Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, TV Anchor, Film Producer, Film Director, Singer, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Kadamkuan, Patna, Bihar |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Shekhar Suman
19/05/2026
Shekhar Suman returned to television with a new late-night talk show called Shekhar Tonite, promising sharp jokes and political satire. The show marks his return to hosting talk formats after his earlier work on Movers & Shakers.
12/05/2026
Shekhar Suman said he had joined the BJP only briefly and later realized it was a mistake. In a 2026 interview, he described himself as being a politician for just 24 hours before quitting, indicating he no longer considered himself aligned with the party.
22/04/2026
Shekhar Suman launched the Shekhar Suman Film Academy (SSFA) in Mumbai, a new institute meant to train the next generation of actors and storytellers. It opened with an intensive three-month acting programme that he designs and conducts himself, supplemented by masterclasses from actors, casting directors and filmmakers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Hindi cinema and television actor, presenter, filmmaker and singer |
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| Acting Debut | Utsav (1984), opposite Rekha |
| Television Breakthrough | Sameer Diwan in the sitcom Dekh Bhai Dekh; host of the talk show Movers & Shakers |
| Later Work | Judge on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge; appeared in the Netflix series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024) |
| Recent Ventures | Launched the Shekhar Suman Film Academy (2026); hosts the late-night talk show Shekhar Tonite (2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
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| College/University | Ramjas College, Delhi University, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (specialization in History; 1977) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Rajput |
| Ethnicity | Bihari |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/05/1983 |
Family
| Spouse | Alka Kapur (owns a fashion label Alkaline) |
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| Singer | Mohammed Rafi |
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| Travel Destination | United Kingdom |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shekhar Suman was his parents' favorite child in his youth. | |
| 2. He became a member of Jai Prakash Narayan’s Charkha Samiti as he grew up. | |
| 3. As a child, he enjoyed flying kites and playing marbles with friends. | |
| 4. During his school days, he actively took part in debates and stage plays. | |
| 5. He also enrolled in NCC while attending school. | |
| 6. When he was in college, his ambition was to become an IAS officer. | |
| 7. While in college, he began a relationship with Alka Kapur, a student at IP College, whom he later married. | |
| 8. Their son Aayush was born after their marriage. | |
| 9. marked his debut in the Bollywood film industry with "Utsav." | |
| 10. Post his debut, he signed up for approximately 30 films, but almost half of them were never released. | |
| 11. Throughout his career, Shekhar has appeared in various Hindi films, including "Sansar" (1987), "Tere Bina Kya Jeena" (1989), "Ranbhoomi" (1991), and "Chor Machaaye Shor" (2002). | |
| 12. He became widely recognized for hosting the popular 1997 Hindi TV talk show "Movers & Shakers." | |
| 13. Shekhar has also hosted several Hindi reality TV shows like "Made in India" (2000), "Neelam Ghar" (2002), "He Man" (2004), and "Poll Khol" (2004). | |
| 14. He has served as a judge on various well-known TV shows such as "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" (2005), "Comedy Circus – Kaante Ki Takkar" (2008), "Laugh India Laugh" (2012), "Comedy Superstar" (2015), and "India’s Laughter Champion" (2022). | |
| 15. In 2006, he worked as a producer for the Hindi film "Moonlight: Unfortunately a Love Story." | |
| 16. Shekhar also participated in the reality dance TV show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" in 2010. | |
| 17. In 2014, he directed the Hindi film "Heartless" as a tribute to his son Aayush. | |
| 18. He is skilled in Indian classical music. | |
| 19. He has expressed his love for cooking and finds it a great way to relieve stress. | |
| 20. An ardent animal lover, Shekhar owns several pet dogs. |
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