Shaheer Sheikh

Shaheer Nawaz Sheikh (born 26 March 1984) is an Indian actor and model. He is best known for playing therole of Anant Bajpai in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, Ritesh in Best of Luck Nikki, the warrior prince Arjuna in Mahabharat, Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke .

Sheikh was born on 26 March 1984, in Bhaderwah, Doda District, Jammu and Kashmir to Shahnawaz Sheikh and Dilshad Sheikh. He also has two sisters, Aleefa and Ifrah. He has completed his schooling from Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Jammu. He has done his graduation in Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) from New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.

After dating for almost two years, Sheikh married Ruchikaa Kapoor in October2020 in a low key court marriage. The couple have a daughter born on 10 September 2021. Ruchikaa is the marketing head and Senior Vice President at Balaji Motion Pictures.

Early career

After pursuing L.L.B, he started working for a law firm after which he started his career as a photographer. Then, he went on to modelling.

Early acting career (2009–2012)

In 2009 Sheikh made his television debut in Kya Mast Hai Life, where he played Veer Mehra, a teenager who loves music and playing guitar. After second season of the show ended, Sheikh was seen in Jhansi Ki Rani as Nana Sahib, brother of Rani of Jhansi replacing Satyajeet Dubey.

In 2011, Sheikh was approached to play the lead in television show, Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal opposite Saumya Seth. He played Anant Bajpai, a 19-year-old college boy who looks like any other urban boy but deep down he is a traditionalist and a conformist. Alongside Navya, Sheikh also worked in Disney Channel's show Best Of Luck Nikki in season 1 as Ritesh. In 2012, Sheikh also appeared in the telefilm shown in Star Plus' show Teri Meri Love Stories opposite Mahhi Vij.

Breakthrough and success (2013–2015)

In 2013, he signed Swastik Productions' Mahabharat. He played Arjuna, an incredible archer, a warrior prince and the third Pandava in the series which ended in August 2014. For his performance he got lot of appreciation. For the series, he underwent several trainings including fitness, horse riding and weapon training for almost eight months. Mahabharat was also popular in Indonesia, establishing Sheikh as a big star of the country. After Mahabharat, he did various projects in Indonesia which made him even more popular there.

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. In 2015, he co-hosted the television talent show Asia's Got Talent with Marc Nelson. Co-starring Nabila Syakieb and Ravi Bhatia, he also featured in a romantic drama, Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal as Reehan Syahputra, a calm and composed guy. In 2015, Sheikh landed a lead role in a romantic comedy film Turis Romantis opposite actress Kirana Larasati where he played Azan Khan, a handsome photographer from India, who befriended Nabil, a tough and beautiful tourist guide in Yogyakarta.

Established actor (2016–present)

In 2016, Sheikh made his come back to Indian television with Sony TV's critically acclaimed television show, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi alongside Erica Fernandes and Supriya Pilgaonkar. He played Dev Dixit, a young and successful business tycoon. In January 2017, the show took a leap of 7 years after which Sheikh's character of Dev Dixit turned into a ruthless and careless Casanova. Sheikh's performance and his onscreen chemistry with Erica Fernandes was appreciated. In September 2017, the show came back with Season 2 with limited episodes after the show originally ended on August 2017.

Along with Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi he also did episodic roles and gave guest appearances in many Indonesian television series. 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 in a guest appearance in I-KTP. In 2016, he also starred opposite Masayu Anastasia in an Indonesian telefilm Namaku Yusuf wherein he played the titular role of Yusuf.

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. The film released on 11 January 2018. In 2018, he portrayed Salim in Colors TV's Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali. He was paired opposite Sonarika Bhadoria. From March 2019 to October 2020, he played Abir Rajvansh in Star Plus's Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, opposite Rhea Sharma.Producer Rajan Shahi stated his role as dynamic. He made his web debut with Paurashpur starringAnnu Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde, Milind Soman and Flora Saini.

In 2021, he has reprised the role of Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (Season 3) along side Erica Fernandes. The story is progressing from where it ended in the last season.

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 2019 he earned 3rd spot in same list. In 2020 he earned the 4th spot in same list.

Sheikh was ranked in The Times 50 Most Desirable Men at No. 50 in 2017, at No. 29 in 2019, at No. 38 in 2020.

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 August 2018, he was chosen as first Indian torch bearer of the 18th Asian Games by Indonesian Government.

Films

Television

Special appearances

Music videos

Web series