Aasif Sheikh: Biography

Veteran artist Aasif Sheikh is an Indian film, stage and television actor. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in India’s very first TV serial, Hum Log. He has been a part of many bollywood movies and TV shows after that. One of his most iconic roles include his character in the show Office Office that ran from 1999 to 2009. Currently Aasif is seen in the popular running sitcom series Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain where he plays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra. He has a huge fan base and has become a widely recognised face amongst the audience.

Early Life And Family:

Aasif was born on 11 September 1964 in Delhi, India. His hometown, however, is Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Aasif was married to Zeba Sheikh, who is a housewife. He has two children, one daughter named Maryam Nastasia and a son named Alyjah Iman.

Aasif used to be a fine athlete in his early days and aspired to become a springboard diver or cricketer, but due to some injury, he had to leave sports. That is when he started becoming inclined towards theatre.

Career:

Aasif is associated with the Indian Peoples Theatre Association Mumbai. He has acted in popular plays like Kabuliwala, Aakhri Shama, Simla Coffee House, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Ek Baar Phir,  All Iz Well With Shuturmurg and U-Turn.

He has also been a part of numerous hit films throughout his career in the industry:

1988: Rama O Rama and Qayamat Ki Raat

1990: Muqaddar Ka Badshah and Agneekaal

1991: Pyaar Ka Saudagar, Yaara Dildara, Haque, Swarg Jaisa Ghar and Lahoo Luhaan.

1992: Naya Sawan, Sone Ki Zanjeer and Apradhi.

1994: Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna

1995: Karan Arjun, The Don , Paandav , Taaqat, Hum Sab Chor Hai.

1996 : Muqadma, Apne Dam Par and Chote Sarkar.

1998: Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Pardesi Babu.

1999: Sikandar Sadak Ka, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Pyaar Koi Khel Nahi.

2000: Kunwara, Deewane.

2001: Master, Inteqam , Jodi no.1 

2007: Nehle Pe Dehla 

2008 : Mehbooba, Tandoori Love.

2010: The Desire, Khalbali

2016: Aman Ke Farishtey 

Not just films, Aasif has also been a part of numerous tv shows.

1984: Hum Log 

1999: Yes Boss

2001: Bazaar

2003: Hassi Woh Phassi 

2005: CID 

2009: Dill Mill Gayye

2012: Chidiya Ghar

2015: Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain 

Awards:

Given all the amount of tremendous work that Aasif Sheikh has done in his life, he has also received many awards as recognition for the same :

2015: He was nominated Indian Telly Award For Best Actor In Comic Role

2016: ITA Award For Best Actor (Comedy)

2017: Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards For Best Actor – TV

2018: He won the ITA Award For Best Actor Comedy

Actors Worked With:

Shubhangi Atre Puri 

Saumya Tandon

Rohitash Gaud 

Watch Aasif Sheikh as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain on ZEE5.