Biography
Arya Babbar is an Indian actor and writer, known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. He was born on 24 May 1981 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to actor Raj Babbar and renowned stage artist Nadira Babbar. His family also includes his elder sister, actress Juhi Babbar, and his half-brother, actor Prateik Babbar.
He completed his schooling at Heritage Experiential Learning School and completed his graduation from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University. According to sources, he also completed his graduation in science from Mohanlal Sukhadia University.
The actor started his career in 2002 with the film “Ab Ke Baras”. According to sources, he was nominated for Most Promising Newcomer – Male at the Bay Star Screen Awards. He has worked with many renowned directors like Mani Ratnam, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Vikram Bhatt. After that, he has worked in many movies like “Guru” (2007), “Jail” (2009), “Tees Maar Khan” (2010), “Ready” (2011), “Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola” (2013), and “Bangistan” (2015).
The actor has also made his mark in Punjabi cinema, where he debuted with “Virsa” (2010) and starred in hits such as “Yaar Annamulle”, “Jatts in Golmaal”, and “Heer and Hero”. He has also worked in Chhetri cinema, where he has appeared in Bengali films such as “Papi” (2012).
His presence on the small screen grew even more after he joined Bigg Boss 8 as a contestant in 2014, which ran for 56 days. He has also played leading roles on television, such as Dashanan Ravan in “Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman” and Kalikant in “Jaagruti – Ek Nayi Subah”.
Apart from acting, he is also a writer. He published his novel “My Fiancée” in 2015 and also wrote the comic book “Pushpak Vimana”.
Wiki
Full Name | Arya Babbar |
Nick Name | Arya |
DOB (Date of Birth) | 24 May 1981 |
Age (as of 2025) | 44 years |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School | The Heritage School in Delhi |
College | Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur; Mohanlal Sukhadia University |
Educational Qualification | B.Sc (Bachelor of Science); Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication |
Profession | Actor, Author |
Nationality | Indian |
Citizenship | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Father | Raj Babbar |
Mother | Nadira Babbar |
Sibling | Yes |
Sister | Juhi Babbar |
Brother | Prateik Babbar (Half-Brother) |
Spouse | Jasmine Puri (m. 2016) |
Children’s | NA |
Son | NA |
Daughter | NA |
Famous For | Hindi and Punjabi films, Bigg Boss 8 contestant |
Debut | Ab Ke Baras (2002, Bollywood) |
Birthday
Arya Babbar celebrates his birthday every year on 24 May.
Birthday | 24 May 1981 |
Physical Stats
His eyes are Dark Brown, and his hair is black.
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Date of Birth
Arya Babbar was born on 24 May 1981, in Mumbai, India.
Birthday | 24 May 1981 |
Age
He is currently 44 years old.
Age | 44 years (as of 2025) |
Weight
Arya Babbar’s Fitness Mantra:
The actor is known for his functional and practical fitness, which involves core strengthening, efficiency, and consistency rather than gym trends or dieting. He always tries to stay fit. He exercises regularly wherever he goes and despite his busy schedule. He follows a daily workout routine, which is as follows:
He is also interested in Desi workouts and exercises, resistance training, boot camps, skipping, and push-ups.
Includes core-strengthening, cardio, and bodyweight resistance for fitness and agility.
Despite a busy work routine or harsh environment, spend at least one hour daily on your fitness.
Arya’s weight is 80 kg.
Weight in KG | Approx. 80 Kg |
Weight in Pounds | Approx. 176 lbs |
Height
Arya Babbar’s height is 5 feet 10 inches.
Height in Feet | 5 feet 10 inches |
Height in cm | 178 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.78 m |
Marital Status
Arya Babbar’s wife’s name is Jasmine Puri. According to sources, Jasmine has also worked in the film industry. They got married on 22 February 2016 in a very traditional Sikh ceremony.
According to sources, only their limited family and close friends were invited to their wedding. According to sources, the actor and Jasmine were dating before marriage. The actor has no children there is no information about this yet.
He is very happy with his marriage and according to sources, very few people know about his personal life.
