Shabir Ahluwalia | |
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Born | [1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India [1] | 10 August 1979
Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
Occupation(s) | Actor Host |
Years active | 1999–present |
Notable work | Kumkum Bhagya |
Spouse | [2] |
Children | 2 [3] |
Shabir Ahluwalia (born 10 August 1979) is an Indian actor and host who works in Hindi television and films. He is best known for portraying Abhishek Prem Mehra in Zee TV's romantic drama series Kumkum Bhagya . He won the third season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and hosted Nach Baliye , Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega and Dancing Queen .
Apart from this, Ahluwalia has acted in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2002), Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat (2004), Kahi To Milenge (2002), Kkavyanjali (2005), Kasamh Se (2006), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2006), Kayamath (2007), Laagi Tujhse Lagan (2011) and many more. He made his debut in Bollywood with Shootout at Lokhandwala . His second film was Mission Istanbul . [4]
Shabir Ahluwalia was born on 10 August 1979 to a Sikh father and a Catholic mother in Mumbai. [1] He has two siblings Shefali Ahluwalia and Sameer Ahluwalia. He did his schooling from St. Xavier's High School, Vile Parle. [5] He completed his graduation from University of Maryland, College Park. [5] [6]
He married his girlfriend, actress Kanchi Kaul on 27 November 2011. [2] In 2014 they had a son, [7] and in 2016, they had another son. [8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | |
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2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | RC | Debut film | [9] | |
2008 | Mission Istaanbul | Khalil Nazar | [10] | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1999 | Hip Hip Hurray | Purab | [11] | |
2002 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Aniket Mehta | ||
Sanjivani | Rohit | |||
Kahi To Milenge | Shashaank | |||
2003–2007 | Kahiin To Hoga | Rishi Garewaal | [12] | |
2004 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Saumil Dikshit | [13] | |
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Aman/Jay | |||
2005 | Kkavyanjali | Vansh Malhotra | [14] | |
2005–2006 | Nach Baliye | Host | Seasons 1-2 | |
2006 | Kasamh Se | Sandeep Sikand/Sandy | [15] | |
2006–2007 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Omi | ||
2007–2009 | Kayamath | Milind Mishra | [16] | |
2009 | Dhamaal Express | Contestant | [17] | |
Dancing Queen | Host | |||
2010 | Meethi Choori No 1 | [18] | ||
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 | Contestant | Winner | [19] | |
Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega | Host | [20] | ||
2011–2014 | Celebrity Cricket League | Player | Seasons 1-4 | |
2011–2012 | Laagi Tujhse Lagan | Dutta Bhau | [21] | |
2013 | Savitri | — | Producer | [22] |
2014–2021 | Kumkum Bhagya | Abhishek Prem Mehra | Main Role | [23] |
2017–2018 | Kundali Bhagya | Special appearances | ||
2021 | Bhagya Lakshmi | |||
Meet | [24] | |||
2022–present | Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan | Mohan Trivedi | Main Role | [25] |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2019 | Fixerr | Jaiveer Maalik |
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