Aaftab Shivdasani

 

 

Aaftab Shivdasani was born on 25 June 1978 at Mumbai, India.

Aftab's parents are of different religions. His mother is Muslim and his father is Hindu. He is half Sindhi. Aftab is proud to say that he's done dating Czeh actress Yana Gupta since 2004. Now that Yana is over with Aaftab is madly in love with Monika Lal they have been dating since summer off 2005 when they first met on vacation in Delhi. Since then they have started to plan there wedding ideas by travelling to different places around the world.

Aftab Shivdasani graduated from HR College of Commerce in Mumbai. Aaftab was a fairly well-known child star but first broke ice in Bollywood with a starring role in 1999's Mast. In this Ram Gopal Verma-directed film, he starred opposite Hindi actress Urmila Matondkar . Nevertheless, Aaftab's film career is not considered extremely successful. This could be attributed his choice of roles and films as well as his shying away from serious characters. Despite these setbacks, he has appeared in hits like Hungama and Masti , and he remains one of the well known faces among Indian audiences.

Biography : Likes & Dislikes :

Nickname: FAFFY or Master Aftab
Date of Birth: 25th June 1978
Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'11"
City: Bombay, Maharashtra
Country: India
Father: Prem Shivdasani
Siblings: Afsana Shivdasani
Children: no
Marital status: single
Spouse: no
Ex-spouse: no
Education: BCom, HR College, Mumbai
Likes: music, fitness
Favorite food: chicken curry rice
Favorite color: Black
His hero: God
His heroine: Madhuri Dixit, Nutan, Madhubala
Hobbies: Cricket
Dislike: Hypocrites, Liars
Occupation: bollywood actor
Debut Film: Mast
Languages: Hindi, English

FILMOGRAPHY :

The Mahabharata (film) (2008)
Ananth Mahadevan - T Series Untitled (2007)
Jalsa (2007)
Nishabd (2007)
Dhamaal (2007)
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Loot (2007)
Red (2007)
Speed (2007)
Dost - My Best Friend (2007)
Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006)
Ankahee (2006)
Shaadi Se Pehle (2006)
Mr Ya Miss (2005)
Deewane Huye Paagal (2005)
Koi Aap Sa (2005)
Shukriya (2004)
Masti (2004)
Muskaan (2004)
Suno Sasurjee (2004)
Footpath (film) (2003)
Hungama (2003)
Darna Mana Hai (2003)
Pyaasa (2002)
Jaani Dushman (2002)
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002)
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (2002)
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002)
Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001)
Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
Kasoor (2001)
Mast (1999)
Insaniyat (1994)
C.I.D. (1990)
Awaal Number (1990)
Chaalbaaz (1989)
Shahenshah (1988)
Mr India (1987)

AWARDS :

Aftab won the best new comer award for his debutant movie Mast in 1999.

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Aaftab Shivdasani

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Date of Birth: 25 June, 1978
Nickname: Faffy
Address: 22, Mistry Court, Opposite CCI Club, Churchgate, Mumbai-20.
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Education: Bachelor of Commerce, HR College, Mumbai.
Debut Film: "Mast"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Mast"
Zee Cine Best Villain Award for "Kasoor"
Nation Honor Awards for "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai"

Mini Biography
Aftab Shivdasani is not new to Bollywood. He had acted as a child artist in the late 80's and early 90's in films such as "Mr. India", "Shahenshah", "Chaalbaaz" and "Insaniyat". Aftab made his debut as the lead actor in Bollywood with "Mast" opposite Urmila Mantodkar. Though "Mast" was not successful at the box office, yet Aftab Shivadasani's performance in the movie won accolades. He won Filmfare Best Debutant Award for his performance in the film "Mast". Then he did "Kasoor" opposite Lisa Ray. This was a thriller movie in which he had done a negative role. Aftab Sivdasani received Zee Cine Best Villain Award for his performance in the movie "Kasoor". Since then he had done more than a dozen films with mixed response from audience as well as at box office. Aftab Shivdasani's hit films are-"Awara Paagal Deewana", "Hungama" and "Masti". Many of his films have done poorly at the box office; still he has been getting decent reviews for his acting from fans as well as critics.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan, Speed, Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee, Red, Jaane Hoga Kya, Ankahee, Shaadi Se Pehle, Mr. Ya Miss, Koi Aap Sa, Masti, Footpath Hungama, Darna Mana Hai, Pyaasa, Awara Paagal Deewana, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche, Pyar Ishq aur Mohabbat, Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Kasoor and Mast.

Trivia

• Aftab's parents are of different religious backgrounds. His mother is a Parsi and his father is a Hindu.
• He shares his birthday with his father (25th June).
• Aftab did his schooling from St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai.

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