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Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub

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Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
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Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, born in Delhi, India, is a talented Indian actor who has made a mark in Bollywood with his compelling performances. Known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, Zeeshan Ayyub has become a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.

Zeeshan Ayyub started his acting career in theater, gaining experience and honing his craft before making his foray into the world of cinema. He made his Bollywood debut with the film "No One Killed Jessica" (2011), where he played a supporting role. However, it was his collaboration with director Habib Faisal in "Band Baaja Baaraat" (2010) that brought him recognition for his acting skills.

One of Zeeshan Ayyub's standout performances came in the film "Tanu Weds Manu" (2011), where he played the character of Raja Awasthi, earning praise for his comic timing and memorable presence on screen. He continued to impress audiences and critics alike with his roles in films such as "Raanjhanaa" (2013), "Raanjhanaa" (2015), and "Zero" (2018).

However, it was his portrayal of the character Shiva in the critically acclaimed film "Raees" (2017), starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan, that further elevated Zeeshan's status in the industry. His ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, whether in supporting or lead roles, has solidified his position as a sought-after actor.

Zeeshan Ayyub has also been associated with socially relevant and thought-provoking films, such as "Article 15" (2019), where he delivered a powerful performance highlighting social issues. He has continued to collaborate with prominent filmmakers and actors, showcasing his commitment to quality storytelling.

Outside of his film career, Zeeshan Ayyub has been active in theater and has expressed his views on various social and political issues.
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Known for

    Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in Raanjhanaa (2013)
    Raanjhanaa
    7.6
    • Murari(as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
    • 2013
    Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Ayushmann Khurrana in Article 15 (2019)
    Article 15
    8.1
    • Nishad
    • 2019
    Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in Zero (2018)
    Zero
    5.2
    • Guddu(as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
    • 2018
    Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan in Raees (2017)
    Raees
    6.6
    • Sadiq(as Zeeshan Ayub)
    • 2017

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    Actor



    • Laal Batti
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
    • Untitled Ranbir Kapoor/Anurag Basu Project
      • Pre-production
    • Lalla
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • Katha
      • (as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
      • Completed



    • Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (2025)
      Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
      7.2
      TV Series
      • 2025
    • Kanneda (2025)
      Kanneda
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Rawat
      • 2025
    • Talaakhon Mein Ek
      • 2024
    • Vicky Kaushal in Sam Bahadur (2023)
      Sam Bahadur
      7.7
      • Yahya Khan
      • 2023
    • Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Haddi (2023)
      Haddi
      5.5
      • Irfan Rizvi
      • 2023
    • Prosenjit Chatterjee, Karishma Tanna, Harman Baweja, and Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub in Scoop (2023)
      Scoop
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Imran Siddiqui
      • 2023
    • Joram (2023)
      Joram
      6.6
      • Ratnakar Bagul
      • 2023
    • Apinderdeep Singh, Kumud Mishra, Hiten Tejwani, Samarjit Singh Mahajan, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Diljit Dosanjh, Amyra Dastur, and Paresh Pahuja in Jogi: Les flammes de la haine (2022)
      Jogi: Les flammes de la haine
      7.1
      • SI Ravinder Chautala
      • 2022
    • Satish Kaushik, Jitendra Joshi, Shruti Seth, Indraneil Sengupta, Mugdha Godse, Tina Desai, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub in Bloody Brothers (2022)
      Bloody Brothers
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Daljeet Grover
      • 2022
    • Amit Sadh in Ek Jhalak- A Glimpse (2021)
      Ek Jhalak- A Glimpse
      9.3
      Short
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2021
    • Dimple Kapadia, Saif Ali Khan, Kumud Mishra, Gauahar Khan, Sunil Grover, Sarah Jane Dias, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, and Kritika Kamra in Tandav (2021)
      Tandav
      4.7
      TV Series
      • Shiva Shekhar
      • 2021
    • Line of Fire
      5.0
      TV Series
      • (as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
      • 2020
    • A Simple Murder (2020)
      A Simple Murder
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Manish
      • 2020
    • Saurabh Shukla, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Rajkummar Rao in Chhalaang (2020)
      Chhalaang
      6.7
      • I.M. Singh (as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
      • 2020
    • Sharman Joshi, Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Nithya Menen, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, and Kirti Kulhari in Mission Mangal (2019)
      Mission Mangal
      6.6
      • Rishi Aggarwal (as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
      • 2019

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    Jannat 2
    Tandav - Official Teaser
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    Tandav - Official Teaser
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    Joram Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:32
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    • Alternative names
      • Zeeshan Ayub
    • Height
      • 1.78 m
    • Born
      • Delhi, India
    • Spouse
      • Rasika Agashe2007 - present (1 child)
    • Children
      • Raahi Khan

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