Aftab Shivdasani (born 25 June 1978 at Mumbai, India) is an Indian film actor.
Aftab Shivdasani studied at St. Xavier's High School, (Fort) located at Lokamanya Tilak Marg, Mumbai. He then graduated from H. R.College of Commerce in Mumbai.
His first brush with the glamour world was at the age of 14 months when he was selected as the Farex baby (Baby food brand) and from then point on, Aftab shot for many TV commercials. Aftab was a fairly well-known child star in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He first made his Bollywood debut as a kid in Mr India, then appearing in films such as Shahenshah, Chaalbaaz and Insaniyat.
Aftab played as Sridevi’s kid brother in Chaalbaaz; making the actor known to have had a big crush on this gorgeous Bollywood actress.
Aftab continued modeling for commercials till the age of 19 until he finally got a break to play the lead role. He got his first leading role in Bollywood with a starring role in director Ram Gopal Varma's Mast opposite the sex siren Urmila Matondkar. Aftab was still studying at H.R. College in Mumbai, when he signed Mast. The movie was however; a debacle at the box-office and Aftab was written off by the critics as he came across too young onscreen to play the lead. But Aftab won the 2000 Filmfare awards's Best Debute for his acclaimed performance. Aftab also won the Best Newcomer Award for his debut performance.
After a gap of almost two years, a more matured Aftab made a comeback in Vikram Bhatt’s Kasoor. Kasoor (2001) and Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001), proved to be a turning point in Aftab’s career which finally helped him to make his mark as a Bollywood actor. Aftab has managed to make his place in Bollywood as he has many movies to his credit like Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Darna Mana Hai (2003), Hungama (2003), Masti (2004), and Koi Aap Sa (2005).
Aftab, who was being stereotyped as a comedy actor, finally managed to break the mould with Vikram Bhatt's Ankahee for which the actor won accolades for his intense performance.
Since then he has been getting great reviews for his acting from fans as well as critics but many of his films have failed to do well at the box office.
Aftab has always maintained good relations with Vikram Bhatt and his mentor Ram Gopal Varma which has been one of the reasons that these directors have been casting him over and over again. Aftab although, is never considered to be a successful actor, has been lucky to be a part of all big banners and the sole reason being is his easy going attitude.
Aftab's parents are of different religious backgrounds. His mother is Iranian and his father, Prem Shivdasani, is Hindu. Aftab has an older sister named Afsana Shivdasani. He shares his birthday with his father (June 25th).
Aftab has been romantically linked with Esha Deol, and Shamita Shetty, though the actor has never been open to the media about his relations.
Aftab earlier was dating Yana Gupta until they both called it quits in May 2007.
2000 winner Filmfare awards Best Debute for Mast
2000 winner Filmfare awards Most Promising Newcomer (male) for Mast
2002 nominated Zee Cine Awards Best Villain for Kasoor
2002 winner Nation Honor Awards for Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
2003 winner Rajiv Gandhi Awards
2006 winner People's Choice Awards for Most Handsome Award
