MUMBAI: In 2009, Sheikh made his television debut as a teen artiste in Kya Mast Hai Life, where he played the role of 'Veer Mehra', a teenager who loves music and playing guitar. This show had 2 seasons and it aired on Disney Channel (India). Next, Sheikh was seen in Jhansi Ki Rani, portraying the role of Rani's brother 'Nana Sahib', post-replacing Satyajeet Dubey.

Scroll down below to check out the actors' most impactful roles on the small screen so far:

1. Anant in Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011)

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Shaheer's 'Anant Bajpai' was the lead male character in this show, opposite Saumya Seth's 'Navya'. Anant was a 19-year-old college boy who looks like any other urban boy but deep down, he is a traditionalist and a conformist.

2. Arjuna in Mahabharat (2013)

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In 2013, he featured in Star Plus' mythological drama Mahabharat and played the role of the third 'Pandav' brother - Arjuna, who was an incredible archer and a warrior prince. The series which ended in August 2014. Shaheer was highly lauded for Arjun's portrayal. He had to undergo several trainings including fitness, horse riding and weapon training for almost eight months to perfectly define his role. After Mahabharat, he did various projects in Indonesia (as the show was a massive hit there), which made him even more popular.

3. Dev Dixit in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016)

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Shaheer's 'Dev Dixit' was a young and successful business tycoon, who starred opposite to Erica Jennifer Fernandes (as the female lead) and Supriya Pilgaonkar (in a pivotal role as Dev's mother).

4. Salim in Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali (2018)

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Shaheer portrayed 'Salim' and was paired opposite to Sonarika Bhadoria. However, it ended in January 2019 due to low viewership.

5. Abir Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (2019-20)

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Lastly, the actor played 'Abir Rajvansh' in Star Plus' Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke opposite Rhea Sharma. Shaheer's role as 'Abir' was declared to be pretty dynamic.

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Source: Internet