Hussain Kuwajerwala
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| Hussain Kuwajerwala | |
|---|---|
Hussain Kuwajerwala. | |
| Born | October 12, 1977 (1977-10-12) (age 32) |
| Occupation | Actor, Anchor and Model |
| Spouse(s) | Tina Kuwajerwala |
Hussain Kuwajerwala (born 12 October 1977) is an Indian actor, anchor and dancer. His most prominent roles to date have been Sumit Wadhwa in the soap Kumkum (TV series) and Chirag Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Today he stands as one of the most established actors in the Indian television fraternity.
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[edit] Early Life and Education
Hussain was born and raised in Mumbai, India to Sakina & Kayyam Kuwajewala. His father died when he was 12 years old, after a long illness. Hussain has claimed that because of his father's death he didn't have a very memorable childhood.[1] He is the youngest of three children. His brother, Qaeed Kuwajewala, is a director and his sister, Nafisa, resides in the United States.[1] Hussain attended Fatima High School in Mumbai and received his BSc degree from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Hussain has said that during his high school years he had no desire to become an actor and preferred to stay out the public eye. Rather he kept close with his family who also attended the same school as he did. After appearing in a few college theater productions Hussain became more open to options in the media.
[edit] Career
After several modeling campaigns and commercials Hussain landed a role in the long running Indian soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Although Hussain played a supporting role, he was recognized and noticed and then offered the lead male role in Bag Telefilms soap Kumkum (TV series), which has been his longest-running and most successful soap to date. Along side acting Hussain has also anchored several successful shows like Shabaash India, Kisme Kitna Hai Dum, Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai and Khullja Sim Sim (second season), Indian Idol 3, Nach Baliye 3, Indian Idol 4 and Dance Premier League. He also participated and won the reality show Nach Baliye 2, along with his wife Tina Darira. Hussain has done advertisements for Close Up, Noga Juice, Leher Kurkure, Perk, Gillette, Priya Gold, Rexona, RMD Pan Masala, United Cookers, Seylon Tea, Harpic and Supreme Detergent, Relispray and Swarup TMT Saria. In early 2009 he signed to his debut Bollywood film called But Adi Loves Sanjana Yaar, but the project has been delayed due production problems.
[edit] Personal life
Hussain married his college sweetheart Tina Darira on 21 December 2005, which was also the same date that they first met.[2] Their courtship lasted nine years before marrying.[3] Although Hussain is Bohra a Muslim religion division and Tina is a Hindu they married in a civil ceremony.
[edit] Awards
Star Parivaar Awards
2003
- Favorite Devar-Sumit, Kumkum (TV series)
2004
- Favortie Pati- Sumit, Kumkum (TV series)
2005
- Favorite Pati- Sumit, Kumkum (TV series)
2006
- Favorite Pati- Sumit, Kumkum (TV series)
- Favorite Bhai- Sumit, Kumkum (TV series)
2007
- Favorite Pati- Sumit, Kumkum (TV series)
Indian Telly Awards[4]
2007
- Style Icon of the Year Award
Star Gold Awards
- Best Anchor, Shabaash India [5] [6]
[edit] Filmography
Television
| Show | Character | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Arjun | Arjun | Star Plus |
| Kanyadaan | ||
| Rishtey | Bugs (Ep 11: Bugs Bunny), Amaal (Ep 81: Ek Ghar Yeh Bhi) | Zee TV |
| Sarhadein | Aaman | |
| Kangan | ||
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Chirag Virani | Star Plus |
| Kumkum | Sumit Wadhwa | Star Plus |
| Aashirwad | Dinesh | Zee TV |
| Saas v/s Bahu | Himself | Sahara One |
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | Team Leader of Kal Ke Kalakar | 9X |
| Nach Baliye 2 | Himself | Star One |
| Hum Paanch | Gattu (In Ep 185, 187) | Zee TV |
| But Adi Loves Sanjana Yaar | 2nd male lead | N/A |
Shows Hosted
| Show | Channel |
|---|---|
| Kisme Kitna Hai Dum | Star Plus |
| Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai | |
| Khulja Sim Sim | Star Plus |
| Kaalakars | |
| Shabaash India | Zee TV |
| Indian Idol 3 | Sony TV |
| Nach Baliye 3 | Star Plus |
| Indian Idol 4 | Sony TV |
| Dance Premier League | Sony TV |
| Indian Idol 5 | Sony TV |
Special Appearances
Parde Ke Peeche - Interview with Sweta Keswani and Romanchak
Jodi Kamaal Ki on 11 March 2006 with wife Tina - Star Plus [7]
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai on 16 Dec 2006 - Zee TV
Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star with Kumkum co-star Juhi Parmar - Star Plus
Kaho Na Yaar Hai on 14 March 2008 with wife Tina & friend Shakti Anand - Star Plus
Comedy Circus - Chinchpokli To China on 31 Jan, 2009 - Sony TV
Oye! It's Friday! on 13 Feb 2009 - NDTV Imagine
Dance and judged an episode of Boogie Woogie on 10 July 2009 - Sony TV
Celebrity Guest couple in Star Vivaah on 22 May 2009 - Star Plus
[edit] See also
- Juhi Parmar
- Kumkum
[edit] References
- ^ a b Kuwajerwala, Hussain (2009-05-14). "My Dream Life, My Journey: Hussain Kuwajerwala". India Forums. http://hussaintina.india-forums.com/2009/05/71-my-dream-life-my-journey-hussain-kuwajerwala.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-20. ^ Anandwala, Riya (2005-12-23). "Hussain gets hitched, in style!". Telegraph India. http://www.tellychakkar.com/y2k5/dec/23dec/news_hussain.php. Retrieved 2009-05-19. ^ Papna, Chitrai (2006-09-23). "Dancing to the same tune". Telegraph India. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060923/asp/weekend/story_6754563.asps. Retrieved 2009-05-19. ^ "The Seventh Indian Telly Awards Winners List". http://www.indiantellyawards.com/y2k7/winners-list.htm. ^ "Gold Awards 2007 Winners List". http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/7157/event-report-and-pictures-gold-awards-2007.html. ^ "Shabaash India". http://softfocusindia.com/shabbashindia.htm.
- ^ "Rangeela Jodees". http://www.indya.com/news/jkk_holi.html.
[edit] External links
- http://www.hussaintina.india-forums.com/ http://www.shabaashindia.com/host/ http://chatinterviews.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1008988.cms http://www.webindia123.com/personality/men/hussain_kuwajerwala/hussain.htm http://indianidol.sify.com/anchors/
- http://www.indiantelevisionacademy.com/site/awards_hhita_details_new.php?year=2006
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