Arshad Warsi (Hindi: अरशद वारसी, born 19 April 1968) is an Indian actor who debuted in 1996 with the film Tere Mere Sapne which was a success but he is best known for his role as "Circuit" in the comedy films Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006) and his role as Babban in Ishqiya (2010) which won him acclaim.
 Warsi in 2010 | |
| Born | 19 April 1968 [1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Occupation | Actor, Playback singer,Television Presenter, Movie producer |
| Years active | 1989 - present |
| Spouse | Maria Goretti (1999 - present) |
| Website | |
| http://www.arshadwarsi.net/ | |
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[edit]Early life and education
Warsi was born in Mumbai, India, and did his schooling at a boarding school, Barnes School, Deolali in Nashik district, Maharashtra.[2] He was orphaned at the age of 14 and struggled for a living in Mumbai during his early days.[3]
[edit]Early career
Financial circumstances forced Warsi to start work as a door-to-door cosmetics salesman at age 17. Later he worked in a photo lab. Meanwhile he had a keen interest in dancing and received an offer to join Akbar Sami's Dance group in Mumbai, which started his dancing and choreographing career. He also assisted Mahesh Bhatt in Thikana (1987) and Kaash (1987).[4][5]
Then in 1991, he won the Indian dance competition, followed by the fourth prize in the Modern Jazz category in 1992 World Dance championship, London, at the age of 21. Soon, he started his own dance studio, 'Awesome' with that money and also formed a dance troupe. It was here, his future wife, Maria Goretti, a St. Andrew's College student joined him, before she became a VJ. He was also associated with English theater group in Mumbai, choreographing shows for Bharat Dabholkar and got an opportunity to choreograph the title track for the film, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993).[6]
[edit]Film career
[edit]As an actor
He got his first offer to act in Amitabh Bachchan's production company, ABCL's first production Tere Mere Sapne in 1996. After its success, he acted in several other films over the next six years, but most of which failed to do well at the box office, till 2003, when he starred in the comedy film Munnabhai MBBS, which turned to be a huge box office success and gained him much critical acclaim and a nomination at theFilmfare Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting role. He has since appeared in several successful films such as Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), Salaam Namaste (2005) Golmaal, Kabul Express, Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006), the sequel to Munnabhai MBBS which also won him his first Filmfare Award under the category of Best Comedian. He also starred in hit films like Dhamaal (2007), Golmaal Returns (2008),Ishqiya (2010) and Golmaal 3 (2010). His 2011 releases include the comedies F.A.L.T.U and Double Dhamaal.
[edit]As a producer
His first film as a producer, Hum Tum Aur Ghost was released in 2010.[5]
Warsi is starring opposite Sanjay Dutt in Munnabhai Chale Amerika, the third sequel to the much acclaimed Munnabhai MBBS (2003).[7]
[edit]Television career
Warsi has made a mark for himself on the small screen as well. He hosted a popular award show Sabse Favourite Kaun for STAR Gold. He was the host of Bigg Boss, Season 1, the Indian version of the reality television series Big Brother which was aired on Sony. He was also the co-host of a dance show Razzmatazz on Zee TV. He has also done a small cameo in a television show, Ishaan.
[edit]Personal life
Warsi married Maria Goretti on 14 February 1999.[8] They have a son named Zeke Warsi, born on 10 August 2004. Both Maria and Zeke made a special appearance in Salaam Namaste. On 2 May 2007, the couple had a baby girl named Zene Zoe Warsi.[9] During his school days, Warsi was a national level gymnast.[10]
[edit]Awards
- 2007: Filmfare Best Comedian Award - Lage Raho Munna Bhai
- 2007: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role - Lage Raho Munna Bhai
- 2005: GIFA Best Comedian Award - Hulchul
- 2011: Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor - Ishqiya
[edit]Filmography
[edit]Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tere Mere Sapne | Ballu | |
| 1997 | Betaabi | Vicky/Chetan | |
| 1998 | Mere Do Anmol Ratan | Narinder (Naren) | |
| Hero Hindustani | Romi | ||
| 1999 | Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet | Kishan | |
| Trishakati | Sagar Malhotra | ||
| 2000 | Ghaath | Divakar | Cameo |
| 2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | Rocky | |
| Jeetenge Hum | |||
| 2002 | Jaani Dushman | Abdul | |
| 2003 | Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II | Punit Sanyal | |
| Munnabhai M.B.B.S. | Circuit | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Lucky | |
| 2005 | Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye | Manager S.R. Khan | |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | Vicky | ||
| Sehar | SSP Ajay Kumar | ||
| Salaam Namaste | Ranjan 'Ron' Mathur | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| Chocolate | Tubby | ||
| Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi | Fakira B.P.C.M. | Special Appearance | |
| 2006 | Golmaal | Madhav Singh 'Madhu' Ghai | |
| Lage Raho Munnabhai | Circuit | Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award | |
| Kabul Express | Jai Kapoor (TV journalist - cinematographer) | ||
| Anthony Kaun Hai | Champ | ||
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Adi | |
| Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Shaan Ali Khan | ||
| 2008 | Sunday | Ballu | |
| Krazzy 4 | Raja | ||
| Mr. White Mr. Black | Kishan | ||
| Golmaal Returns | ACP Madhav Singh Ghai | ||
| 2009 | Kisse Pyaar Karoon | Siddharth (Sid) | |
| Ek Se Bure Do | Toti | ||
| Shortcut: The Con is on | Raju | ||
| Zamaanat | Suraj | Delayed | |
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Babban | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| Hum Tum Aur Ghost | Armaan | ||
| Golmaal 3 | Madhav | ||
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U | ||
| Double Dhamaal | Adi | ||
| Munnabhai Chale Amerika | Circuit | Delayed |
[edit]Producer
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010)
[edit]Playback Singer
- 2006 - Lage Raho Munnabhai
- 2004 - Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
[edit]References
- ^ "Arshad Warsi". chakpak.com. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ^ "Arshad rejects politics but will give Sanjay 'moral' support". Daily News and Analysis. 1 February 2009. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ^ "On a roll: Meet Arshad Warsi - the real life hero of the rags-to-riches story". The Hindu. 18 November 2003. Retrieved 2011-03-11.
- ^ "I want to make my own films: Arshad". The Times of India. 10 February 2010.
- ^ a b "Personal agenda: Arshad Warsi". Hindustan Times. February 06, 2010.
- ^ "How To Break The Circuit:Profile". Tehelka. February 13, 2010.
- ^ "Munnabhai Chale Amerika Movie Begins Next Year". Indiaserver.com. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ "Arshad Warsi & Maria Goretti head to splitsville?". 7 October 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ "Arshad Warsi Biography". Zoomtv.in. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ^ "Meet the gymnast: Arshad Warsi Interview". DnaIndia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
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