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Jasmine Puri (married on 22 February 2016) |
Girlfriend | Minissha Lamba (ex-girlfriend; actor) |
Controversy | NA |
Children
Children | NA |
Son | NA |
Daughter | NA |
Family
Arya Babbar is the son of actor Raj Babbar and Nadira Babbar, founder of the theatre group Ekjut.
He also has a sister and a brother, of whom Nadira is an actress. His half-brother is Prateik Babbar.
Arya Babbar’s wife is Jasmine Puri. No information has been revealed about Jasmine and the actor’s children.
His family has long been in the public eye for their creative success and their lives, such as high-profile marriages and relationships in the film industry.
Father Name | Raj Babbar |
Mother Name | Nadira Babbar |
Sister Name | Juhi Babbar |
Brother Name | Prateik Babbar (half-brother) |
Educational Qualification
He completed his schooling at Heritage Experiential Learning School, Gurgaon. He was very good in academics. He then completed his Bachelor of Science from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur and Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Mohanlal Sukhadia University.
According to sources, not much information is available about his education. There is little information about Arya’s exact educational qualification in the mainstream media. According to sources, he has a bachelor’s degree, which gave him a strong platform to pursue his diverse career in writing and reality television.
School Name | Heritage Xperiential Learning School (formerly The Heritage School, Gurgaon) |
College Name | Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur; Mohanlal Sukhadia University |
Educational Qualification | B.Sc (Bachelor of Science); Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication |
Career
Arya Babbar started his career in 2002 with the film “Ab Ke Bars” directed by Raj Kapoor and starring alongside Amrita Rao, for which role he was nominated for Most Promising Newcomer at the Star Awards.
He has collaborated with some of the most renowned filmmakers in the industry, such as Mani Ratnam, Madhur Bhandarkar and Vikram Bhatt, and has starred in major films such as “Guru” (2007), “Jail” (2009), “Ready” (2011), “Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola” (2013), “Bangistan” (2015), and “Chalk N Duster” (2016).
He has also given his good acting in Punjabi cinema in hit films like “Virsa” (2010), and “Yaar Anmulle” (2011), “Jatts in Golmaal” (2013), “Naati Jutts” (2013), and “Gandhi Phir Aa Gaya” (2020) which became popular.
The actor also played a role in the Bengali film “Paapi”, which gave him recognition in Bengali cinema. The film was later released in Hindi as well.
The actor also gained popularity on reality television as a contestant in Bigg Boss 8 in 2014, which was well received by the audience.
He has also worked on television roles such as Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman (Dashanana Raavan) and appears in television series such as Jagrati – Ek Nayi Subah where he played the role of Kalikant.
Apart from acting, Arya has also taken up creative writing, publishing his debut novel My Fiancée, Me and #iFoodUp in 2015 and writing a comic book, Pushpak Vimana.
Social Media
KulFiy | Arya Babbar |
TikTok | NA |
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Arya_Babbar | |
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YouTube | NA |
Snapchat | NA |
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Ask.fm | NA |
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Triller | NA |
OnlyFans | NA |
Fansly | NA |
Tumblr | NA |
SoundCloud | NA |
Discord | NA |
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Twitch | NA |
Not Public | |
Phone Number | Not Public |
Hobbies and Favorites
Favorite Female Singers | NA |
Favorite Actors | Raj Babbar, Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah |
Favorite Actress | Emma Stone |
Favorite Male Tiktok Stars | NA |
Favorite Female Tiktok Stars | NA |
Favorites Colour | Black, White |
Favorites Food | Pizza, Homemade food, Chole Bhature, Non-Vegetarian |
Dream Destination | Mount Everest Base Camp |
Hobbies | Driving, Gymming, Writing, Acting, Traveling |
Movies and TV Shows
Arya Babbar’s first film was “Ab Ke Baras” in 2002. After that he has given many hit films and appeared in many shows on the small screen. He has given many hit films like “Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola” (2013), “Ready” (2011), “Yaar Annamulle” (2011), “Jail” (2009), Arya’s role in this prison drama directed by Madhur Bhandarkar showed his ability to handle more intense, dramatic subjects. “Heer and Hero”, “Bigg Boss 8”, “Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman”, “Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah”. A detailed list of Arya Babbar Movies and TV Shows is given below.
