Aasif Sheikh (born 11 November 1964) is an Indian film, stage, and television actor. He played the role of Prince Ajay Singh in Hum Log, India's first daily soap opera. He has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and TV serials and is well known for his roles in series like Yes Boss, which ran from 1999 to 2009, and the sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, one of the longest running Indian comedy sitcoms.
On 19 October 2021, he was acknowledged by the World Book of Records, London, for performing more than 300 different characters in a single running television show, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.
Personal life Sheikh was born on 11 November 1964 in New Delhi, India. He attended Saint Anthony's School. He spent his childhood school breaks in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He initially enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Honours, then turned in Khalsa College, Delhi to Hotel Management, but soon dropped out to pursue theatre. He is the Alumni of Aligarh Muslim University. He married Zeba Sheikh (Nigar) in 1989, with whom he has two children, daughter, Maryam Nastasia, born 1990, and son, Alyjah Iman, born 1995.
Theatre Sheikh started his career with theatre in delhi. He is associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Mumbai and his plays are Kabuliwala , Aakhri Shama, Simla Coffee House, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Ek Baar Phir, Kabuliwala Laut Aaya,Hum Parwaane, Aaall izz Well with Shuturmurgh.
His commercial plays are U turn, Oye Ki Girl Hai, Pyaar mein kabhi kabhi , Kiss Kiss Ko Pyaar Karoon and Tom And Jerry .
Filmography Feature films + Year Film Role Notes 1988 Rama O Rama Vicky (Sonu) Debut film 1990 Qayamat Ki Raat Avinash Lead roleAgneekaal Aadesh Lead roleMuqaddar Ka Badshaah Ashok Singh HaqueSanjay Lead role 1991 Pyaar Ka Saudagar Arun Verma Lead roleYaara Dildara Rajesh Mehra Lead roleSwarg Jaisaa Ghar Amar Lahu LuhaanSuraj Lead role Ek Full Chaar Half Marathi Film 1992 Naya Sawan Sone Ki Zanjeer Manish Apradhi Chandar1993 Khoon Ro Teeko Rajasthani film 1994 Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna Inspector Bhure Lal Yadav Duniyaa Jhukti Hai Aakash Lead role 1995 Zamaana Deewana Bobby KartavyaVicky Karan Arjun Suraj Singh The Don Nagesh Paandav Taaqat Maniya Ham Sab Chor Hain Rajrani 1996Agni Prem Army Rahul Muqadma Apne Dam ParKaran Verma Bal Bramhachari Ranjeet Chhote Sarkar Lobo Special appearance 1997 Mrityudaata Mohanlal's son Guest appearanceBanarasi Babu Vikram Auzaar Inspector Bhutey Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha John D'SouzaDaadagiri MontyAur Pyar Ho Gaya Rohit Malhotra Guest appearanceEk Phool Teen Kante Advocate Dagga Dharma Karma 1998 Miss 420 ArvindPyaar Kiya To Darna Kya Thakur Vijay Singh's brotherZulm-O-Sitam Man who teased 'Meena'Inteqam RockyBandhan Police Inspector Pardesi Babu NanduSherkhan 1999 Sikandar Sadak Ka Bunty ChawlaHaseena Maan Jaayegi Preetam Pyaar Koi Khel NahinHemant; Kanti's Younger BrotherJaalsaaz Ranjit Rai 2000 Daak Bangla Kunwara InderDeewane Vishal's cousinKarobaar: The Business of Love Ramlal's son 2001 Master Kailash 'K. C.' ChaudhryHum Deewane Pyar Ke TonyJodi No. 1 Vikramjit SinghPhir Aayegi Woh Raat 2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Raman Chopra 2004 I - Proud To Be An Indian I's brotherAakhri Dastak Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha R. Tripathi 2005 Paheli GhostCameo 2007 Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar BuntyNehlle Pe Dehlla HansaJourney Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited Dr. Kushal BhardwajSajna Ve Sajna Jibran 2008 Mehbooba Shravan's friendTandoori Love Superstar RameshPhir Ayegi Woh Raat Khabali Fun Unlimited 2010 Benny and Babloo NegiThe Desire: A Journey of a Woman Khallballi: Fun Unlimited 2011 Faraar - On The Run Wilson D'Souza 2014 Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami Arnab Sharma 2016 Rare And Dare Six X 2019 Bharat Mehek's husband 2023 Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Doctor 2026 Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun On The Run Vibhuti Narayan Mishra lead role
Television Year Serial Role Notes 1984–1985 Hum Log Prince Ajay Singh Debut 1986 Ajoobe Lead Role 1993 Zee Horror Show Raj Segment: Khauff 1994–1996 Chandrakanta Naagmani Devta Cameo 1996–1998 Yug Hasrat Noorani 1998–1999 Champion 1999 Tanha Ali Rehman Lead role Adhure Armaan Sajid 1999–2009 Yes Boss Vinod Verma Lead role 1999 Rishtey - The Love Stories Sagar Khanna Episode "Agreement" Muskaan Sameer Lead role 1999–2000 Gul Sanobar Shehzada Tamaas of Hindustan Lead role2001 Samander Karan Lead role Baazaar 2002 Mehndi Tere Naam Ki Raj 2003 Hassi Woh Phassi Dentist Lead role Detective Karan Jai Arora 2005–2006 Miilee Sagar Malhotra 2005 CID Varun Episodes : "The Case of the Mysterious Truck PART I-II″ Siddhant 2006 Ishq Ki Ghanti Lead role 2007-2008 Humsafar The Train Gaurav Verma Lead role 2009 Dill Mill Gayye Balvinder 'Billy' Mallik CID Raghav Episode : "Paheli Laash Ke Tukdon Ki" 2009–2010 Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai Vibhuti Narayan Lead role 2010–2011 Ring Wrong Ring Vijay Chouhan Lead role 2011–2012 Don't Worry Chachu Chintan Desai Lead role 2012 Chidiya GharPappi Luthra 2013 Hum Aapke Hain In Laws Col. U. R. Sethi 2014 Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne Younus Baig 2015–2026 Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Vibhuti Narayan Mishra Lead role 2017 Door Kinare Milte Hai Virender 2022 Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Himself Special appearance Aar Ya Paar Wasim Bhai
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Show Result2002 Indian Telly Awards TV Actor in a Negative Role Mehndi Tere Naam Ki 2015 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! 2016 ITA Awards Best Actor Comedy Jury 2017 Best Actor Comedy Popular Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Best Actor TV 2018 ITA Awards Best Actor Comedy 2021Gold Comedy Awards Best Actor Male 2022 ITA Awards Best Actor Comedy Popular 2024 ITA Awards Best Actor Comedy Jury)2025 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor
See also List of Indian television actors List of Bollywood actors
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