Shekhar Suman
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Shekhar Suman | |
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Years active | 1984–present |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse |
Alka Suman (m. 1983) |
Children | 2, including Adhyayan Suman |
Shekhar Suman (born 7 December 1962)[2] is an Indian actor, anchor, producer, director, and singer working in the Hindi cinema.
Personal life
[edit]Shekhar Suman belongs to a Bihari family .[3]
He married Alka Suman on 4 May 1983, and has a son Adhyayan Suman, a Bollywood film actor.[4][5][6][7] An older son, Aayush, died of a heart ailment at age 11 on 3 April 1995.[8]
Career
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Film actor
[edit]Suman debuted in films with the Utsav opposite Rekha, produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad. He has worked in nearly 35 films including Manav Hatya, Naache Mayuri, Sansar, Anubhav, Tridev, Pati Parmeshwar, and Ranbhoomi.[9]
Television actor
[edit]He made his television debut in 1984 with Wah Janaab in which he acted alongside Kiran Juneja. His television career included shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh, Reporter, Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar, Chote Babu, Andaz, Amar Prem, Vilayati Babu, Movers n Shakers, Simply Shekhar and Carry On Shekhar.[9] He hosted Film Deewane, The Great Indian Comedy Show on Star One until February 2006 and appeared in some episodes of Dial One Aur Jeeto on Sahara TV. He has also hosted quiz shows including Nilaam Ghar on Zee TV, He-Man on Star One and Poll Khol on STAR News. In 2015, he began hosting Abki Bari Shekhar Bihari on Aaj Tak.[10][11]
Television host
[edit]He was one of the judges of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge along with Navjot Singh Sidhu, quitting after three seasons over differences with his co-host. He featured as a judge on several other comedy shows such as Comedy Circus on Sony TV and Comedy Superstar on SAB TV. He hosted the show Jab Khelo SAB Khelo on SAB TV and participated in the fourth season of the popular dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa which aired on Sony TV.
Singer
[edit]He made his singing debut with a music album named, Kuch Khwaab Aise, a collection of eight love ballads whose music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava and lyrics written by Shyam Raj. In December 2009, he appeared as a participant on the reality TV series, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, based on past life regression.[12][13][14] Suman made his directorial debut with 2014 film, Heartless.[15]
Politician
[edit]Suman fought Lok Sabha election in May 2009 from Patna Sahib on Congress ticket and lost to BJP's Shatrughan Sinha, coming up in third place.[16][17]
On 5 May 2024, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[18][19][20]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | Role |
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2024 | Heeramandi | Zulfikar |
2017 | Bhoomi | Tripurari "Taj" Mishra, Arun's Friend |
2014 | Heartless | Doctor (also director) |
2011 | Chaloo | Police Sherkhan |
2004 | Ek Se Badhkar Ek | Anand Mathur |
2002 | Chor Machaaye Shor[21] | Guru (Shyam's friend) / Vyjayanti / Mala |
1998 | Ghar Bazar | |
1994 | Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se | Mohan Prasad |
1993 | Professor Ki Padosan | Photographer Vinod |
1991 | Ranbhoomi | Dr. Prakash |
1989 | Waqt Ke Zanjeer | |
Pati Parmeshwar | Vijay | |
Anjaane Rishte | Anil | |
Tridev | Journalist Shrikant Verma | |
Tere Bina Kya Jeena[9] | Amar | |
1988 | Aakhri Nishchay | |
Kharidaar | ||
Woh Phir Aayegi | CID Inspector Ratan | |
Razia | ||
1987 | Sansar | Peter Fernandes |
Yaatna | ||
1986 | Anubhav[22] | Ramesh |
Naache Mayuri[9] | ||
Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu | Telugu film | |
Manav Hatya[22] | ||
1985 | Rehguzar | Shekhar |
1984 | Utsav[9] | Charudutt |
Television
[edit]Title | Role |
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Amar Prem[23] | |
Andaz[24] | Anand |
Comedy Circus[25] | Judge |
Comedy Superstar | Judge |
Dam Dama Dam | Sarju/Chichi/Sonu/Karan |
Dekh Bhai Dekh[9] | Sameer Diwan |
Ek Raja Ek Rani[23] | Ajay Kapoor |
Neelam Ghar[26] | Host |
The Great Indian Comedy Show[9] | Host |
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge | Judge |
He Man[27] | Host |
Hera Pheri | Ajay Premi |
India's Laughter Champion | Judge |
Jaal[23] | |
Jjhoom India[28] | Contestant |
Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar[29] | |
Laugh India Laugh | Judge |
Made in India[22] | Host |
Main[30] | Viren Kumar |
Movers & Shakers[9] | Host |
Poll Khol[31] | Host |
Reporter[23] | |
Saat Pheron Ki Hera Pherie[32] | Bhoopi Tandon |
Simply Shekhar[21] | Host |
Tedhi Baat Shekhar Ke Saath | Various characters |
Wah Janaab | |
Bigg Boss 16 | Big Bulletin Host |
Awards
[edit]- Won Best Anchor for Movers And Shakers at 1st ITA Awards
- Won Best Anchor for Carry on Shekhar at 3rd Indian Telly Awards
- Won Bollywood Movie Award for Best Comedian, Chor Machaaye Shor
References
[edit]- ^ "Shekhar Suman: The siege within". The Times of India. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ Saran, Renu (2014). Encyclopedia of Bollywood–Film Actors. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9789350836903.
