
Shekhar Suman
Actor, Director, Producer, Tv Personality
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Shekhar Suman is an Indian actor, producer, director, and television personality who is best known for hosting the TV show Movers and Shakers. He has acted in several Bollywood films and television shows, and has also directed and produced some of them. He started hi...
Shekhar Suman Bio
Full Name | Shekhar Suman |
Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Tv Personality |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 9” |
Weight (approx.) | 70 kg |
Date Of Birth | Tuesday, 07 Jun 1960 |
Age | 65 |
Birthplace | Patna, Bihar, India |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Hometown | Patna, Bihar, India[ |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Alka Kapur |
Quotes: |
“ Television gave me recognition, but theatre gave me depth as an actor.“ “ Comedy is the most difficult genre, you need timing, wit, and a sense of empathy.“ “ I believe in reinventing myself, that’s the only way to survive in showbiz.“ “ Failure is a better teacher than success; it keeps you grounded.“ |
Awards: |
Indian Television Academy Award (2001)
Bollywood Movie Award (2003)
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Shekhar Suman FAQ
December 7, 1962, in Patna, Bihar, India
TV: Wah! Janaab (1984); Film: Utsav (1984)
Trivias
- Shekhar Suman is one of the few Indian actors to successfully transition between television, film, hosting, singing, and even politics, maintaining relevance for over four decades
- He was a topper at Ramjas College, Delhi University, graduating with a BA in History in 1977
- Suman’s son, Adhyayan Suman, is also an actor, and they starred together in the film Heartless (2014), which Shekhar directed
- He was the iconic host of Movers & Shakers, India’s first late-night talk show, which earned him the title “The Badshah of BlahBlah”
- Shekhar Suman has tattoos on his right chest and right bicep, which is unusual for someone of his generation in Indian showbiz.