Naved Aslam
Indian actor, screenwriter
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Naved Aslam is an Indian actor and screenwriter who predominantly works in Hindi television and films.[1][2] He is best known for his portrayal of Bhishma in the mythological series Suryaputra Karn. In 2018, Aslam made his digital debut with the web series Smoke.[1]
Naved Aslam | |
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Naved Aslam at the 39th International Film Festival of India | |
| Born | Delhi, India |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Relatives | Tyabji family |
Career
Aslam moved to Mumbai to pursue his ambition of becoming a director, after a decade in theatre. Initially, he spent over 2 years working on some of the international projects. [3]
Afterwards, Aslam turned actor and made his television acting debut in DD National's Byomkesh Bakshi in 1993. He had another breakthrough in 1996 with Sony TV's medical drama Cover Story Hospital, a 26–part thriller series about a journalist duo discovering the kidney transplant racket rampant in big hospitals and how they unravel the story at a great risk to their lives.[4]
It was aired in 1995-96.[5] Directed by Maya Rao, it featured Naved Aslam, Natasha Rana, and Milind Wagh among others.[6]
Aslam is best known for playing the role of Chand Raichand in the Indian supernatural television series Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, where he played a 1000 year old supernatural vampire. Apart from working in television, Aslam has played roles in feature films such as Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones | Television film | |
| 1993 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | Theosophy Attendant | |
| 1993–1997 | Byomkesh Bakshi | Sukumar / Sitanshu Das / Sanat | |
| 1995–1996 | Cover Story Hospital | Vivek | [7] |
| 2006-2009 | Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai | Lobo | |
| 2010–2011 | Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | Chand Raichand | |
| 2011–2013 | Pavitra Rishta | Digvijay Kirloskar | |
| 2013 | Jodha Akbar | Bairam Khan | [8] |
| 2013–2014 | Beintehaa | Usman Abdullah | [9] |
| 2015–2016 | Suryaputra Karn | Bhishma | |
| 2016 | Ishqbaaaz | Vikram Pradeep Rana | [10] |
| Adaalat | Captain Goyal | ||
| 2019 | Abhay | Senior Officer | |
| 2021 | Matsya Kaand | Sunil Ajmera | |
| The Empire | Qambar Ali | ||
| 2022 | Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya | Dr. Kaushik Arora | |
| Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul | Mustafa | ||
| 2025 | Search: The Naina Murder Case | DCP Deepak Rathi |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Chhal | Inspector Dave | |
| 2005 | Sehar | Inspector Joginder Singh Solanki | [11] |
| 2007 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Sunil | [11] |
| 2009 | Chowrasta Crossroads of Love | ||
| 2010 | Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta | Karan Singh | |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Patrick | [7] | |
| 2012 | Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare | SDPO Sammer Aggarwal | |
| 2019 | Upstarts | Veer's uncle | |
| 2026 | Mardaani 3 | Home Secretary |
