Saqib Saleem is an Indian actor and model in the Hindi Entertainment industry. His full name is Saqib Saleem Qureshi. He was born on 8th April 1988, in New Delhi, India. He appeared in a Hindi film, Bombay Talkies (2013). Saqib got recognition from the audience for his role as Riyaz Pathan in the web series Crackdown (2020). The actor then appeared in the Kaptaan (2026) web series.
Personal Details
| Real Name | Saqib Saleem |
| Full Name | Saqib Saleem Qureshi |
| Name in Hindi | साकिब सलीम |
| Profession (s) | Actor, Model |
| Years Active | 2011 – Present |
| Date of Birth | 8th April 1988 |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Age | 38 Years (As of 2026) |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Traveling, Writing |
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Master of Business Administration |
| School | Not Known |
| High School | Not Known |
| College | Hindu College |
| Extra Qualification | Not Known |
Family Details
| Father’s Name | Saleem Qureshi |
| Mother’s Name | Ameena Qureshi |
| Sibling (s) | Huma Qureshi (Sister) Naeem Qureshi and Haseen Qureshi (Brothers) |
Wife/Girlfriend/Marital Status
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend/Wife Name | Swati Trivedi |
| Marriage Date | |
| Kids |
Physical Appearance & More
| Height (feet) | 5 Feet 9 Inches |
| Weight (Kilograms)((Approx) | 75kg |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 40 Inches Waist: 32 Inches Biceps: 13 Inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Career
Saqib started his career as a model and appeared in numerous ads, brands, and commercials before entering the acting industry. He also appeared at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2018.
Films/Movies
Saqib started his acting career with the film Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011), where he played the role of Vishal Bhatt. His acting in this film got a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Later, he featured in various movies like Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013), Bombay Talkies (2013), Hawaa Hawaai (2014), Dishoom (2016), Dobaara: See Your Evil (2017), Dil Juunglee (2018), Race 3 (2018), Pyaar Actually – Real is Rare (2019), Comedy Couple (2020), Time to Dance (2021), 83 (2021), Kakuda (2024), Single Salma (2025), and Ghooskhor Pandat (2026).
| Debut | Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011) |
| Popular Films/Movies | Bombay Talkies (2013) Hawaa Hawaai (2014) Dishoom (2016) Dil Juunglee (2018) Race 3 (2018) Pyaar Actually – Real is Rare (2019) Comedy Couple (2020) Time to Dance (2021) 83 (2021) Kakuda (2024) Single Salma (2025) |
| Latest Films/Movies | Single Salma (2025) |
| Upcoming Films/Movies | Ghooskhor Pandat (2026) |
Web Series
Saqib made his OTT debut with the web series Love Shorts (2016). But, he came to the spotlight for his role as Shiv Prakash Shukla in the web series Rangbaaz (2018). After that, he worked in several web series such as Bard of Blood (2019), Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare) (2019), Aisa Waisa Pyaar (2021), Unpaused: Naya Safar (2022), Crackdown (2020 – 2023), Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024), Crime Beat (2025), and Kaptaan (2026).
| Debut | Love Shorts (2016) |
| Popular Web Series | Rangbaaz (2018) Bard of Blood (2019) Pyaar Actually (Real Is Rare) (2019) Aisa Waisa Pyaar (2021) Unpaused: Naya Safar (2022) Crackdown (2020 – 2023) Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024) Crime Beat (2025) |
| Latest Web Series | Kaptaan (2026) |
| Upcoming Web Series | Not Known |
Short Films
Saqib did a few short films like Settle the Score Ft. Dayana Erappa & Saqib Saleem – Fas… (2014), Aamad (2017), and Awwal (2022).
Awards
- Lions Gold Awards
- Talentrack Awards
- Iconic Gold Awards
- ScreenXX Summit & Awards
