Shariq Hassan
Indian actor
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Shariq Hassan (born 7 December 1994) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films and television shows. He played the role of villain in the 2016 film Pencil.[2] He is known for participating in Bigg Boss 2.
7 December 1994
Shariq Hassan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shariq Hassan 7 December 1994 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Shariq Hassan Khan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse |
Maria Jennifer (m. 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Riyaz Khan (father) Uma Riyaz Khan (mother) |
| Relatives | Kamala Kamesh (grandmother) |
Early life and personal life
Shariq Hassan was born on 7 December 1994,[3] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to actors Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz Khan.[4][5]
On 8 August 2024, Shariq married his long-term girlfriend Maria Jennifer in a traditional Christian wedding.[6][7] In July 2025, the couple welcomed a son.[8]
Career
Hassan debuted in the 2016 Tamil film Pencil,[9] and several critics felt that his performance was one of the film's highlights.[10][11] He made his television debut in 2018 when he joined the second season of Bigg Boss as a contestant; he was evicted from the show on the 49th day.[12][13] In 2018, he signed up for the film Uggramm (still unreleased),[14] and in 2020 for Jigiri Dosthu,[15][16] which released in December 2023.[17][18] In 2021, Hassan participated in the dance competition BB Jodigal, which aired on Star Vijay, and his duet with Anitha Sampath won the show.[19] In 2022, he signed up for another film with Vishnu Vishal, Mohandas.[20][21] In 2024, he starred in Netru Indha Neram as the lead.[22]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | Protestor | Uncredited | |
| 2016 | Pencil | Nithin | [23] | |
| 2022 | Don | Teja | ||
| 2023 | Jigiri Dosthu | Rishi | [24] | |
| 2024 | Netru Indha Neram | Nikhil | [25] | |
| TBA | Resort † | TBA | [26] |
Web series
Music videos
| Year | Title | Music | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kannatti | AH Kaashif | [29] |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bigg Boss (Tamil season 2) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Evicted Day 49 | [30] |
| 2021 | BB Jodigal (season 1) | Contestant | Star Vijay | Winner | |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1) | Contestant | Disney+ Hotstar | Evicted Day 21 | [31] |