Six unknown facts about birthday boy Asim Riaz
Bigg Boss 13 fame Asim Riaz is celebrating his birthday today (July 13). The actor has been in the limelight after his stint in the controversial reality show and enjoys a massive fan following across the country. While the actor has gained popularity owing to his work, not many know about his life. Here we have some unknown/lesser known facts about him. Take a look:
His education
The actor was born in Jammu and did his schooling from Delhi Public School. He completed his graduation with a degree in marketing and moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Modeling.
His family background
Asim's father, Riaz Ahmed Choudhary is a retired IAS officer in Jammu and Kashmir. His sister works at the Department of Education. His brother and Bigg Boss 15 fame Umar Riaz is a doctor by profession.
Love for bikes
Asim is an avid bike lover and is extremely passionate about riding exquisite bikes. He owns a White Royal Enfield Classic 350. Apart from this, he has a grand collection of bikes in his hometown.
Featured in a TV ad starring Shah Rukh Khan
Before doing Bigg Boss, he has been a part of many television commercials. In one of the commercials, he was featured with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. He was one of the background artists.
Playing a role in Varun Dhawan's movie
Asim was a part of Varun Dhawan's starrer 'Main Tera Hero'. He played a small role of a goon who was chasing Varun while he was trying to impress Ileana D'cruz.
Animal lover
Asim loves animals and connects with them the most. He has a soft corner for cats and loves spending time with them. He has a pet cate named Kiwi and often shares its glimpses on social media.