Ali Merchant is an Indian television Actor, Model, Dj, Anchor and music producer. He was born on 13 December 1984, in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India. He started his acting career with the popular TV series Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, in which he played the role of Bharat Agarwal. He has appeared in many television serials like Amber Dhara, Ghar Ek Sapnaa, Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Bandini, Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, Looteri Dulhan, Sadda Haq, and Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha. He also did a few episodic shows like Ssshhhh… Phir Koi Hai, Aahat, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Fear Files. In 2008, he anchored Star Plus’s dance reality show Nach Baliye season 4, along with his ex-wife Sara Khan. In 2016, he participated as a contestant in sports reality show Box Cricket League season 2.
Name | Ali Merchant |
Nickname | Ali |
Date of birth | 13 December 1984 |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Age (as in 2021) | 37 years old |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Profession | Actor, DJ, Anchor, Blogger |
Known For | Bhagat Agarwal in Star Plus’s TV serial Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii (2006-2007) |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Islam (Shiya) |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Food habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Travelling, DJing, Listening to music |
Years active | 2006- present |

Ali Merchant Career –
Quick Tour
- He started his acting career in 2006 with the popular Star Plus’s TV series Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, in which he played the role of Bharat Agarwal.
- In 2006, he played the role of Rahul in Star Plus’s horror thriller television anthology series Ssshhhh… Phir Koi Hai.
- In 2007, he did many episodic roles in Star Plus’s horror thriller television anthology series Ssshhhh… Phir Koi Hai.
- From 2007-2008, he played the role of Akshat in Sony TV’s serial Amber Dhara.
- In 2007, he played the role of Ranvijay Singh Rathore in television series Mano Ya Na Mano.
- In 2008, he played the role of Kunal Oberoi in television show Rubi
- In the same year, he anchored Star Plus’s dance reality show Nach Baliye season 4, along with his ex-wife Sara Khan.
- In 2009, he played the role of Ansh Verma in Sahara One’s TV serial Ghar Ek Sapnaa.
- In the same year, he played the role of Rajveer in Zee TV’s serial Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar.
- From 2009-2010, he played the role of Kunwar Angad in Star Plus’s TV serial Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat.
- From 2009-2011, he played the role of Rituraj in Star Plus’s longest running popular TV serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

- In 2010, he played the role of Vishal Mehra in Imagine TV’s serial Bandini.
- In the same year, he played the role of Vishal in Sony TV’s anthology series Aahat – Rengti Chudail.
- Also in 2010, he played the role of Rishi in Imagine TV’s serial Do Hanson Ka Jodaa
- In 2010, he made his guest appearance in Colors TV’s reality show Bigg Boss season 4.
- In 2011, he played the role of Ronit in Imagine TV’s serial Looteri Dulhan.
- In the same year, he played the role of Akram Khan in Sony TV’s courtroom drama anthology series Adaalat.
- In 2013, he played the role of Anuj/ Ajay in Life OK’s crime detective supernatural television series SuperCops vs Supervillains.
- In the same year, he played the role of Rudra in the episodic show Yeh Hai Aashiqui.
- Also in 2013, he participated as a contestant in Life OK’s reality show Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki
- In 2014, he played the role of Vishesh in Zee TV’s horror anthology series Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein.
- In 2016, he participated as a contestant in sports reality show Box Cricket League season 2.
- In the same year, he played the role of Nirmaan in Channel V’s TV series Sadda Haq season 2.
- In 2018, he played the role of Malkhan Singh in &TV’s mythological serial Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha.
- In 2019, he appeared in the TV mini series I Love Us.
Ali Merchant Family Background –
Ali Merchant was born and brought up in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India. He belongs to a Muslim Family. His father’s name is Ashik Merchant and his mother’s name is Salma Merchant. We don’t have any information available about his siblings.
Father | Ashik Merchant |
Mother | Salma Merchant |
Brother | Not Known |
Sister | Not Known |
Ali Merchant Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Ali Merchant is Married. He was married to Sara Khan (TV actress) on 10 November 2010 in an Islamic wedding ceremony at Bigg Boss 4, but they got divorced just after two months of the marriage. Later, he married Anam Merchant in 2016.
Marital status | Married |
Affairs/ Girlfriend | Not Known |
Wife/ Spouse | Sara Khan (2010-2011) Anam Merchant (Investment Banker) (2016- present) |
Marriage Date | First marriage – 10 November 2010 Second Marriage – 2016 |
Children | None |


Ali Merchant Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Ali Merchant is approximately 5 feet 9 inches and the body weight is around 75 kg. His full body measurements are Chest – 40 Inches, Waist – 30 Inches and Biceps – 12 Inches. He has stylish black colour hair and sparkling star-like black colour eyes.
Height | 5’9″ (175 cm) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
Chest | 40 Inches |
Waist | 30 Inches |
Biceps | 12 Inches |
Eye colour | Black |
Hair colour | Black |

Ali Merchant Educational Qualification –
There is no information available about his schooling and college. When we have any information available about his Educational Qualification then we will update you soon.
School | Not Known |
College | Not Known |
Qualification | Graduated |
Ali Merchant Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | Not Known |
Favourite Actress | Not Known |
Favourite Food | Non Veg Food |
Favourite Colour | Black |
Favourite Place | Dubai |
Ali Merchant Net worth –
The net worth of Ali Merchant is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Ali Merchant’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor.
Net worth (2021) | $1 Million – $5 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |

Some lesser known facts about Ali Merchant –
- Does Ali Merchant Smoke? Yes
- Does Ali Merchant Drink Alcohol? Yes
- He was born and brought up in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
- He belongs to a Muslim Family.
- At the age of 17, he won the Mr. Bombay title.
- He started his acting career in 2006 with the popular Star Plus’s TV series Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, in which he played the role of Bharat Agarwal.
- He has 2 albums in his credits in the start of his career such as Tabaahi on Speed Records and Kadak on Ali Merchant (independent channel).
- In 2005, he auditioned for Roadies 3 but couldn’t make it further.
- He married Sara Khan (TV actress) on 10 November 2010 in an Islamic wedding ceremony at Bigg Boss 4, but they got divorced just after two months of the marriage.
- He said in an episode of the reality show Sach Ka Samna that he had married for publicity and that marrying Khan was the biggest mistake of his life.
- In 2016, he participated as a contestant in sports reality show Box Cricket League season 2.
- Apart from being an actor, DJ, model, he is a business consultant and heads a chemical plant.