Quick Factoids
Birthday: 25 June, 1978
Pet Name: Affy
Place of Birth: Mumbai
Parents: Dad's name is Prem and Mom's name is Putli. Has an older sister named Afsana Shivdasani
First Ad: Farex
First Film: Mast (opposite Urmila Matondkar)
School: St. Xavier's, Mumbai
College: HR College of Commerce, Mumbai

'Adorable, Fantabulous, Truthful, And Boyish', 'Always Fun Truthful And Bubbly', 'Articulately Funny Timing And Bold '...well... these could be some of the messages that today's birthday boy must have got in his slam book. If you are still clueless, then, do yourself a favor by picking up only the initials of the above name and this is what you get: AFTAB! Well, it is indeed the Happy Birthday of the chocolate boy Aftab Shivdasani. Bollywood Hungama caught up with this guy for an exclusive interview in which he talks about his childhood, his growing up years, his first claim to fame and life as Bollywood Star.

Aftab, even before we start the interview, please accept our heartiest wishes on your birthday...
Thank you so much. I am really touched.

To start with, what does your name mean?
It means The Sun.

What's your family background like?
My parents are retired, though my Dad is into horse riding these days, while my Mom is a housewife. I have an older sister, who is married and settled.