Shiney Ahuja
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Shiney Ahuja is an Indian actor who won the Filmfare Best Debut Award
for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
in 2006.
. 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 'Imago' Barry Johns Acting School in Delhi. Sometime after 1999 he moved to Mumbai.
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.
The maid later retracted her statement and accepted that "Shiney had not raped her and she had filed the complainant at somebody's behest."
Filmfare Best Debut Award
The Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut is given at the annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films to recognise a performance by a male actor in his debut role.-1990s:*1990Salman Khan - Maine Pyar Kiya*1991Not awarded...
for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, is an Indian movie made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003, but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes...
in 2006.
Early life
Ahuja was born in New DelhiNew Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
. His father was in the Indian army
Indian Army
The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. With about 1,100,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,150,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's largest standing volunteer army...
. His early schooling was at St. Xavier's School, Ranchi; later, he studied at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan is a public school located at Delhi, India. It is operated under Indian Army supervision under the aegis of Indian Army welfare Education society . The school was founded in 1953 and has about 6000 students...
. While studying at Hansraj College
Hansraj College
Hans Raj College is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Delhi. This co- educational Institute offers education in all the three streams- arts, science and commerce, and is located on the Mahatma Hans Raj College Road, Kamla Nagar, in the Delhi University’s North campus, and...
University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
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 'Imago' 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
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, is an Indian movie made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003, but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes...
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
Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...
, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards
Zee Cine Awards
The Zee Cine Awards or "ZCA" for short is an awards ceremony for the Hindi film industry. It was first held in 1998 in Mumbai. Since then, it has gained substantial popularity as a notable awards ceremony to the Indian population as well as to the viewers of Zee Network.In 2004, the ZCA went...
and Stardust Awards
Stardust Awards
The Stardust Awards is an award ceremony for Hindi movies, which congratulate the superstars of the new generation who are making an impact on the future. It is sponsored by Stardust magazine.- Background :...
. He also played the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt , is a prominent Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.Bhatt's early directional career consisted of acclaimed films, such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam and Zakhm....
's Gangster
Gangster (film)
Gangster is a 2006 Hindi film that premiered on 28 April. The film stars Shiney Ahuja, Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Ranaut. The plot is that of a bar girl who falls in love with two people, one a layman and the other a gangster...
, a more popular movie. In 2006, he acted in the movie Woh Lamhe opposite Kangana Ranaut.
Personal life
Ahuja is married to Anu Ahuja. They have a daughter named Arshiya, born in 2007.Rape conviction
On 30 March 2011, Ahuja was sentenced to seven years in prison by a sessions court in Mumbai for raping his maid in 2009. On 27 April, he was released on bail until his appeal hearing, for which no date has been set.The maid later retracted her statement and accepted that "Shiney had not raped her and she had filed the complainant at somebody's behest."
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 AwardsStardust AwardsThe Stardust Awards is an award ceremony for Hindi movies, which congratulate the superstars of the new generation who are making an impact on the future. It is sponsored by Stardust magazine.- Background :...
: Best debut actor- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2007–2008
- IIFA Awards: Best Actor (Critics) – Gangster
- Society Young Achiever's Award – Gangster
- Kalakar AwardsKalakar AwardsKalakar Awards or Kalakar Puraskar ceremony is one of the most prominent film events given for Bengali Cinemas in India.-History & Background:...
: Best actor – Khoya Khoya Chand
Filmography
| Film | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, is an Indian movie made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003, but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes... |
2005 | Vikram Malhotra | Filmfare Award for best male debut |
| Sins | 2005 | Father William | |
| Karam Karam (film) Karam is a Bollywood crime thriller film, released in 2005. The film is directed by Sanjay Gupta and stars John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles.-Plot:... |
2005 | ACP Wagh Pratap Singh | |
| Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | 2005 | Tarun Haksar | |
| Gangster Gangster (film) Gangster is a 2006 Hindi film that premiered on 28 April. The film stars Shiney Ahuja, Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Ranaut. The plot is that of a bar girl who falls in love with two people, one a layman and the other a gangster... |
2006 | Daya Shankar | |
| Fanaa Fanaa (film) Fanaa is a 2006 Hindi romance film, starring Aamir Khan and Kajol in pivotal roles. It is directed by Kunal Kohli who previously directed Hum Tum, and is produced under Yash Raj Films. The film also stars Rishi Kapoor, Tabu and Sharat Saxena.Fanaa was released on 26 May 2006, in India... |
2006 | Suraj Ahuja | |
| Zindaggi Rocks Zindaggi Rocks Zindaggi Rocks is a 2006 Bollywood film, directed by Tanuja Chandra and produced by Anurradha Prasad. It is about the love story between a famous singer, Kriya, played by Sushmita Sen and a doctor, played by Shiney Ahuja.... |
2006 | Dr. Suraj Rihan | |
| Woh Lamhe Woh Lamhe Woh Lamhe... is a 2006 film starring Shiney Ahuja and Kangna Ranaut and directed by Mohit Suri. The film is a based on the true story of Parveen Babi's life, her battle with schizophrenia and her relationship with Mahesh Bhatt to whom she was a lover as well as a mentor in his struggling days.Bhatt... |
2006 | Aditya Garewal | |
| Life in a... Metro | 2007 | Akash | |
| Bhool Bhulaiya | 2007 | Siddharth | |
| Khoya Khoya Chand Khoya Khoya Chand Khoya Khoya Chand, is a Bollywood film directed by Sudhir Mishra which released on 7 December 2007. The film stars Shiney Ahuja and Soha Ali Khan in the lead roles with Rajat Kapoor, Sushmita Mukherjee, Sonya Jehan and Vinay Pathak in important roles... |
2007 | Zaffar | |
| Hijack | 2008 | Vikram Madaan | |
| Har Pall Har Pall Har Pal is an upcoming Indian film directed by art cinema director Jahnu Barua, who previously directed the critically acclaimed Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara . The film stars Preity Zinta, Shiney Ahuja and Isha Koppikar in leading roles. Dharmendra appears in a supporting role as Zinta's father... |
2010 | Rohit | |
| Ghost Ghost (2011 film) Ghost is an upcoming Indian horror film written and directed by Puja Jatinder Bedi. The film stars Shiney Ahuja and Sayali Bhagat in the lead roles. It is Shiney Ahuja's first film after been accused by her maid for raping her. The film is currently in post production stage and is set to release on... |
2011 |