Biography & Overview
Real name: Suhail Nayyar | Ethnicity: Punjabi
Commando 2 (2017) Hotel Mumbai (2019) as Abdullah Hasmukh (2020) on Netflix Jee Karda (2023) on Amazon Prime Video as Rishabh Murder Mubarak (2024) Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians (2025) as Sukhbir/Rafiq The Test Case (2018) on Alt Balaji Ginny Weds Sunny (2020) Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Suhail Nayyar
- Birthplace
- New Delhi
- Date of Birth
- November 24, 1989
- Caste / Ethnicity
- Punjabi [2] The Times of India
- Drinking Habits
- Yes
- Smoking Habits
- Yes
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 60 kg
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Graduation (correspondence) [1] Filmfare
Schools
Bal Bharti Public School, New Delhi
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Sanjeev Nayyar (owns a real estate business)
- Mother
- Geeta Nayyar
- Sibling
- Sister - Seerat Jain (married co-founder of the clothing brand Seeaash)
Career Milestones & Awards
2016 — Debut Year
Notable Works & Projects
Notable Works
2017Commando 2 (2017) Hotel Mumbai (2019) as Abdullah Hasmukh (2020) on Netflix Jee Karda (2023) on Amazon Prime Video as Rishabh Murder Mubarak (2024) Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians (2025) as Sukhbir/Rafiq The Test Case (2018) on Alt Balaji Ginny Weds Sunny (2020) Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)
Favorites & Preferences
Saira Banu
Govinda , Naveen Kasturia
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan , Gul Panra
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Suhail Nayyar is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and web series.
- 2In 2023, he portrayed the character Rishabh in the Hindi web series 'Jee Karda' on Amazon Prime Video.
- 3During school, he actively participated in plays and skits.
- 4While dreaming of becoming a pilot, he faced academic challenges that prevented him from pursuing pilot training in the US.
- 5Unable to secure admission to Delhi University, he completed his graduation through a correspondence program.
- 6Between 2011 and 2013, he attended the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, initiating his career in theatre.
- 7Suhail has modeled for brands like Schmitten Chocolate, Hyundai, and SBI.
- 8His acting credits include films such as 'Commando 2' (2017) and 'Hotel Mumbai' (2019).
- 9He has also appeared in web series like 'Hasmukh' (2020) on Netflix.
- 10In 2018, he showcased his body transformation journey on social media after significant weight loss.
- 11Suhail received the Yellowstone International Film Festival award in 2022 for his performance in 'Sharma Ji Namkeen.'
- 12He was featured in a promotional video for Sony SAB TV channel the same year.
- 13During his leisure time, he indulges in playing the piano and traveling.
- 14Suhail maintains his fitness through regular gym workouts.
- 15He has a spiritual inclination and often visits religious sites.
- 16It is noted that Suhail occasionally smokes hukka and consumes alcohol.
- 17In an interview, he expressed his desire to explore Pakistan due to his grandfather's history as a migrant from Lahore.
- 18He began his career in theatre and acted in different plays in Delhi and Mumbai.
- 19He spoke at TEDxJMC about overcoming impostor syndrome, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, hard work, and belief in oneself.
