Happy Birthday Arshad Warsi: Actor’s untold story from salesman to choreographer

With intriguing narratives and unique characters, Arshad Warsi has created a route to success in Bollywood. From boarding school to working as a cosmetic salesperson to breaking into Bollywood, the actor has come a long way. In a career spanning more than 25 years, the Munna Bhai MBBS (2003) star has given his fans a long list of fantastic films. The actor has shone in every role he has played, whether it was the Circuit of Munna Bhai (2003), Madhav of Golmaal (2006), or Adi of Dhamaal (2007). Arshad is a well-known actor, producer, and dancer, but he hasn't always had it easy. Warsi's journey from salesman to choreographer is no less than a movie plot.

The actor was born in Mumbai and lost both of his parents when he was a youngster. His father passed away of bone cancer, and his mother died of kidney failure. Circumstances pushed him to work in order to support himself. At an early age, he apparently worked as a door-to-door cosmetics salesman.

Meanwhile, the actor had been offered a spot in Akbar Sami's dancing troupe. This was the beginning of his choreography career. Later, he worked with Mahesh Bhatt on films such as Thikana (1987) and Kaash (1987).

Tere Mere Sapne (1996) gave Arshad Warsi his big break. In the past, the actor has credited Jaya Bachchan for his Bollywood debut. Arshad previously stated in an interview that he almost died while speaking with the famed actress when she offered him the role.

Warsi rose to prominence with the Sanjay Dutt starrer Munna Bhai MBBS (2003), in which he played the popular cult character 'Circuit.'

In 2006, the actor hosted the hit reality show Bigg Boss. In Karishma - The Miracles of Destiny, Arshad worked alongside Karisma Kapoor in a Television series.

Arshad Warsi met Maria Goretti at the Xavier's College Malhar college festival, where he served as a judge and she participated. They married in 1999 and have two children, a boy and a girl.