Name- Shabir Ahluwalia
Date of Birth- 10 August 1979
Age- 40 years(as in 2019)
Religion- Sikh
Nationality- Indian
Mother- Name Not Known
Father- Name Not Known
Sister– Shefali Ahluwalia
Brother- Sameer Ahluwalia
Marital Status/Marriage- Married to Kanchi Kaul
Wife- Kanchi Kaul
Son- Azai and Ivarr
Daughter- N/A
Height- 5’10 approx.
Weight- 77kg approx.
Net Worth- N/A
Salary- N/A
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Shabir Ahluwalia Biography
Shabir Ahluwalia is an Indian television actor and host. He is primarily known for his amazing work in small screen industry. Born on 10 August 1979, he did his schooling from St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai. He completed his graduation from University of Maryland, USA. The actor rose to fame for portraying the role of Abhi in Zee Tv’s serial “Kumkum Bhagya” co-starring actress Sriti Jha. He is one of the talented actors of television industry who has worked in a host of serials and earned a respective place in TV cinema. His career has stretched from hit Tv serials to even some big movies.
Facts About Shabir Ahluwalia
- Al Pacino and Salman Khan are his Favorite Actors.
- Samantha Fox and Priyanka Chopra are his Favorite Actresses.
- Playing Football and Cricket are his Favorite hobbies.
- Not only an actor but he is also a producer and has started his production house called “Flying Turtles” with his friends.
- He has hosted the first two seasons of dance reality show “Nach Baliye”.
- He is quite popular for his negative roles.
- In the year 2008, he played an important role of Khalil Nazir in movie “Mission Istanbul”.
- He got immense praise for his role of spoilt Rishi Grewal in serial “Kahiin Toh Hoga”.
- In the year 2010, he won the title of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.
- If not an actor, he would have been a sportsperson or computer programmer.
- The actor is very dedicated towards his work and has lost almost 12kgs for his rockstar look in serial “Kumkum Bhagya”.
- He is a decent cricketer and plays for team “Mumbai Heroes” in Celebrity Cricket League.
Shabir Ahluwalia Family
He was born in Mumbai to a Sikh father and Catholic mother. His father was an Army officer and mother an Air hostess. He has two siblings, one brother named Sameer Ahluwalia and one sister named Shefali Ahluwalia. The actor shares great bond with his family but like to keep his family away from the tinsel town’s limelight.
Shabir Ahluwalia Wife/ Girlfriend
He is married to actress Kanchi Kaul. Both of them have been part of small screen industry and have worked in Bollywood movies as well. Since they are very private people, they did not let anyone know about their love story. But apparently, they met through their common friend Ekta Kapoor at a party and started dating since then. Finally on 27 November 2011, the couple tied the knot taking the relationship to their final destination. The wedding was attended by their close friends and family.
On 23 July 2014, the couple welcomed their first baby “Azai” and on 18 February 2016, they welcomed their second child “Ivarr”. Together, they make an adorable family with lots of happiness.
Shabir Ahluwalia Career/ Television shows
He made his debut with show “Hip Hip Hurray” at the age of 20. Though he gained recognition with his serial “Kahiin Toh Hoga”. Likewise, in 2007, he made his Bollywood debut with movie “Shootout at Lokhandwala”. He has also hosted many reality shows. But his real success came with Zee TV’s show “Kumkum Bhagya”. The show made him the household name and gave him the position that the actor truly deserves. Here is the list of all the shows and reality shows he has been part of:
Year Television Shows Role
1999 Hip Hip Hurray Purab
2002 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Aniket Mehta
2002 Sanjivani (TV series) Rohit (admitted patient at Sanjeevni hospital)
2002 Kahi To Milenge Shashaank
2003–2007 Kahiin To Hoga Rishi Garewaal
2004 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Saumil Dikshit
2004 Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Aman/Jay
2005 Kkavyanjali Vansh Malhotra
2005 Nach Baliye 1 Host
2006 Nach Baliye 2 Host
2006 Kasamh Se Sandeep Sikand/Sandy
2006–2007 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Omi
2007–2009 Kayamath Milind Mishra
2009 Dhamaal Express Contestant
2009 Dancing Queen Host
2010 Meethi Choori No 1 Host
2010 Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Contestant (Winner)
2010 Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega Host
2011 Celebrity Cricket League (season 1) Player
2011–2012 Laagi Tujhse Lagan Dutta Bhau
2012 Celebrity Cricket League (season 2) Player
2013 Celebrity Cricket League (season 3) Player
2013 Savitri Producer
2014 Celebrity Cricket League (season 4) Player
2014–present Kumkum Bhagya Abhishek Prem Mehra
2015 Celebrity Cricket League (season 5) Player
2015 Box Cricket League (season 1) Player
2016 Celebrity Cricket League (season 6) Player
2016 Box Cricket League (season 2) Player
2017 - Present Kundali Bhagya Abhishek Prem Mehra
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