Salman Shaikh (actor)
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Salman Shaikh
| image = Salman_Shaikh_(actor).jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|06|04}}
| birth_place = Jaipur, Rajasthan
| occupation = Film and television actor
}}
Salman Shaikh (born June 4, 1993) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi television and films.{{Cite news |date=2024-06-17 |title=Eid-al-Adha 2024: Salman Shaikh visits Jaipur to celebrate the festival with family, says 'I love the vibes of pink city during Eid' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/eid-al-adha-2024-salman-shaikh-visits-jaipur-to-celebrate-the-festival-with-family-says-i-love-the-vibes-of-pink-city-during-eid/articleshow/111060970.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2023-10-02 |title=Salman Shaikh: I am thrilled to play my first lead role in Sasuji Tune Meri Kadar Na Jani, as it has come after a significant struggle |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/salman-sheikh-i-am-thrilled-to-play-my-first-lead-role-in-sasuji-tune-meri-kadar-na-jani-as-it-has-come-after-a-significant-struggle/articleshow/104108446.cms |access-date=2025-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=Updated |first=CineBuster Online {{!}} |date=2021-07-17 |title=Maddam Sir's Salman Shaikh says, 'Wherever I stand today in th e television industry, my father plays a very important role'! |url=https://www.cinebuster.in/maddam-sirs-salman-shaikh-says-wherever-i-stand-today-in-th-e-television-industry-my-father-plays-a-very-important-role/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |language=en-US}} 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
Shaikh began his career as a model, reportedly participating in various campaigns and commercials. As an anchor, he has hosted shows, including reality show “Sur Sagar” for DD National, stage performances, and award ceremonies. Additionally, he has worked as a choreographer as well.
His acting debut was in the Bollywood film Chalk n Duster (2016), He then shifted to television, appearing in series Aarambh as Sivaan and Sunny in Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka? His subsequent roles included Chirag Bhandari in Aghori (2019).
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.{{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}} 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 Star Plus’s show 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}}
Shaikh’s filmography also includes roles in 377 AbNormal, Nirdosh, and upcoming films including Battle of Bheema Koregaon and Fiza Mein Tapish.
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 | |
| 2024
|Aditya Kapoor | |
| 2024
|Pocket Mein Aasmaan |Dr. Soham | |
=Films=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| 2016
|Deepak Rajgaur | |
| 2019
|377 AbNormal |Robin | |
| 2018
|Rakesh Tripathi | |
| 2022
|Abrar |
| (TBA)
|Battle of Bheema Koregaon | | |
| (TBA)
|Fiza Mein Tapish |Kabir | |