: I do theatre to push my limits as an actor". The Times of India.
  12. ^ "Rare & Dare Six - XA". The Times of India. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Khosla, Mukesh (4 October 1998). "Sunday Reading... Film and tv". The Tribune (Chandigarh).
  15. ^ "TV or OTT: It's a Catch-22 situation, says Aasif Sheikh". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  16. ^ "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.

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