Arshad Warsi
Born: 1968-04-19 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Arshad Warsi (born 19 April 1968) is an Indian actor, producer, dancer, television personality, choreographer, and playback singer who appears in Hindi films. He is the recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award from five nominations and is noted for acting in varied film genres. Before making his acting debut, also served as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt in Kaash (1987) and also choreographed a song in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). Warsi made his acting debut in 1996 with Tere Mere Sapne, which was a box office success. His portrayal of Circuit in the comedy film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), and its sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role marked a turning point in his career. He featured in several commercially successful comedy films including Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999), Hulchul (2004), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005), Salaam Namaste (2005), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Dhamaal (2007), Krazzy 4 (2008), Golmaal Returns (2008), Ishqiya (2010), Golmaal 3 (2010), F.A.L.T.U (2011), Double Dhamaal (2011), Jolly LLB (2013), Golmaal Again (2017) and Total Dhamaal (2019), and received critical recognition for his work in films including Sehar (2005), Kabul Express (2006), Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and Guddu Rangeela (2015). He is widely regarded by many as one of the most underrated actors in the Hindi film industry.
Filmography
2026
- King
- Welcome to the Jungle as Romeo
- Dhamaal 4
- Pritam Pedro as Pedro
2025
- The Ba***ds of Bollywood as Gafur
- Jolly LLB 3 as Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi
- Mastiii 4 as Kamraj
- Bhagwat - Chapter One: Raakshas as Vishwas Bhagwat
- The B****di as Raju
2024
- Ghamasaan as Maharaj
- Bandaa Singh Chaudhary
2023
- Choona as Voice of Author (Narrator)
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11 as Judges
2022
- Modern Love Mumbai as Daniel
- Bachchhan Paandey as Vishu
2021
- LOL - Hasse Toh Phasse as Host
2020
- Asur as Dhananjay Rajput
- Durgamati: The Myth as Eeshwar Prasad
2019
- Total Dhamaal as Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
- Pagalpanti as Junky
- Fraud Saiyaan as Bhola Prasad Tripathi/Rana Bhola Pratap Singh
2018
- Simmba as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
- Sanju as Himself / Circuit (Cameo) (uncredited)
- Bhaiaji Superhitt as Goldie Kapoor
2017
- The Drama Company as Self
- Golmaal Again as Madhav Singh Ghai
- Sabse Bada Kalakar as Judge
- Irada as Arjun Mishra
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself
- The Legend of Michael Mishra as Michael Misra
2015
- Welcome 2 Karachi as Shammi Thakur
- Guddu Rangeela as Rangeela
2014
- Son of Abish as Himself
- Dedh Ishqiya as Babban Hussain
- Mr Joe B. Carvalho as Joe B. Carvalho
2013
- Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- Jolly LLB as Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi
- Zila Ghaziabad as Mahendra Fauji
- Rabba Main Kya Karoon
2012
- Ajab Gazabb Love as Subramaniam Seth
2011
- Double Dhamaal as Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
- F.A.L.T.U. as Google Chand
2010
- Golmaal 3 as Madhav Singh Ghai
- Ishqiya as Babban Hussain
- Hum Tum Aur Ghost as Armaan Suri / Danny
2009
- Shortkut - The Con Is On as Raju
- Ek Se Bure Do as Tito
2008
- Khatron Ke Khiladi as Himself
- Halla Bol as Himself (uncredited)
- Krazzy 4 as Raja
- Sunday as Ballu
- Golmaal Returns as Madhav Singh Ghai
- Mr. Black Mr. White as Kishen / Hari
2007
- Dhamaal as Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
- Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal as Shaan Ali Khan
2006
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai as Sankeswar "Circuit"
- Golmaal – Fun Unlimited as Madhav Singh Ghai
- Kabul Express as Jai Kapoor
- Anthony Kaun Hai? as Champak 'Champ' Chaudhary / Anthony Gonzales
- Bigg Boss as Self - Presenter
2005
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? as Vicky
- Salaam Namaste as Ron
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! as Fakira B.P.C.M
- Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye as Manager S.R. Khan
- Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets as Chip
- Sehar as SSP Ajay Kumar
2004
- Indian Idol as Self
- Hulchul as Lucky
2003
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. as Sankeshwar "Circuit"
- Waisa Bhi Hota Hai: Part II as Puneet Sayal
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani as Abdul
2001
- Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao as Rocky
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
- Ghaath as Diwakar
1999
- Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet as Kishan
1998
- Hero Hindustani as Romi Pratap Singh
- Mere Do Anmol Ratan
1997
- Betaabi as Shekhar / Vicky
1996
- Tere Mere Sapne as Ballu