Shaheer Sheikh is an Indian Actor, Model and former lawyer. He was born on 26 March 1984, in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir to Shahnawaz Sheikh and Dilshad Sheikh. He is best known for playing the role of warrior Prince Arjuna in the Indian mythological Tv series Mahabharat and Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. He is also known for playing the roles of Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Anant in Navya. He has completed his schooling at Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Jammu. After that, he has done his graduation with a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) from New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune. After pursuing L.L.B, he started working for a law firm after which he started his career as a photographer. Then, he went on to modelling. In 2009, he made his television debut with Kya Mast Hai Life, in which he played the role of Veer Mehra.
He is one of the famous male actors in the television industry. Apart from the TV serial, he has also worked in Indonesian and Hindi films. Shaheer Sheikh has appeared in many Indonesian TV serials, such as “Panah Asmara Arjuna”, “Roro Jonggrang”, “Aladdin and Alakadam”, and “Malaikat Tak Bersayap”. He made his film debut in 2015, with the Indonesian film, “Turis Romantic”. Subsequently, he featured in the Indonesian film, “Maipa Deapati & Datu Museng”.
He was chosen as the first Indian Torch Bearer of the 18th Asian Games. Shaheer is one of the most promising actors of the industry. Shaheer owns an event management company. In 28 November 2020, Shaheer Sheikh married Ruchikaa Kapoor in a low key court marriage in Bandra High Court. Ruchika is the creative head of Balaji Motion Pictures.
Name | Shaheer Sheikh |
Full Name: | Shaheer Nawaz Sheikh |
NickName: | Shaheer |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 37 years 2 months 7 days |
Birthplace: | Bhaderwah, Jammu, India |
Nationality: | Indian |
Hometown: | Mumbai, Maharshtra, India |
Current Residence: | Mumbai, Maharshtra, India |
Net Worth: | $3 Million Dollar (As in 2020) |
Famous for: | He is famous for his role in Jhansi Ki Rani (2010) |
Religion | Islam |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |

Shaheer Sheikh Career –
- Shaheer Sheikh started his career as a photographer. Then, he went on to modelling.
- In 2009, he made his television debut with Kya Mast Hai Life, in which he played the role of Veer Mehra.
- Next, he was seen in Jhansi Ki Rani as Nana Sahib replacing Satyajeet Dubey.
- In 2011, he appeared in the television show Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, wherein he played the lead role of Anant Bajpai opposite Saumya Seth.
- Subsequently, he also worked in Disney Channel’s show Best of Luck Nikki in season 1 as Ritesh.
- In 2012, he appeared in the Star Plus’ show Teri Meri Love Stories opposite Mahhi Vij.
- From 2013-2014, he appeared in Swastik Production’s Indian mythological series Mahabharat, in which he played the role of warrior Prince Arjuna.
- In 2014, he hosted Indonesian reality show Panah Asmara Arjuna and a variety show The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia along with his costars from Mahabharat.
- In 2015, he co-hosted the television talent show Asia’s Got Talent with Marc Nelson.
- He also featured in a romantic drama, Cinta Di Langit Taj Mahal as Reehan Syahputra.
- In 2015, he appeared in a romantic comedy film Turis Romantis, wherein he played Azan Khan opposite Kirana Larasati.
- In 2016, he returned to Indian television with Sony TV’s television show Kuch Rang Pyaar ke Aise Bhi, in which he played Dev Dixit alongside Erica Fernandes.
- Subsequently, he also did episodic roles and gave guest appearances in many Indonesian television series.
- He was seen as Raden Petir in Roro Jonggrang, as Salman in Malaikat Kecil Dari India, as Aladin/Ali Besar in Aladin & Alakadam, as Prince Zamzaman Jinny Oh Jinny Datang Lagi, as Mr. Thakur in Gara Gara Duyung, as Rahul in Tuyul & Mba Yul Reborn and in a guest appearance in I-KTP.
- In 2016, he appeared in an Indonesian telefilm Namaku Yusuf wherein he played the titular role of Yusuf opposite Masayu Anastasia.
- In February 2017, he started working on his upcoming Indonesian feature film Maipa and Datu Museng, an action based love story in which Sheikh will play the role of Datu Museng, a warrior.
- In 2018, he appeared in Colors TV’s Dastan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali, in which he played the role of Salim opposite Sonarika Bhadoria.
- From 2019-2020, he appeared in Star Plus’s Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, in which he played the role of Abir Rajvansh opposite Rhea Sharma.
- In 2020, he made his web debut with Paurashpur starring Annu Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde, Milind Soman and Flora Saini.
- In 2021, he will reprise the role of Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (Season 3) along side Erica Fernandes.

