Arshad Warsi
Known for: Acting
Arshad Warsi (born 19 April 1968) is an Indian actor, producer, dancer, television personality, choreographer, and playback singer who appears in Hindi films. He is the recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award from five nominations and is noted for acting in varied film genres. Before making his acting debut, also served as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt in Kaash (1987) and also choreographed a song in Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). Warsi made his acting debut in 1996 with Tere Mere Sapne, which was a box office success. His portrayal of Circuit in the comedy film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), and its sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role marked a turning point in his career. He featured in several commercially successful comedy films including Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999), Hulchul (2004), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005), Salaam Namaste (2005), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Dhamaal (2007), Krazzy 4 (2008), Golmaal Returns (2008), Ishqiya (2010), Golmaal 3 (2010), F.A.L.T.U (2011), Double Dhamaal (2011), Jolly LLB (2013), Golmaal Again (2017) and Total Dhamaal (2019), and received critical recognition for his work in films including Sehar (2005), Kabul Express (2006), Dedh Ishqiya (2014) and Guddu Rangeela (2015). He is widely regarded by many as one of the most underrated actors in the Hindi film industry.
Filmography
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Series
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
Khatron Ke Khiladi
Himself
2008
Series
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
Pritam and Pedro
Pedro
2026
Series
The Drama Company
Self
2017
Film
Dhamaal 4
Adi
2026
Series
Son of Abish
Himself
2014
Series
The Ba***ds of Bollywood
Gafur
2025
Series
Asur
Dhananjay Rajput
2020
Series
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2006
Film
Welcome To The Jungle
Romeo
2026
Film
Hulchul
Lucky Bhalla
2004
Series
Modern Love Mumbai
Daniel
2022
Series
Choona
Voice of Author (Narrator)
2023
Film
Golmaal 5
Madhav Singh Ghai
2027
Film
King
2026
Film
Jolly LLB 3
Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi
2025
Sabse Bada Kalakar
Judge
2017
Film
Ghamasaan
Maharaj
2024
Film
Simmba
Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
2018
Series
LOL - Hasse Toh Phasse
Host
2021
Film
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Sankeshwar "Circuit"
2003
Film
Golmaal Returns
Madhav Singh Ghai
2008
Film
Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets
Chip
2005
Film
Mr. Black Mr. White
Kishen / Hari
2008
Film
Sanju
Himself / Circuit (Cameo) (uncredited)
2018
Film
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
Abdul
2002
Film
Mastiii 4
Kamraj
2025
Film
Salaam Namaste
Ron
2005
Series
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11
Judges
2023
Film
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Sankeswar "Circuit"
2006
Film
Pagalpanti
Junky
2019
Welcome To The Adventure
Romeo
Film
Golmaal Again
Madhav Singh Ghai
2017
Film
Bachchhan Paandey
Vishu
2022
Film
Total Dhamaal
Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
2019
Film
Shortkut - The Con Is On
Raju
2009
Film
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Rocky
2001
Film
Golmaal – Fun Unlimited
Madhav Singh Ghai
2006
Film
Dhamaal
Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
2007
Film
Golmaal 3
Madhav Singh Ghai
2010
Film
Double Dhamaal
Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav
2011
Film
Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet
Kishan
1999
Film
F.A.L.T.U.
Google Chand
2011
Film
Krazzy 4
Raja
2008
Film
Dedh Ishqiya
Babban Hussain
2014
Film
Zila Ghaziabad
Mahendra Fauji
2013
Film
Bhagwat - Chapter One: Raakshas
Vishwas Bhagwat
2025
Film
Durgamati: The Myth
Eeshwar Prasad
2020
Film
Mr Joe B. Carvalho
Joe B. Carvalho
2014
Film
Halla Bol
Himself (uncredited)
2008
Film
Rabba Main Kya Karoon
2013
Film
Kabul Express
Jai Kapoor
2006
Film
Jeevan Bheema Yojana
Jeevan / Bheema
2026
Film
Tere Mere Sapne
Ballu
1996
Film
Fraud Saiyaan
Bhola Prasad Tripathi/Rana Bhola Pratap Singh
2019
Film
Sunday
Ballu
2008
Film
Jolly LLB
Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi
2013
Film
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Vicky
2005
Ek Se Bure Do
Tito
2009
Film
Ajab Gazabb Love
Subramaniam Seth
2012
Film
Welcome 2 Karachi
Shammi Thakur
2015
Film
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Shaan Ali Khan
2007
Film
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Fakira B.P.C.M
2005
Film
Ishqiya
Babban Hussain
2010
Film
Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye
Manager S.R. Khan
2005
Film
The Legend of Michael Mishra
Michael Misra
2016
Film
Sehar
SSP Ajay Kumar
2005
Film
Guddu Rangeela
Rangeela
2015
Film
Mere Do Anmol Ratan
1998
Film
Kisse Pyaar Karoon
Siddharth
2009
Film
Bhaiaji Superhitt
Goldie Kapoor
2018
Film
Ghaath
Diwakar
2000
Film
Betaabi
Shekhar / Vicky
1997
Film
Hero Hindustani
Romi Pratap Singh
1998
Film
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Armaan Suri / Danny
2010
Film
Irada
Arjun Mishra
2017
Series
Bigg Boss
Self - Presenter
2006
Film
Anthony Kaun Hai?
Champak 'Champ' Chaudhary / Anthony Gonzales
2006
Film
Waisa Bhi Hota Hai: Part II
Puneet Sayal
2003
Film
The B****di
Raju
2025
Film
Bandaa Singh Chaudhary
2024