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Shaheer Nawaz Sheikh (born 26 March 1984) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi television. Considered as one of the highest paid television actors in India,[4][5][6] Sheikh is a recipient of several accolades including an ITA Award, an Indian Telly Award and two Gold Awards.[7]

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Sheikh made his acting debut in 2005 with Sanya. Following few supporting parts and portrayal of Veer Mehra in Kya Mast Hai Life (2009–2010), he had his breakthrough with Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011–2012), where he portrayed Anant Bajpai. His performance earned him ITA Award for GR8! Performer of the Year. Sheikh rose to fame with his portrayal of Arjuna in Mahabharat (2013–2014), for which he received widespread acclaim and several nominations.

Post his success with Mahabharat, Sheikh took a break from Indian television and made his Indonesian television debut with Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal (2015) and appeared in several series and films. Sheikh established himself as a leading television actor with his portrayal of Devrath Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016–2017) and Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (2019–2020). He has since portrayed Manav Deshmukh in the web series Pavitra Rishta- Its Never Too Late (2021) and Krishna Chaudhary in Woh Toh Hai Albelaa (2022–2023).[8][9] Sheikh expanded to Hindi films with Do Patti (2024).

Sheikh is married to creative producer Ruchikaa Kapoor with whom he has two children.

Early life

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Sheikh was born on 26 March 1984[1][2] in Bhaderwah, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir to Shahnawaz Sheikh and Dilshad Sheikh.[3][10] He has two sisters, Aleefa and Ifrah.[11][12] He completed his schooling at Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Jammu.[13] He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree from New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.[13][14]

Career

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Debut and early roles (2005–2012)

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After receiving his L.L.B., Sheikh began working for a law firm, after which he started a career as a photographer.[15] He then went on to do modelling.[15] In 2005, Sheikh made his screen debut with Sanya, where he portrayed Arjun Shekhawat opposite Rozzlin Pereira.[16] Sheikh's first prominent role came in 2009 with Kya Mast Hai Life. He portrayed Veer, a teenager who loves music opposite Nazneen Ghaani.[17][18] In 2010, he portrayed Nana Sahib in Jhansi Ki Rani, replacing Satyajeet Dubey.[19]

From 2011 to 2012, Sheikh appeared in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, which proved to be his breakthrough.[20] He portrayed Anant, a college student and traditional boy opposite Saumya Seth.[21] The series received positive response and earned him the ITA Award for GR8! Performer of the Year.[22] In 2011, Sheikh also portrayed Ritesh opposite Sheena Bajaj in Best Of Luck Nikki.[23] In 2012, Sheikh appeared in an episode of the telefilm Teri Meri Love Stories opposite Mahhi Vij.[24]

Success with Mahabharat and acting in Indonesia (2013–2015)

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Sheikh's career marked a turning point with Swastik Productions' Mahabharat. From 2013 to 2014, he portrayed Arjuna, the third Pandava opposite Pooja Sharma and Veebha Anand. His chemistry with Sharma was extremely appreciated and became highlight of the show.[25][26] To prepare for the role, he underwent intense training for almost eight months, including fitness, horse riding and weapons training.[27][28][29] Mahabharat was a huge critical and commercial success and earned him nominations for ITA Award for Best Actor – Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role.[30][31]

Mahabharat established Sheikh as a popular personality in Indonesia, where he was often credited as the "SRK of the country". This recognition led to Sheikh shifting his focus to a career in Indonesia.[32][33] In 2014, he hosted Indonesian reality television Panah Asmara Arjuna and a variety show The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia along with his costars from Mahabharat.[34] In 2015, he co-hosted the television talent show Asia's Got Talent with Marc Nelson.[35] He also featured in a romantic drama, Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal, alongside Nabila Syakieb and Ravi Bhatia as Reehan Syahputra, a calm and composed guy.[36] In 2015, Sheikh landed a lead role in the romantic comedy film Turis Romantis opposite actress Kirana Larasati. He played Azan Khan, a handsome photographer from India who befriended Nabil, a tough and beautiful tourist guide in Yogyakarta.[37]

Established actor (2016–2021)

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Sheikh returned to Indian television in 2016 with Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, where he portrayed Devrath, a business tycoon opposite Erica Fernandes.[38][39] Sheikh's performance and his onscreen chemistry with Fernandes was well appreciated, making the series a success.[40] The series had a second season in 2017, where he reprised his role.[41] His performance earned him another nomination for ITA Award for Best Actor – Popular, while he and Fernandes won the Gold Award for Best Onscreen Jodi.[42]

