Arshad Warsi, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, is celebrated for his versatile roles and contributions to the entertainment industry. His career spans acting, producing, and even singing, showcasing his multifaceted talents.

Wiki/Biography

Arshad Warsi was born on April 19, 1968 (age 55 as of 2023), in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Raised in Mumbai, his birth surname was Khan, but the family adopted Warsi after his father’s spiritual journey. He attended Barnes School & Junior College in Devlali, Nashik. At nine, he was chosen from thousands of children for gymnastics training by two British men, eventually becoming a national-level gymnast. His schooling ended after 10th standard due to financial constraints. He worked various jobs, including cosmetics sales and assisting Mahesh Bhatt in films like Kaash (1987) and Thikana (1987). He later joined Akbar Sami’s dance group, winning the “Indian Dance Competition” in 1991. This success spurred him to establish his own dance academy, “Awesome.”

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
• Weight (approx.): 70kg
• Body Measurements (approx.): 40″ chest, 34″ waist, 14″ biceps
• Eye Colour: Light Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Physical Transformation

Warsi’s impressive body transformation in 2021, shared on Instagram, was for an upcoming project. The resulting online buzz even led to wrestler John Cena reposting his picture.

Family, Wife & Caste

Arshad Warsi comes from a Muslim family. His late father, Ahmed Ali Khan, was a musician, singer, and poet. He has a stepbrother, Anwar Hussain (a singer), and two stepsisters, Reshma and Asha Sachdev (Asha is an actress). He lost his parents at young ages; his father to bone cancer when Arshad was 18, and his mother to kidney failure two years later.

He met his wife, Maria Goretti, at the Malhar Festival. Impressed by her dancing, he invited her to join his dance group, leading to their relationship. They married on February 14, 1999, with both a Christian ceremony and a traditional Nikah. Maria is a blogger and former VJ. They have two children: a son, Zeke, and a daughter, Zene Zoe. Their marriage was officially registered in January 2024.

Career

Arshad’s career began with choreography, including the song “Roop Ki Rani” from Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). He also choreographed musicals for Alyque Padamsee and Bharat Dabholkar. He hosted numerous TV shows, such as Razzmatazz (2001), Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny (2003-2004), and Bigg Boss 1 (2006).

His acting debut was in Tere Mere Sapne (1996). While he appeared in several films afterward, his breakthrough role came in 2003 as ‘Circuit’ in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. This led to roles in many successful films, including the Golmaal series and Jolly LLB.

Awards/Honors

Arshad has received numerous awards for his acting, including:

Controversies

Throughout his career, Arshad has faced controversies. One involved a comment about a soft drink commercial, which was misinterpreted. He also received death threats during the filming of Kabul Express (2006) in Afghanistan and later, for his dialogue in The Legend of Michael Mishra (2016).

Assets & Properties

His car collection includes an Audi Q7 and a Volkswagen Beetle Harley Davidson. He also owns a Ducati Monster 797 Dark Edition motorcycle.

Net Worth & Salary

Arshad reportedly earns ?2-3 crore per film, with a net worth estimated at ?269 Crore.

Signature

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Favourite Things

• Dessert: Meringue
• Actor: Amitabh Bachchan
• Actress: Madhuri Dixit
• Movie: Scarface
• Sports: Cricket and Football
• Colour: Black
• Destination: Goa
• Best Friends: Boman Irani, Sanjay Dutt, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidya Balan, and Naseeruddin Shah

Facts

Arshad quit smoking after a request from his son. He was a heavy smoker for about 30 years. He played a significant role in the success of Tere Mere Sapne (1996). He wasn’t the first choice for ‘Circuit’ in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. but his performance was critically acclaimed. He voiced Jack Sparrow in the Hindi dub of Pirates of the Caribbean. He is a pet lover.

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