Namit Shah is an Indian actor. As a child actor, he appeared in many Bollywood films and Indian TV series. He is known for his role as Kabir Jaiswal in the Disney Channel (India) television series Life of Karan and Kabir.
Wiki/Biography
Namit Shah was born in Mumbai on Sunday, October 21, 2001 (age 21; as of 2022). He grew up in Mumbai. Namit studied at St. Joseph’s High School, Malad, Mumbai. He studied at Mithibai College, Mumbai. According to Namit Shah, he and his parents were attending a game for children in a mall that day when they were recognized by a group of directors. Realizing that Namit had potential as a television actor, the directors contacted Namit’s parents, who then decided to give it a try. In 2009, Namit Shah got his first opportunity to be a part of an HSBC commercial, which was supposed to launch in the UK; however, the ad did not air in India. After this, Namit Shah once again got a chance to share the stage with Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Namit Shah has appeared in many advertisements.
Namit Shah childhood photos
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
Namit Shah comes from a Gujarati family that traces its roots to Rajkot, Gujarat.
Parents and siblings
Namit’s father’s name is Nikhil Shah and his mother’s name is Pragna Shah. He had a younger brother named Sujhar Shah.
Childhood photos of Namit with his family – (from left) Pragna Shah, Namit Shah, Sujal Shah and Nikhil Shah
Namit Shah (left) and his brother Sujhar Shah
Profession
Movie
Namit Shah first appeared in a film called “Break Ke Baad” in 2010, playing the role of (young) Abhay. In 2013, Namit Shah made his debut in the lead role in the film Main Krishna Hoon starring Juhi Chawala. He played the role of orphan Krishna, for which he was nominated for a Times Award for Best Children’s Artist. The producers of the film, Nandan K. Mahto and Promila Hunter, worked as set boys and hairdressers respectively for many famous Bollywood movie stars such as Juhi Chawala, Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan. Katina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan also star in the film. Namit Shah played the role of (young) Raghuveer in the film Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013). In 2014, Namit played the role of (young) Nikhil Bhardwaj in the film “Hasee Toh Phasee” and Vicky in the film “Raja Natwarlal”.
Namit Shah (right) in “Main Krishna Hoon”
television
According to Namit Shah, he was cast in his first TV show Ek Safar Aisa Kabhi Socha Na Tha because of the commercial he shot. Namit Shah has played various roles in various soap operas such as Shankar in Jeet Jayenge Hum (2009), Sapna Babul Ka… Bidai, Mata Ki Chowki, Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke “, “Fear Files” (2013-14), Jai Veer in ‘Baal Veer’ (2014), Goldie Ahuja Matric Pass’ (2015), Nana Sahib in “Khoob Ladi Mardani…Jhansi Ki Rani” (2019) and Vivaan in “Waghle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey” (2021).
Namit Shah plays Nana Sahib in Jhansi Ki Rani
Namit Shah plays Jai Veer in ‘Baalveer’
Karan and Kabir’s Top Life (2012 – 2013)
The Indian TV series Karan and Kabir aired on Disney Channel brought Namit Shah more fame. His name is also Kabir Jaiswal, the character he plays in the show. The show revolves around the lives of two protagonists, Karan and Kabir, twin brothers who live in the Raj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, where their mother Preeti Jaiswal is the assistant manager. Namit Shah spoke about the show in an interview and said:
I chose the character of Kabir over another character in the movie simply because I love the Disney Channel original shows. The filming only lasted a few months and took place on weekends. ”
Namit Shah (left) and Siddharth Thakkar (right) in The Life of Karan and Kabir
Namit Shah (right) and Siddharth Thakar (left)
Ott
bahram
Namit Shah is a part of the psychological thriller web series Bhram, which stars actress Kalki Koechlin among others.
life of five
Navroz Prasla, founder and president of NTV Houston, has produced a web series titled “Live of Five” starring Namit Shah and starring Khushi Dubey, Devish Ahuja, Ayush Narang and Sakshi Mhadolkar. The show combines fun, chemistry and a story about five close friends.
“Five Lives” poster
Favorites
- TV show: Friends (American television series)
Facts/Trivia
- Namit Shah has expressed his interest in physical exercise and other activities through social media posts.
- Apart from acting, Namit Shah also enjoys dancing and he often shares his dance videos on social media.
- Namite has a pet dog named Leo.
- According to interviews, Namit Shah admires Hrithik Roshan.
- According to Namit Shah, he prefers working on Disney TV series rather than movies.
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