Ashif Sheikh, a talented actor who started his career in the 80s, has had a rollercoaster ride in the entertainment industry. Despite beginning his journey before Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, he faced setbacks that led to a hiatus from films. However, he made a successful comeback on television and is now a household name as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra.
Born on November 11, 1964, in Delhi, Ashif grew up in a middle-class Muslim family in Varanasi. He completed his schooling and graduated in English literature from Khalsa College, Delhi. Ashif initially pursued a course in hotel management but dropped out to join theatre. In 1989, he married Javeda Sheikh, with whom he has a son and a daughter.
Ashif's early career in theatre led him to television, where he landed a role in the serial "Hum Log" in 1989. He went on to sign 10-12 films, but his career hit a roadblock. Despite being ahead of Salman and Shah Rukh in the early days, he struggled to find work in films. Ashif revealed in an interview that he was once offered a role in Salman's film "Biwi Ho To Aisi" but was not noticed. At one point, he had nine films lined up, while Salman had only two or three.
Ashif's comeback in films came in 1994 with the movie "Karan Arjun," where he played the role of the villain's son. He took it as a challenge and performed well, leading to more villainous roles in films like "Banarasi Babu," "Haseena Maan Jaayegi," "Kunwara," and "Jodi No. 1." However, he grew disillusioned with the film industry due to the long shooting schedules and excessive editing of his scenes.
Ashif eventually shifted his focus to television, where he found success with the show "Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai" in 1999. He went on to appear in various TV serials like "Milie," "Dil Mil Gaye," and "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai," which has been running successfully since 2015. Ashif has also made appearances in films like "Judwaa 2" and "Bharat" in recent years.
Today, Ashif Sheikh is a household name, thanks to his portrayal of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai." His journey serves as a reminder that success and failure are part of the entertainment industry, and sometimes, all it takes is a second innings to achieve stardom.
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