Aftab Shivdasani: Actor,
Producer, Model biography
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Name: Aftab Shivdasani
Date of
Birth: June 25, 1978
Place of
Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Actor,
Producer, Model
Family
& Background
Aftab was born to
Prem Shivdasani, a Sindhi Hindu, and Putli Shivdasani, an Irani Zoroastrian. He
has an elder sister named Afsana Shivdasani. In 2014, he married Nin Dusanj, a
London-based Punjabi who has worked in advertising and luxury branding. The couple
welcomed their daughter, Nevaeh, in 2020.
Education
Aftab completed
his schooling at St. Xavier's High School, Fort, Mumbai, and graduated with a
Bachelor of Commerce degree from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics,
Mumbai.
Physical
Attributes
Height: 5 feet
11 inches (180 cm)
Weight:
Approximately 75 kg (165 lbs)
Eye
Color: Black
Hair
Color: Black
Career
Highlights
Child
Artist: Aftab's entry into
the entertainment industry began at 14 months old when he was featured in a
Farex baby food commercial. He appeared in over 300 commercials and acted in
films like "Mr. India" (1987), "Shahenshah" (1988),
"ChaalBaaz" (1989), and "Insaniyat" (1994).
Lead
Actor: In 1999, he made
his adult debut in Ram Gopal Varma's "Mast," earning the Zee Cine
Award for Best Male Debut and the Star Screen Award for Most Promising
Newcomer. His performance in "Kasoor" (2001) garnered critical
acclaim and a Filmfare nomination for Best Villain.
Notable
Films:
"Awara Paagal Deewana" (2002)
"Hungama" (2003)
"Masti" (2004)
"Grand Masti" (2013)
Regional
Cinema: Aftab debuted in
Tamil cinema with "Bhaskar Oru Rascal" (2018) and in Kannada cinema
with "Kotigobba 3" (2021).
Production: He founded his production company, Rising
Sun Entertainment, and produced the film "Aao Wish Karein."
Net Worth
As of recent
estimates, Aftab Shivdasani's net worth is approximately $8 million.
Personal
Interests
Aftab enjoys
playing cricket and has participated in the Celebrity Cricket League,
representing Mumbai Heroes.
