Hasan Zaidi Explained

Birth Date:28 September 1978[1]
Birth Place:Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma Mater:Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:[2] [3]
Children:1
Years Active:2003–present

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.[4]

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.[2] [1]

In April 2009, Zaidi married Christina, an Austrian, who works for an NGO in Mumbai. The couple is blessed with a daughter, Naila.[2] [3]

Career

Zaidi made his acting debut in 2003 with Star Plus series Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr.[5] However, he got his first television breakthrough role as Sachin Chaudhary in the year 2007 with the serial Ghar Ek Sapnaa.[1] [4] Zaidi made his film debut in 2004 with the bollywood film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na....[5]

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.[6]

Filmography

Television

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2003Kyun Hota Hai PyarrrDebut
Supporting role
Naam Gum JayegaaSupporting role
Mera Dil DeewanaAakhar ChauhanLead role
2004Hamse Hai ZamanaaLead role
2005Pepsi A.D.A.Supporting role
2005–2006Ek Ladki Anjaani SiAnuj ShrivastavParallel lead
Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiSoham MukherjeeSupporting role
2006Kaisa Ye Pyar HaiNeeraj SharmaSupporting role
RemixSiddharth (Ashi's friend)Supporting role
Twinkle Beauty ParlourAdityaParallel lead
2006–2009Sun Yaar Chill MaarSupporting role
2007Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiAdvocate. Aditya Rai SinghaniaSupporting role
2008Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa BandhanRatan RaichandSupporting role
2009Ghar Ek SapnaaSharad ChaudharySupporting role
Sabki Laadli BeboKaran OberoiParallel lead
UnwindA travel show of Sahara Samay Mumbai
2010PowderSupporting role
Rishta.comAshishSupporting role
Yeh Chanda Kanoon HaiKaamdev Sharma / Lucky (Lachu)Episodic role (3 episodes)
Crime and BollywoodSupporting role
2011Khotey SikkeyMohit KishenchandaniLead role
2012Hum Ne Li Hai... ShapathSenior Inspector GautamLead role
2013Gumrah Season 3Moloy DasguptaLead role
OcculistLead role
2014Tum Saath Ho Jab ApneCoach Imran SiddiquiLead role
2016Box Cricket LeagueHimselfContestant (Chandigarh Cubs Box) [7]
2017Hashmat KhanSupporting role [8]
2019Laal IshqMahesh (Episode 134)Lead role
2019–2020Beyhadh 2Aamir AbdullahSupporting role
2021–2022Zindagi Mere Ghar AanaPritam ChoudharyLead role [9]

Films

Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2004Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...Arjun's close friendSupporting role
2013Horror StorySamrat "Sam"Parallel lead
2014DishkiyaoonKetanSupporting role
2017For Bindiya Call Jugnu ShaktiSupporting role
SargoshiyanAryan RainaLead role
2020X ZoneSupporting role

Short–Films

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chai with Hasan Zaidi. Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan. 27 September 2021.
  2. News: I don't look like a boy next door, and that has cost me good projects on several occasions: Hasan Zaidi. The Times of India. 14 June 2021 . 27 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Hasan Zaidi: There is no better experience than parenthood. Mid-day. 28 July 2021 . 27 September 2021.
  4. News: Hasan Zaidi: There should be some novelty when it comes to using social media; you should not be accessible all the time. The Times of India. 24 August 2021 . 27 September 2021.
  5. Web site: I am lucky to have been doing what I always wanted to: Hasan Zaidi. Hindustan Times. 26 August 2021 . 27 September 2021.
  6. Web site: Hasan Zaidi and Rajesh Khera gear up for the first screening of their play Kknock Kknock. Tellychakkar. 27 September 2021.
  7. Web site: Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2016 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities. India.com. 27 September 2021.
  8. Web site: Rajesh. Srividya. Hasan Zaidi RETURNS to TV with Life OK's Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Tellychakkar. 1 March 2017. 1 October 2021.
  9. News: Hasan Zaidi loses 12 kgs; walks an extra mile to fit into the skin of his character for 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'. The Times of India. 20 July 2021 . 27 September 2021.