Shaji Chaudhary

Shaji Choudhary[2] born on Sunday, July 7, 1982 in village Dodwari (Rajasthan) is an Indian actor.[3][4][5] Shaji made his first Bollywood appearance in the 2004 Hindi film Main Hoon Na. In 2008, Shaji got to work alongside Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan when the director Ashutosh Gowariker signed him to play the character of Akbar’s general Adham Khan in the historical drama Jodhaa Akbar. Later, Shaji featured in Shaurya Aur Suhani, a romantic soap opera in which he essayed a minor role. In 2014 Shaji as Tapasvi Maharaj’s bodyguard in movie PK. Shaji cast as Maqbool Khan in Mirzapur (TV series)[6] as Kaleen Bhaiya's (Pankaj Tripathi) trusted henchman. He is also known for movie Thugs of Hindustan.[7]

Shaji Choudhary
Born (1982-07-07) 7 July 1982
Rajasthan,[1] India
OccupationActor[1]
Years active1997-present
Known forMirzapur, Kabil, P.K, Shootout at wadala, Thugs of Hindustan and Jodha Akbar

Early life and background

Chaudhary was born in village Dodwari, district Tonk Rajasthan to Roopnarayan Choudhary and Rampyari Choudhary.[8] When Shaji was ten years old, he shifted in Jaipur with his elder brother.[8] Shaji completed schooling from St.Soldiers and done college from Rajasthan university.[8] Shaji has four brothers and a sister.

Career

Chaudhary Started his acting career with a TV serial Shaktiman (Second season) on DD1 as in negative role character name was kilwish (The role of Kilwish portrayed by Surendra Pal in Season one). Shaji made his first Bollywood appearance in the 2006 Hindi film Husn Bewafa which went unnoticed. In 2008, Shaji got to work alongside Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan when the director Ashutosh Gowariker signed him to play the character of Akbar’s general Adham Khan in the historical drama Jodhaa Akbar. Later, Shaji featured in Shaurya Aur Suhani, a romantic soap opera in which he essayed a minor role. In 2014 Shaji as Tapasvi Maharaj’s bodyguard in movie PK. Shaji cast as Maqbool Khan in Mirzapur (TV series) as Kaleen Bhaiya's (Pankaj Tripathi) trusted henchman.[9]

Personal life

Shaji is married to Subdhara Choudhary and is a father of two children.

Filmography
Name of Film and Series Role Year
Pranaam[10] Thakur Bhanu pratap 2019
Blank Terrorist
Mirzapur (WebSeries) Maqbool Khan 2018
Thugs of Hindostan Bhure Lal (thug)
Kaabil Anna 2017
Mohenjo Daro Kulka 2016
Wagah Razzak ali khan
Tevar Vijendra Singh's Goon 2015
PK Tapasvi Maharaj Bodygaurd 2014
Action Jackson Xavier Fonseca's Goon
Doli Armaano Ki (Tv series) Inspector Anshuman Singh 2014
Singh Saab the Great Trilok 2013
Shootout at Wadala Aurangzeb
Shudra the Rising Thakur 2012
Chundri Odhasi Mahro Bir Thakur
Lahore[11] Iqbal Khan 2010
Shaurya Aur Suhani (TV Series) Aghor 2009
Jodha Akbar Adham Khan 2008
Main Hoon Na Johan 2004

References
  1. "टोंक का नाम बॉलीवुड तक रोशन करने वाले शाजी चौधरी बनना चाहते हैं मोगेंबो". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  2. "Hrithik Roshan gets a 'fan' from Shaji! - Times of India". Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  3. "Anjali Rana, Saptrishi, Shaaji in Savdhaan India - Times of India". Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  4. Team, Tellychakkar. "Kapil Sharma's dedication towards his work, Aditi Bhatia's sweet gesture for her co-actors, Kushal Tandon celebrated Valentine's Day this way, and other Telly Updates". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  5. Rajesh, Author: Srividya (2019-02-14). "Shaji Choudhary and Reena Aggarwal in &TV's Laal Ishq". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  6. Punwani, Umesh (2018-11-19). "Mirzapur Review (Amazon Prime): Discomforting, Thrilling, Gory Yet Entertaining!". Koimoi. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  7. Bollywood Hungama. "Shaji Choudhary Movies List | Shaji Choudhary Upcoming Movies - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  8. Trailer Launch Of Hindi Film "SAVDHAN EK ADBHUT KAHANI With Ramesh Goel & Shaji Choudhary, retrieved 2020-03-20
  9. Kahlon, Sukhpreet. "People usually think of me for negative roles, says actor Shaji Chaudhary on his career in Hindi films". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  10. Glamsham. "Friday Man says it's a valley of emotions this week". Glamsham. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  11. "फिल्‍म लाहौर के प्रीमियर पर जुटे सितारे..." Aaj Tak (in Hindi). Retrieved 2020-03-12.
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