Shekhar Suman (born 7 December 1962) is an Indian actor, anchor, producer, director, and singer working in the Hindi cinema.
Personal life Shekhar Suman belongs to a Bihari Ambastha Kayastha family.
He married Alka Suman on 4 May 1983. Their younger son, Adhyayan Suman, is a Bollywood actor. Their elder son, Aayush, died of a heart ailment at age 11 on 3 April 1995.
Career
Film actor Suman debuted in films with Utsav opposite Rekha, produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad. He has worked in nearly 35 films including Manav Hatya, Naache Mayuri, Sansar, Anubhav, Tridev, Pati Parmeshwar, and Ranbhoomi.
Television He made his television debut in 1984 with Wah Janaab in which he acted alongside Kiran Juneja. His television career included shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh, Reporter, Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar, Chote Babu, Andaz, Amar Prem, Vilayati Babu, Movers n Shakers, Simply Shekhar and Carry On Shekhar. He hosted Film Deewane, The Great Indian Comedy Show on Star One until February 2006 and appeared in some episodes of Dial One Aur Jeeto on Sahara TV. He has also hosted quiz shows including Nilaam Ghar on Zee TV, He-Man on Star One and Poll Khol on STAR News. In 2015, he began hosting Abki Bari Shekhar Bihari on Aaj Tak.
He was one of the judges of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge along with Navjot Singh Sidhu, quitting after three seasons over differences with his co-host. He featured as a judge on several other comedy shows such as Comedy Circus on Sony TV and Comedy Superstar on SAB TV. He hosted the show Jab Khelo SAB Khelo on SAB TV and participated in the fourth season of the popular dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa which aired on Sony TV.
Since May 2026, he has started hosting the chat show Shekhar Tonite, which streams on YouTube.
Singer He made his singing debut with a music album named, Kuch Khwaab Aise, a collection of eight love ballads whose music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava and lyrics written by Shyam Raj. In December 2009, he appeared as a participant on the reality TV series, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, based on past life regression. Suman made his directorial debut with 2014 film, Heartless.
Politician Suman fought Lok Sabha election in May 2009 from Patna Sahib on Congress ticket and lost to BJP's Shatrughan Sinha, coming up in third place.
On 5 May 2024, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party, and stated in an interview later in the month that he would 'opt-out' of the organisation if he was unable to serve. He claimed in June 2026 that he had left the party within 24 hours.
Filmography Year Film Role 2017 Bhoomi Tripurari "Taj" Mishra 2014 Heartless Doctor (also director) 2011 Chaloo Police Sherkhan 2004 Ek Se Badhkar Ek Anand Mathur 2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Guru / Vyjayanti / Mala 1998 Ghar Bazar 1994 Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se Mohan Prasad 1993 Professor Ki Padosan Photographer Vinod 1991 Ranbhoomi Dr. Prakash1989Waqt Ke ZanjeerPati Parmeshwar VijayAnjaane RishteAnil Tridev Journalist Shrikant Verma Tere Bina Kya Jeena Amar1988Aakhri Nishchay Insaaf Ki Manzil Prakash Kharidaar Woh Phir Aayegi CID Inspector RatanRazia1987 Sansar Peter Fernandes Yaatna 1986 Anubhav Ramesh Naache MayuriPoojaku Panikiraani PuvvuTelugu film Manav Hatya 1985 Rehguzar Shekhar 1984 Utsav Charudutt
Television Year Title Role1984Wah Janaab1993-1994Dekh Bhai Dekh Sameer Diwan1994-1995Reporter1995AndazAnand1996Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar Ek Raja Ek Rani Ajay Kapoor1996-1997Amar Prem1997-2012Movers & Shakers Host 1998 Dam Dama Dam Sarju/Chichi/Sonu/Karan1998 Wilaytee Babu Shanty1998-1999Jaal1999 Hera Pheri Ajay PremiMainViren Kumar2000 Made in India Host2001Nilaam GharHost Simply Shekhar Host2004 The Great Indian Comedy Show Host He ManHost2004-2009Poll Khol Host 2005-2007 The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Judge2007-2008Jjhoom IndiaContestant2008-2010Comedy CircusJudge2009 Tedhi Baat Shekhar Ke Saath Various characters2012 Laugh India Laugh Judge2015Comedy Superstar Judge2018Saat Pheron Ki Hera Pherie Bhoopi Tandon 2022 India's Laughter Champion Judge2022-2023Bigg Boss 16Big Bulletin Host2024HeeramandiZulfikar2026Shekhar ToniteHostThe Pyramid SchemeTarun Bajaj
Awards Won Best Anchor for Movers And Shakers at 1st ITA Awards Won Best Anchor for Carry on Shekhar at 3rd Indian Telly Awards Won Bollywood Movie Award for Best Comedian, Chor Machaaye Shor
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