Hasan Zaidi
{{short description|Indian television actor (born 1978)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|09|28|df=yes}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxWs3-mFj3U|title=Chai with Hasan Zaidi|publisher=Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan|access-date=27 September 2021}}
| birth_place = Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
| alma_mater = Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = {{marriage|Christina|2009}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/i-dont-look-like-a-boy-next-door-and-that-has-cost-me-good-projects-on-several-occasions-hasan-zaidi/articleshow/83510652.cms|title=I don't look like a boy next door, and that has cost me good projects on several occasions: Hasan Zaidi|work=The Times of India|date=14 June 2021 |access-date=27 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/hasan-zaidi-there-is-no-better-experience-than-parenthood-23184971|title=Hasan Zaidi: There is no better experience than parenthood|work=Mid-day|date=28 July 2021 |access-date=27 September 2021}}
| years active = 2003–present
| notable_works = {{ubl| Horror Story Khotey Sikkey|Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath|Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana}}
}}
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.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hasan-zaidi-there-should-be-some-novelty-when-it-comes-to-using-social-media-you-should-not-be-accessible-all-the-time/articleshow/85571742.cms|title=Hasan Zaidi: There should be some novelty when it comes to using social media; you should not be accessible all the time|work=The Times of India|date=24 August 2021 |access-date=27 September 2021}}
Life and family
Zaidi 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.
In April 2009, Zaidi married Christina, an Austrian, who works for an NGO in Mumbai. The couple is blessed with a daughter, Naila.
Career
Zaidi made his acting debut in 2003 with Star Plus series Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr.{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/i-am-lucky-to-have-been-doing-what-i-always-wanted-to-hasan-zaidi-101629984983082.html|title=I am lucky to have been doing what I always wanted to: Hasan Zaidi|work=Hindustan Times|date=26 August 2021 |access-date=27 September 2021}} However, he got his first television breakthrough role as Sachin Chaudhary in the year 2007 with the serial Ghar Ek Sapnaa. Zaidi made his film debut in 2004 with the bollywood film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na....
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/hasan-zaidi-and-rajesh-khera-gear-the-first-screening-of-their-play-kknock-kknock|title=Hasan Zaidi and Rajesh Khera gear up for the first screening of their play Kknock Kknock|website=Tellychakkar|access-date=27 September 2021}}
Filmography
=Television=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year(s)
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2003
| |
| Naam Gum Jayegaa
| | |
| Mera Dil Deewana
| Aakhar Chauhan | |
| scope="row"| 2004
| Hamse Hai Zamanaa | | |
| scope="row"| 2005
| Pepsi A.D.A. | | |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2005–2006
| Anuj Shrivastav | |
| Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
| Soham Mukherjee | |
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2006
| Neeraj Sharma | |
| Remix
| Siddharth | |
| Twinkle Beauty Parlour
| Aditya | |
| scope="row"| 2006–2009
| Sun Yaar Chill Maar | | |
| scope="row"| 2007
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Advocate. Aditya Rai Singhania | |
| scope="row"| 2008
| Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Ratan Raichand | |
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2009
| Sharad Chaudhary | |
| Sabki Laadli Bebo
| Karan Oberoi | |
| Unwind
| | A travel show of Sahara Samay Mumbai |
| scope="row" rowspan="4"| 2010
| Powder | | |
| Rishta.com
| Ashish | |
| Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai
| Kaamdev Sharma / Lucky (Lachu) | Episodic role (3 episodes) |
| Crime and Bollywood
| | |
| scope="row"| 2011
| Mohit Kishenchandani | |
| scope="row"| 2012
| Senior Inspector Gautam | |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2013
| Moloy Dasgupta | |
| Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein
| Occulist | |
| scope="row"| 2014
| Coach Imran Siddiqui | |
| scope="row"| 2016
| Box Cricket League | Himself | Contestant (Chandigarh Cubs Box) {{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/box-cricket-league-teams-bcl-2016-team-details-with-tv-actors-names-of-celebrities-1028570/|title=Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2016 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities|work=India.com|access-date=27 September 2021}} |
| scope="row"| 2017
| Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Hashmat Khan |
| scope="row" | 2019
| Mahesh | Episode 134 |
| scope="row"| 2019–2020
| Aamir Abdullah | |
| scope="row"| 2021–2022
| Pritam Choudhary | {{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hasan-zaidi-loses-12-kgs-walks-an-extra-mile-to-fit-into-the-skin-of-his-character-for-zindagi-mere-ghar-aana/articleshow/84581569.cms|title=Hasan Zaidi loses 12 kgs; walks an extra mile to fit into the skin of his character for 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'|work=The Times of India|date=20 July 2021 |access-date=27 September 2021}} |
| scope="row"| 2025–present
| Mannat – Har Khushi Paane Ki | Gagan | |
=Films=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year(s)
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| scope="row"| 2004
| Arjun's close friend |
| scope="row"| 2013
| Samrat "Sam" | Parallel lead |
| scope="row"| 2014
| Ketan | Supporting role |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2017
| For Bindiya Call Jugnu | Shakti | Supporting role |
| Sargoshiyan
| Aryan Raina | Lead role |
| scope="row"| 2020
| X Zone | | Supporting role |
=Theatre=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year(s)
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| scope="row"| 2013
| Kknock Kknock | Ajay Talwalkar | Lead role |
=Web–Series=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year(s)
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Platform ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| scope="row"| 2019
| Hawa Badle Hassu | GOFCON | Sony Liv | Lead role |
=Short–Films=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year(s)
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| scope="row"|
| The Fourteenth Floor | | (A film by Shudeep – A short festival film personifying human emotions) |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb name|id=3604935}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Zaidi, Hasan}}
Category:Indian male television actors
Category:Male actors from Mumbai