# Junaid Sheikh

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Indian actor and model (born 1984)

For the Norwegian cricketer, see [Junaid Sheikh (cricketer)](/source/Junaid_Sheikh_(cricketer)).

Junaid Sheikh Born (1984-07-31) 31 July 1984 (age 41) Jammu, India Education Manipal Academy of Higher Education Occupations actor, model

**Junaid Sheikh** (born 31 July 1984) is an Indian [actor](/source/Actor) and [model](/source/Model_(person)).[1][2] Since 2010, Junaid has starred in many commercially successful films in [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language), [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language), and [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam), often as an [antagonist](/source/Antagonist).[1]

## Early life and education

Junaid was born on 31 July 1984, in [Jammu](/source/Jammu), India. He attended [Presentation Convent High School](/source/Presentation_Convent_High_School) at Jammu. He graduated with a degree in Information Technology from Manipal University. After that, he obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration(MBA) in International Business from [Arizona](/source/Arizona).

## Career

He began his career in entertainment as a fashion model, modeling for fashion designer Hari Anand and appearing at 2011 Pune Fashion Week,[3] 2013 Kerala International Fashion Week, 2014 Citadel Fashion Fiesta,[4] and 2015 Kerala Fashion League.

He attended [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai)'s [Barry John](/source/Barry_John_(theatre_director))'s Acting Studio. His first acting role was in Telugu film *Mr. Intelligent*, in 2010.

Over a span of five years, Sheikh has appeared in over ten movies in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language), [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam), and [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language). He has collaborated with film personalities like [Mahesh Babu](/source/Mahesh_Babu), [Vijay](/source/Vijay_(actor)), [Jayaram](/source/Jayaram), [Suresh Gopi](/source/Suresh_Gopi), B. Unni Krishnan, [Joshiy](/source/Joshiy),[5] and [Mohanlal](/source/Mohanlal).

In 2015, he appeared in poorly-received Malayalam-language action comedy film *Lailaa O Lailaa* directed by Sai Kumar Yadav.[6]

## Television

Year Title Channel Language Notes ref 2015 Vishwaroopam FLOWERS TV Malayalam TV debut [1]

## Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes 2010 Pappu Mr. Intelligent Ranga Telugu 2011 Dhada Michael Dookudu Junaid Velayudham Abu Salim Tamil 2012 I Love Me Albert Lawrence Malayalam 2014 Salaam Kashmier Junaid 2015 Temper Shiva Telugu Laila O Laila Dilawar Malayalam

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-baddie_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-baddie_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-baddie_1-2) ["The suave baddie"](http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-suave-baddie/article7154458.ece). *The Hindu*. Retrieved 12 May 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [I confessed to Mohanlal that I'm nervous: Junaid](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/I-confessed-to-Mohanlal-that-Im-nervous-Junaid/articleshow/46987771.cms). Times of India (21 April 2015). Retrieved on 12 May 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["All glitz"](http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/all-glitz/785525/). *The Indian Express*. Retrieved 13 May 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Citadel Fashion Fiesta 2014"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140209081149/http://magnamags.com/citadel/features/citadel-fashion-fiesta-2014/2827). *MagnaMags*. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Junaid Shaikh to sizzle in Salaam Kashmir Movie Review](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Junaid-Shaikh-to-sizzle-in-Salaam-Kashmir/movie-review/21894956.cms). The Times of India (19 August 2013). Retrieved on 12 May 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["'Lailaa O Lailaa' Villain Junaid Sheikh Says Director Joshiy is Godfather, Mohanlal Like Big Brother"](http://www.ibtimes.co.in/exclusive-lailaa-o-lailaa-villain-junaid-sheikh-says-director-joshiy-godfather-mohanlal-like-630198). *IB Times*. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.

## External links

- [Junaid Sheikh](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4760810/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Junaid Sheikh](https://www.facebook.com/ActorJunaidShaikh) on [Facebook](/source/Facebook_(identifier))

- [Love to do negative roles: Junaid](http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/ReadMore/2733/junaid/E)

- [Junaid Shaikh to sizzle in Salaam Kashmir](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Junaid-Shaikh-to-sizzle-in-Salaam-Kashmir/articleshow/21894956.cms)

- [http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/all-glitz/785525/](http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/all-glitz/785525/)

- [\[1\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20150518080728/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130811/entertainment-mollywood/article/glad-be-bad)

- [http://www.bharatstudent.com/news/4-125583/junaid-shaikh-all-set-to-rock-in-salaam-kashmir](http://www.bharatstudent.com/news/4-125583/junaid-shaikh-all-set-to-rock-in-salaam-kashmir)

- [http://www.alllightsmedia.in/index.php/filmosphere/gossip-gossip/popular/417-the-dashing-dare-devil-from-the-north-is-all-set-to-rock-the-south](http://www.alllightsmedia.in/index.php/filmosphere/gossip-gossip/popular/417-the-dashing-dare-devil-from-the-north-is-all-set-to-rock-the-south)

- [http://mollybuzzofficial.blogspot.in/2013/09/actor-junaid-shaikh-gallery.html](http://mollybuzzofficial.blogspot.in/2013/09/actor-junaid-shaikh-gallery.html)

- [http://junaidsheikh.me](http://junaidsheikh.me)

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