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.
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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
Height: 6′ 2″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
Shiju belongs to a Muslim family.
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 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
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
Tamil
He made his Tamil debut in 1996 with the film ‘Mahaprabhu’ as Bhaskar.
Mahaprabhu
He has acted in a few Tamil films such as ‘Iraniyan’ (1999) and ‘Nilavil Kalangilll’ (2000).
Iraniyan
Telugu
Shiju gained immense popularity with his Telugu debut film ‘Devi’ (1999) in which he played the role of Vijay.
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
Other Languages
In 2000, he made his Kannada debut with the film ‘Mr. Kokila’ as a supporting actor.
Mr. Kokila
In 2002, he appeared in the English films ‘In the Name of Buddha’ and ‘True Identity.’
In the Name of Buddha
Shiju has also acted in an Odia film titled ‘Patnagarh’ (2019).
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
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.
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
- 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
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
- 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 follows a non-vegetarian diet.
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