Shabbir Ahluwalia
| Shabbir Ahluwalia | |
|---|---|
 Shabir Ahluwalia | |
| Born |
Shabbir Ahluwalia 10 August 1979[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1] |
| Occupation | Actor, Host |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kanchi Kaul (m. 2011)[2] |
| Children | 2[3] |
Shabir Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor and host.
He debuted with the show Hip Hip Hurray, but has gained recognition from the television show Kahiin to Hoga. Apart from this Ahluwalia has acted in many television series which are Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2002), Kahi To Milenge (2002), Kkavyanjali (2005), Kasamh Se (2006), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2007), Kayamath (2008) and many more.
Ahluwalia has also won the third season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. He has also contested in a reality show named Dhammal Express. He has hosted reality shows like Nach Baliye, Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega and Dancing Queen
He made his debut in Bollywood with film Shootout at Lokhandwala. His second film was Mission Istanbul (2008).[4]
Currently, he portrays the role of Abhishek Prem Mehra on Kumkum Bhagya.[5]
Life and family
Shabbir Ahluwalia was born on 10 August 1979 to a Sikh father and a Catholic mother in Mumbai.[1] He also has two siblings Shefali Ahluwalia and Sameer Ahluwalia.[1] He did his schooling from St. Xavier's High School, Vile Parle.[6] He completed his graduation from University of Maryland, College Park.[6][7] He married his girlfriend actress Kanchi Kaul in 2011.[2] In 2014 they became parents to a baby boy whom they named Azai.[8] In 2016, they became parents to a second son.[9]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Show | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Khalil Nazar | [10] |
| 2008 | Mission Istaanbul | Mr Ravinder Vactrox | [11] |
Television
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Kahiin To Hoga | Won[26] |
| 2005 | Nominated[27] | |||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won[28] | ||
| 2006 | Best Anchor Music/Films (along with Sangeeta Ghosh) | Nach Baliye | Won[29] | |
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kahiin To Hoga | Nominated[30] | |
| 2007 | Best Anchor (along with Sangeeta Ghosh) | Nach Baliye | Nominated[31] | |
| Best Actor in a Lead Role | Kayamath | Nominated[31] | ||
| 2008 | Nominated[32] | |||
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor Popular - Desh Ka Sitara | Kumkum Bhagya | Nominated[33] |
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Nominated[34] | |
| Best Onscreen Couple (along with Sriti Jha) | Won[35] | |||
| Zee Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role (Critics) | Won[36] | ||
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Shabbir Ahluwalia was born on August 10, 1979". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Kanchi, Shabbir get knotty!". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir to become dad again". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir Ahluwalia won't quit TV". Sify. 25 July 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- ↑ "Shabbir Ahluwalia: Even my wife had fun watching me lift my heroines". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- 1 2 "TV's hottie Shabbir Ahuwalia turns 36". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "University of Maryland, College Park alumni". The Times Of India. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "Kanchi Kaul and Shabbir Ahluwalia have a baby boy". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ Tanvi Trivedi (19 November 2015). "Shabbir-Kanchi look forward to their second baby in Feb". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "‘A gangster’s life freaked me out’". dna. 11 May 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ Bollywood Hungama. "'Mission Istanbul' - Shabbir Ahluwalia -Latest Celebrity news - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "'Hip Hip Hurray' to return to television after 15 years". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Telly heartthrobs’ soapy ride to success". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Kanchi calls the shots at home: Shabir Ahluwalia". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor and her blue-eyed boys". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir hurt on the sets". dna. 30 June 2006. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir Ahluwalia unwell!". dna. 24 September 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ Tellychakkar Team (14 November 2007). "Ride with the stars on Dhamaal Express". Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Dimpy’s saga will not impact our TRP: Shabbir". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir Ahluwalia wins Khatron Ke Khiladi". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir Ahluwalia breaks Guinness Record". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Fans dislike replacements of TV's iconinc characters". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shabbir Ahluwalia the new producer of Savitri". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Ekta’s Kumkum Bhagya to replace Pavitra Rishta". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Celebrity Cricket League 2016 (CCL 6) live score updates: Mumbai Heroes beat Punjab De Sher". International Business Times, India Edition. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "The Indian Telly Awards 2004 : The Winners List". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Indian Telly Awards 2005 : Popular Awards Nominees List". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "IndianTelevisionAcademy.com". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
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- ↑ "The Indian Telly Awards 2006 : India's most coveted and credible awards for performance on TV - on screen and off screen". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Nominees for Indian Telly Awards 2007".
- ↑ "Nominees for Indian Telly Awards 2008".
- ↑ "IndianTelevisionAcademy.com". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Nominations for Indian Telly Awards 2015 out; see who all have made the cut". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Indian Telly Awards 2015: Karan Patel, Kapil Sharma winners". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Zee Gold Awards 2015 Highlights, Complete Winners' List: 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Bags Most Honours; Karan-Divyanka's Romance Steals the Show". International Business Times, India Edition. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2016.