Personal Information

Full Name: Aftab Prem Shivdasani

Nickname: Faffy

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1978-06-25

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Photography, music (singing and composing), traveling, family time

Education

School: St. Xavier's High School, Fort, Mumbai

College: H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Physical Stats

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 75 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Prem Shivdasani Mother: Putli Shivdasani

Siblings: Sister: Afsana Shivdasani (elder sister)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Nin Dusanj (London-based Punjabi entrepreneur in advertising and luxury branding)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actor, Producer, Model

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹40-80 crore (estimated from acting, production, endorsements, and family assets)

Awards & Achievements: IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role – Johnny Gaddaar (2007) Known for child actor roles (e.g., in Mr. India 1987, over 300 commercials) Breakout adult debut Mast (2000) and Kasoor (2001 thriller, celebrated 25 years in 2026) Iconic films: Masti series (2004, 2013, 2016, 2025 Mastiii 4), Raaz (2002), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) Recent: Welcome To The Jungle (2026), Mastiii 4 (2025 release, steady box office run)

Biography Details

Aftab Shivdasani (born June 25, 1978, in Mumbai) is an Indian actor, producer, and model. From a mixed Sindhi Hindu-Parsi family (grandson of singer Mukesh), he began as a child artist in commercials and films like Mr. India (1987). He studied at St. Xavier's High School and H.R. College, Mumbai. Adult debut in Mast (2000) brought fame, followed by hits Kasoor (2001), Masti (2004), and Johnny Gaddaar (2007).

He excelled in comedy (Masti franchise) and thrillers. Married Nin Dusanj in 2014; they have a daughter Nevaeh (2020) and co-run Mount Zen Media. After a career dip, he returned with Mastiii 4 (2025) and Welcome To The Jungle (2026). At 47, he balances acting, production, and family life, often sharing nostalgic posts about his journey.

• February 2026: Aftab celebrated 25 years of Kasoor (2001 thriller) with a heartfelt Instagram post, calling it "a film that I will always treasure" and thanking Vikram Bhatt, Lisa Ray, Vishesh Films, Mukesh Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, and Nadeem Shravan for the experience that taught him so much after Mast.
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• February 2026: Attended events like Business Icon Awards 2025 (red carpet as chief guest) and Global Peace Honors 2025 (presented awards); spotted at Mumbai events and film promotions.
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• Ongoing: Mastiii 4 (released November 2025 with Vivek Oberoi and Riteish Deshmukh) maintained steady box office; Welcome To The Jungle (2026 release) in post-production or promotion.
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• Early 2026: Shared personal and professional updates on Instagram (e.g., "On the journey to myself, I've been so many people"), focusing on family, creative work, and loyalty to the Masti franchise despite selective projects. No major controversies; emphasis on legacy reflections and upcoming films.

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