Shaheer Sheikh is an Indian actor and model. He is best known for playing Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, Anant Bajpai in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and warrior Arjun in Mahabharat. In 10 August 2018, Sheikh was chosen as first Indian torch bearer of the 18th Asian Games by the Indonesian Government.
Birth Name
Sheikh Shaheer Nawaz
Nickname
Sheikh
Profession
Actor, Model, Singer, Television Host, Lawyer
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Shaheer Sheikh was born on the 26th of March 1984, in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Age
He’s currently 36 years old.
Sun Sign
Aries
Ethnicity
(Asian) Indian
Religion
Islam
Education
Shaheer attended Hari Singh Higher Secondary School in Jammu. After high school, he got enrolled at the New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth in University in Pune from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.).
Family Details
- Father – Shahnawaz Sheikh
- Mother – Dilshad Sheikh
- Siblings – Aleefa Sheikh (Younger Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
Shaheer Sheikh has dated –
- Erica Fernandes – Shaheer is allegedly dating his onscreen pair, Erica Fernandes where they both cast in a romantic soap Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi but they totally refuted the allegations saying that they were good friends.
Physical Statistics
- In feet – 6 feet 1 inches
- In centimeters – 185 cm
- In meters – 1.85 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 44-14-32
- Chest – 44 in or 112 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 14 in or 36 cm
- Waist – 32 in or 81 cm
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
His shoe size is 11.5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Shaheer is best known for playing Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, Anant Bajpai in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and warrior Arjun in Mahabharat.
Film Debut
In 2015, Shaheer made his film debut with the Indonesian film, Turis Romantis where he played the role as Azan Khan.
Television Debut
In 2005, Shaheer first appearance in television came with the Hindi comedy series, Sanya for his role as Arjun Shekhawat.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Face of the Year (Male) | Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal | Won | |
| BIG Television Awards | Taaza Face (Male) | Won | |||
| 2014 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Mahabharat | Nominated | |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor Popular | Nominated | |||
| Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Gold Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi (With Erica Fernandes) |
Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Nominated | |
| Asiavision Awards | Star of the Year | Won | |||
| Asian Viewers Television Awards | Male Actor of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor Popular | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi (With Erica Fernandes) |
Won | ||
| 2018 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Jury) | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role (Male) | Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali | Nominated | |
| Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Nominated | ||
| Best Onscreen Jodi (With Rhea Sharma) |
Won | ||||
| Most Stylish Actor (Male) | N/A | Nominated | |||
| Most Fit Actor (Male) | N/A | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Won |
Shaheer Sheikh Favorites
- Favorite Actors – Salman Khan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp
- Favorite Actress – Kareena Kapoor, Jessica Alba
- Favorite Film -Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
- Favorite Sport – Cricket
- Favorite Food – Chaat, Pizza, Pasta, Raajma
Shaheer Sheikh Net worth
Shaheer Sheikh has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – shaheernsheikh
- Twitter – Shaheer Sheikh
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shaheer Sheikh
- Shaheer started doing modeling gigs whilst in college.
- He also owns an event management company.
- Shaheer’s hobbies are Photography, dancing and cooking also.
- He gained 8 Kgs body weight for playing the character of Arjuna in Mahabharat.
- In 2011, Sheikh was approached to play the lead in television show, Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal opposite Saumya Seth.
- In 2012, Sheikh also appeared in the Telefilm Honeymoon shown in Star Plus’ show Teri Meri Love Stories opposite Mahhi Vij.
- In 2015, he voted as the top 50 sexiest Asian men in an annual poll conducted by UK-based weekly newspaper Eastern Eye.
- In 2015, Sheikh landed a lead role in a romantic comedy film Turis Romantis opposite actress Kirana Larasati.
- In 2017, Sheikh topped in Times list of 20 Most Desirable Men on Indian Television. Next year he earned 4th spot in same list.
- In February 2017, he started working on his upcoming Indonesian feature film Maipa and Datu Museng, an action based love story in which Sheikh will play the role of Datu Museng, a warrior.
- In 2016, 2018 and 2019 he was placed at the 25th, 17th and 11th position in Eastern Eye’s 50 Sexiest Asian Men List
- In 2018, he portrayed Salim in Colors TV’s Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali.
- In 2019, he earned 1st place in Fuze list of Most desirable men on TV.
