Quick Facts
Born:
1968-04-19
Birthplace:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Credits:
84 Total Roles
Arshad Warsi
Acting
The MovieWise Take
Refining cinematic analysis...
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.
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.
Known For
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Sankeshwar "Circuit"
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Sankeswar "Circuit"
Sanju
Himself / Circuit (Cameo) (uncredited)
Jolly LLB
Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi
Golmaal – Fun Unlimited
Madhav Singh Ghai
Golmaal Returns
Madhav Singh Ghai
Dhamaal
Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Vicky
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | King MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | Dhamaal 4 MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | Welcome to the Jungle MOVIE | Romeo |
| 2025 | Mastiii 4 MOVIE | Kamraj |
| 2025 | Bhagwat - Chapter One: Raakshas MOVIE | Vishwas Bhagwat |
| 2025 | Jolly LLB 3 MOVIE | Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi |
| 2025 | The Ba***ds of Bollywood TV | Gafur |
| 2025 | The B****di MOVIE | Raju |
| 2024 | Bandaa Singh Chaudhary MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Ghamasaan MOVIE | Maharaj |