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Shakeel Siddiqui

Stand-up comedian from Pakistan 🇵🇰

1964
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About Shakeel Siddiqui

Shakeel Siddiqui is a Pakistani television stand-up comedian, stage and film actor, theatre director, and playwright, born on May 26, 1964.

Originally drawn to singing, he began working as a stage actor in the early 1980s at a cousin's urging, inspired by comedian Lehri and working alongside Moin Akhter and Umer Shareef.

In the 2000s he became known in India as well after appearing as a contestant on Comedy Circus, and he later appeared as a celebrity guest on Salman Khan's game show Dus Ka Dum in 2008. In 2008, he appeared on Ustaadon Ka Ustaad (उस्तादों के उस्ताद).

In Pakistan he is also known by the nickname Teeli, taken from his character in the popular stage play Bakra Qiston Pay.

Videos (11)

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Guest appearances (5)

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Frequently asked questions

When was Shakeel Siddiqui born?

Shakeel Siddiqui, the Pakistani television comedian, stage and film actor, theatre director and playwright, was born on May 26, 1964.

How did Shakeel Siddiqui start acting?

Siddiqui was first drawn to singing, but he began working as a stage actor in the early 1980s. He was inspired by comedian Lehri and worked alongside Moin Akhter and Umer Shareef.

Why is Shakeel Siddiqui called Teeli?

In Pakistan Siddiqui is also known as Teeli, the name of his character in the popular stage play Bakra Qiston Pay.

How did Shakeel Siddiqui become known in India?

He gained an audience in India in the 2000s after competing on Comedy Circus, and in 2008 he was a celebrity guest on Dus Ka Dum, the game show of Salman Khan.

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