Shaji Choudhary (born 7 July 1982) is an Indian actor who plays supporting roles in Indian films and TV serials. Shaji is known for his roles in Pathaan, Main Hoon Na, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaurya Aur Suhani, PK and Mirzapur.
Early life and family background Shaji was born in the village Dodwari in Tonk, Rajasthan. His father Roopnarayan Choudhary and his mother Rampyari Choudhary were both farmers.
Career Shaji moved to Mumbai, where he started his acting career with an appearance in the second season of the TV serial Shaktimaan on DD1 as the villain Kilvish (The role of Kilvish was portrayed by Surendra Pal in Season One). He made his first film appearance in Main Hoon Na. In 2008, he worked alongside Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan when director Ashutosh Gowariker signed him to play the character of Akbar's general Adham Khan in the historical drama film Jodhaa Akbar. Later, Shaji featured as Aghor in Shaurya Aur Suhani, a romantic soap opera in which he essayed a minor role. In 2014, he played Tapasvi Maharaj's bodyguard in the film PK. Shaji played the role of Maqbool Khan in the TV Series Mirzapur where he played the role of Kaleen Bhaiya's (Pankaj Tripathi) trusted henchman. He was also seen in C.I.D episodes portraying several characters.
In 2023, he was seen in the action-thriller Pathaan.
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotesRef2004Main Hoon NaJohan2008Jodhaa AkbarAdham Khan2009Shaurya Aur SuhaniAghorTelevision series2010Lahore Iqbal Khan2012Shudra: The RisingThakurChundri Odhasi Mahro BirThakur2013Shootout at WadalaAurangzebSingh Saab the GreatTrilok2014PK Tapasvi Maharaj Bodyguard2015TevarSultan2016Wagah Razzak Ali KhanMohenjo Daro Kulka2017KaabilAnna2018Thugs of HindostanBhure LalMirzapur MaqboolWeb Series2019BlankTerroristPranaamThakur Bhanu Pratap2023PathaanRaza2024Chhota Bheem and the Curse of DamyaanChuran Singh2025Jewel Thief Salim MistiRomeo S3YusufDo You Wanna PartnerPremnath Kakinath Tokas aka Tokas PehelwanWeb Series2026Mirzapur Maqbool KhanFilm
Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Jharkhand National Film Festival
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