Aarya Babbar is an Indian actress, who mostly works in Punjabi and Hindi films. He is known as the son of veteran Indian actor and politician Raj Babbar.
Wiki/Biography
Aarya Babbar was born on Sunday, 24 May 1981 (age 42 years; in 2023) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Aarya Babbar childhood photos
He attended Methodist High School, Kanpur. He then continued his studies for B.Sc at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. Later, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur, Rajasthan. He also attended a two-month course in film appreciation from the American Film Institute. He did his acting training under Kishore Namit Kapoor (actor) and acting training under Bhiku Verma and Jabbar Khan. She taught dancing under famous Indian choreographer Saroj Khan.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 40″, Waist 30″, Biceps 16″
Family
He was born in the Sonar community which is an Other Backward Caste (OBC) in Uttar Pradesh.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Raj Babbar, is an actor and politician. His mother, Nadira Babbar, is an artist and theater director. Later, his father married Indian actress Smita Patil. Her sister, Juhi Babbar, is an actress and theater artist. His half-brother, Prateik Babbar, is also an actor.
Aarya Babbar’s parents
Aarya Babbar’s father and stepmother
Aarya Babbar’s sister Juhi Babbar and brother-in-law Anup Soni
Wife & Children
On 22 Feb 2016, he married Jasmine Puri, a fashion influencer. The couple had a traditional Sikh wedding ceremony.
Aarya Babbar wedding pictures
Aarya and Jasmine dated for several years before getting married.
Aarya Babbar with Jasmine
Other Brothers
His maternal grandfather was communist activist Sajjad Zaheer, and he was Pankhuri Zaheer’s first cousin. His sister is married to Indian actor Anup Soni.
Relationships/Affairs
In 2014, when he was in the Bigg Boss house, he shared that he was in a relationship with his co-contestant, Minissha Lamba.
Aarya Babbar and Minissha Lamba
religion
He follows the principles of secularism. In 2017, in an open letter, he said that every Indian should believe in Indianism.
Autograph
Aarya Babbar’s autograph
Career
Movie
Hindi
In 2002, he made his Hindi film debut with ‘Ab Ke Baras’ where he played the role of Karan/Abhay.
Ab Ke Baras
Some of his other Hindi films are ‘Guru’ (2007), ‘Ready’ (2011), ‘Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola’ (2013), ‘Bangistan’ (2015), and ‘Hai Tujhe Salaam India’ (2022).
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Punjabi
In 2010, he played the role of Yuvraj Singh Grewal (Yuvi) in his first Punjabi film ‘Virsa.’
Virus
Some of his other Punjabi films are ‘Yaar Annmulle’ (2011), ‘Naughty Jatts’ (2013), ‘Heer and Hero’ (2013), and ‘Gandhi Phir Aa Gaya’ (2020).
Naughty Jatts
Bengali
In 2012, he made his Bengali film debut with the film ‘Paapi Ek Satya Katha.’
Paapi Ek Satya Katha
TV
In 2014, he participated in the Colors reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss 8.’
Aarya Babbar in Bigg Boss 8 (2014)
He has acted in several Hindi TV series such as ‘Darr Sabko Lagta Hai’ (2015; &TV) and ‘Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman’ (2016; Sony).
Mahabali Hanuman
Short film
He has acted in several Hindi short films such as ‘Bandh Tijori’ (2021), ‘Pill Hai Ke Manta Nahi’ (2023; also director and writer) and ‘It’s Over’ (2023).
Pil Hi Ke Manta Nahi
Web Series
He has appeared in several Hindi web series such as ‘Fuh se Fantasy’ (2019; JioCinema), ‘Runaway Lugaai’ (2021; MX Player), ‘Pratiksha’ (2021; Ullu), and ‘Duniya Gayi Bhaad Me’ (2023; Mask TV).
Practice
Other Work
He has authored several books such as ‘My fiancé, me & #IFu**ed Up’ (novel) and Pushpak Viman (comic book).
Aarya Babbar’s book
He has also performed in several theaters.
Aarya Babbar’s theatrical performance
She has walked the ramp in various fashion shows.
Aarya Babbar in a fashion show
Aarya has worked as a stand-up comedian in various shows and live events.
Aarya Babbar during her stand up comedy show
Award
- 2002: Nominated for Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male category for Hindi film Ab Ke Baras
- 2023: Won Maharashtra Ratna Puraskar for Best Upcoming Short Film Director for Hindi short film Pill Hai Ke Manta Nahi
Aarya Babbar with Maharashtra Ratna Puraskar
- 2023: Won the National Fame Award for Best Short Debut Director for Hindi short film Pill Hai Ke Manta Nahi
Aarya Babbar with her National Fame Award
Bicycle Collection
- Royal Enfield Ammunition
Aarya Babbar with her Royal Enfield Bullet
- Ducati 696
Aarya Babbar’s Instagram post for her Ducati motorcycle
Car Collection
- BMW
Aarya Babbar with her BMW
- Thar
Aarya Babbar with her Thar
Tattoo
He has a large eye tattoo inked on his left hand.
Aarya Babbar tattoo
Favourite
- Food: Pizza, Homemade Food, Chole Bhature
Facts/Trivia
- His real name Sajjad Babbar is taken from his maternal grandfather’s name Sajjad Zaheer. Before making her Hindi film debut, Indian film critic Khalid Mohammed who wanted to cast Aarya in his film, told her parents that she must change her name because her name sounded like a Muslim and people would get confused whether she was a Hindu, a Muslim, or a Sikh. Her parents later changed her name to Aarya Babbar.
- He also used the name Gorky.
- In an interview, he shared that since childhood he was interested in acting. He said,
When I grew up, I realized that I really wanted to be an actor and started working hard towards my goal. I do theater with my mother’s group Ekjut. I had to do everything — from being a backstage boy to hours of training to lose weight before I bagged my first film.”
- While he was at school, he performed in a stage play for the first time. He later joined his mother’s Children’s Theater Group and also acted in the children’s play Aao Picnic Chalen.
- Before starting his career as an actor, he was an introvert and lacked confidence. To work on it, he trained in journalism under a journalist, who was a friend of his family.
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Happy Babbar. Earlier, he had another pet dog named Simba who died.
Aarya Babbar with her pet dog
- He is often seen drinking alcohol while partying with his friends.
- Aarya Babbar follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Aarya Babbar’s Instagram post about food
- He often shares that he considers himself a Babbar Sher (Lion).
- On his YouTube channel ‘Mr Babbar,’ he uploads his vlogs.
Aarya Babbar’s YouTube channel
- In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and traveling to different places.
Aarya Babbar during her journey
- In an interview, he shared that he never smoked a cigarette. However, for his role in the Hindi film ‘Jail’, he had to smoke around 14 packets of beedis.
- In 2020, he was offered to play the role of Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput in Sushant’s biopic ‘Shashank.’ However, after Sushant’s family raised objections about the biopic, the film was shelved.
Shashank
- He is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
Aarya Babbar at the Golden Temple
- He regularly works out at the gym to maintain his fitness.
Aarya Babbar at the gym
- In 2022, he had an argument with a Go First Airlines pilot. The pilot was upset with him for making a joke on the pilot. However, Aarya explains she wasn’t mocking them, and she was talking to one of her friends on the plane.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
