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Shiney Ahuja (born 15 May 1973) is an Indian actor, who won Filmfare Best Debut Award for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2006.

Early life

Shiney Ahuja was born in New Delhi. His father was in the Indian army. His early schooling was at St. Xavier’s School, Ranchi, later , he studied at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. His initial plans were to join the armed forces. While studying at Hansraj College University of Delhi from 1992-1996, he was attracted to Theater and joined the Barry Johns Acting School in Delhi. Sometime after 1996, he moved to Mumbai.

Career

Shiney Ahuja, before making his debut in films did modeling and some commercials. He then appeared in a music video for the British Asian band Stereo Nation.

He made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi which debuted at various film festivals in 2004 and was released in theaters in 2005. The film won Shiney Ahuja rave reviews and was viewed as one of the best films of that year. In 2006 Ahuja was awarded Best male debut by Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards and Stardust Awards for his performance. He however grew more familiar with mainstream audiences with Karam (2005), where he starred alongside John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra.

He played lead role in the popular movie Mahesh Bhatt’s Gangster. He acted in the filmed life story of Parveen Babi and Mahesh Bhatt “Woh Lamhe” in the year 2006 opposite Kangana Ranaut. The film was appreciated for its screenplay, Kangana’s acting and the music by Pritam.

Upcoming Films

His upcoming films include Har Pall by Jahnu Barua.

Personal life

Shiney Ahuja is married to Anupam Ahuja. They have a daughter named Arshiya, born in 2007.

June 2009 arrest

On the evening of 14 June 2009, a household maid working at Ahuja’s house lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police alleging that Ahuja raped her when they were alone that same afternoon. She further claimed that he threatened her with her life to prevent her from disclosing the incident. Ahuja was arrested on 15 June. On 13 August police filed a 109-page chargesheet against him. Ahuja’s judicial custody was extended till 27 August following which the sessions court transferred the case to a fast track court. After having been in Arthur Road Jail for over three months, he sought bail from the Bombay High Court. On 1 October the High Court granted him bail.

Awards

• 2006: Screen Awards: Most Promising Newcomer – Male – Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
• 2006: Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
• 2006: IIFA Awards: Best Debut- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
• 2006: Stardust Awards: Best debut actor- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
• 2007: IIFA Awards: Best Actor (Critics) – Gangster
• 2007: Society Young Achiever’s Award – Gangster
• 2008: Kalakar Awards: Best actor – Khoya Khoya Chand

Filmography

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