Shekhar Suman

• Name — Shekhar Suman • Born — 7 December 1962 • Birthplace — Patna, Bihar, India • Political Party — Indian National Congress (2009–2012) Bharatiya Janata Party (2024–2024) • Years Active — 1984–present • Occupation — * Actor • politician • filmmaker • singer • Children — 2, including Adhyayan Suman

Shekhar Suman belongs to a Bihari Ambastha Kayastha family. He married Alka Suman on 4 May 1983. Their younger son, Adhyayan Suman, is a Bollywood actor. Their elder son, Aayush, died of a heart ailment at age 11 on 3 April 1995.

He made his television debut in 1984 with Wah Janaab in which he acted alongside Kiran Juneja. His television career included shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh, Reporter, Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar, Chote Babu, Andaz, Amar Prem, Vilayati Babu, Movers n Shakers, Simply Shekhar and Carry On Shekhar. He hosted Film Deewane, The Great Indian Comedy Show on Star One until February 2006 and appeared in some episodes of Dial One Aur Jeeto on Sahara TV. He has also hosted quiz shows including Nilaam Ghar on Zee TV, He-Man on Star One and Poll Khol on STAR News. In 2015, he began hosting Abki Bari Shekhar Bihari on Aaj Tak. He was one of the judges of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge along with Navjot Singh Sidhu, quitting after three seasons over differences with his co-host. He featured as a judge on several other comedy shows such as Comedy Circus on Sony TV and Comedy Superstar on SAB TV. He hosted the show Jab Khelo SAB Khelo on SAB TV and participated in the fourth season of the popular dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa which aired on Sony TV. Since May 2026, he has started hosting the chat show Shekhar Tonite, which streams on YouTube.

He made his singing debut with a music album named, Kuch Khwaab Aise, a collection of eight love ballads whose music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava and lyrics written by Shyam Raj. In December 2009, he appeared as a participant on the reality TV series, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, based on past life regression. Suman made his directorial debut with 2014 film, Heartless.

Suman fought Lok Sabha election in May 2009 from Patna Sahib on Congress ticket and lost to BJP's Shatrughan Sinha, coming up in third place. On 5 May 2024, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party, and stated in an interview later in the month that he would 'opt-out' of the organisation if he was unable to serve. He claimed in June 2026 that he had left the party within 24 hours.

• Year — Film — Role • 2017 — Bhoomi — Tripurari "Taj" Mishra • 2014 — Heartless — Doctor (also director) • 2011 — Chaloo — Police Sherkhan • 2004 — Ek Se Badhkar Ek — Anand Mathur • 2002 — Chor Machaaye Shor — Guru / Vyjayanti / Mala • 1998 — Ghar Bazar • 1994 — Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se — Mohan Prasad • 1993 — Professor Ki Padosan — Photographer Vinod • 1991 — Ranbhoomi — Dr. Prakash • 1989 — Waqt Ke Zanjeer • Pati Parmeshwar — Vijay • Anjaane Rishte — Anil • Tridev — Journalist Shrikant Verma • Tere Bina Kya Jeena — Amar • 1988 — Aakhri Nishchay • Insaaf Ki Manzil — Prakash • Kharidaar • Woh Phir Aayegi — CID Inspector Ratan • Razia • 1987 — Sansar — Peter Fernandes • Yaatna • 1986 — Anubhav — Ramesh • Naache Mayuri • Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu — Telugu film • Manav Hatya • 1985 — Rehguzar — Shekhar • 1984 — Utsav — Charudutt

• Year — Title — Role • 1984 — Wah Janaab • 1993-1994 — Dekh Bhai Dekh — Sameer Diwan • 1994-1995 — Reporter • 1995 — Andaz — Anand • 1996 — Kabhi Idhar Kabhi Udhar • Ek Raja Ek Rani — Ajay Kapoor • 1996-1997 — Amar Prem • 1997-2012 — Movers & Shakers — Host • 1998 — Dam Dama Dam — Sarju/Chichi/Sonu/Karan • 1998 — Wilaytee Babu — Shanty • 1998-1999 — Jaal • 1999 — Hera Pheri — Ajay Premi • Main — Viren Kumar • 2000 — Made in India — Host • 2001 — Nilaam Ghar — Host • Simply Shekhar — Host • 2004 — The Great Indian Comedy Show — Host • He Man — Host • 2004-2009 — Poll Khol — Host • 2005-2007 — The Great Indian Laughter Challenge — Judge • 2007-2008 — Jjhoom India — Contestant • 2008-2010 — Comedy Circus — Judge • 2009 — Tedhi Baat Shekhar Ke Saath — Various characters • 2012 — Laugh India Laugh — Judge • 2015 — Comedy Superstar — Judge • 2018 — Saat Pheron Ki Hera Pherie — Bhoopi Tandon • 2022 — India's Laughter Champion — Judge • 2022-2023 — Bigg Boss 16 — Big Bulletin Host • 2024 — Heeramandi — Zulfikar • 2026 — Shekhar Tonite — Host • The Pyramid Scheme — Tarun Bajaj