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 India's first TV serial, 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. Presently running sitcom series Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, has him playing the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra.
Aasif Sheikh | |
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| Born | 11 November 1964[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1984 – present[2] |
| Known for | Rama O Rama Yaara Dildara Karan Arjun Yes Boss Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! |
Personal life
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.[3] 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 Sheikh, with whom he has two children, daughter Maryam Nastasia and son Alyjah Iman.[4][5]
Theatre
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.[6]
Filmography
Sheikh started his career with Hum Log, India's first daily television show.[7]
Feature films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Rama O Rama | Vicky / Sonu |
| 1990 | Qayamat Ki Raat | Avinash |
| Agneekaal | Aadesh | |
| Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Ashok Singh | |
| 1991 | Pyar Ka Saudagar | Arun Verma |
| Yaara Dildara | Rajesh Mehra | |
| Haque | Sanjay | |
| Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Amar | |
| Lahu Luhaan | ||
| 1992 | Naya Sawan | |
| Sone Ki Zanjeer | Manish | |
| Apradhi | Chander | |
| 1994 | Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna | |
| 1994 | Duniyaa Jhukti Hai | Aakash |
| 1995 | Zamaana Deewana | Bobby |
| Kartavya | ||
| Karan Arjun | Suraj Singh | |
| The Don | Nagesh | |
| Paandav | ||
| Taaqat | Maniya | |
| Ham Sab Chor Hain | ||
| 1996 | Agni Prem | |
| Army | Rahul | |
| Muqadma | ||
| Apne Dam Par | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | Hum Log | Prince Ajay Singh | |
| 1993 | Zee Horror Show | Raj | Segment: Khauff |
| 1994–96 | Chandrakanta | Naagmani Devta | Cameo |
| 1996–98 | Yug | Hasrat Noorani | |
| 1997–99 | Tanha | ||
| 1998–99 | Champion | ||
| 1999–09 | Yes Boss | Vinod Verma | Lead Role |
| 1999 | Rishtey - The Love Stories | Sagar | Episode 84: Agreement |
| Muskaan | Sameer | Lead Role | |
| 1999–00 | Gul Sanober (TV series) | ||
| 2001 | Baazaar (TV series) | ||
| 2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Raj | |
| 2003 | Hassi Woh Phassi | Dentist | Lead Role |
| Detective Karan | |||
| 2005–06 | Miilee | Sagar Malhotra | |
| 2005 | CID | Varun | Episodes 374 and 375: The Case of Mysterious Truck |
| 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 | |
| 2009–10 | Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai | Vibhuti Narayan | Lead Role |
| 2010–11 | Ring Wrong Ring | Vijay Chouhan | Lead Role |
| 2011–12 | 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
| 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 |
References
- "Aasif Sheikh's Journey on SBAS 7th Feb 2016". India TV. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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- Urmimala Banerjee (9 June 2016). "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain's Aasif Sheikh aka Vibhuti Narayan on rewind". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- Meera Vohra (16 December 2016). "My cousins considered me a dud actor: Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- "ये हैं 'भाबीजी...' के विभूति नारायण की बेटी, देखें Family की Unseen Photos". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- @iaasifsheikh (3 February 2016). "@Neeshasharma7 my son..Alyjah Iman...daughter..Maryam Nastassia..." (Tweet). Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Twitter.
- "Indian People's Theatre Association - Plays". IPTAMumbai. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- Daily Life writer (21 October 2015). "A Straightforward Man". Daily Post India. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2018.