Shiney Suraj Ahuja (born 15 May 1973) is an Indian former actor who worked in Hindi-language films. He came to prominence with his debut performance in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, for which he won the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award in 2006, and went on to appear in a string of commercially and critically noticed films during the mid- to late 2000s.
| Full name | Shiney Suraj Ahuja |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 May 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Former actor |
| Industry | Hindi cinema |
| Notable award | Filmfare Best Male Debut Award (2006) |
Ahuja made his entry into Hindi cinema with Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, a film set against the backdrop of post-Emergency India. His performance earned him the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award in 2006, marking him as one of the more notable acting debutants of that period.
Following his debut, he appeared in a number of films that performed well at the box office or attracted critical attention, including:
During the mid-2000s, Ahuja was associated with a wave of Hindi films that combined mainstream production with relatively unconventional storytelling, particularly through his collaborations on titles such as Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Gangster and Woh Lamhe. His debut award and subsequent run of hit films briefly placed him among the recognised leading men of Hindi cinema in that era.