Best TV Serials are –
2009-2010 : Kya Mast Hai Life As (Veer Mehra) |
2010 : Jhansi Ki Rani As (Nana Sahib) |
2011 : Best Of Luck Nikki As (Ritesh) |
2011-2012 : Navya Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal As (Anant Bajpai) |
2013-2014 : Mahabharat As (Arjuna) |
2016 : Kuch rang pyar ke aise bhi As (Devrath “Dev” Dixit) |

Shaheer Sheikh Family
Shaheer N Sheikh is an Indian actor and model who is best known for playing Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi since 2016; Shaheer was born on 26 March 1984 in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir to Shahnawaz Sheikh and Dilshad Sheikh. He also has two sisters, Aleefa and Ifrah. He has completed his schooling from Hari Singh Higher Secondary School, Jammu. He has done his graduation in Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) from New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune. Sheikh owns an event management company.
Father’s Name | Shahnawaz Sheikh |
Mother Name | Dilshad Sheikh |
Wife | Ruchikaa Kapoor |
Siblings | He has two siblings |

Shaheer Sheikh Relationship
Shaheer Sheikh got married to Ruchikaa Kapoor recently. Just a few days after announcing his engagement to ladylove Ruchikaa Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh is finally hitched. The couple got married recently. Ruchikaa is the creative producer and executive vice president at Balaji Motion Picturesa
Martial Status | Married |
Girlfriend | Ayu Ting Ting ( Indonesian Singer) Erica Fernandes ( Television Actress) Ruchikaa Kapoor ( Creative producer and senior vice president of Balaji Motion Pictures Ltd. ) |
Wife | Ruchikaa Kapoor |
Marriage Date | 27 November 2020 |
Children | None |

Shaheer Sheikh Physical Stats
Currently, the height of Shaheer Sheikh 183 cm (in centimeters) and 1.83 m (meters) and feet inches- 6’ 0”. His weight is 77 kg and 169 lbs in pounds. Although, weight can be changed regularly. But here we have included the current status
HEIGHT (APPROX) | 183 cm ( in centimeter) 1.83 m ( in meter) 6″0 (6 Foot 0 Inches) |
WEIGHT (APPROX) | 77kg (in kilogram) 169.7lbs ( in pounds) |
HAIR COLOUR | Black |
EYES COLOUR | Black |
SKIN COLOUR | Fair |
BICEPS SIZE | 14 inches |
WAIST SIZE | 34 inches |
CHEST SIZE | 42 inches |

Shaheer Sheikh Education
PRIMARY SCHOOL | Hari Singh higher Secondary School |
HIGH SCHOOL | Hari Singh higher Secondary School |
UNIVERSITY/COLLAGE | New Law Collage,Bharti Vidyapeeth University |
QUALIFICATION | B.A. LLB |
Shaheer Sheikh Favourite
Favourite Actor | Salman Khan, Brad Pitt, Al pasino, Jhonny Depp |
Favourite Actress | Kareena Kapoor, Jessica alba, Angelina jolie |
Favourite Food | Chat, pizza, Raajma, Hot gulab jamun |
Favourite Player | MS Dhoni |
Favourite Dress | Kurta |
Favourite Place | London |
Favourite Color | Black |
Favourite Sports | Cricket (State Level player) |
Favourite Animal | Dog |

Shaheer Sheikh Awards
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Asian Viewers Television Awards 2016 for Best Actor Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Winner of Asiavision Awards 2016 for Star Of The Year Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Winner of Gold Awards 2019 for Best Onscreen Couple Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (2019) Shared with: Rhea Sharma
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Gold Awards 2016 for Best Onscreen Jodi Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016) Shared with: Erica Fernandes
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Indian Television Academy Awards, India 2018 for Best Actor – Drama Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Indian Television Academy Awards, India 2016 Best Actor – Popular Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Indian Television Academy Awards, India 2014 Best Actor – Popular Mahabharat (2013)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Winner of Indian Television Academy Awards 2011 for Gr8! Face – Male Navya: Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Indian Telly Awards 2019 for Best Actor Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali (2018)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Nominee of Indian Telly Awards 2014 for Best Actor Mahabharat (2013)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Winner Lions Gold Awards 2020 for Best Actor Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (2019)
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Winner Lions Gold Awards 2017 for Best Onscreen Couple Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016) Shared with: Erica Fernandes
- Shaheer Sheikh is the Winner Star Parivaar Awards 2014 for Favourite Naya Sadasya (Male) Mahabharat (2013) Shared the award with Karan Patel
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