Movies
Arya Babbar Movies List
Year | Movies | Role | Cast |
2002 | Ab Ke Baras | Karan / Abhay | Amrita Rao |
2003 | Mudda: The Issue | Rajbir | NA |
2004 | Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum | Raju | NA |
2007 | Guru | Jignesh | Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai |
2007 | Partition | Akbar Khan | NA |
2008 | Chamku | Shreedhar | Bobby Deol, Priyanka Chopra |
2009 | Jail | Kabir Malik | Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mugdha Godse |
2010 | Virsa (Punjabi) | Yuvraj Singh Grewal (Yuvi) | Harman Baweja, Priyanshu Chatterjee |
2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Inspector Dhurinder | Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif |
2011 | Ready | Veer | Salman Khan, Asin |
2011 | Aazaan | Imaad | Sachiin J Joshi, Nauheed Cyrusi |
2011 | Yaar Annmulle (Punjabi) | Gurveer (Guru) | Gavie Chahal, Yuvraj Hans |
2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Aarif (Durgham Shah) | Preeti Jhangiani, Neil Nitin Mukesh |
2012 | Paapi (Bengali) | Not specified | Prosenjit Chatterjee, Sayantika Banerjee |
2012 | Joker | Majnu Tangewala | Shreyas Talpade, Minissha Lamba |
2013 | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola | Baadal | Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma |
2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Addy | Rajpal Yadav, Veena Malik |
2013 | Jatts In Golmaal (Punjabi) | Sunny | Neeru Bajwa, Jaswinder Bhalla |
2013 | Naughty Jatts (Punjabi) | Rocky Deol | Binnu Dhillon, Jaswinder Bhalla |
2013 | Heer and Hero (Punjabi) | Fateh | Minissha Lamba, (self) |
2014 | Ishq Dot Com | Not specified | NA |
2014 | Mushtanda | Not specified | NA |
2014 | Afra Tafri | Not specified | Govinda, Suniel Shetty |
2015 | Bangistan | Zulfi | Riteish Deshmukh, Pulkit Samrat |
2016 | Chalk n Duster | Anmol | Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi |
2017 | Tera Intezaar | Vikram | Sunny Leone, Arbaaz Khan |
2018 | Dassehra | Honey Singh | Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rimi Sen |
2020 | Gandhi Phir Aa Gaya (Punjabi) | Gandhi | Manpneet Grewal |
2022 | Hai Tujhe Salaam India | Raquib | NA |
2023 | Do Ajnabee | Not specified | NA |
2024 | Hey Siri Ve Siri (Punjabi) | Not specified | NA |
TV Shows
Year | Shows | Role | Cast |
2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Salman Khan, Karishma Tanna, Gautam Gulati |
2015 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Dr. Ashwin Sood | Bipasha Basu (host), Shweta Basu Prasad, Vikas Sethi, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sachin Shroff, Lillete Dubey, Sarika Thakur, Jayesh Raj, Parul Yadav, Aarti Chhabria, Chahat Khanna, Puja Banerjee, Vipul Gupta, Karishma Kotak, Shilpa Saklani |
2016 | Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman | Dashanan Ravan | Nirbhay Wadhwa, Gagan Malik, Deblina Chatterjee |
2024–present | Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah | Kalikant | Poonam Preet, Rajesh Shringarpure, Harsh Rajput |
Punjabi Movies
Arya Babbar Punjabi Movies list
Year | Movie | Role | Main Cast |
2010 | Virsa | Yuvraj Singh Grewal | Gulshan Grover, Aryaman Ramsay, Mehreen Raheel |
2011 | Yaar Annmulle | Gurveer ‘Guru’ | Yuvraj Hans, Harish Verma, Jividha Sharma |
2013 | Jatts In Golmaal | Sunny | Binnu Dhillon, Jaswinder Bhalla, Karamjit Anmol |
2013 | Heer and Hero | Fateh | Minissha Lamba, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Mukul Dev |
2013 | Naughty Jatts | Rocky Deol | Neeru Bajwa, Binnu Dhillon, Roshan Prince |
2020 | Gandhi Phir Aa Gaya | Gandhi | Navjit Sandhu, Shavinder Mahal |
2024 | Choran Nal Yarian | Manmeet | Nazia Hussain, Mansi Sharma |
2024 | Hey Siri Ve Siri | Not specified | Rubina Dilaik, Karamjit Anmol, Gurpreet Ghuggi |
