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Posted on December 17, 2021

Saqib Saleem

Saqib Saleem is an Indian actor. He largely works in Bollywood motion pictures. He is named ‘Vishal Bhatt’ for the Bollywood movie Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge in 2011.

Saqib in the movie 'Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge'

Saqib within the film ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’

Wiki/Biography

Saqib Saleem Qureshi was born on Friday, 8 April 1988 (age 33 years; as of 2021) in Higher Kailash, New Delhi. His zodiac signal is Aries. He did his commencement at Hindu School.

Saqib as a toddler

Bodily Look

Peak (approx.): 5′ 9″

Weight (approx.): 75 kg

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Black

Saqib Saleem

Household

Mother and father & Siblings

Saqib`s father`s identify is Saleem Qureshi, and he’s a restaurateur.

Saqib along with his father

His mom`s identify is Ameena Qureshi. She is a housewife.

Saqib along with his mom

She has two brothers Naeem Qureshi and Haseen Qureshi, and he has one sister, whose identify is Huma Qureshi. She is an actor.

Saqib along with his sister

Relationships/Affairs

Saqib was in a relationship with a scriptwriter Swati Trivedi.

Saqib along with his girlfriend

Faith/Spiritual Views

Saqib follows Islamic faith.

Profession

Movie

Saqib began his appearing profession in 2011 with the Bollywood film Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge as ‘Vishal Bhatt.’

Saqib within the film ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ as Vishal

He has additionally featured in different Bollywood motion pictures like Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013), Hawaa Hawaai (2014), Dobaara: See Your Evil (2017), Comedy Couple (2020), and Time to Dance (2021).

Saqib within the film ‘Hawaa Hawaai’

In 2021, he performed the function of Mohinder Amarnath within the film ’83’ alongside Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Hardy Sandhu and Ammy Virk.

Saqib with the solid of film ’83’

Thereafter, his Bollywood film ‘Kakuda’ was introduced to be launched in 2022.

Saqib with the workforce of ‘Kakuda’

Internet Sequence

In 2018, he debuted as ‘Shiv Prakash Shukla’ within the internet sequence Rangbaaz on ZEE5.

Saqib within the internet sequence ‘Rangbaaz’

He additionally featured as a RAW agent within the internet sequence ‘Crackdown’ on Voot.

Saqib within the internet sequence ‘Crackdown’

Cricket

Saqib has performed cricket throughout his college days for Delhi and Kashmir.

Saqib as a teenager along with his cricket workforce

He’s a member of the cricket group ‘Mumbai Heroes’ that performs in the course of the non-professional males’s cricket league in India named ‘Celeb Cricket League.’

Saqib playing cricket for the ‘Mumbai Heroes’

Saqib taking part in cricket for the ‘Mumbai Heroes’

Controversies

I too obtained uncomfortable: In 2018, many actors from the movie business took half within the #MeToo motion. They advised tales on social media in regards to the sexual harassment they went by way of in the course of the begin of their profession. Amongst these actors, Saqib additionally took half within the motion and advised his story. In an interview, he mentioned,

I don’t wish to take names, however after I began out as an actor – I used to be solely 21-years-old- there was a person who tried to assault me. He tried to place his hand in my pants.”

Proud to be Indian: In 2019, Saqib was smashed by Twitter customers for a tweet in regards to the state of affairs in Kashmir. One of many customers advised him to depart India and go to Pakistan. To this, his sister Huma Qureshi additionally mentioned that everybody has to proper to maintain their viewpoint. Saqib additionally replied to the consumer and tweeted,

I’m a proud Indian who loves his nation. But when I really feel like one thing’s amiss I’ll ask questions. Should you obtained an issue with that then I’m afraid it’s your drawback to deal with. A few of you might be hell bent on sending me to Pakistan. Please don’t fear about me I’m positive the place I’m.”

Nepotism: In 2020, in a debate on nepotism, Saqib expressed his viewpoint and mentioned,

What does a Varun Dhawan do if he’s born in David Dhawan’s home. He shouldn’t act? Ought to he be like – ‘Oh no, I’m born in David Dhawan’s household. I shouldn’t act as a result of outsiders have to come back and act.’ Why? If he’s good, the viewers will inform him and so they have. Alia Bhatt is an efficient product of nepotism. She has nice appearing potential. I’ve seen her movies, and I’m like, ‘wow! what a great actor!

