Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/05/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Okhla, Delhi, India |
Latest News about Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
14/07/2025
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub revealed he made a conscious decision to quit big star-led films after feeling overlooked in 'Zero' and 'Thugs of Hindostan'. Frustrated by the lack of recognition for his contributions, he pivoted to streaming platforms and character-driven stories that offer him true creative ownership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi, India |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Address | Lives in Andheri, Mumbai |
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Family
| Spouse | Rasika Agashe, Television Actress |
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| Children | Raahi (born in 2015) |
Career
| Debut | No One Killed Jessica (2011) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Poet | Gulzar |
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| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mohdzeeshanayyub/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub was born to theater artists in Okhla, Delhi. | |
| 2. He enrolled in a B.Sc. course at Kirori Mal College after completing his schooling. | |
| 3. Returning to Delhi, he felt unprepared for acting and decided to join the National School of Drama (NSD). | |
| 4. After completing his course at NSD, he briefly worked as a director at an acting school in Dubai. | |
| 5. In December 2009, he started teaching at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. | |
| 6. Zeeshan Ayyub gained fame for his role as Murari in the film Raanjhanaa. | |
| 7. He portrayed Gen. Yahya Khan in the film 'Sam Bahadur' in 2023. | |
| 8. For the role, he reportedly charged Rs. 15 lakh. | |
| 9. He intentionally stepped back from major star-led films after feeling overlooked in 'Thugs of Hindostan' and 'Zero', choosing to focus on streaming and character-driven stories for creative control. |