- ^ Mishra, Dipak (30 March 2009). "Shekhar Suman to be pitted against Shotgun". The Times of India.
What makes the star war interesting is that both Sinha and Suman belong to the Kayastha caste which dominates this constituency.
- ^ "Top News in India: India News, Bollywood News, Sports News, Business News & Current Affairs, National & International News". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "My father Shekhar Suman can go to any extent to see me happy". Rediff. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Best of Bollywood, South Cinema, TV and Celebs | MSN India". Entertainment.in.msn.com. 19 September 2017. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Sachin Tendulkar rubs shoulders with Bollywood stars - Emirates 24|7". Emirates247.com. 20 December 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Shekhar Suman's 'Heartless' dedicated to elder son". Indian Express. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "rediff.com: Movies: Why Shekhar Suman wants to gamble with 7 roles". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ Joseph, Krupa (19 January 2020). "Theatre is challenging, but exciting, says Shekhar Suman". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Shekhar Suman gets annoyed when people call him a great comedian: I didn't want to do Dekh Bhai Dekh or Movers and Shakers". The Times of India. 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Want to know your past?". The Times of India. 4 December 2009. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Raaz Pichley Janam Ka to peep into celebs' past". India Today. 25 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2009.
- ^ "Want to know about past life?". Hindustan Times. 21 November 2009. Archived from the original on 13 December 2009.
- ^ "Shekhar Suman turns director with 'Heartless'". Indian Express. 9 November 2013. Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Congress fields Shekhar Suman against Shatrughan Sinha". India Today. IANS. 7 April 2009. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Patna Sahib Election Results". www.elections.in. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Sachin Tendulkar at the music launch of Heartless in Mumbai – The Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Pained and hurt that Sonu, Sunidhi backstabbed me: Shekhar Suman". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Ex-Congress leader Radhika Khera, actor Shekhar Suman join BJP". The Times of India. 7 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b "" Simply Shekhar' has the potential of turning around Zee's fortunes " : Shekhar Suman". Indian Television Dot Com. 16 December 2002. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "The Badshah of Blah-Blah". Indian Television Dot Com. 8 March 2000. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Shekhar Suman busiest TV actor, now to appear on new Home TV sitcom". India Today.
- ^ "On the list of TV's biggest bigamists, Shekhar Suman is No. 1". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media India Limited. 3 November 1997. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Shekhar Suman quits Comedy Circus - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 May 2010. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "Men tune in to Star One". 24 October 2004. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "'Shekhar Suman can't sing'". Hindustan Times. 4 January 2008.
- ^ Menon, Bindu; Chpora, Anupama (3 May 1999). "TRPs soar high with extra-marital fling in the family drama". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media India Limited. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar: Technically not extra-marital, and unlike other sober serials, this one is for laughs-Shekhar Suman gets in and out of comic situations so that wives Varsha Usgaonkar and Sudha Chandran don't discover the truth. On Home TV.
- ^ "Tribuneindia... Film and tv". www.tribuneindia.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Shekhar on a roll with 'Poll Khol'". Indian Television Dot Com. 2 April 2004. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Shekhar Suman and Swati Shah back on TV with 'Saath Phero Ki Hera Pheri' - Times of India". The Times of India. February 2018.
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- Actors from Bihar
- Indian male film actors
- Indian male comedians
- Indian male voice actors
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
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- St. Xavier's Patna alumni
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