Arshad Warsi Wiki Biography
Arshad Warsi (Born 19 April 1968 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian film actor, choreographer and a dancer. He made his debut in 1996 with Tere Mere Sapne which managed to succeed at the box office. He is best known for his role as “Circuit” in the comedy series Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006). He is also recognised for his role as Babban in Ishqiya (2010) and it’s sequel Dedh Ishqiya (2014), and for his role in Jolly LLB (2013) of which all won him acclaim and also with the latter he has been able to score his first solo hit.
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Date Of Birth | April 19, 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Assistant Director |
| Spouse | Maria Goretti (actress) |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm913177 |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Starred in the shelved film Madan Enterprises untitled film launched in 1997.Starring Arshad Warsi,Milind Gunaji, Music by Anu Malik, Directed by Mahendra Bohra. |
| 2 | Was engaged to Pooja Bhatt. |
| 3 | Father was an accomplished harmonium player and an assistant music director to the famed Ghulam Haider. |
| 4 | Starred in the shelved movie “Cocktail” (2009) Starring Arshad Warsi,Shreyas Talpade, Prachi Desai, Genelia DSouza,Neha Dhupia,Boman Irani,Sherlyn Chopra,Paresh Rawal. Directed by Pankaj Parashar. |
| 5 | Starred in the shelved movie,Navchetna Films “Saza” (2000) Starring Arshad Warsi,Raj Babbar,Parikshit Sahni,Kiran Kumar,Kader Khan,Johny Lever,Arjun,Himani Shivpuri,Satyen Kappu,Junior Mehmood,Master Omkar Kapoor,Habib Bhopali,Shabnam Khan, Special Appearance Sanjay Dutt. and Shilpa Shetty, Produced by John Paul,Moiz Ahmed,Directed by Hashem Al-Sadique. |
| 6 | Starred in the shelved movie New Age Productions “Chupa Hain Kya Dil Mein” (1998) Starring Jackie Shroff,Arshad Warsi (Replaced Akshaye Khanna),Mamta Kulkarni,Sharbani Mukherjee,Poppy,Suresh Oberoi,Milind Gunaji, Music by Aadesh Srivastava, Produced by Furqan Ahmed,Kamal Zaman,Directed by Parto Ghosh. |
| 7 | Starred in the shelved movie Mehul Movies P. Ltd.” Aey Watan Tere Liye” (1997) Starring Amitabh Bachchan,Arshad Warsi,Dimple Kapadia, Rani Mukherjee,Mahesh Anand,Mohan Joshi,Santosh Gupta,Sushma Seth,Music by Nadeem Shravan,Produced and Directed by Mehul Kumar. |
| 8 | Starred in the shelved movie F.C.Mehra’s “Hum Tum Aur Woh”(1997) Starring Mukul Dev, Smriti Mishra, Arshad Warsi, Tanaz Currim, Directed Rajiv Verma.. |
| 9 | Starred in Partho Ghosh’ s shelved film ” Chupa Hain Dil Mein Kya” Co starring Jackie Shroff, Mamta Kulkarni, SharbanI Mukherjee, Miliand Gunaji. Arshad was playing a scientist. This was in 1998. |
| 10 | Signed for Sanjay Kapoor’s role in Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche, but was later dropped. |
| 11 | Starred in Rajiv Mehra’s shelved film ” Hum Tum Aur Woh”. Co starring Mukul Dev, Smriti Mishra, Tannaz Currim.This was in 1998. |
| 12 | Stepson of actress Ranjana Sachdev. |
| 13 | Step brother of singer Anwar. |
| 14 | Step brother to actress Asha Sachdev. |
| 15 | Daughter Zene Zoe Warsi. Born on May 02, 2007 at 08:42 a.m. |
| 16 | Father of Zeke Zidaan who was born on August 10, 2004 in Mumbai, India. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly LLB 2 | 2017 | filming | Jagdish Tyagi / Jolly |
| Fraud Saiyyan | 2017 | post-production | |
| Golmaal Again | 2017 | announced | Madhav (rumored) |
| Zamaanat | 2016 | completed | Suraj |
| Bhaiyyaji Superhitt | filming | ||
| Irada | 2017 | Arjun Mishra | |
| The Legend of Michael Mishra | 2016 | Michael Misra | |
| Guddu Rangeela | 2015 | Rangeela | |
| Welcome 2 Karachi | 2015 | Shammi | |
| Dedh Ishqiya | 2014 | Babban Hussain | |
| Mr Joe B. Carvalho | 2014 | Joe B Carvalho | |
| Rabba Main Kya Karoon | 2013 | Shrawan Singh Choudhary | |
| Jolly LLB | 2013 | Jagdish Tyagi / Jolly | |
| Zila Ghaziabad | 2013 | Mahendra Fauji | |
| Ajab Gazabb Love | 2012 | Subramaniam Seth | |
| Double Dhamaal | 2011 | Aditya Shrivastav / Ghanta Singh | |
| F.A.L.T.U | 2011 | ||
| Golmaal 3 | 2010 | Madhav | |
| Hum Tum Aur Ghost | 2010 | Armaan Suri | |
| Ishqiya | 2010 | Babban Hussain | |
| Shortkut – The Con Is On | 2009 | Rajesh ‘Raju’ ‘King Kumar’ Kumar | |
