Overview
Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub Khan, commonly credited as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. Known primarily for his supporting roles, he has appeared in more than 25 films over a career spanning around fourteen years, and has collaborated with director Aanand L. Rai on four films.
Key facts
| Full name | Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub Khan |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Industry | Hindi cinema (Bollywood) |
| Notable collaborator | Aanand L. Rai (four films) |
| Television debut | Kyunki... Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2008, Doordarshan) |
| Film debut | No One Killed Jessica (2011) |
| Major nomination | Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
Background
Before establishing himself in films, Ayyub worked in television, including the Hindi serial Kyunki... Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, which was telecast on Doordarshan in 2008.
Career
Film debut
Ayyub began his film career with a negative role in Raj Kumar Gupta's semi-biographical thriller No One Killed Jessica (2011). The film was a commercial success and earned Ayyub a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Supporting roles
Following his debut, Ayyub featured in brief roles in several box-office hits, including Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Jannat 2 (2012), Raanjhanaa (2013), Shahid (2013), Raja Natwarlal (2014), Tubelight (2017), Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), and Article 15 (2019).
Major commercial successes
His biggest commercial successes came with brief roles in the romantic comedy Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015), the crime thriller Raees (2017), and the science drama Mission Mangal (2019). All three rank among the highest-grossing Indian films.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2011 | No One Killed Jessica |
| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan |
| 2012 | Jannat 2 |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa |
| 2013 | Shahid |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns |
| 2017 | Raees |
| 2017 | Tubelight |
| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi |
| 2019 | Article 15 |
| 2019 | Mission Mangal |
Significance
Ayyub is recognised as a versatile character actor in Hindi cinema, having appeared in films across a wide range of genres, from biographical thrillers and romantic comedies to historical dramas and science-based dramas. His frequent collaborations with Aanand L. Rai and his consistent presence in commercially successful productions have made him a familiar face in mainstream Bollywood supporting casts.