Aftab Shivdasani is a versatile Indian actor, producer, and model known for his work across Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada cinema. His journey in the entertainment industry began at a very young age when he was selected as the Farex baby at just 14 months old. He appeared in numerous commercials before transitioning to acting in films as a child artist. Aftab featured in popular Hindi films like Mr. India (1987), Shahenshah (1988), ChaalBaaz (1989), Awwal Number (1990), C.I.D. (1990), and Insaniyat (1994), establishing a strong foundation in front of the camera early on.
He made his adult acting debut in 1999 with Ram Gopal Varma’s Mast, which earned him critical acclaim and awards such as the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut and the Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male. Aftab continued to gain recognition through diverse roles in films like Kasoor (2001), where his performance as a grey character won him the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role and a Filmfare nomination for Best Villain. He also starred in successful comedies like Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (2002), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Hungama (2003), and the adult comedy hit Masti (2004), cementing his position in commercial cinema.
