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Date of birth: October 11 Zodiac Sign : Libra Planet : Venus Element: Air |
Popularly known as "Hussi" is a well known TV personality and has acted in and hosted many TV shows and soaps. This popular television actor started out as most youngsters do with modelling when he was in college because he needed the pocket money and friends had told him he was reasonably good looking.
He completed his schooling from Fatima High School in Mumbai. He is a B.Sc. graduate from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. He started his career with modelling when he was in college. But his good looks landed him a small role in serial 'Ashirwad' (Zee TV) followed by 'Kanyadaan' (Sony TV). He became popular among TV viewers from the serial 'Kumkum' (Star Plus). His first serial with Balaji telefilms was 'Kanyadaan'. He has also done other serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kangan, Krishna Arjun, Sarhadain etc.
He is not only an actor but also an excellent anchor. He has hosted various reality shows and contests like Indian Idol 3, Khul Ja Sim Sim, Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai, Kisme Kitna Hai Dum, Kalakaar, Shaabash India and others.
He has done various commercial ads for brands like Close up, Leher Kurkure, Perk, Gillette, Rexona, Harpic, RMD Pan Masala and others. In 2003 he won his first award as Best Devar at Star Parivaar Awards. In 2006 he won the Star Parivaar Favourite Pati and Favourite Bhai awards. In the 2006 Indian Telly Awards he won the Face of the Year award.
He married his long time girlfriend Tina, a fashion designer on December 21, 2005. The couple first met in Jai Hind College in Mumbai and started seeing each other after a friend played matchmaker.