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Arshad Warsi
Active Bollywood
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age56–65
- Active1996 – Present
- Updated
Arshad Warsi – Biography
Arshad Warsi – Full Information
- Full Name: Arshad Warsi
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Television Host, Choreographer, Dancer
- Nickname: Circuit
- Date of Birth: 19 April 1968
- Age: 58 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
- Education: Studied at Barnes School, Deolali, Maharashtra (left school after Class 10 due to financial hardships).
- Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi
- Occupation: Film Actor, Producer, Choreographer
- Years Active: 1996–Present
- Debut Film: Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Maria Goretti (Former VJ, Author, Chef)
- Marriage Year: 1999
- Children: 2 (Son: Zeke Warsi, Daughter: Zene Zoe Warsi)
- Father: Ahmed Ali Khan (Urdu poet and musician)
- Mother: Not widely known publicly
- Siblings: Half-brother Anwar Hussain (Singer), Half-sister Asha Sachdev (Actress).
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Won the Indian Dance Competition |
| 1992 | Finished 4th at the World Dance Championship (Modern Jazz Category), London |
| 1993 | Started working as a professional choreographer in Bollywood |
| 1996 | Made acting debut with Tere Mere Sapne |
| 1999 | Appeared in Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet |
| 2003 | Breakthrough role as Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. |
| 2004 | Starred in the comedy film Hulchul |
| 2005 | Appeared in Salaam Namaste and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? |
| 2006 | Reprised Circuit in blockbuster Lage Raho Munna Bhai |
| 2007 | Starred in hit comedy Dhamaal |
| 2008 | Featured in Golmaal Returns |
| 2010 | Received critical acclaim for Ishqiya and appeared in Golmaal 3 |
| 2011 | Starred in Double Dhamaal |
| 2013 | Played lead role in National Award-winning film Jolly LLB |
| 2014 | Earned praise for Dedh Ishqiya |
| 2015 | Starred in Welcome to Karachi |
| 2017 | Appeared in blockbuster Golmaal Again |
| 2019 | Starred in successful comedy Total Dhamaal |
| 2022 | Played Akhri Pasta in Bachchhan Paandey |
| 2025 | Featured in Bandaa Singh Chaudhary |
| 2025–2026 | Working on Jolly LLB 3, Welcome to the Jungle, Mastiii 4, King, and Golmaal 5 |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Zee Cine Award | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Won |
| 2004 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Bollywood Movie Award | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Won |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Screen Award | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Nominated |
| 2004 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | IIFA Award | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Nominated |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Nominated |
| 2007 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | IIFA Award | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Nominated |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Ishqiya | Nominated |
| 2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | IIFA Award | Ishqiya | Nominated |
| 2011 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Zee Cine Award | Ishqiya | Nominated |
| 2014 | Screen Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Screen Award | Jolly LLB | Nominated |
| 2014 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor in a Drama | Stardust Award | Jolly LLB | Nominated |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role | BIG Star Entertainment Award | Jolly LLB | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Dedh Ishqiya | Nominated |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Screen Award | Dedh Ishqiya | Nominated |
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About Arshad Warsi
Who is Arshad Warsi?
Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor, producer, and television host known for his comedy and drama roles in Bollywood.
What is Arshad Warsi's most famous role?
His most iconic role is Circuit in the Munna Bhai film series.
Who is Arshad Warsi's wife?
He is married to Maria Goretti, a former VJ, author, and chef.
Which was Arshad Warsi's debut film?
His acting debut was Tere Mere Sapne (1996).
What are Arshad Warsi's most popular movies?
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Dhamaal, Golmaal Again, Ishqiya, Jolly LLB, Total Dhamaal, and Hulchul.
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