Hasan Zaidi (born 28 September 1978) is an Indian television actor who is known for his roles in Khotey Sikkey and Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath.[4]
Hasan Zaidi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 September 1978[1] Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Notable work | |
| Spouse |
Christina (m. 2009) |
| Children | 1 [3] |
Life and family
editZaidi was born in Aligarh and hails from Hardoi near Lucknow, U.P. He spent a his early childhood in Muscat, Oman. Zaidi was always in the school drama society, which eventually led to his acting career. He was also actively involved in theatre since an early age. He used to perform in plays during his school and college days. Before landing up in Mumbai as an actor, Zaidi finished his bachelor of tourism and hospitality management from Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus.[2][1]
In April 2009, Zaidi married Christina, an Austrian, who works for an NGO in Mumbai. The couple is blessed with a daughter, Naila.[2][3]
Career
editZaidi made his acting debut in 2003 with Star Plus series Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr.[5] However, he got his first television breakthrough role as Sachin Chaudhary in the year 2007 with the serial Ghar Ek Sapnaa.[1][4] Zaidi made his film debut in 2004 with the bollywood film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na....[5]
In 2013, Zaidi debuted in theatre by becoming a part of the popular play Kknock Kknock which had just two characters, Rajesh Khera being the other actor. It gave Zaidi the opportunity to showcase his talent and brought him much acclaim for his acting.[6]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr | Debut Supporting role [5] | |
| Naam Gum Jayegaa | Supporting role | ||
| Mera Dil Deewana | Aakhar Chauhan | Lead role | |
| 2004 | Hamse Hai Zamanaa | Lead role | |
| 2005 | Pepsi A.D.A. | Supporting role | |
| 2005–2006 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | Anuj Shrivastav | Parallel lead |
| Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Soham Mukherjee | Supporting role | |
| 2006 | Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Neeraj Sharma | Supporting role |
| Remix | Siddharth (Ashi's friend) | Supporting role | |
| Twinkle Beauty Parlour | Aditya | Parallel lead | |
| 2006–2009 | Sun Yaar Chill Maar | Supporting role | |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Advocate. Aditya Rai Singhania | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Ratan Raichand | Supporting role |
| 2009 | Ghar Ek Sapnaa | Sharad Chaudhary | Supporting role |
| Sabki Laadli Bebo | Karan Oberoi | Parallel lead | |
| Unwind | A travel show of Sahara Samay Mumbai | ||
| 2010 | Powder | Supporting role | |
| Rishta.com | Ashish | Supporting role | |
| Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai | Kaamdev Sharma / Lucky (Lachu) | Episodic role (3 episodes) | |
| Crime and Bollywood | Supporting role | ||
| 2011 | Khotey Sikkey | Mohit Kishenchandani | Lead role |
| 2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath | Senior Inspector Gautam | Lead role |
| 2013 | Gumrah Season 3 | Moloy Dasgupta | Lead role |
| Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein | Occulist | Lead role | |
| 2014 | Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne | Coach Imran Siddiqui | Lead role |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League | Himself | Contestant (Chandigarh Cubs Box) [7] |
| 2017 | Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Hashmat Khan | Supporting role [8] |
| 2019 | Laal Ishq | Mahesh (Episode 134) | Lead role |
| 2019–2020 | Beyhadh 2 | Aamir Abdullah | Supporting role |
| 2021–2022 | Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana | Pritam Choudhary | Lead role [9] |
Films
edit| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Arjun's close friend | Supporting role [5] |
| 2013 | Horror Story | Samrat "Sam" | Parallel lead |
| 2014 | Dishkiyaoon | Ketan | Supporting role |
| 2017 | For Bindiya Call Jugnu | Shakti | Supporting role |
| Sargoshiyan | Aryan Raina | Lead role | |
| 2020 | X Zone | Supporting role |
Theatre
edit| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kknock Kknock | Ajay Talwalkar | Lead role (An Indian adaptation of the 1970 play Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer) |
Web–Series
edit| Year(s) | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hawa Badle Hassu | GOFCON | Sony Liv | Lead role |
Short–Films
edit| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fourteenth Floor | (A film by Shudeep – A short festival film personifying human emotions) |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Chai with Hasan Zaidi". Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "I don't look like a boy next door, and that has cost me good projects on several occasions: Hasan Zaidi". The Times of India. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hasan Zaidi: There is no better experience than parenthood". Mid-day. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Hasan Zaidi: There should be some novelty when it comes to using social media; you should not be accessible all the time". The Times of India. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "I am lucky to have been doing what I always wanted to: Hasan Zaidi". Hindustan Times. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Hasan Zaidi and Rajesh Khera gear up for the first screening of their play Kknock Kknock". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2016 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities". India.com. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Rajesh, Srividya (1 March 2017). "Hasan Zaidi RETURNS to TV with Life OK's Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "Hasan Zaidi loses 12 kgs; walks an extra mile to fit into the skin of his character for 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'". The Times of India. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
External links
edit- Hasan Zaidi at IMDb