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Shaji Choudhary (born 7 July 1972) is an Indian actor who plays supporting roles in Indian films and TV serials. Born in Dodwari, Tonk,Rajasthan, Shaji is known for his roles in Main Hoon Na, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaurya Aur Suhani, PK and Mirzapur.




Early life and family background


Shaji was born in the village Dodwari in Tonk, Rajasthan. His father Roopnarayan Choudhary and his mother Rampyari Choudhary were both farmers. When Shaji was 12 years old, he moved to Jaipur with his elder brother. Shaji had completed schooling from St. Soldiers and completed his college education from Rajasthan University, Shaji has four brothers and a sister. Shaji married Subdhara Choudhary, with whom he has two children, a daughter Vaishali and a son Manas.




Career


Shaji moved to Mumbai, where he started his acting career with an appearance in the second season of the TV serial Shaktimaan on DD1 as the villain Kilvish (The role of Kilvish was portrayed by Surendra Pal in Season One). Shaji made his first film appearance in Main Hoon Na. In 2008, Shaji worked alongside Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan when director Ashutosh Gowariker signed him to play the character of Akbar's general Adham Khan in the historical drama film Jodhaa Akbar. Later, Shaji featured as Aghor in Shaurya Aur Suhani, a romantic soap opera in which he essayed a minor role. In 2014, Shaji played Tapasvi Maharaj's bodyguard in the film PK. Shaji played the role of Maqbool Khan in the TV Series Mirzapur where he played the role of Kaleen Bhaiya's (Pankaj Tripathi) trusted henchman. He was also seen in C.I.D episodes portraying several characters.
In 2023, he was seen in the action-thriller Pathaan.




Filmography






Awards


Best supporting actor National featured Films JNFF 2018 (Jharkhand National Film Festival).




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Pathaan
• Kajol
• Penghargaan Film Nasional untuk Film Fitur Terbaik (India)
• Shaji Choudhary
• Irumban
• Commando (TV series)
• Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan (2024 film)
• Action Jackson (2014 film)
• Pathaan (film)
• Shaurya Aur Suhani
• CID (Indian TV series)
• Blank (2019 film)
• Mirzapur (TV series)