Abhinav Shukla Biography: Wife, Age, Twins, Height, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows & Movies

Abhinav Shukla is a versatile Indian television and film actor, model, and adventure enthusiast, best known for his roles in serials like Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka.

His participation in reality shows like Bigg Boss 14 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 has further elevated his popularity.

Profile

• Full Name: Abhinav Shukla
• Stage Name: Abhinav Shukla
• Born: September 27, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Ludhiana, Punjab, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Photographer, Social Media Influencer
• Height: 6 feet (183 cm)
• Parents: Dr. K.K. Shukla, Radha Shukla
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Rubina Dilaik (m. 2018)
• Children: Jeeva and Edhaa
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Abhinav Shukla, a talented actor and model, was born on September 27, 1982, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, to Dr. K.K. Shukla, an entomologist at Punjab Agricultural University, and Radha Shukla, a teacher at Guru Nanak Public School.

Raised in a middle-class Hindu Brahmin family with an elder brother who serves as a Naval officer, Abhinav was a skinny child until his mother encouraged him to improve his physique for confidence. He excelled in academics and sports, representing his school at the National Science Exhibition with a handmade pneumatic-controlled arm.

He completed his schooling at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, in 2000, and graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moga, Punjab, in 2004. During college, he won the Best Design Award at IIT Delhi’s Tryst-2004 technical festival and was an NCC cadet with the 4 Punjab Air Squadron.

Career

Abhinav Shukla began his career in 2004, winning the Mr. Best Potential title at the Gladrags Mr. India contest and reaching the top six in Grasim Mr. India. He debuted on television in 2007 as Arjun Rai in Jersey No. 10 on SAB TV, an adaptation of One Tree Hill.

He gained recognition as Shantanu in Jaane Kya Baat Hui (2008–2009) on Colors TV, followed by Vikram in Chotti Bahu (2008–2010) on Zee TV and Dev in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi (2010–2011) on Star One.

His role as Sumer in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (2011–2012) on Star Plus and Om Rathi in Diya Aur Baati Hum (2013) on Star Plus further established his versatility. In 2018, he played the negative role of Rajdeep Thakur in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka on Colors TV, earning a nomination for Best Actor in a Negative Role.

His film roles include supporting parts in Jai Ho (2014), Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) as Pundit, Aksar 2 (2017) as Ricky Khambata, and Luka Chuppi (2019) as Nazeem Khan. He appeared in the web series Cyber Vaar (2022) and participated in reality shows like Bigg Boss 14 (2020), where he reached the top seven, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (2021), emerging as a semi-finalist.

Abhinav also starred in the short film Bareilly Ki Beti (2020), which he directed, alongside his wife, Rubina Dilaik. A skilled photographer, he shares adventure and lifestyle content on social media, collaborating with brands.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ashukla09
• Facebook Handle: Actor Abhinav Shukla
• Twitter Handle: @ashukla09

Personal Life

Abhinav Shukla, a dedicated actor and adventure enthusiast, married actress Rubina Dilaik on June 21, 2018, in Shimla after meeting at a friend’s house during the Ganpati festival in 2015. Their love blossomed over three years of dating, sparked by Abhinav’s admiration for Rubina’s saree-clad photoshoot.

On Bigg Boss 14, they revealed marital challenges, nearly divorcing but giving themselves six months to reconcile, ultimately strengthening their bond. They welcomed twin daughters, Jeeva and Edhaa, on November 27, 2023, revealing their faces on Instagram in October 2024.

At 42, Abhinav resides in Mumbai, balancing family life with his passion for trekking, cycling, and mountaineering. He climbed Stok Kangri in 2017 with his brother and cycled solo from Manali to Leh in 2016. A fitness enthusiast, he enjoys non-vegetarian food, KFC burgers, and chocolates, and repairs electronics at home due to his engineering background.

In August 2021, he shared on Instagram that he is borderline dyslexic, a fact he accepted after two decades.

Filmography

• Jersey No. 10 (2007, TV Series) – Arjun Rai
• Jaane Kya Baat Hui (2008–2009, TV Series) – Shantanu
• Chotti Bahu (2008–2010, TV Series) – Vikram
• Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi (2010–2011, TV Series) – Dev
• Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (2011–2012, TV Series) – Sumer
• Hitler Didi (2012, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan (2013, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Diya Aur Baati Hum (2013, TV Series) – Om Rathi
• Jai Ho (2014, Film) – Supporting Role
• Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014, Film) – Pundit
• MTV Big F (2015, TV Series) – Vikram (Episode 1)
• Aksar 2 (2017, Film) – Ricky Khambata
• Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka (2018, TV Series) – Rajdeep Thakur
• Luka Chuppi (2019, Film) – Nazeem Khan
• Bareilly Ki Beti (2020, Short Film) – Actor and Director
• Bigg Boss 14 (2020, Reality Show) – Contestant (Top 7)
• Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (2021, Reality Show) – Semi-Finalist
• Cyber Vaar (2022, Web Series) – Supporting Role
• Khatra Khatra Khatra (2022, TV Show) – Guest

Net Worth

Abhinav Shukla, a prominent actor and model, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million USD. His income comes from acting in television serials, films, and web series, as well as modeling and brand endorsements.

Charging approximately ₹1.5 lakh per episode, his social media presence, with over 100,000 Instagram followers, contributes to his earnings through sponsored posts.