Hasan Zaidi

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Hasan Zaidi
Born (1978-09-28) 28 September 1978 (age 43) [1]
Alma mater Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Occupation Actor
Years active2003–present
Notable work
Spouse(s)
Christina
(m. 2009)
[2] [3]
Children1 [3]

Hasan Zaidi (born 28 September 1978) is an Indian television actor who is known for his roles in Khotey Sikkey and Hum Ne Li Hai...Shapath . [4]

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Life and family

Zaidi was born in Aligarh and hails from Hardoi near Lucknow, U.P. He spent a his early childhood in Muscat, Oman. Zaidi was always in the school drama society, which led him eventually to his acting career. He was also actively involved in theatre since an early age. He used to perform in plays during his school and college days. Before landing up in Mumbai as an actor, Zaidi finished his bachelor of tourism and hospitality management from Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. [2] [1]

Zaidi got married in April 2009 to Christina, an Austrian, who works for an NGO in Mumbai. The couple is blessed with a daughter, Naila. [2] [3]

Career

Zaidi made his acting debut in 2003 with Star Plus series Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr . [5] However, he got his first television breakthrough role as Sachin Chaudhary in the year 2007 with the serial Ghar Ek Sapnaa . [1] [4] Zaidi made his film debut in 2004 with the bollywood film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... . [5]

In 2013, Zaidi debuted in theatre by becoming a part of the popular play Kknock Kknock which just had two characters, Rajesh Khera being the other actor. It gave Zaidi the opportunity to showcase his talent and brought him a lot of acclaim for his acting chops. [6]

Filmography

Television

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2003 Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr Debut
Supporting role [5]
Naam Gum Jayegaa Supporting role
Mera Dil DeewanaAakhar ChauhanLead role
2004Hamse Hai ZamanaaLead role
2005Pepsi A.D.A.Supporting role
2005–2006 Ek Ladki Anjaani Si Anuj ShrivastavParallel lead
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Soham MukherjeeSupporting role
2006 Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai Neeraj SharmaSupporting role
Remix Siddharth (Ashi's friend)Supporting role
Twinkle Beauty Parlour AdityaParallel lead
2006–2009Sun Yaar Chill MaarSupporting role
2007 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Advocate. Aditya Rai SinghaniaSupporting role
2008 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Ratan RaichandSupporting role
2009 Ghar Ek Sapnaa Sharad ChaudharySupporting role
Sabki Laadli Bebo Karan OberoiParallel lead
UnwindA travel show of Sahara Samay Mumbai
2010 Powder Supporting role
Rishta.com AshishSupporting role
Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai Kaamdev Sharma / Lucky (Lachu)Episodic role (3 episodes)
Crime and BollywoodSupporting role
2011 Khotey Sikkey Mohit KishenchandaniLead role
2012 Hum Ne Li Hai...Shapath Senior Inspector GautamLead role
2013 Gumrah Season 3 Moloy DasguptaLead role
Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein OcculistLead role
2014 Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne Coach Imran SiddiquiLead role
2016 Box Cricket League HimselfContestant (Chandigarh Cubs Box) [7]
2017 Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hashmat KhanSupporting role [8]
2019 Laal Ishq Mahesh (Episode 134)Lead role
2019–2020 Beyhadh 2 Aamir AbdullahSupporting role
2021–2022 Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana Pritam ChoudharyLead role [9]

Films

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Arjun's close friendSupporting role [5]
2013 Horror Story Samrat "Sam"Parallel lead
2014 Dishkiyaoon KetanSupporting role
2017For Bindiya Call Jugnu ShaktiSupporting role
Sargoshiyan Aryan RainaLead role
2020X ZoneSupporting role

Theatre

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2013Kknock KknockAjay TalwalkarLead role
(An Indian adaptation of the 1970 play Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer)

Web–Series

Year(s)TitleRolePlatformNotes
2019Hawa Badle HassuGOFCON Sony Liv Lead role

Short–Films

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
The Fourteenth Floor(A film by Shudeep – A short festival film personifying human emotions)

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