| Ek Se Bure Do | 2009 | Toti | |
| Kisse Pyaar Karo?n | 2009 | Sid | |
| Golmaal Returns | 2008 | ACP Madhav Singh Ghai | |
| Mr. White Mr. Black | 2008 | Kishen / Hari | |
| Krazzy 4 | 2008 | Raja | |
| Sunday | 2008/I | Ballu | |
| Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | 2007 | Shaan Ali Khan | |
| Dhamaal | 2007 | Aditya Adi Shrivastav | |
| Kabul Express | 2006 | Jai Kapoor | |
| Lage Raho Munna Bhai | 2006 | Sarkeshwar ‘Circuit’ | |
| Anthony Kaun Hai? | 2006 | Champak ‘Champ’ Chaudhary / Anthony Gonzales | |
| Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | 2006 | Madhav Singh ‘Madhu’ Ghai | |
| Sehar | 2005 | SSP Ajay Kumar | |
| Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | 2005 | Fakira B.P.C.M. | |
| Salaam Namaste | 2005 | Ranjan “Ron” Mathur | |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | 2005 | Vicky | |
| Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets | 2005 | Chip | |
| Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye | 2005 | Manager S.R. Khan | |
| Hulchul | 2004 | Lucky | |
| Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny | 2003 | TV Mini-Series | Pakiya (2003-2004) |
| Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | 2003 | Circuit | |
| Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II | 2003 | Puneet Sayal | |
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | 2002 | Abdul | |
| Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | 2001 | Rocky | |
| Jeetenge Hum | 2001 | ||
| Ghaath | 2000 | Divakar | |
| Trishakti | 1999 | Sagar Malhotra | |
| Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | 1999 | Kishan | |
| Hero Hindustani | 1998 | Romi Pratap Singh / Romi Babulal (as Arshad Warsi Khan) | |
| Mere Do Anmol Ratan | 1998 | Narinder (Naren) | |
| Betaabi | 1997 | Shekhar / Vicky | |
| Tere Mere Sapne | 1996 | Ballu | |
| Aag Se Khelenge | 1989 | Dancer in song |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hum Tum Aur Ghost | 2010 | screenplay & dialogues / story |
Assistant Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thikana | 1987 | assistant director | |
| ‘Kaash’ | 1987 | assistant director |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lage Raho Munna Bhai | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | 2003 | playback singer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lage Raho Munna Bhai | 2006 | performer: “Samjho Ho Hi Gaya” | |
| Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | 2003 | performer: “Apun Jaise Tapori” |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hum Tum Aur Ghost | 2010 | producer |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | 1993 | choreographer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Breakups Zindagi | 2011 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kapil Sharma Show | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | 2015 | TV Series | Himself / Host |
| 12th International Indian Film Academy Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself |
| Halla Bol | 2008 | Himself | |
| Bigg Boss | 2006 | TV Series | Himself – Presenter |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Jolly LLB (2013) |
| 2014 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Jolly LLB (2013) |
| 2013 | Film Award | BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film (Male) | Jolly LLB (2013) |
| 2007 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) |
| 2004 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Dedh Ishqiya (2014) |
| 2011 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Ishqiya (2010) |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ishqiya (2010) |
| 2006 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Salaam Namaste (2005) |
| 2005 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Hulchul (2004) |
| 2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Hulchul (2004) |
| 2005 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Actress | Hulchul (2004) |
| 2004 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Actor In A Supporting Role | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) |
| 2004 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) |
| 2004 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) |
| 2004 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) |