2024 | Jatti 15 Murrabean Wali | Not specified | Malkeet Rauni, Anita Devgan, Hobby Dhaliwal |
Bollywood Movies
Arya Babbar Bollywood movies
Year | Movie | Role | Main Cast |
2002 | Ab Ke Baras | Karan / Abhay | Amrita Rao |
2004 | Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum | Raju | Sandali Sinha, Sushmita Sen |
2007 | Guru | Jignesh | Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |
2007 | Partition | Akbar Khan | Jimi Hansen, Kristin Kreuk |
2008 | Chamku | Shreedhar | Bobby Deol, Priyanka Chopra |
2009 | Jail | Kabir Malik | Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mugdha Godse |
2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Inspector Dhurinder | Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif |
2011 | Ready | Veer | Salman Khan, Asin |
2011 | Azaan | Imaad | Sachiin J Joshi, Nathalia Kaur |
2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Aarif | Preeti Jhangiani, Neil Nitin Mukesh |
2012 | Joker | Majnu Tangewala | Shreyas Talpade, Minissha Lamba |
2013 | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola | Baadal | Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma |
2013 | Zindagi 50-50 | Addy | Veena Malik, Rajpal Yadav |
2015 | Bangistan | Zulfi | Riteish Deshmukh, Pulkit Samrat |
2016 | Chalk N Duster | Anmol Parekh | Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi |
2017 | Tera Intezaar | Vikram | Sunny Leone, Arbaaz Khan |
2018 | Dassehra | Honey Singh | Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rimi Sen |
Arya Babbar Songs
Year | Song Title | Singer(s) | Music Video Main Cast | Movies |
2002 | Rabbaa Mujhe Rab Se Pyaar Tha | Adnan Sami, Anuradha Sriram | Amrita Rao, Danny Denzongpa | Ab Ke Baras |
2002 | Pyaar Mohabbat | Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Paudwal | Amrita Rao, Danny Denzongpa | Ab Ke Baras |
2010 | Bbade Dilwala, Jo Khole Har Tala | Sukhwinder Singh, Shreya Ghoshal | Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif | Tees Maar Khan |
2024 | Kalla Rai Gaya | Amit Gupta, Kumaar | Shweta Indra Kumar | Hey Siri Ve Siri (Punjabi) |
Web Series
Year | Web Series | Role | Main Cast / Co-stars |
2024 | Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche | Anurag | ensemble cast |
2023 | Duniya Gayi Bhaad Me | — | ensemble cast |
2023 | Fuh se Fantasy | Vineet | Various episode cast |
Upcoming Movies
Arya Babbar upcoming movies
Release Date | Movie/Series | Director | Language | Notes |
2025 | It’s Over (Short Film) | – | Hindi | Actor |
2025 | Jatti 15 Murrabean Wali | – | Punjabi | Actor |
2025 | Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche (TV/Web Series) | – | Hindi | Anurag |
2025 | Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah (TV Series) | – | Hindi | Kalikant |
2025 | Choran Nal Yarian | – | Punjabi | Manmeet |
2025 | Afra Tafri | – | Hindi | Actor |
2025 | Super Dhamaal.com | – | Hindi | Pyare |
2025 | Ziddii Sanam | Arvind Singh Rajpoot | Hindi | Vikram |
19 November 2025 | Untitled Telugu Film | Rajiv S. Ruia | Telugu | Actor |
15 December 2025 | Untitled Bollywood Film | Mandeep Chaahal | Hindi | Actor |
2025 | Last Page of a Diary (TV Series) | – | Hindi | Central role |
Books
Year Published | Title | Type | Publisher | Notes |
2015 | My Fiancée, Me & #IFu**ed Up | Novel | Penguin/Random House | Debut novel, romantic comedy in ‘SMS’ lingo. |
Not specified | Pushpak Viman | Comic Book | Not specified | Comic book for a general audience, details limited |
Awards
Year | Award / Recognition | Category | Platform | Result |
2003 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Ab Ke Baras | Nominated |
2003 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Debutant – Male | Ab Ke Baras | Nominated |
2003 | Screen Awards (Star Screen Award) | Most Promising Debut Actor / Newcomer | Ab Ke Baras | Nominated |
