Shaheer Sheikh

Shaheer Nawaz Sheikh (born 26 March 1984) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi television. Considered as one of the highest paid television actors in India, Sheikh is a recipient of several accolades including an ITA Award, an Indian Telly Award and two Gold Awards. Sheikh made his acting debut in 2009 with portrayal of Veer Mehra in Kya Mast Hai Life (2009–2010), he had his breakthrough with Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011–2012), where he portrayed Anant Bajpai. His performance earned him ITA Award for GR8! Performer of the Year. Sheikh rose to fame with his portrayal of Arjuna in Mahabharat (2013–2014), for which he received widespread acclaim and several nominations. Post his success with Mahabharat, Sheikh took a break from Indian television and made his Indonesian television debut with Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal (2015) and appeared in several series and films. Sheikh established himself as a leading television actor with his portrayal of Devrath Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016–2017) and Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (2019–2020). He has since portrayed Manav Deshmukh in the web series Pavitra Rishta- Its Never Too Late (2021) and Krishna Chaudhary in Woh Toh Hai Albelaa (2022–2023). Sheikh expanded to Hindi films with Do Patti (2024).