Alongside Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, he performed in episodic roles and made guest appearances in many Indonesian television series, in 2016. He was seen as Raden Petir in Roro Jonggrang, as Salman in Malaikat Kecil Dari India, as Aladin/Ali Besar in Aladin & Alakadam, as Prince Zamzaman Jinny Oh Jinny Datang Lagi, as Mr. Thakur in Gara Gara Duyung, as Rahul in Tuyul & Mba Yul Reborn and made a guest appearance in I-KTP.[43] In 2016, he also starred opposite Masayu Anastasia in the Indonesian telefilm Namaku Yusuf, playing the titular role of Yusuf.[44]

In 2017, Sheikh began working on an Indonesian feature film Maipa and Datu Museng, an action-based periodic love story in which Sheikh played the role of Datu Museng, a warrior.[45] The film was released on 11 January 2018.[46] From 2018 to 2019, Sheikh portrayed Mughal emperor Salim in Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali opposite Sonarika Bhadoria.[47][48]

Sheikh further established his career with Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. From 2019 to 2020, he portrayed Abir, a vagabond opposite Rhea Sharma.[49] Producer Rajan Shahi stated his role was dynamic.[50] The series, his role and chemistry with Sharma received positive response, making it a success.[51][52][53] His performance earned him nomination for Gold Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role, while he and Sharma won the Gold Award for Best Onscreen Jodi.[54]

In 2020, Sheikh made his web debut with Paurashpur, portraying a warrior Veer.[55] In 2021, he reprised the role of Devrath in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi: Nayi Kahaani, the series third season opposite Erica Fernandes. The story progressed from where it left off in the second season.[56] In the same year, he appeared in another web series Pavitra Rishta: Its Never Too Late. He portrayed Manav opposite Ankita Lokhande, a character played by Sushant Singh Rajput, in the original series. The series opened to positive reviews.[57]

Career expansion and progression (2022–present)

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Sheikh started 2022 with the short film Yatri Kripya Dhyan De opposite Shweta Basu Prasad. Rishita Roy Chowdhury stated, "Sheikh plays his part well. His expressions of bewilderment as the journey progresses are convincing."[58] From 2022 to 2023, Sheikh portrayed Krishna, a vlogger who turns responsible following his brother's death in Woh Toh Hai Albelaa opposite Hiba Nawab.[59][60][61]

Sheikh expanded to Hindi films in 2024, with Netflix's Do Patti. He portrayed Dhruv, a paragliding company owner and an abusive husband, opposite Kriti Sanon.[62][63] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times noted, "Shaheer has got a meaty role in the film. Menacing as a cold-hearted husband, and just a MCP in general, he makes a well-written character extremely watchable."[64] Vineeta Kumar of India Today stated, "Shaheer's Dhruv is a complete revelation and a testimony of his prowess as a versatile actor. He adds value to the narrative and engages you in the story."[65] It eventually emerged as the most watched Indian web film of the year.[66]

Other work and public image

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Sheikh in 2019

With his performance in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, Mahabharat, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, Sheikh established himself among the leading and highest paid actors in Hindi television.[67][68] In 2014, Sheikh was placed third in Rediff.com's "Best Television Actors" list.[69]

In an interview, Sheikh revealed about how he chooses his projects. He said,

"When it comes to me, I consciously pick up projects where I get to do something different. In my last couple of shows, my characters were very relatable. They even inspired me in my personal life."[70]

Sheikh was named the Times Most Desirable Men on Television in 2017.[71] Subsequently, he was placed 4th in 2018, 3rd in 2019, and 4th in 2020.[72][73][74] In its "50 Most Desirable Men" list, he was placed 50th in 2017, 29th in 2019, and 38th in 2020.[75][76][77] Sheikh has also appeared in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Men list. He was placed 25th in 2016, 17th in 2018, and 11th in 2019.[78][79][80] In August 2018, he was chosen as the first Indian torch bearer of the 18th Asian Games by the Indonesian government.[81] In 2024, he was placed in Hindustan Times's "Best Bollywood Debuts" of the year list.[82] Sheikh has also been a prominent celebrity endorser for several brands and products such as Godrej No. 1 and TVS Motor.[83][84]

