Sheikh Shaheer Nawaz, also known as Shaheer Sheikh, is an Indian actor, model and former lawyer. He is best known for his role as Arjun in the Indian mythological television series Mahabharata.
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Shaheer Sheikh was born on Monday, March 26, 1984 (39 years old; as of 2023) in Bhaderwah, Jammu. His star sign is Aries.
Childhood photos of Shaheer Sheikh
He completed his schooling from Hari Singh High School in Jammu and then joined the New Law School, Bharati Vidyapathy University in Pune for his LLB
Shaheer Sheikh – Student days
During college, Shaheer started working part-time at events. After graduation, Shaheer started working at a law firm in Pune.
Shaheer Sheikh in college
At the same time, he started a career as a photographer. After working as a photographer for some time, Shaheer started modeling. He then auditioned for the television series Kya Mast Hai Life and was selected to act in the show.
appearance
Height (approx.): 6′
Hair color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family and caste
Shaheer Sheikh comes from a Muslim family.
Parents and siblings
Shaheer is the son of Shahnawaz Sheikh and Dilshad Sheikh. He has two sisters.
Shaheer Sheikh and his mother
Shaheer Sheikh with his parents
Shaheer Sheikh and his sisters
Shaheer Sheikh and his family
Relationship with wife
Shaheer Sheikh was in a relationship with Indonesian singer Ayu Ting Ting.
Shaheer Sheikh and Ayu Ting Ting
Shaheer is rumoured to be dating his Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi co-star Erica Fernandes.
Shaheer Sheikh and Erica Fernandez
On Friday, November 27, 2020, Shaheer got married to Ruchika Kapoor (Creative Producer and Senior Vice President of Balaji Motion Pictures Ltd.) after two years of dating.
Shaheer Sheikh and Ruchika Kapoor
Profession
Shaheer Sheikh started his acting career with the TV series Sanya in 2005. He then acted in TV series like Kya Mast Hai Life, Jhansi Ki Rani and Best Of Luck Nikki. He came into the limelight for his role as Anant Bajpai in the TV series Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal.
Shaheer Sheikh in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal
Shaheer gained popularity for his role as ‘Arjuna’ in the Indian mythological TV series ‘Mahabharata’.
Shaheer Sheikh in Mahabharata
Sheikh was also praised for his role as Devrath “Dev” Dixit in the television serial “Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi”.
Shaheer Sheikh in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi
In 2019, Shaheer essayed the role of ‘Abir Rajvansh’ in the serial ‘Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke’.
Shaheer Sheikh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke
Sahir has even appeared in many Indonesian TV series such as Panah Asmara Arjuna, Roro Jonggrang, Aladdin & Alakadan, and Malaikat Tak Bersayap. He made his film debut with the Indonesian film Romantic Journey in 2015. He then starred in the Indonesian film Maipa Deapati & Datu Museng.
Awards
- Won the Indian Television Academy’s GR8! Actor of the Year Award for the TV series Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011)
- Big Television Award for “Taaza Face (Male)” for the TV series “Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal” (2011)
- Won the Asian Vision Award for “Star of the Year” for the TV series “Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi” (2016)
- and Erica Fernandes won the Lions Club Gold Award for Best Screen Jodi for the TV series “Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi” (2017)
- The TV series Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (2019) with Rhea Sharma won the Gold Award for Best Onscreen Jodi
- The TV series Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke won the Lions Club Gold Award for Best Actor (Male) (2020)
Car Collection
He owns a Jaguar.
Shaheer Sheikh and his car
Favorite things
- Food: Chaat, Pizza, Pasta, Raajma
- Dessert: Hot rose jam with ice cream
- Actors: Salman Khan, Leonardo Dicaprio, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp
- Movie: Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
- Travel destinations: Paris, Amsterdam
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include cooking, photography and dancing.
- To play the role of ‘Arjun’ in ‘Mahabharata’, Sheikh gained about 8 kg in weight.
- In an interview, Shahir said that all his financial assets were managed by his father; because Shahir could not resist the temptation to spend money.
- Sheikh is extremely popular not only in India but also in Indonesia. He has starred in many Indonesian movies and TV series.
- During college, Shaheer played cricket for a club team in Jammu.
- Shaheer was ranked first and fourth in Time magazine’s list of the 20 most desirable men in Indian television in 2017 and 2018 respectively.
- In 2016 and 2018, Sheikh was ranked 25th and 17th respectively in the list of the 50 Sexiest Asian Men by Eastern Eye magazine.
- He was also named in Biz Asia’s TV Personality List in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
- In 2018, Shahir was selected by the Indonesian government to participate in the Asian Games Torch Relay. He is the first and only Indian to receive this honor.
- Shaheer also owns an event management film company.
- His friends and family fondly called him Sheikh.
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