Shabir Ahluwalia (born 10 August 1979) is an Indian actor and host. He is known for portraying Abhishek Prem Mehra in '' Kumkum Bhagya''. Apart from this, Ahluwalia has acted in '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (2002), ''

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'' (2004), '' Kahi To Milenge'' (2002), ''

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'' (2005), '' Kasamh Se'' (2006), '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' (2006), ''

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'' (2007), '' Laagi Tujhse Lagan'' (2011) and many more. He won the third season of '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'' and hosted ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Dancing Queen''. He made his debut in

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with ''

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''. His second film was '' Mission Istanbul''.

Life and family

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. He married his girlfriend, actress

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on 27 November 2011. In 2014 they had a son, and in 2016, they had another son.

Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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