Namit Shah
Quick Facts
Biography
Career
Shah started his career with an HSBC commercial in 2009, which was not aired in India. Since then, he starred in many television commercials. He was also featured in a Reebok advertisement alongside former India national cricket team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He has done various small roles for soap operas.
In 2012, Shah received the role of Kabir Jaiswal, in Disney India's popular television series, The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir. His character was a smart, quiet and mature boy of 10–11 years, though he indulged himself in mischievous acts with his twin brother, Karan (played by Siddharth Thakkar). He was cast in the role for two seasons of the show. In 2013, Shah made his silver screen debut with the film Main Krishna Hoon, alongside veteran actors like Juhi Chawla and Paresh Ganatra. He played Krishna, an orphaned boy who was assisted by Lord Krishna himself.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Break Ke Baad | Young Abhay | |
2013 | Main Krishna Hoon | Krishna | Nominated—Times Best Child Artist Award |
2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Young Raghuveer | |
2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Young Nikhil Bharadwaj | |
2014 | Raja Natwarlal | Vicky |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Jeet Jayenge Hum | Shankar | |
Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | |||
Mata Ki Chowki | |||
Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke | |||
2012-2013 | The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir | Kabir Jaiswal | Character remake of Cody Martin, portrayed by Cole Sprouse in the original series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. |
2014 | Baal Veer | Jai Veer | |
2013-2014 | Fear Files | Ghost | |
2015 | Goldie Ahuja Matric Pass | Harry Ahuja | |
2019 | Khoob Ladi Mardaani...Jhansi Ki Rani | Nana Saheeb |