Happy Birthday Saqib Saleem

Born on April 8, 1988, Saqib Saleem Qureshi is a model turned actor who has managed to stand out in all his projects. Saleem was born to a Muslim family in Delhi. His father Saleem Qureshi is a restauranteur while his mother Ameena Qureshi is a home-maker. He is the brother of the veteran actress Huma Qureshi, and has two other brothers.

 

After a small stint in cricket, Saleem moved to Mumbai and began to feature in various modelling assignments as well as notable television advertisements. He forayed into Bollywood with his debut in Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy Mujhse Fraaandhsip Karoge (2011), which was declared a hit and Saleem was appreciated by the critics and the audiences alike. He then appeared in another of YRF's comedy, Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013) along renowned actors such as Ram Kapoor and Ravi Kissen. This movie also did quite well on the commercial and critical front. Saleem was next seen in the Indian anthology film Bombay Talkies (2013) and Hawaa Hawaai (2014), the latter being a critical success and minting coins at the box-office as well.

 

Saleem has niched a carve for himself in the industry with his acting mettle and his next venture Side Hero is being eagerly awaited by the fans.

 

On this birthday, here is a small playlist of the actor.

 

Writer: Pooja B.

Editors: Shikha A. and Sonia R.

Graphics: Shikha A.