Curiosidades

Came to England from Pakistan when he was 4 years old. Later, at the age of 10, he moved back to Pakistan for one year to attend school, then back to England again the following year.

Asked twice by Steven Spielberg to act in his films - Indiana Jones y el templo maldito (1984) and El mundo perdido: Jurassic Park (1997).

Was offered the part of central villain Salim Abu Aziz in Mentiras arriesgadas (1994), because director James Cameron was impressed by his work in La ciudad de la alegría (1992).

Is a member of the Royal Shakespeare company

He has a grandson, Arlo, born in 2013/2014. He is a very doting grandfather.

Lives in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, a south-west suburb of London.

Has two daughters with Gina Rowe - Jessica and Keira.

Attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London.

Appeared on BBC1's Question Time on 23.02.06 offering his opinions on topical subjects put forward by a studio audience

Appeared at a rally in support of Fair Votes voting reform at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Liverpool, September 2010.