Shiju Abdul Rasheed Wiki, Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Shiju Abdul Rasheed

Shiju Abdul Rasheed is an Indian actor, who mainly works in Malayalam and Telugu films. In Telugu cinema, he is popularly known as Devi Shiju for playing the role of Vijay in the 1999 Telugu film ‘Devi.’ In 2023, he appeared in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Malayalam season 5,’ which aired on the Asianet channel and also streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

Wiki/Biography

Shiju Abdul Rasheed was born on Sunday, 4 August 1974 (age 48 years; as of 2022) in Kollam, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Leo. He did his schooling at St. Albert’s Higher Secondary School, Ernakulam, Kerala. Later, he studied at Seethi Sahib Memorial Polytechnic College, Tirur, Kerala.

Physical Appearance

[1]YouTube – Unique Times Height: 6′ 2″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Brown

Shiju Abdul Rasheed

Family

Shiju belongs to a Muslim family. [2]Facebook – Shiju Ar

Parents & Siblings

His father’s name is Rasheed, and his mother’s name is Ayisha. His elder brother is Shibu, and his elder sister is Sheersha.

Wife & Children

In May 2008, he met one of Kuwait Airways’ air hostesses named Preethi Prem at an airport. Initially, they became friends and soon, fell in love with each other. On 10 December 2008, he had a registered marriage with Preethi Prem, who was a Christian. Later, the couple had a nikah. Preethi works as a lawyer, dancer, and Zumba instructor. On 1 December 2009, the couple had a daughter named Muskan.

Shiju Abdul Rasheed and his wife

Shiju Abdul Rasheed and his wife

Shiju Abdul Rasheed and his daughter

Shiju Abdul Rasheed and his daughter

Career

Film

Malayalam

In 1995, he made his acting debut with the Malayalam film ‘Mazhavilkoodaram’ in which he played the role of Suresh.

Mazhavilkoodaram

Mazhavilkoodaram

He has acted in many Malayalam films like ‘Vaachalam’ (1997), ‘Dosth’ (2001), ‘Vishudhan’ (2013), ‘Pa Va’ (2016), ‘Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha’ (2018), and ‘One’ (2021).

Vishudhan

Vishudhan

Tamil

He made his Tamil debut in 1996 with the film ‘Mahaprabhu’ as Bhaskar.

Mahaprabhu

Mahaprabhu

He has acted in a few Tamil films such as ‘Iraniyan’ (1999) and ‘Nilavil Kalangilll’ (2000).

Iraniyan

Iraniyan

Telugu

Shiju gained immense popularity with his Telugu debut film ‘Devi’ (1999) in which he played the role of Vijay.

Devi

Devi

He then appeared in a few other Telugu films like ‘Nuvvu Naaku Nachav’ (2001), ‘Siva Rama Raju’ (2002), ‘Jai Lava Kusa’ (2017), ‘Taxiwaala’ (2018), and ‘Moneyshe’ (2021).

Moneyshe

Moneyshe

Other Languages

In 2000, he made his Kannada debut with the film ‘Mr. Kokila’ as a supporting actor.

Mr. Kokila

Mr. Kokila

In 2002, he appeared in the English films ‘In the Name of Buddha’ and ‘True Identity.’

In the Name of Buddha

In the Name of Buddha

Shiju has also acted in an Odia film titled ‘Patnagarh’ (2019).

Patnagarh

Patnagarh

Television

Serial

Malayalam

In 2003, he made his TV debut with the Malayalam TV serial ‘Swantham’ in a supporting role. The serial was aired on Asianet. He has acted in many Malayalam TV serials like ‘Thalolam’ (2004; Asianet), ‘Nandanam’ (2007; Surya TV), ‘Karuthamuthu’ (2014; Asianet), and ‘Neeyum Njanum’ (2020; Zee Keralam).

Karuthamuthu

Karuthamuthu

Telugu

In 2014, Shiju appeared in the Telugu TV serial ‘Prathibimbam,’ which aired on Gemini TV.

Reality Show

He participated in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Malayalam season 5’ (2023) hosted by the South Indian actor Mohanlal. The show aired on the Asianet channel and also streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

 

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Awards

  • 2021: Best Actor Award by Zee TV
  • 2021: Best Actor in a TV Serial (Malayalam) for Neeyum Njanum by 15th Manappuram Minnalai Film TV Awards
  • 2021: Best Actor in Serial by Pegasus Award

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed's award

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed’s award

  • 2021: Best Actor by Mollywood Flicks Award
  • 2021: Certificate of commitment from the World Book of Records, London

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed's World Book of Records

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed’s World Book of Records

Facts/Trivia

  • In the Tamil film industry, he is known as Vishal.
  • Shiju has been invited as a judge at various beauty pageants such as Miss South India 2022 and Miss Queen of India 2023.

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed at Miss South India contest

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed at Miss South India contest

  • He is an avid animal lover and often shares pictures with dogs and cats on his Instagram account.

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed and a dog

    Shiju Abdul Rasheed and a dog

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