Zaheer Iqbal was born as Zaheer Iqbal Ratansi on Saturday, 10 December 1988 (age 33 years; as in 2021) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Zaheer Iqbal Ratnasi |
| Nickname | Zahero |
| Profession(s) | Actor and Businessman |
| Famous role | Playing the role of ‘Kabir’ in the 2019 Bollywood film, Notebook. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 178 cm in meters– 1.78 m in feet & inches– 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 80 kg in pounds– 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 16 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Hazel Green |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Notebook (2019); as Kabir |
| Awards | In 2020, Zaheer Iqbal was awarded the Lions Gold Award by Lions Club SOL under the category of “Path Breaking Debutant of The Year.” |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10 December 1988 (Saturday) |
| Age (As of 2023) | 34 Years of 2023 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Bombay Scottish School |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Deeksha Seth (actress, rumored) • Sana Saeed (actress, rumored) • Sonakshi Sinha (actress) |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Iqbal Ratnasi (jeweler and builder) Mother– Name not known |
| Siblings | Brother– Mohammad Ladha (younger) Sister– Sanam Ratnasi (elder, stylist) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Nutella, Chocolate |
| Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Govinda, Aamir Khan |
| Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone |
| Film(s) | Andaz Apna Apna, Hum Tum, Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai |
| Singer | Armaan Malik |
| Beverage | Black Coffee |
| Place(s) | United Kingdom, Maldives |
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Book | Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss |
| Bodybuilder | Dennis James |
| App | CSR Racing |
| Restaurant(s) | Bhaijaanz, Drop |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | He owns a BMW 5 Series 530d. |
| Bike Collection | • He owns a Ducati. • He owns a Royal Enfield. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Zaheer Iqbal Ratna:
- Zaheer Iqbal is an Indian actor and businessman. He is known for playing the role of Kabir in the 2019 Bollywood film “The Notebook.”
- Zaheer Iqbal was born into an upper-class business family with a Bollywood connection as his father, Iqbal Ratansi, and Salman Khan has been friends for years.
- Zaheer Iqbal completed his schooling at Bombay Scottish School. In the school, famous Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor was his school senior.
- After completing his formal education, Zaheer Iqbal worked with his father in his family’s construction business for six years. In an interview, he said,
- Zaheer Iqbal idolizes Salman Khan since childhood. It was Salman, who asked Zaheer about his plans for taking up acting as a career during Zaheer’s elder sister’s wedding ceremony. In an interview, Zaheer said,
- For two to three years, Zaheer Iqbal worked with Salman Khan as his assistant, and he would often visit the shooting locations, where he learned to improve his dialogue delivery with the help of Salman Khan. In an interview, Zaheer stated,
- To prepare Zaheer for his acting career, Salman asked Zaheer to attend several acting and dancing workshops. He was even asked by Salman Khan to undertake intensive martial arts training. He, in an interview, stated,
- Zaheer is also a talented guitarist. In 2020, Zaheer Iqbal began to learn to play the guitar.
- Zaheer Iqbal, as an assistant to Salman Khan, would often read film scripts, so that he could make a better decisions when it came to signing films. In an interview, Zaheer stated,
- In 2019, Zaheer Iqbal made his acting debut with the Bollywood film “Notebook;” opposite Mohnish Bahl’s daughter Pranutan Bahl.
- In the same year, Zaheer Iqbal was featured on the cover of the Health and Nutrition Magazine.
- In 2020, Zaheer Iqbal participated in Celebrity Cricket League, a cricket tournament held in Mumbai, especially for Bollywood actors.
- In 2021, Zaheer Iqbal was offered a role in the film Double XL. The film has Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi as its star cast in the lead roles.
- Zaheer has a special affection for kids, and he loves to spend his time with them.
- Salman Khan owes Zaheer’s father Rs. 2011, which he intends to pay back with interest by making Zaheer a Bollywood star worth Rs. 200 Crore. In an interview, Zaheer stated,
- Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan was Zaheer Iqbal’s classmate in his school.
- Zaheer Iqbal, in an interview, expressed his desire, to not only work in the Bollywood industry but also to work in different regional film industries. In an interview, he said,
- Zaheer Iqbal is a huge fan of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, and he has watched almost all of her films. In an interview, Zaheer claimed that,
- In 2014, Zaheer Iqbal worked as an Assistant Director with Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan in the film “Jai Ho.”
- In 2017, Zaheer Iqbal’s vehicle was fined for exceeding the speed limit on the Bandra–Worli Sea Link in Mumbai.
- Zaheer Iqbal is a fitness enthusiast. In an interview, he stated.
- Since early childhood, Zaheer Iqbal had dreamt of becoming a film actor. In an interview, Zaheer said,
- In 2022, Zaheer Iqbal, reportedly, walked out of Salman Khan’s film titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.
- In 2022, Zaheer Iqbal was given a UAE Golden Visa, an honour bestowed upon him by the Dubai Government.
- Zaheer Iqbal loves to travel. He often visits and explores new places with his friends and family. He prefers to travel with his family than to travel alone. In an interview, Zaheer claimed,
- Apart from playing cricket, Zaheer Iqbal also knows how to play table tennis.
- In his leisure time, Zaheer Iqbal likes to ride his bicycle.
- Zaheer Iqbal likes to smoke. On several occasions, Zaheer has been spotted smoking.
- Zaheer Iqbal enjoys his drinks when he is partying with his friends and family.
- Zaheer Iqbal often participates in swimming, marathon running and cross-country cycling competitions.