Aftab Shivdasani is an Indian actor known primarily for his work in Hindi cinema. He began his on-screen career as a child artist in the late 1980s before transitioning to leading roles in Bollywood from the late 1990s onward, working across romantic dramas, thrillers and comedies.
| Full name | Aftab Shivdasani |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 June 1978, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Primary industry | Hindi cinema (Bollywood) |
| Active since | 1980s (as child artist); 1999 onward (as lead actor) |
| Spouse | Nin Dusanj |
Aftab Shivdasani was born and raised in Mumbai. He entered the film industry at a young age, appearing in advertisements and as a child performer in Hindi films during the late 1980s. Among his early appearances was a role as the young protagonist in Mr. India (1987), directed by Shekhar Kapoor.
Shivdasani made his debut as a lead actor in the romantic film Mast (1999), directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced under the Varma Corporation banner. The performance brought him early recognition and the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Shivdasani married Nin Dusanj in 2014. The couple has a daughter.
Shivdasani is associated with a generation of Hindi-film leading men who emerged at the turn of the 2000s. He has been particularly identified with the adult-comedy genre through the Masti series, while also taking on horror and thriller roles such as 1920, which became a notable entry in Bollywood horror.