Shiney Ahuja
| Shiney Ahuja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shiney Ahuja 15 May 1974 Delhi, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Anupam |
Early life
Ahuja was born in New Delhi. His father was in the Indian army.His early schooling was at St. Xavier's School, Ranchi; later, he studied at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. While studying at Hansraj College University of Delhi from 1995–1998, he was attracted to theater right from college days and attended several acting workshops with National school of drama, new delhi. Later he joined the theatre group 'Tag' where he met Barry John (theatre director) and soon enough joined Barry Johns Acting School in Delhi. Sometime after 1999 he moved to Mumbai.
Career
Before making his debut in films, Ahuja modeled and acted in commercials. He also appeared in a music video for the British-Asian band Stereo Nation.
He made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi which debuted at various film festivals in 2004 and was released in theaters in 2005. In 2006, Ahuja was awarded Best Male Debut by Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards and Stardust Awards. He also played the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt's Gangster, a more popular movie. In 2006, he acted in the movie Woh Lamhe opposite Kangana Ranaut.
Upcoming films
His upcoming films include Har Pall by Jahnu Barua.
Controversy
Shiney Ahuja's maid accused him of rape. He was arrested in 2009 when the maid lodged a complaint against him. In 2010, the victim, while being cross-examined at the fast-track court in Sewri, said that Shiney did not rape her.
Personal life
Ahuja is married to Anupam Ahuja.They have a daughter named Arshiya, born in 2007.
Awards
2006
- Screen Awards: Most Promising Newcomer – Male – Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
- Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
- IIFA Awards: Best Debut- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
- Stardust Awards: Best debut actor- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2007–2008
- IIFA Awards: Best Actor (Critics) – Gangster
- Society Young Achiever's Award – Gangster
- Kalakar Awards: Best actor – Khoya Khoya Chand
Filmography
| Film | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | 2005 | Vikram Malhotra | Filmfare Award for best male debut |
| Sins | 2005 | Father William | |
| Karam | 2005 | ACP Wagh Pratap Singh | |
| Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | 2005 | Tarun Haksar | |
| Gangster | 2006 | Daya Shankar | |
| Fanaa | 2006 | Suraj Ahuja | |
| Zindaggi Rocks | 2006 | Dr. Suraj Rihan | |
| Woh Lamhe | 2006 | Aditya Garewal | |
| Life in a... Metro | 2007 | Akash | |
| Bhool Bhulaiya | 2007 | Siddharth | |
| Khoya Khoya Chand | 2007 | Zaffar | |
| Hijack | 2008 | Vikram Madaan | |
| Har Pall | 2010 | Rohit | |
| Ghost | 2012 | Vijay Singh |
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