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Saqib was nominated for Finest Debut Male on the 57th Filmfare Awards for the 2011 film ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge.’

Favourites

Automotive Assortment

He owns a Ferrari and a Jeep Wrangler.

Saqib posing along with his automotive

Saqib posing along with his jeep

Details/Trivia

Saqib follows a non-vegetarian weight loss plan.

Saqib`s submit about his consuming habits

His hobbies embody dancing, travelling, and writing.

His father owns a restaurant named Saleem`s in Delhi. The restaurant has 10 branches round Delhi. When Saqib was in faculty, he used to assist his father within the restaurant. In an interview, he revealed that he didn’t like working within the restaurant and wished to go to Mumbai, however his father was towards it. His father wished him to pursue a Grasp of Enterprise Administration diploma from Delhi.

Saqib`s father`s restaurant

He is a big fan of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. In an interview, he talked about his love for Sachin and mentioned,

I reduce a cake on his birthday yearly. In truth, I even bear in mind distributing sweets in my colony when his daughter Sara was born.”

Saqib refers to himself as an unintended actor. He at all times wished to change into a cricketer. In an interview, he mentioned that his journey in Mumbai began when he got here to avoid wasting his relationship along with his then girlfriend. His girlfriend got here to Mumbai from Delhi to change into an actress, and Saqib was left in Delhi. As a result of long-distance relationship, they each used to combat quite a bit. He got here to Mumbai to patch-up along with his girlfriend who was breaking apart with him, however after three months, his girlfriend broke up with him. To remain in Mumbai and earn cash, he began modelling. He has performed promoting for numerous manufacturers like PepsiCo, Lays, Tata Docomo, Bar One, KFC, Airtel, Sprite and others.

In an interview, he mentioned, after giving audition for his first movie, he waited for eight months earlier than he obtained chosen.

Other than appearing, Saqib additionally has curiosity in poetry. He additionally wrote a poem on the COVID-19 pandemic in the course of the lockdown. In an interview, he talked about his curiosity and mentioned,

I’ve been jotting down notes and scribbling from faculty. So, I’m writing down for some time however I believe that the pandemic, extra particularly lockdown, gave me time to be with myself and my notepad. That’s how the writing course of began once more.”

In 2020, Saqib got here ahead in help of actress Rhea Chakraborty, who was arrested within the demise case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Many different actors additionally supported Rhea. He was abused by numerous social media customers. In one of many posts, Saqib shared a screenshot through which he was being abused. In an interview, he talked about Rhea and mentioned,

I’ve misplaced religion in information channels as everybody has their very own model in regards to the case. They present viewpoint. The job of stories channels is to report details to not give a story to the audiences. I’m upset. It’s unlucky {that a} younger promising actor like Sushant is not any extra. Nobody is aware of what occurred and the CBI, NCB, ED are investigating his demise. All of us need justice for Sushant and Rhea (Chakraborty, actor and Sushant’s woman buddy).”

Saqib gained numerous recognition by way of OTT platforms. In an interview, he talked about OTT platforms and mentioned,

I don’t blame actors or anybody, however after we have been solely reliant on theatrical movies, every little thing was decided by the primary Friday of a movie’s launch. ‘How a lot the movie goes to open at? Is my movie business sufficient? Ought to I do that to make it come out extra?’ Someplace in there, you overlook that your fundamental job is to behave.”

He was named ‘Narad Muni’ by the solid of ’83’ whereas capturing.

He gave recommendation to individuals who aspire to change into an actor. In an interview, he mentioned,

Firstly, there ought to be readability on why you might be right here on this business. Do you wish to act since you wish to change into a celebrity or since you love doing it or each? It may be something however one ought to be clear about that.”

In an interview, he was requested about being criticized on social media. He answered,

When you find yourself behind a pc display and your actual identification shouldn’t be there, all you do is abuse individuals. I’m from Delhi and I wish to say to all these individuals, ‘If in case you have the braveness, abuse me to my face.’ These are the identical individuals who would be the first ones to run to satisfy celebrities in the event that they spot them. I really feel we interpret freedom of expression in a really flawed method. Freedom of expression doesn’t imply I can abuse individuals, it means I can share my viewpoint. You’re allowed to share your viewpoint, I’m open to any kind of criticism however don’t abuse my mom, sister.”

Saqib is incessantly seen on the duvet of magazines and tabloids. In a few of the journal covers, he was featured along with his sister Huma Qureshi.

Saqib along with his sister on Verge journal