Shiney Ahuja

Shiney Ahuja
Born Shiney Ahuja
15 May 1974 (1974-05-15) (age 37)
Delhi, India
Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation Actor, model
Years active 2003–present
Spouse Anupm

Shiney Ahuja (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian actor who won the Filmfare Best Debut Award for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2006.[1]

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Early life

Ahuja was born in New Delhi. His father was in the Indian army.[2] His early schooling was at St. Xavier's School, Ranchi; later, he studied at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. While studying at Hansraj College University of Delhi from 1995–1998, he was attracted to theater right from college days and attended several acting workshops with National school of drama, new delhi. Later he joined the theatre group 'Tag' where he met Barry John (theatre director) and soon enough joined 'Imago' Barry Johns Acting School in Delhi.[3] Sometime after 1999 he moved to Mumbai.

Career

Before making his debut in films, Ahuja modeled and acted in commercials.[4] He also appeared in a music video for the British-Asian band Stereo Nation.

He made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi which debuted at various film festivals in 2004 and was released in theaters in 2005. In 2006, Ahuja was awarded Best Male Debut by Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards and Stardust Awards. He also played the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt's Gangster, a more popular movie.[3] In 2006, he acted in the movie Woh Lamhe opposite Kangana Ranaut.

Upcoming films

His upcoming films include Har Pall by Jahnu Barua.[5]

Controversy

Shiney Ahuja's maid accused him of raping. He was arrested in 2009 when maid lodged complaint against him. In 2010, the victim while being cross-examined at the fast-track court in Sewri said that Shiney did not rape her. [6][7]

Personal life

Ahuja is married to Anupam Ahuja.[8] They have a daughter named Arshiya, born in 2007.

Awards

2006

2007–2008

Filmography

Film Year Role Other notes
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi 2005 Vikram Malhotra Filmfare Award for best male debut
Sins 2005 Father William
Karam 2005 ACP Wagh Pratap Singh
Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow 2005 Tarun Haksar
Gangster 2006 Daya Shankar
Fanaa 2006 Suraj Ahuja
Zindaggi Rocks 2006 Dr. Suraj Rihan
Woh Lamhe 2006 Aditya Garewal
Life in a... Metro 2007 Akash
Bhool Bhulaiya 2007 Siddharth
Khoya Khoya Chand 2007 Zaffar
Hijack 2008 Vikram Madaan
Har Pall 2010 Rohit
Ghost 2011

References

  1. ^ Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. Sify.com (2005-04-18). Retrieved on 2011-11-02.
  2. ^ "I have fascination for guns" – Shiny Ahuja. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2006-04-27). Retrieved on 2011-11-02.
  3. ^ a b "Shiney praises his guru". The Times Of India. 8 September 2008. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Shiney_praises_his_guru/articleshow/3455324.cms.  Archive
  4. ^ Tiwari, Priyanka. "Shiney's star shines bright". The Times Of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2108763.cms. 
  5. ^ "Moments to cherish". The Hindu (Chennai, India). February 4, 2008. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/02/04/stories/2008020451150400.htm. 
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  7. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Timeline-of-Shiney-Ahuja-rape-case/articleshow/7829976.cms
  8. ^ Samyabrata Ray Goswami (16 June 2009). "Shiney in custody, wife rushes back". The Telegraph (Kolkata). http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090616/jsp/nation/story_11117283.jsp. Retrieved 2011-05-18. 

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