Shaheer Nawaz Sheikh, better known as Shaheer Sheikh made his acting debut in the television industry in 2009 with the show, Kya Mast Hai Life. The handsome actor portrayed the character Veer Mehra, and after a wait of almost 15 years, he made his debut in Bollywood with the film Do Patti. Shaheer has been entertaining people for years with his exceptional acting skills in television shows. However, it was in the year 2024 when he finally got the chance to introduce himself to the film fraternity.
The exceptionally talented actor was paired opposite Kriti Sanon in the Netflix thriller, Do Patti, which also features Kajol in a leading role. Shaheer Sheikh is receiving a lot of positive reviews for his chemistry with Kriti and his acting range throughout the film. For the uninitiated, Shaheer had worked previously in Indonesian cinema, Turis Romantis and Maipa Deapati & Datu Museng, which bought him immense fame and recognition in the particular country.
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Apart from working in television shows and films, Shaheer Sheikh has proved the mettle of his acting skills with his work in a series of music videos. He is often regarded as one of the most handsome actors ever in the history of Indian television. With a massive fan-following of 5 million followers on Instagram, people are in love with his style and fashion quotient. However, all this fame and recognition didn't come easy to Shaheer, as he faced a lot of rejections in the past. Not only this but there was also a phase in his life when he could not get any work and decided to work as a photographer.
After making his acting debut with the hit TV show, Kya Mast Hai Life (2009), Shaheer Sheikh was seen in Jhansi Ki Rani and Navya...Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal. However, after Navya went off air in 2012, Shaheer was unable to find a new project. Once, in an old interview with Zoom, Shaheer revealed that he worked as a photographer to make ends meet.
Not only this, Shaheer Sheikh gave auditions for a complete year but was unable to crack one. When he could not get any photography assignments, Shaheer decided to make portfolios of his friends. It was a heartbreaking phase for the actor, but luckily, due to his perseverance and determination, he got the chance to play 'Arjun' in Mahabharat, which changed everything. Opening up about the same, he said:
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"There was almost one year span where I was only doing auditions and roaming around. There was a big gap between Navya and Mahabharat when I had switched to photography. I started doing photography."
In 2014, Shaheer Sheikh made the surprising decision to move to Indonesia and work there. The actor made his acting debut in the Indonesia television industry by hosting the show, Panah Asmara Arjuna and instantly became a star there. In the following years, he featured in a series of hit shows and films, including Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal, Turis Romantis, Tuyul & Mba Yul Reborn, and many more.
Courtesy of Shaheer Sheikh's exceptional work in romantic roles, he got the title of 'Indonesian Shah Rukh Khan' there. While working in Indonesia, he fell in love with popular Indonesian actress and singer, Ayu Ting Ting. The couple dated each other for a while in 2015 but eventually parted ways due to some reason best known to them.
According to a report in Times Now Navbharat, Shaheer Sheikh had an estimated net worth of 3 million USD back in 2022. There's no update on his wealth as of now, but the actor grabbed many headlines when he shared a picture of his luxurious house that is worth Rs. 6 crore in 2022. From pristine white walls to black-hued matte-finished doors, Shaheer's abode is breathtaking as it features a series of exquisite decor pieces. For the uninitiated, Shaheer built his house from scratch and designed it all on his own, which speaks volumes about his happiness of finally owning a house.
Shaheer Sheikh is happily married to a renowned producer, Ruchikaa Kapoor, who is also a director of Original Films at Netflix India. According to IMDb, she has worked as a producer for the films, Udta Punjab, Ek Villain Returns, The Villain, and more. Shaheer and Ruchikaa crossed paths with each other reportedly back in 2020, and after dating secretly for some time, they got married on October 19, 2020.
The couple welcomed their first child, Anaya, on September 9, 2021, and their second daughter, Kudrat, on September 1, 2023. The couple never fails to win everyone's hearts with their cute family pictures. Shaheer is currently living one of the most sorted phases of his life, and we wish him all the success and happiness.
We hope Shaheer Sheikh continues to entertain us and inspire young actors with his work for years to come.
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