Shekhar Suman (born 7 December 1962)
Personal life
Shekhar Suman belongs to a
Biharis Ambastha Kayastha family.
He married Alka Suman on 4 May 1983. Their younger son, Adhyayan Suman, is a Bollywood actor.
Career
Film actor
Suman debuted in films with the
Utsav opposite Rekha, produced by
Shashi Kapoor and directed by
Girish Karnad. He has worked in nearly 35 films including
Manav Hatya, Naache Mayuri, Sansar, Anubhav, Tridev, Pati Parmeshwar, and
Ranbhoomi.
Television actor
He made his television debut in 1984 with
Wah Janaab in which he acted alongside
Kiran Juneja. His television career included shows like
Dekh Bhai Dekh,
Reporter,
Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar,
Chote Babu,
Andaz,
Amar Prem,
Vilayati Babu,
Movers n Shakers,
Simply Shekhar and
Carry On Shekhar.
He hosted
Film Deewane, The Great Indian Comedy Show on
STAR One until February 2006 and appeared in some episodes of
Dial One Aur Jeeto on
Sahara TV. He has also hosted quiz shows including
Nilaam Ghar on
Zee TV,
He-Man on
STAR One and
Poll Khol on
STAR News. In 2015, he began hosting
Abki Bari Shekhar Bihari on
Aaj Tak.
Television host
He was one of the judges of
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge along with Navjot Singh Sidhu, quitting after three seasons over differences with his co-host. He featured as a judge on several other comedy shows such as
Comedy Circus on
Sony TV and
Comedy Superstar on
SAB TV. He hosted the show
Jab Khelo SAB Khelo on SAB TV and participated in the fourth season of the popular dance reality show,
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa which aired on Sony TV.
Singer
He made his singing debut with a music album named,
Kuch Khwaab Aise, a collection of eight love ballads whose music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava and lyrics written by Shyam Raj. In December 2009, he appeared as a participant on the reality TV series,
Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, based on past life regression.
Suman made his directorial debut with 2014 film,
Heartless.
Politician
Suman fought Lok Sabha election in May 2009 from Patna Sahib on Congress ticket and lost to BJP's
Shatrughan Sinha, coming up in third place.
On 5 May 2024, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.
Filmography
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| 2024 | Heeramandi | Zulfikar |
| 2017 | Bhoomi | Tripurari "Taj" Mishra, Arun's Friend |
| 2014 | Heartless | Doctor (also director) |
| 2011 | Chaloo | Police Sherkhan |
| 2004 | Ek Se Badhkar Ek | Anand Mathur |
| 2002 | Chor Machaaye Shor | Guru (Shyam's friend) / Vyjayanti / Mala |
| 1998 | Ghar Bazar | |
| 1994 | Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se | Mohan Prasad |
| 1993 | Professor Ki Padosan | Photographer Vinod |
| 1991 | Ranbhoomi | Dr. Prakash |
| 1989 | Waqt Ke Zanjeer | |
| Pati Parmeshwar | Vijay |
| Anjaane Rishte | Anil |
| Tridev | Journalist Shrikant Verma |
Tere Bina Kya Jeena | Amar |
| 1988 | Aakhri Nishchay | |
Insaaf Ki Manzil | Prakash |
| Kharidaar | |
| Woh Phir Aayegi | CID Inspector Ratan |
| Razia | |
| 1987 | Sansar | Peter Fernandes |
| Yaatna | |
| 1986 | Anubhav | Ramesh |
Naache Mayuri | |
| Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu | Telugu film |
Manav Hatya | |
| 1985 | Rehguzar | Shekhar |
| 1984 | Utsav | Charudutt
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Television
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|
Amar Prem | |
Andaz | Anand |
Comedy Circus | Judge |
| Comedy Superstar | Judge |
| Dam Dama Dam | Sarju/Chichi/Sonu/Karan |
Dekh Bhai Dekh | Sameer Diwan |
Ek Raja Ek Rani | Ajay Kapoor |
Neelam Ghar | Host |
The Great Indian Comedy Show | Host |
| The Great Indian Laughter Challenge | Judge |
He Man | Host |
| Hera Pheri | Ajay Premi |
| India's Laughter Champion | Judge |
Jaal | |
''Jjhoom India | Contestant |
Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar | |
| Laugh India Laugh | Judge |
Made in India | Host |
Main | Viren Kumar |
Movers & Shakers | Host |
Poll Khol | Host |
Reporter | |
Saat Pheron Ki Hera Pherie | Bhoopi Tandon |
Simply Shekhar | Host |
| Tedhi Baat Shekhar Ke Saath | Various characters |
| Wah Janaab | |
| Bigg Boss 16 | Big Bulletin Host |
Awards
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Won Best Anchor for Movers And Shakers at 1st ITA Awards
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Won Best Anchor for Carry on Shekhar at 3rd Indian Telly Awards
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Won Bollywood Movie Award for Best Comedian, Chor Machaaye Shor
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