Draft:Shoaib Kabeer
Indian actor and politician
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Shoaib Ahmed, professionally known as Shoaib Kabeer, is an Indian actor and politician from West Bengal, India.[1] He is known for portraying Ajmal Kasab in the ZEE5 web series State of Siege: 26/11 and for appearing in the Bengali action-thriller film Mirza: Part 1 – Joker.[2]
Shoaib Kabeer | |
|---|---|
| শোয়েব কবীর | |
| Born | Shoaib Ahmed West Bengal, India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupations | Actor, Politician |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | State of Siege: 26/11, Mirza: Part 1 – Joker |
Political party | Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) |
Early life
Kabeer was born in West Bengal, India. He later worked in acting, casting and media-related projects before establishing himself in Bengali cinema and web productions.
Acting career
Kabeer gained public attention after portraying Ajmal Kasab in the ZEE5 web series State of Siege: 26/11, based on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.[3]
His performance was discussed by several entertainment publications and helped him gain wider recognition in the Indian entertainment industry.[4]
In 2024, he appeared in the Bengali action-thriller film Mirza: Part 1 – Joker, starring Ankush Hazra, Oindrila Sen and Kaushik Ganguly. The film was released in April 2024 and featured Kabeer in a prominent role.
Political career
Kabeer was previously associated with the youth wing of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Murshidabad district.
In December 2025, he left the Trinamool Congress and joined Humayun Kabir's Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), which was later renamed the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP). He was appointed as a spokesperson of the party.
He contested the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from the Beldanga Assembly constituency under his legal name, Shoaib Ahmed, representing AJUP.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | State of Siege: 26/11 | Ajmal Kasab | Web series |
| 2024 | Mirza: Part 1 – Joker | Supporting role | Film |