Salman Shaikh
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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| birth_place = Jaipur, Rajasthan
| occupation = Film and television actor
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Salman Shaikh is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi television and films. He gained recognition for his roles in television series such as Aarambh, Sasumaa Ne Meri Kadar Na Jaani, Maddam Sir, Jhanak, Pocket Mein Aasmaan, and movie Ramrajya.{{Cite web |title=Salman Shaikh set to shine |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/salman-shaikh-set-to-shine-60413/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2021-06-02 |title=Salman Shaikh set to make an entry in Maddam Sir; his role on Sasural Simar Ka 2 has ended for now |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/salman-shaikh-set-to-make-an-entry-in-maddam-sir-his-role-on-sasural-simar-ka-2-has-ended-for-now/articleshow/83174433.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Early life and education
Shaikh was born and raised in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He pursued his education in his hometown before starting his career in the entertainment industry.{{Cite news |date=2025-03-18 |title=Jhanak fame Salman Shaikh on Ramadan; says 'Beyond fasting it teaches us discipline and meaningful life principles' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/jhanak-fame-salman-shaikh-on-ramadan-says-beyond-fasting-it-teaches-us-discipline-and-meaningful-life-principles/articleshow/119161593.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Career
In 2021, Salman played Rajvir Tomar in Maddam Sir. He gained further popularity for his role as Devesh Agarwal in Sasural Simar Ka 2, a role he played in 2021 and reprised in 2022. He played the role Abrar in film Ramrajya. In 2023, he played Shiva in television series Sasumaa Ne Meri Kadar Na Jaani. In 2024, he joined the cast of Jhanak as Aditya Kapoor, a film star character.{{Cite news |date=2024-05-15 |title=Salman Shaikh's track in 'Jhanak' comes to an end, to essay the role of an antagonist in 'Suhaagan' - Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/salman-shaikhs-track-in-jhanak-comes-to-an-end-to-essay-the-role-of-an-antagonist-in-suhaagan-exclusive/articleshow/110152959.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2024-04-18 |title=Salman Shaikh on joining Jhanak: I feel fortunate to play a film star in a TV show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/salman-shaikh-on-joining-jhanak-i-feel-fortunate-to-play-a-film-star-in-a-tv-show/articleshow/109409518.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In 2025, he joined the cast of Pocket Mein Aasmaan as Dr. Soham.{{Cite news |date=2025-04-02 |title=Exclusive- After Jhanak, Salman Shaikh joins the cast of Pocket Mein Aasmaan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-after-jhanak-salman-shaikh-joins-the-cast-of-pocket-mein-aasmaan/articleshow/119899485.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Filmography
=Television=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| 2016
|Ashvasena | |
| 2016
|Agnidev | |
| 2017
|Sivaan | |
| 2017
|Sunny | |
| 2017
|Dr. Agnihotri | |
| 2018
|Bilal Hasan | |
| 2019
|Rukmi | |
| 2019
|Chirag Bhandari | |
| 2021
|Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki |Arjun Randhawa | |
| 2021
|Rajvir Tomar | |
| 2021-2022
|Devesh Agarwal | |
| 2023
|Sasumaa Ne Meri Kadar Na Jaani |Shiva | |
| rowspan="2"|2024
|Aditya Kapoor | |
| Baalveer 4
|rowspan="2"|Vivaal | |
| 2025
| |
=Films=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| 2016
|Deepak Rajgaur | |
| 2018
|Rakesh Tripathi | |
| 2022
|Abrar | |