Aarya Babbar Age, Wiki and Bio

Aarya Babbar

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/05/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceMumbai
HometownMumbai

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameSajjad Zaheer
NicknameGorky

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5’ 10”)
Weight70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest40 Inches
Waist30 Inches
Biceps16 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMethodist High School, Kanpur
College/University
  • Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • American Film Institute
Degrees
  • B.Sc at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
  • Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  • A two-month course in film appreciation from the American Film Institute

Personal Life

Zodiac signGemini
Religion/Religious ViewsHe believes in secularism.
CasteOBC
CommunitySonar
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Driving
  • Gymming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Minissha Lamba (ex-girlfriend; actor)
  • Jasmine Puri (fashion influencer)
Marriage Date22 February 2016

Family

FatherRaj Babbar (actor, politician)
MotherNadira Babbar (theatre actress)
Step-motherSmita Patil (actor)
Siblings
BrotherPrateik Babbar (actor; half-brother from Smita Patil)
SisterJuhi Babbar (actor)
SpouseJasmine Puri
Other Relative(s)
Maternal GrandfatherSajjad Zaheer (communist activist)
Brother-in-LawAnup Soni (actor)

Career

Debut
Film (Hindi)Ab Ke Baras (2002) as Karan/Abhay
Film (Punjabi)Virsa (2010) as Yuvraj Singh Grewal (Yuvi)
Film (Bengali)Paapi Ek Satya Katha (2012) as Rahul Khanna
TV (Hindi)Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan (2015) as Vali/Ravan; aired on Sony
Awards
  • 2002: Nominated for Star Screen Awards for the Most Promising Newcomer – Male category for the Hindi film Ab Ke Baras
  • 2023: Won Maharashtra Ratna Puraskar for the Best Upcoming Short-Film Director for the Hindi short film Pill Hai Ke Manta Nahi
  • 2023: Won National Fame Award for Best Short Film Debut Director for the Hindi short film Pill Hai Ke Manta Nahi
  • He has also won The National Award of Journalist Association for Upcoming Actor in Action.

Favourites

ActressEmma Stone
Food
  • Pizza
  • Home Made food
  • Chole Bhature
Colour(s)
  • Black
  • White
SportFootball

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • BMW
  • Thar
Bike Collection
  • Royal Enfield Bullet
  • Ducati 696

Some Lesser Known Facts

Aarya Babbar is an actor known for his work in Punjabi and Hindi films.
Originally named Sajjad Babbar, his name was changed to Aarya by a film director to avoid confusion about his religious background.
Aarya Babbar had a desire to become an actor since his teenage years and worked hard towards achieving this goal.
He has a background in theatre and received training to boost his confidence in front of the camera.
Aarya has appeared in Hindi films like 'Guru,' 'Ready,' 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola,' 'Bangistan,' and 'Hai Tujhe Salaam India.'
He has also acted in Punjabi films like 'Yaar Annmulle,' 'Naughty Jatts,' 'Heer and Hero,' and 'Gandhi Phir Aa Gaya.'
Aarya participated in 'Bigg Boss 8' and featured in Hindi TV shows like 'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai.'
He was cast to portray Sushant Singh Rajput in the shelved biopic film 'Shashank.'
Aarya has appeared in Hindi short films and web series, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
He was involved in a disagreement with a pilot on a flight in 2022.
Aarya is also an author, a theatre artist, and a model who has worked in fashion shows.
He is a stand-up comedian and fond of dogs, with a pet named Happy Babbar.
Aarya enjoys consuming alcohol at social gatherings and has a strong faith in God.
He presents himself as 'Babbar Sher' (Lion) on his social media.
Aarya runs a YouTube channel 'Mr Babbar' and finds solace in playing golf and traveling.
Despite being a non-smoker, he smoked beedis for a scene in the film 'Jail.'
Aarya maintains a strict workout routine to stay in shape.