Aftab Shivdasani

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Aftab Shivdasani
Born June 25, 1978 (1978-06-25) (age 29)
Mumbai, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 1987-1994, 1999-present

Aftab Shivdasani (born 25 June 1978 at Mumbai, India) is an Indian film actor.

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[edit] Biography

Aftab Shivdasani studied at St. Xavier's High School, (Fort) located at Lokamanya Tilak Marg, Mumbai. He then graduated from H. R.College of Commerce in Mumbai.

Aftab was a fairly well-known child star in the late 1980s and early 1990s appearing in films such as Mr India, Shahenshah, Chaalbaaz and Insaniyat. He got his first leading role in Bollywood with a starring role in 1999's Mast. Aftab also won the Best Newcomer Award for his debut performance. Since then he has appeared in many films with mixed box office success. He has appeared in hits like Kasoor (2001), Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Hungama (2003), Masti (2004) and Koi Aap Sa (2005). Since then he has been getting great reviews for his acting from fans as well as critics but many of his films have failed to do well at the box office.

[edit] Personal life

Aftab's parents are of different religious backgrounds. His mother is Muslim and his father is Hindu.

Aftab's father's name is Prem Shivdasani. His older sister is named Afsana Shivdasani.

Aftab has called it quits with girlfriend - model Yana Gupta, citing irrevocable differences.

He shares his birthday with his father (June 25th).

[edit] Awards and Nominations

2000 winner Filmfare awards Best Debute for Mast

2002 winner Zee Cine Awards Best Villain for Kasoor

2002 winner Nation Honor Awards for Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai

2006 winner People's Choice Awards for Most Handsome Award

[edit] Filmography

Studio Blast (2008)...Dangava Polder (Stuck/On Hold)

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