Shariq Hassan


Shariq Hassan is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films and television shows. He played the role of villain in the 2016 film Pencil. He is known for participating in Bigg Boss 2.

Early life and personal life

Shariq Hassan was born on 7 December 1994, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to actors Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz Khan. He attended A V Meiyappan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, completing his school at 12 grade and later graduated high school.
On 8 August 2024, Shariq married his long-term girlfriend Maria Jennifer in a traditional Christian wedding. In July 2025, the couple welcomed a son.

Career

Hassan debuted in the 2016 Tamil film Pencil, and several critics felt that his performance was one of the film's highlights. He made his television debut in 2018 when he joined the second season of Bigg Boss as a contestant; he was evicted from the show on the 49th day. In 2018, he signed up for the film Uggramm, and in 2020 for Jigiri Dosthu, which released in December 2023. In 2021, Hassan participated in the dance competition BB Jodigal, which aired on Star Vijay, and his duet with Anitha Sampath won the show. In 2022, he signed up for another film with Vishnu Vishal, Mohandas. In 2024, he starred in Netru Indha Neram as the lead.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2010Maanja VeluProtestorUncredited
2016PencilNithin
2022DonTeja
2023Jigiri DosthuRishi
2024Netru Indha NeramNikhil
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