2010 | IIFA Awards (International Indian Film Academy) | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Jail | Nominated |
2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman | Nominated |
Luxury Assets
Luxury Asset | Asset Type | Description/Name | Estimated Value | Location/Notes |
Land plus House on Land, Nepathya 20, Gulmohar Road, JVPD | Real Estate | Residential building, 3369 sq. ft., purchased 1987 | ₹7.46 crore | Mumbai-49, JVPD Scheme, purchased, not inherited |
Gold and Silver Jewellery | Jewelry | 1100 grams gold, 7.3 kg silver | ₹95 lakh | Not specified |
Gold & Stones Jewellery | Jewelry | 1000 grams gold & precious stones | ₹29 lakh | Not specified |
Mercedes (Reg. No. DL2CQ3574, Model 2008) | Automobile | Mercedes car, model 2008 | ₹18 lakh | Not specified |
Car (Reg. No. DL8CAW2003) | Automobile | Car | ₹20 lakh | Not specified |
Movable Assets (Other) | Financial/Misc. | Cash, bank deposits, shares, insurance, etc. | ₹4.64 lakh | Not itemized in publicly available data, includes only selected asset types |
Car Collection
Year Acquired | Car Model | Color | Estimated Value (INR Crore) |
2025 | Modified Mahindra Thar | Not specified | 20 lakh (depending on modification) |
Not specified | Mercedes (likely E or S-Class) | Not specified | 1.60 Crore (model dependent) |
Not specified | Audi (likely A6 or Q7) | Not specified | 1 crore (model dependent) |
House
Year | Property Type | Location | Estimated Value (INR) | Ownership Details |
1987 | Residential House | Nepathya Bungalow, Plot No. 20, Gulmohar Road, JVPD, Mumbai-49 | ₹7.46 crore | Purchased |
1983 | Flat/Apartment | Flat 202, Oyster Shell, Juhu, Mumbai-400049 | ₹2.29 crore | Gift, Actor to spouse |
NA | Flat/Apartment | Flat 102, Mermaid, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai-400049 | ₹76.9 lakh | Beneficiary share, Actor spouse |
Net Worth
According to sources, Arya Babbar’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million in 2025. His main source of income comes from his writing, brand endorsements, and various advertisements. The actor’s wealth is mainly attributed to his long acting career in Hindi and Punjabi cinema, television, reality shows like Bigg Boss 8, and his interest as a comedian and writer. For the final and latest net worth estimate, readers can refer to financial databases or reputable celebrity wealth monitoring websites, which may update the data from time to time as and when it becomes available.
Net Worth 2021 | NA |
Net Worth 2022 | NA |
Net Worth 2023 | NA |
Net Worth 2024 | NA |
Net Worth 2025 | ₹42.97 Crore (approx.) |
FAQs
Who is Arya Babbar?
Arya Babbar is an Indian Television and Movie Actor.
When Arya Babbar left hanuman?
Arya Babbar did not leave the show Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman.
Who is father Arya Babbar?
Arya Babbar is the son of actor turned politician Raj Babbar.
What is Arya Babbar famous for?
Arya Babbar is best known as an Actor.
When is Arya Babbar’s birthday?
Arya Babbar’s birthday is on 24 May 1981.
Where is Arya Babbar from?
Arya Babbar is from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Is Arya Babbar married?
Yes, Arya Babbar is married to Jasmine Puri.
Does Arya Babbar have a child?
No, Arya Babbar doesn’t have a child.
What is Arya Babbar’s Zodiac Sign?
Arya Babbar’s Zodiac sign is Gemini.
What is Arya Babbar’s age?
Arya Babbar age is 44 years(as of 2025).
What is Arya Babbar’s Instagram ID?
Arya Babbar’s Instagram ID is @aaryababbar222.
What was Arya Babbar’s first movie?
Arya Babbar’s first movie was “Ab ke Baras”.
Where does Arya Babbar live?
Arya Babbar primarily lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What is Arya Babbar’s Twitter ID?
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