Personal life

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After dating for almost two years, Sheikh married Ruchikaa Kapoor on 19 October 2020 in a court wedding, after which they had celebrations in Jammu and Mumbai.[85][86][87] Kapoor is the director of Hindi original films on Netflix India.[88][89] On 9 September 2021, they became parents to a baby girl, Anaya.[90][91] The couple welcomed another baby girl, Kudrat, on 1 September 2023.[92][93]

Filmography

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Films

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  • All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Turis Romantis Azan Khan Indonesian film [94]
2017 Maipa Deapati & Datu Museng Datu Museng [95]
2022 Yatri Kripya Dhyan De Sumit Short film [96]
2024 Do Patti Dhruv Sood [97]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
Indian Television
2005–2006 Sanya Arjun Shekhawat [98]
2009–2010 Kya Mast Hai Life Veer Mehra [17]
2010 Jhansi Ki Rani Nana Sahib [23]
2011–2012 Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal Anant Bajpai [99]
2011 Best of Luck Nikki Ritesh Season 1 [23]
2012 Teri Meri Love Stories Nityanand Chaturvedi Episode 11 [100]
2013–2014 Mahabharat Arjuna [101]
2016–2017 Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi Devrath "Dev" Dixit [102]
2018–2019 Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali Salim [103]
2019–2020 Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke Abir Rajvansh [104]
2021 Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi - Nayi Kahaani Devrath "Dev" Dixit [105]
2022–2023 Woh Toh Hai Albelaa Krishna "Kanha" Choudhary [106]
Indonesian Television
2014 Panah Asmara Arjuna Arjuna [107]
The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia Host [108]
2015 Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal Rehan Syahputra [36]
Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal 2 Rehan Syahputra / Revan [36]
Asia's Got Talent Host [109]
2016 Roro Jonggrang Raden Petir [43]
Malaikat Kecil Dari India Salman [43]
Namaku Yusuf Yusuf [110]
Aladin & Alakadam Aladin / Ali Besar [111]
Jinny Oh Jinny Datang Lagi Prince Zamzaman Episodes 24–25 [112]
Gara Gara Duyung Mr. Thakur [113]
Tuyul & Mba Yul Reborn Rahul [114]
2017–2018 Malaikat Tak Bersayap Arya [115]
2020 Cinta Sejati Selalu Kembali Devan [116]
Jika Esok Tak Pernah Ada Amir [117]
Cinta Antara Langit Dan Bumi Kevin Bills [118]
2023 Bollystar Vacation Hai Albelaa Host [119]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Paurashpur Veer Singh Cameo appearance [120]
2021 Pavitra Rishta - Its Never Too Late Manav Deshmukh [121]
2026 Hisaab †

Music videos

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Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2012 Teri Palkey Reeky Dev [122]
2018 Sau Fikr Bishwajit Ghosh [123]
2020 Ae Mere Dil Abhay Jodhpurkar [124]
Je Tu Na Bulave Surya [125]
Ab Kya Jaan Legi Meri Palaash Muchal, Amit Mishra [126]
2021 Baarish Ban Jaana Payal Dev, Stebin Ben [127]
Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai Mamta Sharma [128]
Mohabbat Hai Stebin Ben [129]
O Dilbar Yaara [130]
2022 Taash De Patte Bhanu Pandit [131]
Kya Fark Padta Hai Dev Negi [132]
Ve Tu Sunidhi Chauhan [133]
Ek Haseena Ne Ramji Gulati [134]
Iss Baarish Mein Yasser Desai, Neeti Mohan [135]
Main Tenu Chadh Jaungi Zahrah S Khan [136]
Runjhun Vishal Mishra [137]
2023 Wo Kashish Javed Ali, Anweshaa [138]
Barsaat Aa Gayi Shreya Ghoshal, Stebin Ben [139]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2011 Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Performer of the Year – Male Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal Won [140]
2014 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Mahabharat Nominated [141]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Nominated [142]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Popular Nominated [143]
2016 Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi Nominated [144]
Gold Awards Best Onscreen Jodi (with Erica Fernandes) Nominated [145]
Asiavision Awards Star of the Year Won [146]
2017 Gold Awards Best Onscreen Jodi (with Erica Fernandes) Won [147]
2019 Best Actor in a Lead Role Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke Nominated [148]
Best Onscreen Jodi (with Rhea Sharma) Won
2021 Iconic Gold Awards Most Trustworthy TV Actor of the Year N/a Won [149]
2023 Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish TV Actor – Male N/a Nominated [150]
Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3 Nominated [151][152]
Best Television Personality of the Year N/a Won
2025 Iconic Gold Awards Best Debut Actor – OTT Do Patti Won [153]

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