Aasif Sheikh

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. 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]

This article is about the Indian actor. For the Nepalese cricketer, see Aasif Sheikh (cricketer).

Aasif Sheikh
Born (1964-11-11) 11 November 1964[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm and television artist
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

He has been acknowledged by World Book of Records London for Performing More than 300 Different Characters in a single running Television show - Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! An Indian Hindi Sitcom on 19th of October 2021. [5] [6]

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.[7] 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 in 1989 [8] with whom he has two children, daughter Maryam Nastasia born 1990 and son Alyjah Iman born 1995.[9][10]

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.[11]

Filmography

Feature films
YearFilmRoleNotes
1988Rama O RamaVicky (Sonu)Debut
1990Qayamat Ki Raat AvinashLead role
Agneekaal AadeshLead role
Muqaddar Ka BadshaahAshok Singh
Haque SanjayLead role
1991Pyar Ka SaudagarArun VermaLead role
Yaara DildaraRajesh MehraLead role
Swarg Jaisaa GharAmar
Lahu LuhaanSurajLead role
1992Naya Sawan
Sone Ki ZanjeerManish
ApradhiChandar
1994Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna Inspector Bhure Lal Yadav
Duniyaa Jhukti HaiAakashLead role
1995Zamaana DeewanaBobby
KartavyaVicky
Karan ArjunSuraj Singh
The DonNagesh
Paandav
TaaqatManiya
Ham Sab Chor HainRajrani
1996 Agni Prem
ArmyRahul
Muqadma
Apne Dam ParKaran Verma
Bal BramhachariRanjeet
Chhote SarkarLoboSpecial Apperance
1997MrityudaataMohanlal's son
Banarasi BabuVikram
AuzaarInspector Bhutey
Kaun Sachcha Kaun JhoothaJohn D'Souza
DaadagiriMonty
Aur Pyar Ho GayaRohit Malhotra
Ek Phool Teen KanteAdvocate Dagga
1998Miss 420Arvind
Pyaar Kiya To Darna KyaThakur Vijay Singh's brother
Zulm-O-SitamGuy who teased 'Meena'
BandhanPolice Inspector
Pardesi BabuNandu
Sherkhan
1999Sikandar Sadak KaBunty Chawla
Haseena Maan JaayegiPreetam
Pyaar Koi Khel NahinKanti's Younger Brother
JaalsaazRanjit Rai
2000Daak Bangla
KunwaraAjay
DeewaneVishal's cousin
Karobaar: The Business of LoveRamlal's son
2001MasterKailash 'K. C.' Chaudhry
InteqamRocky
Hum Deewane Pyar KeTony
Jodi No. 1Vikramjit Singh
Phir Aayegi woh raat
2002Maine Dil Tujhko DiyaRaman Chopra
2004I - Proud To Be An IndianI's brother
Aakhri Dastak
Dil Ne Jise Apna KahaR. Tripathi
2005PaheliGhostCameo
2007Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya YaarBunty
Nehlle Pe DehllaHansa
Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter UnlimitedDr. Kushal Bhardwaj
Sajna Ve SajnaJibran
2008MehboobaShravan's friend
Tandoori LoveSuperstar Ramesh
Phir Ayegi Woh Raat
2010Benny and BablooNegi
The Desire: A Journey of a Woman
Khallballi: Fun Unlimited
2011Faraar - On The RunWilson D'Souza
2014Ekkees Toppon Ki SalaamiArnab Sharma
2016Aman Ke FarishteyVikramLead role
2019BharatHariwant Mehra "Babli"Cameo

Television
YearSeriesRoleNotes
1984–1985Hum LogPrince Ajay Singh
1993Zee Horror ShowRajSegment: Khauff
1994–1996ChandrakantaNaagmani DevtaCameo
1996–1998YugHasrat Noorani
1998–1999Champion
1999TanhaAli RehmanLead Role
1999Adhure ArmaanSajid
1999–2009Yes BossVinod VermaLead role
1999Rishtey - The Love StoriesSagarEpisode 84: "Agreement"
MuskaanSameerLead role
1999–2000Gul SanobarShehzada Tamaas of HindustanLead Role
2001Baazaar (TV series)
2002Mehndi Tere Naam KiRaj
2003Hassi Woh PhassiDentistLead role
Detective KaranJai Arora
2005–2006MiileeSagar Malhotra
2005CIDVarunEpisodes 374-377
Siddhant
2006Ishq Ki Ghanti
2009Dill Mill GayyeBalvinder 'Billy' Mallik
CIDRaghavEpisode 574: "Paheli Laash Ke Tukdon Ki"
2007-2008Humsafar The Train Lead role
2009–2010Yeh Chanda Kanoon HaiVibhuti NarayanLead role
2010–2011Ring Wrong RingVijay ChouhanLead role
2011–2012Don't Worry ChachuChintan DesaiLead role
2012Chidiya GharPappi Luthra
2013Hum Aapke Hain In LawsCol. U. R. Sethi
2014Tum Saath Ho Jab ApneYounus Baig
2015–presentBhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!Vibhuti Narayan MishraLead role
2017Door Kinare Milte HaiVirender

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

See also

References
  1. "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.
  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.
  7. Meera Vohra (16 December 2016). "My cousins considered me a dud actor: Aasif Sheikh". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  9. "ये हैं 'भाबीजी...' के विभूति नारायण की बेटी, देखें Family की Unseen Photos". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 16 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  10. @iaasifsheikh (3 February 2016). "@Neeshasharma7 my son..Alyjah Iman...daughter..Maryam Nastassia..." (Tweet). Retrieved 7 March 2020 – via Twitter.
  11. "Indian People's Theatre Association - Plays". IPTAMumbai. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
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