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Birth name:-Arshad Warsi
Born:-
April 19, 1968 (1968-04-19) (age 39)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years active :-
1996 - present
Spouse(s):-
Maria Goretti
Best Comedian Actor: Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
Career
He made his acting debut with the film Tere Mere Sapne alongside Chandrachur Singh in 1996 which failed at the box-office. He then worked on a handful of films over the years without any major success. He did not break into the limelight, however, until his portrayal of "Circuit" in the popular 2003 Bollywood film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. with Sanjay Dutt. He won a Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Comic Role for his performance in Munnabhai M.B.B.S. To prove his worth as an actor he acted in the critically acclaimed Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2, where his acting was also greatly acclaimed.
After that he worked in a string of successful films, such as, Hulchul (2004), Salaam Namaste (2005), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), Golmaal (2006) and Kabul Express(2006). He reprised his role of Circuit in Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) which has become a big smash hit, and has been popularly labeled a 'modern day classic'.
Television
Arshad has done a number of projects on the small screen. He hosted a popular award show Sabsey Favourite Kaun on STAR Gold for three years. He is currently hosting Filmy Stock Exchange on Sahara one's Filmy channel. He did a guest appearance in STAR One's popular teen show Remix, where he appeared as himself to promote his movie Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye. Starting 3 November 2006, he also hosted a show on Sony TV, Bigg Boss - Big Brother India. Big Boss was a huge hit in India making Arshad a huge star.
Personal life
Arshad married Maria Goretti on February 14, 1999. They have a son named Zeke Warsi, born on August 10, 2004. Both Maria and Zeke had a blink and miss appearance in Salaam Namaste, starring Warsi as well as Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta.
Awards Won
2006:Filmfare Best Comedian Award - Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Filmography
Film Year
Munnabhai Chale Amerika 2007
Shortcut 2007
Unusual Love Story 2007
Dhamaal 2007
Goal 2007
Zamaanat 2007
Jeetenge Hum 2007
Mr. Black Mr. White 2007
Kisse Pyaar Karoon 2007
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na 2007
Ek Se Bure Do 2007
Rokda 2007
Anthony Kaun Tha 2007
Anthony Kaun Hai 2006
Kabul Express 2006
Lage Raho Munnabhai 2006
Golmaal 2006 Mahadev, Madho
Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi 2005
Salaam Namaste 2005
Sehar 2005
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya 2005
Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye 2005
Hulchul 2004
Munnabhai M.B.B.S. 2003
Waisa Bhi Hota Hai: Part 2 2003
Jaani Dushman 2002
Jeetenge Hum 2001
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao 2001
Trishakati 1999
Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet 1999
Hero Hindustani 1998
Mere Do Anmol Ratan 1998
Betaabi 1997
Tere Mere Sapne 1996