
Arshad Warsi
Biography
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.
Known For

TV
The Kapil Sharma Show
Himself
2016

TV
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016

TV
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000

TV
Indian Idol
Self
2004

TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013

TV
Khatron Ke Khiladi
Himself
2008
TV
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002

TV
Son of Abish
Himself
2014

TV
The Drama Company
Self
2017

TV
The Ba***ds of Bollywood
Gafur
2025
Film
Golmaal 5
Madhav Singh Ghai

TV
Asur
Dhananjay Rajput
2020

Film
Sanju
Himself / Circuit (Cameo) (uncredited)
2018

Film
King
2026

TV
LOL - Hasse Toh Phasse
Host
2021

TV
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2006

TV
Choona
Voice of Author (Narrator)
2023

Film
Jolly LLB 3
Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi
2025

TV
Modern Love Mumbai
Daniel
2022
TV
Sabse Bada Kalakar
Judge
2017
Filmography
2026FilmKing2026FilmDhamaal 42026FilmWelcome to the Jungleas Romeo2025FilmMastiii 4as Kamraj2025FilmBhagwat - Chapter One: Raakshasas Vishwas Bhagwat2025FilmJolly LLB 3as Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi2025TVThe Ba***ds of Bollywoodas Gafur2025FilmThe B****dias Raju2024FilmBandaa Singh Chaudhary2024FilmGhamasaanas Maharaj2023TVJhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11as Judges2023TVChoonaas Voice of Author (Narrator)2022TVModern Love Mumbaias Daniel2022FilmBachchhan Paandeyas Vishu2021TVLOL - Hasse Toh Phasseas Host2020FilmDurgamati: The Mythas Eeshwar Prasad2020TVAsuras Dhananjay Rajput2019FilmPagalpantias Junky2019FilmTotal Dhamaalas Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav2019FilmFraud Saiyaanas Bhola Prasad Tripathi/Rana Bhola Pratap Singh2018FilmSimmbaas Cameo Appearance (uncredited)2018FilmBhaiaji Superhittas Goldie Kapoor2018FilmSanjuas Himself / Circuit (Cameo) (uncredited)2017FilmGolmaal Againas Madhav Singh Ghai2017TVThe Drama Companyas Self2017TVSabse Bada Kalakaras Judge2017FilmIradaas Arjun Mishra2016FilmThe Legend of Michael Mishraas Michael Misra2016TVThe Kapil Sharma Showas Himself2015FilmGuddu Rangeelaas Rangeela2015FilmWelcome 2 Karachias Shammi Thakur2014TVSon of Abishas Himself2014FilmDedh Ishqiyaas Babban Hussain2014FilmMr Joe B. Carvalhoas Joe B. Carvalho2013FilmRabba Main Kya Karoon2013TVComedy Nights with Kapilas Self2013FilmJolly LLBas Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi2013FilmZila Ghaziabadas Mahendra Fauji2012FilmAjab Gazabb Loveas Subramaniam Seth2011FilmDouble Dhamaalas Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav2011FilmF.A.L.T.U.as Google Chand2010FilmGolmaal 3as Madhav Singh Ghai2010FilmHum Tum Aur Ghostas Armaan Suri / Danny2010FilmIshqiyaas Babban Hussain2009FilmShortkut - The Con Is Onas Raju2009FilmEk Se Bure Doas Tito2008FilmGolmaal Returnsas Madhav Singh Ghai2008TVKhatron Ke Khiladias Himself2008FilmMr. Black Mr. Whiteas Kishen / Hari2008FilmKrazzy 4as Raja2008FilmSundayas Ballu2008FilmHalla Bolas Himself (uncredited)2007FilmDhan Dhana Dhan Goalas Shaan Ali Khan2007FilmDhamaalas Aditya "Adi" Shrivastav2006FilmKabul Expressas Jai Kapoor2006TVBigg Bossas Self - Presenter2006FilmLage Raho Munna Bhaias Sankeswar "Circuit"2006FilmAnthony Kaun Hai?as Champak 'Champ' Chaudhary / Anthony Gonzales2006FilmGolmaal – Fun Unlimitedas Madhav Singh Ghai2006TVJhalak Dikhhla Jaa2005FilmVaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!as Fakira B.P.C.M2005FilmChocolate: Deep Dark Secretsas Chip2005FilmSalaam Namasteas Ron2005FilmSeharas SSP Ajay Kumar2005FilmMaine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?as Vicky2005FilmKuchh Meetha Ho Jayeas Manager S.R. Khan2004FilmHulchulas Lucky2004TVIndian Idolas Self2003FilmMunna Bhai M.B.B.S.as Sankeshwar "Circuit"2003FilmWaisa Bhi Hota Hai: Part IIas Puneet Sayal2002FilmJaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahanias Abdul2002TVJeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Himself2001FilmMujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaaoas Rocky2000FilmGhaathas Diwakar2000TVKaun Banega Crorepatias Self1999FilmHogi Pyaar Ki Jeetas Kishan1998FilmHero Hindustanias Romi Pratap Singh1998FilmMere Do Anmol Ratan1997FilmBetaabias Shekhar / Vicky1996FilmTere Mere Sapneas Ballu—FilmGolmaal 5as Madhav Singh Ghai—FilmJeevan Bheema Yojana—TVPritam Pedroas Pedro