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Aasif Sheikh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth11 November 1964

Age61 years

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseZeba Sheikh

FamilySon - Alyjah Sheikh; Daughter - Maryam Sheikh; Two sisters; Father (deceased 2017)

Aasif Sheikh Biography

Veteran Indian actor Aasif Sheikh is best known for his comic television roles, especially Vibhuti Narayan Mishra.

Early life and background
Aasif Sheikh was born on 11 November 1964 in Delhi, India, and grew up with ties to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. He completed a graduate-level education in hotel management before turning to performance. As a youth he showed athletic promise and had ambitions in sports, but an injury diverted him toward the stage and acting.

Career
Sheikh’s on-screen journey began in the early days of Indian television. He was part of Hum Log, one of the country’s first serials, which aired in the mid-1980s and provided his initial exposure to TV audiences. His film debut came a few years later with Rama O Rama in 1988, and he later appeared in the 1995 blockbuster Karan Arjun in a negative role that helped him gain wider notice.

Across decades he has worked steadily in both television and film, earning particular recognition for comic performances. He played Vinod Verma on the sitcom Yes Boss, and became a household name for his portrayal of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra on the comedy series Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai. That role brought him an ITA Award for Best Actor (Comedy) in 2016 and contributed to a large fan base that refers to itself as “Aasifians.”

Sheikh has also maintained strong ties to theatre. Despite a busy screen schedule he continues to perform with IPTA (Indian People’s Theatre Association), underscoring his ongoing commitment to live performance and stagecraft.

Public profile
Known for his comic timing and memorable catchphrases, Sheikh’s work in Karan Arjun produced a line that became widely associated with him. He has been connected socially with figures across the film industry, including a long-standing friendship with Salman Khan dating back to the 1990s.

Sheikh has spoken and been quoted about preferring to avoid controversy; one reported example is his decision to decline participation in Bigg Boss 11. He also engages with fans on social media: in October 2021 he shared a certificate from the World Book of Records, London, recognizing the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai for crossing 300 characters.

Personal life
Aasif Sheikh is married to Zeba Sheikh; the couple wed in 1992 and have two children, a son named Alyjah and a daughter named Maryam. His household background includes two sisters, and his father passed away in 2017. Sheikh follows Islam and is reported to be a non-vegetarian. He lists reading, watching films, and cooking among his hobbies.

Physical and miscellaneous details
Sheikh’s listed height is approximately 1.75 meters (about 5 feet 9 inches) with a weight around 65 kilograms. He has black hair and black eyes. He has named a range of actors, actresses and singers among his favourites and has spoken fondly of classic television shows.

Latest updates
In October 2021 Sheikh publicly acknowledged a World Book of Records certificate related to Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai. He continues to act on television and perform in theatre productions alongside his screen work.

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Recent Work

Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai

Plays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the comedy serial that brought him wide recognition and an ITA Award.

Ongoing as of 2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Began career on India’s early television serial Hum Log.
  2. Film debut: Rama O Rama (1988).
  3. Notable film role in Karan Arjun (1995).
  4. Popular TV roles include Vinod Verma in Yes Boss and Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai.
  5. Winner of ITA Award for Best Actor (Comedy) in 2016.
  6. Active in theatre with IPTA.
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