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Imran Hasnee (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 December 1972

BirthplaceBhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

ProfessionActor, Former IT Professional

NationalityIndian

Imran Hasnee (Actor) Biography

Imran Hasnee is an Indian actor and former IT professional best known for supporting roles in films such as Paan Singh Tomar and Slumdog Millionaire. Born

Early life and background

Imran Hasnee was born on 1 December 1972 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He grew up in Bhopal and attended Cambridge School there before continuing his higher studies at a college in Hyderabad. He holds a Master of Computer Management and began his working life in the information technology sector during the mid-1990s, a period when the industry in India was rapidly expanding.

Though his parents encouraged more traditional professions, Hasnee maintained a childhood interest in acting. While living in Jaipur for a time, he continued to participate in local plays, acting and directing community theatre productions.

Career

After college Hasnee took an IT position that eventually led him overseas to Mauritius, where he rose to a leadership role in the company he worked for. A commercial opportunity during that period rekindled his interest in performance. He joined the Art and Culture Development organization in Mauritius to learn more about acting and appeared in two French-language films while still employed in IT. Those experiences convinced him to leave his seven-year career in technology and pursue acting full time.

Hasnee moved to Mumbai in 2004. His early break on Indian television came without an audition when he was cast in a negative role on Zee TV’s serial Kasshish (2005). He made his Bollywood debut in the film Shabd (2005) and later appeared in the internationally celebrated Slumdog Millionaire (2008), which won multiple Academy Awards.

His profile in Indian cinema continued to rise and he is particularly recognised for his performance as Matadeen (also referred to as Dadda), the elder brother of Irrfan Khan’s character, in Paan Singh Tomar. That role is cited as a key breakthrough in his acting career. In 2018 he played the former Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari in Gul Makai, the biopic about Malala Yousafzai.

Hasnee’s screen persona has leaned toward character and supporting parts, bringing depth to roles across television, Hindi cinema and international projects. His background in theatre and early work in Mauritius contributed to a portfolio that includes both Indian and international productions.

Public profile

Physically, Hasnee stands around 178 cm (about 5'10") and his listed weight is approximately 70 kg (154 lbs). Recorded body measurements include a 38-inch chest, 30-inch waist and 12-inch biceps. He has grey eyes and brown hair. Personal details reported about him note that he follows Islam, prefers non-vegetarian food, and enjoys travelling, reading, dancing and cooking. He is also described as an avid cat lover.

Hasnee has identified favourite artists and influences, including actors Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan, and actress Smita Patil. He has expressed appreciation for films such as Mughal-e-Azam and for directors including SS Rajamouli, Karan Johar and Ali Abbas Zafar. He has mentioned authors Ibn-e-Safi and Karan Razdan among his literary preferences.

Latest updates

Among the roles highlighted later in his career, Hasnee portrayed Asif Ali Zardari in the 2018 biopic Gul Makai. His earlier notable appearances include Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Paan Singh Tomar (2010), the latter cited as a turning point for his visibility in film. Beyond those credits, he has continued to be active in character roles and supporting parts across film and television.

Personal life and other notes

Public information about Hasnee’s marital status, spouse and children is not available. Some personal habits reported in media profiles indicate that he smokes; other aspects such as alcohol use are not publicly documented. He remains engaged with performance work after transitioning from his initial career in IT.

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Recent Work

Gul Makai

Portrayed former Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari in the biopic about Malala Yousafzai.

2018
Paan Singh Tomar

Played Matadeen (Dadda), the elder brother of the protagonist; a breakthrough supporting role.

2010
Slumdog Millionaire

Appeared in the Academy Award-winning film.

2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Transitioned from a seven-year career in IT to acting after theatre and film work in Mauritius.
  2. Television debut on Kasshish (2005) without an audition.
  3. Bollywood debut in Shabd (2005).
  4. Part of the international success Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
  5. Breakthrough supporting role as Matadeen in Paan Singh Tomar.
  6. Portrayed Asif Ali Zardari in Gul Makai (2018).
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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