Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Bhaderwah, Jammu |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Shaheer Sheikh
12/06/2026
The trailer for Ab Hoga Hisaab, a revenge crime thriller co-starring Sanjay Kapoor and Mouni Roy, was released in June 2026. The series is set in Punjab and centres on people lured with promises of moving to Canada who are exploited in a human trafficking racket. It was scheduled to premiere on MX Player on 18/06/2026.
30/03/2026
Shaheer Sheikh wrapped filming on the crime thriller Ab Hoga Hisaab in early 2026, and the series is set for an early release. He was also mentioned as having been part of the revival of the TV show Pavitra Rishta.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shaheer Nawaz Sheikh |
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| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Occupations | Actor, Model |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| L.L.B. | Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune |
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| School | Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Jammu |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Cooking, Doing Photography, Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ayu Ting Ting, Erica Fernandes, Smilie Suri |
| Marriage Date | 19/10/2020 |
Family
| Father | Shahnawaz Sheikh |
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| Mother | Dilshad Sheikh |
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| Spouse | Ruchikaa Kapoor |
| Children | Anaya |
Career
| Debut | TV: Sanya (2005) |
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| Famous Role | 'Arjun' in the Indian mythological TV series "Mahabharat" (2013-2014) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Indian Television Academy Award for 'GR8! Performer of the Year (Male)' for the TV serial "Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal" (2011) Big Television Award for 'Taaza Face (Male)' for the TV serial "Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal" (2011) Asiavision Award for 'Star of The Year' for the TV serial "Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi" (2016) Lions Gold Award for 'Best Onscreen Jodi' with Erica Fernandes for the TV serial "Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi" (2017) Gold Award for 'Best Onscreen Jodi' with Rhea Sharma for the TV serial "Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke" (2019) Lions Gold Award for 'Best Actor (Male)' for the TV serial "Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke" (2020) Dadhasheb International Film Festival Award for 'Best Actor in Television Series' for "Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3" (2022) International Iconic Award for 'Best Actor' for "Woh Toh Hai Albelaa" |
| Latest Work | Bollywood film debut as Shashanka Chaturvedi in Do Patti (2024) |
| Upcoming Work | Lead role in the crime thriller series Ab Hoga Hisaab alongside Sanjay Kapoor and Mouni Roy (OTT, MX Player, 2026) |
Favourites
| Food | Chaat, Pizza, Pasta, Rajma |
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| Dessert(s) | Gulab Jamun, Icecream |
| Actor(s) | Salman Khan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp |
| Actress(es) | Kareena Kapoor, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie |
| Film | Andaz Apna Apna (1994) |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Holiday Destination(s) | Paris, Amsterdam |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Jaguar |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shaheer Sheikh is an Indian TV actor, model, and former lawyer. | |
| 2. He was raised in Jammu in a middle-class family. | |
| 3. Shaheer began working part-time in events during college. | |
| 4. After graduation, he worked at a law firm in Pune. | |
| 5. He also worked as a photographer for a period. | |
| 6. Then, he transitioned to modeling through print advertisements. | |
| 7. In 2009, Shaheer was chosen for the TV series "Kya Mast Hai Life" after auditioning. | |
| 8. He has appeared in shows like "Jhansi Ki Rani" (2010) and "Best of Luck Nikki" (2011). | |
| 9. Shaheer gained fame from the role of 'Anant Bajpai' in "Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal" (2011). | |
| 10. He rose to popularity as 'Arjuna' in the TV series "Mahabharat" (2013) after gaining 8 kgs for the role. | |
| 11. Shaheer was acclaimed for his role in "Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi" as 'Devrath "Dev" Dixit' (2016). | |
| 12. In 2019, he played 'Abir Rajvansh' in "Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke." | |
| 13. He has appeared in Indonesian TV shows like "Panah Asmara Arjuna" and "Malaikat Tak Bersayap." | |
| 14. Shaheer mentioned in an interview that he adores children. | |
| 15. He mentioned in an interview that his father manages his finances due to his spending habits. | |
| 16. During college, Shaheer played cricket with a local team in Jammu. | |
| 17. Shaheer has been named among the 20 Most Desirable Men on Indian Television twice in 2017 and 2018 by Times. | |
| 18. He was listed in Eastern Eye’s 50 Sexiest Asian Men in 2016 and 2018. | |
| 19. In 2018, Shaheer was chosen by the Indonesian Government for the Asian Games Torch Relay, a first for an Indian. | |
| 20. Shaheer is the owner of an event management company. | |
| 21. He rose to popularity as 'Arjuna' in the TV series "Mahabharat" (2013-2014) after undergoing eight months of intense training including fitness, horse riding, and weapons training. | |
| 22. He has appeared in Indonesian TV shows like "Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal" (2015), "Panah Asmara Arjuna", and "Malaikat Tak Bersayap." | |
| 23. He is considered one of the highest-paid television actors in India. | |
| 24. He made his film debut in Bollywood with the role of Shashanka Chaturvedi in Do Patti (2024). |
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