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Arshad Warsi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 4 min read

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Date of birth19 April 1968

Age57 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor, Producer, Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMaria Goretti

FamilySon - Zeke; Daughter - Zene Zoe; Father - Late Ahmed Ali Khan; Siblings - Anwar Hussain (stepbrother), Asha Sachdev (stepsister)

Arshad Warsi Biography

Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor, producer and singer best known for his comic timing and the role of Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Born and raised in-mud,

Early life and background

Arshad Warsi was born on 19 April 1968 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in a family with artistic roots; his father Ahmed Ali Khan was a musician, singer and poet. Warsi attended Barnes School & Junior College in Deolali, Nashik district, a boarding school, and left formal education after completing the 10th standard.

He trained as a gymnast during his school years and reached the national level in the sport. After the loss of both parents in his late teens and early twenties, Warsi supported himself and took on a variety of jobs, including working as a cosmetics salesman and in a photo lab assisting filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on the sets of Kaash (1987) and Thikana (1988).

Before entering films, Warsi developed a career in dance. He joined Akbar Sami’s dance group, won the Indian Dance Competition in 1991 and later worked as a choreographer, including on the song Roop Ki Rani from Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). He also started his own dance academy named Awesome.

Career

Warsi made his film debut in 1996 with Tere Mere Sapne. Early years in the industry were difficult and included several setbacks, but a turning point arrived with his memorable portrayal of Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., a performance that brought him widespread recognition and established his reputation in comic roles.

Following Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Warsi built a steady career in mainstream Hindi cinema, earning awards for comic and supporting performances. His filmography includes key comic franchises and ensemble comedies; he has been part of the Golmaal series and received acclaim for roles in films such as Hulchul, Ishqiya and Jolly LLB. He has been recognized with a number of industry awards over the years, including Filmfare, IIFA, Zee Cine and Screen awards for comic and supporting roles, as well as a Zee Cine Award and other honors tied to performances in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Hulchul, Ishqiya and the Jolly LLB films.

Apart from acting, Warsi has worked as a choreographer and has lent his voice for the Hindi dubbing of international releases, including the character of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. He has also hosted television, earning recognition as an anchor for the show Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Public profile

Warsi is known for his comic timing, energetic screen presence and versatility across comedy and supporting roles. Physically, he is listed at approximately 168 cm (1.68 m or 5'5") and around 70 kg (154 lbs), with light brown eyes and black hair. He enjoys dancing, biking and cooking, and has a noted fondness for motorcycles and cars such as the Harley Davidson, Ducati Monster 797 and an Audi Q7.

His personal life has been a visible part of his public profile. Warsi married Maria Goretti, a former VJ and blogger, on 14 February 1999. The couple have two children, a son named Zeke and a daughter named Zene Zoe. Their marriage was later formally registered in court on 23 January 2024, nearly 25 years after their wedding.

Warsi has spoken publicly about lifestyle changes, including quitting a long-term smoking habit after being encouraged by his son. He is a practising Muslim and has cited influences and friendships within the film industry, mentioning support from senior figures such as Jaya Bachchan and close relations with colleagues including Boman Irani, Sanjay Dutt, Rajkumar Hirani, Vidya Balan and Naseeruddin Shah.

He has also faced occasional controversies and threats related to public comments and film dialogues; in one instance a remark about a commercial required clarification, and in another he received threats related to a film dialogue and publicly addressed the matter.

Latest updates

In recent years Warsi has shared images of a body transformation on social media, attracting attention and comparisons online. As of the latest update, he continues to be active in film and media, known for comic roles and as a familiar face in Hindi cinema.

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Recent Work

Tere Mere Sapne

Film debut (1996)

1996
Razzmatazz

Television debut (2001)

2001
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough role as Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
  2. Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role (2007)
  3. IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role (2014)
  4. Multiple Zee Cine and Screen awards for comic and supporting performances
  5. Hosted television and worked as a choreographer, including credits in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
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