# Aasif Sheikh

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 then initially enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Honours, then turned in Khalsa College, Delhi to Hotel Management, but soon dropped to pursue theatre. 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

He is associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in Mumbai and has acted in plays such as Kabuliwala, Aakhri Shama, Simla Coffee House, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Ek Baar Phir, Aaall izz Well with Shuturmurgh, Oye Ki Girl Hain, and Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. One of his popular plays is U-Turn, co-starring Poonam Dhillon.

## Filmography
### Feature films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | Rama O Rama | Vicky (Sonu) | Debut film |
| 1990 | Qayamat Ki Raat | Avinash | Lead role |
| 1990 | Agneekaal | Aadesh | Lead role |
| 1990 | Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Ashok Singh | |
| 1990 | Haque | Sanjay | Lead role |
| 1991 | Pyaar Ka Saudagar | Arun Verma | Lead role |
| 1991 | Yaara Dildara | Rajesh Mehra | Lead role |
| 1991 | Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Amar | |
| 1991 | Lahu Luhaan | Suraj | Lead role |
| 1991 | Ek Full Chaar Half | | Marathi Film |
| 1992 | Naya Sawan | | |
| 1992 | Sone Ki Zanjeer | Manish | |
| 1992 | Apradhi | Chandar | |
| 1993 | Khoon Ro Teeko | | Rajasthani Film |
| 1994 | Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna | Inspector Bhure Lal Yadav | |
| 1994 | Duniyaa Jhukti Hai | Aakash | Lead role |
| 1995 | Zamaana Deewana | Bobby | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Vicky | |
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Suraj Singh | |
| 1995 | The Don | Nagesh | |
| 1995 | Paandav | | |
| 1995 | Taaqat | Maniya | |
| 1995 | Ham Sab Chor Hain | Rajrani | |
| 1996 | Agni Prem | | |
| 1996 | Army | Rahul | |
| 1996 | Muqadma | | |
| 1996 | Apne Dam Par | Karan Verma | |
| 1996 | Bal Bramhachari | Ranjeet | |
| 1996 | Chhote Sarkar | Lobo | Special appearance |
| 1997 | Mrityudaata | Mohanlal's son | |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Vikram | |
| 1997 | Auzaar | Inspector Bhutey | |
| 1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | John D'Souza | |
| 1997 | Daadagiri | Monty | |
| 1997 | Aur Pyar Ho Gaya | Rohit Malhotra | |
| 1997 | Ek Phool Teen Kante | Advocate Dagga | |
| 1997 | Dharma Karma | | |
| 1998 | Miss 420 | Arvind | |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | Thakur Vijay Singh's brother | |
| 1998 | Zulm-O-Sitam | Man who teased 'Meena' | |
| 1998 | Inteqam | Rocky | |
| 1998 | Bandhan | Police Inspector | |
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | Nandu | |
| 1998 | Sherkhan | | |
| 1999 | Sikandar Sadak Ka | Bunty Chawla | |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Preetam | |
| 1999 | Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | Hemant; Kanti's Younger Brother | |
| 1999 | Jaalsaaz | Ranjit Rai | |
| 2000 | Daak Bangla | | |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Inder | |
| 2000 | Deewane | Vishal's cousin | |
| 2000 | Karobaar: The Business of Love | Ramlal's son | |
| 2001 | Master | Kailash 'K. C.' Chaudhry | |
| 2001 | Hum Deewane Pyar Ke | Tony | |
| 2001 | Jodi No. 1 | Vikramjit Singh | |
| 2001 | Phir Aayegi Woh Raat | | |
| 2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Raman Chopra | |
| 2004 | I - Proud To Be An Indian | I's brother | |
| 2004 | Aakhri Dastak | | |
| 2004 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha | R. Tripathi | |
| 2005 | Paheli | Ghost | Cameo |
| 2007 | Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar | Bunty | |
| 2007 | Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Hansa | |
| 2007 | Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited | Dr. Kushal Bhardwaj | |
| 2007 | Sajna Ve Sajna | Jibran | |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Shravan's friend | |
| 2008 | Tandoori Love | Superstar Ramesh | |
| 2008 | Phir Ayegi Woh Raat | | |
| 2008 | Khabali Fun Unlimited | | |
| 2010 | Benny and Babloo | Negi | |
| 2010 | The Desire: A Journey of a Woman | | |
| 2010 | Khallballi: Fun Unlimited | | |
| 2011 | Faraar - On The Run | Wilson D'Souza | |
| 2014 | Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Arnab Sharma | |
| 2016 | Rare And Dare Six X | | |
| 2016 | Aman Ke Farishtey | Vikram | Lead role |
| 2019 | Bharat | Mehek's husband | |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Doctor | |

### Television

| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
| 1984–1985 | Hum Log | Prince Ajay Singh | Debut |
| 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 |
| 1999 | Adhure Armaan | Sajid | |
| 1999–2009 | Yes Boss | Vinod Verma | Lead role |
| 1999 | Rishtey - The Love Stories | Sagar Khanna | Episode "Agreement" |
| 1999 | Muskaan | Sameer | Lead role |
| 1999–2000 | Gul Sanobar | Shehzada Tamaas of Hindustan | Lead role |
| 2001 | Samander | Karan | Lead role |
| 2001 | Baazaar | | |
| 2002 | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Raj | |
| 2003 | Hassi Woh Phassi | Dentist | Lead role |
| 2003 | Detective Karan | Jai Arora | |
| 2005–2006 | Miilee | Sagar Malhotra | |
| 2005 | CID | Varun | Episodes : "The Case of the Mysterious Truck PART I-II″ |
| 2005 | Siddhant | | |
| 2006 | Ishq Ki Ghanti | | Lead role |
| 2007-2008 | Humsafar The Train | Gaurav Verma | Lead role |
| 2009 | Dill Mill Gayye | Balvinder 'Billy' Mallik | |
| 2009 | 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 Ghar | Pappi Luthra | |
| 2013 | Hum Aapke Hain In Laws | Col. U. R. Sethi | |
| 2014 | Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne | Younus Baig | |
| 2015–present | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Vibhuti Narayan Mishra | Lead role |
| 2017 | Door Kinare Milte Hai | Virender | |
| 2022 | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2022 | Aar Ya Paar | Wasim Bhai | |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
| 2002 | Indian Telly Awards | TV Actor in a Negative Role | Mehndi Tere Naam Ki | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Nominated |
| 2016 | ITA Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Won |
| 2017 | ITA Awards | Best Actor - Popular | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Won |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Best Actor - TV | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Nominated |
| 2018 | ITA Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Won |
| 2021 | Gold Comedy Awards | Best Actor Male (Fiction) | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Won |
| 2022 | ITA Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Nominated |
| 2022 | Gold Comedy Awards | Best Actor (Male) Fiction | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Won |
| 2024 | ITA Awards | Best Actor Comedy (Jury) | Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Won |