Shariq Hassan (born 7 December 1994) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films and television shows. He played the role of villain in the 2016 film Pencil. He is known for participating in Bigg Boss 2.
Early life and personal life
Shariq Hassan was born on 7 December 1994, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to actors Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz Khan.
On 8 August 2024, Shariq married his long-term girlfriend Maria Jennifer in a traditional Christian wedding. In July 2025, the couple welcomed a son.
Career Hassan debuted in the 2016 Tamil film Pencil, and several critics felt that his performance was one of the film's highlights. He made his television debut in 2018 when he joined the second season of Bigg Boss as a contestant; he was evicted from the show on the 49th day. In 2018, he signed up for the film Uggramm (still unreleased), and in 2020 for Jigiri Dosthu, which released in December 2023. In 2021, Hassan participated in the dance competition BB Jodigal, which aired on Star Vijay, and his duet with Anitha Sampath won the show. In 2022, he signed up for another film with Vishnu Vishal, Mohandas. In 2024, he starred in Netru Indha Neram as the lead.
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes 2010 Maanja Velu Protestor Uncredited 2016 Pencil Nithin 2022 Don Teja 2023Jigiri DosthuRishi2024Netru Indha NeramNikhil Resort
Web series Year Title Role Platform 2020 Kaalam Neram Kadhal Ron YouTube
Music videos + Year Title Music 2019 Kannatti AH Kaashif
Television Year Show Role Channel Notes 2018 Bigg Boss (Tamil season 2) Contestant Star Vijay Evicted Day 492021 BB Jodigal (season 1) Contestant Star Vijay Winner2022 Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1) Contestant Disney+ Hotstar Evicted Day 21
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