Shaji Choudhary
Indian actor
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Shaji Choudhary[1][2] (born 7 July 1982) is an Indian actor[3][4][5] who plays supporting roles in Indian films and TV serials.[6][7] Shaji is known for his roles in Pathaan, Main Hoon Na, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaurya Aur Suhani, PK and Mirzapur.[8][9]
Early life and family background
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). He made his first film appearance in Main Hoon Na. In 2008, he 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, he 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.[12][13] He was also seen in C.I.D episodes portraying several characters.
In 2023, he was seen in the action-thriller Pathaan.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Johan | [14] | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Adham Khan | [15] | |
| 2009 | Shaurya Aur Suhani | Aghor | Television series | [16] |
| 2010 | Lahore | Iqbal Khan | [17] | |
| 2012 | Shudra: The Rising | Thakur | [18] | |
| Chundri Odhasi Mahro Bir | Thakur | |||
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | Aurangzeb | ||
| Singh Saab the Great | Trilok | |||
| 2014 | PK | Tapasvi Maharaj Bodyguard | [19] | |
| 2015 | Tevar | Sultan | ||
| 2016 | Wagah | Razzak Ali Khan | [20] | |
| Mohenjo Daro | Kulka | [21] | ||
| 2017 | Kaabil | Anna | ||
| 2018 | Thugs of Hindostan | Bhure Lal | ||
| Mirzapur | Maqbool | Web Series | ||
| 2019 | Blank | Terrorist | ||
| Pranaam | Thakur Bhanu Pratap | [22] | ||
| 2023 | Pathaan | Raza | ||
| 2024 | Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | Churan Singh | ||
| 2025 | Jewel Thief | Salim Misti | ||
| Romeo S3 | Yusuf | |||
| Do You Wanna Partner | Premnath Kakinath Tokas aka Tokas Pehelwan | Web Series |
Awards
- Best Supporting Actor - Jharkhand National Film Festival