Firdaus Hassan
Biography
Firdaus Hassan is an Indian actor known for his notable contributions to the Bollywood film industry and theater. Born in Sherghai, a small town in the Gaya district of Bihar, India, he hails from a humble family background. His father, a teacher, eventually retired as the principal of the high school Firdaus attended up to the 10th grade. He is the sixth child among thirteen siblings.
Hassan's journey led him to Mumbai, where he spent the majority of his life. His academic pursuits included obtaining a B.A. (Honors) degree in Japanese language from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. Utilizing his language skills, he embarked on a career as a Japanese language interpreter.
With a passion for the performing arts, Firdaus Hassan engaged in theater, training with the Jan Natya Manch Safdar Hashmi theatre group in New Delhi. During his time at JNU, he achieved a significant milestone by securing his first Bollywood role in the movie "Lakshya," directed by Farhan Akhtar, and starring Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, and Amitabh Bachchan. This marked the beginning of his journey into the Indian film industry.
His acting prowess further flourished as he became a part of various notable projects. He featured in Yash Chopra's "Veer-Zaara," Anurag Kashyap's "Mukkabaaz," and Rajkumar Hirani's "Sanju." He also contributed to the web series realm with appearances in Kabir Khan's "The Forgotten Army" on Amazon Prime, Apurva Lakhia's "Crackdown" on Jio Cinema, and "Noise of Silence" on platforms like Max Player and YouTube, where he portrayed lead roles.
Firdaus Hassan's upcoming ventures continue to underline his commitment to his craft. He is set to star in the Hotstar web series "Akhri Sach," directed by Robbie Grewal, alongside Tamanna Bhatia. Additionally, he will play the lead role in the movie "Ishkaniya."
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Firdaus Hassan is an avid traveler and places great emphasis on maintaining his fitness. His journey to becoming an actor led him to Delhi initially, with aspirations of joining the National School of Drama (NSD). However, fate took a different turn when he auditioned for "Lakshya" while studying at JNU, leading him to the path of acting in Bollywood.
Firdaus Hassan's career trajectory is a testament to his dedication, versatility, and unyielding passion for acting. From his small-town origins in Bihar to making a mark in the world of Indian cinema, his journey is an inspiring one that continues to unfold with each new project.
