Who is Zeishan Quadri from Bigg Boss 19?
Zeishan Quadri is a filmmaker, screenwriter, author, and actor—and for Bigg Boss 19 fans, a walking, talking, occasionally hilarious force of chaos. You might remember him for his gritty work on Gangs of Wasseypur, but the magic of Bigg Boss is that even guys who’ve written iconic gangland stories end up doing kitchen chores and getting tangled in group politics. That’s real life, baby.
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One moment he’s telling stories about life in Wasseypur, the next he’s eye-rolling at house drama or launching into grand, theatrical speeches about friendship and betrayal. Housemates have described him as “eccentric but wise.” There was that one day he taught everyone how to bargain at a vegetable market—housemates were deeply entertained, but also slightly confused. This guy knows how to stir the pot.
Zeishan Quadri Age
Zeishan Quadri was born in 1983, which puts him squarely in his early 40s during Bigg Boss 19—old enough to have grown out of youthful illusions, young enough to still spark mischief and dance at 2 am.
Zeishan Quadri Height
Zeishan stands at about 5 feet 8 inches (roughly 172 cm).
Zeishan Quadri Parents
Born in Wasseypur, Dhanbad, Zeishan comes from a family with deep roots in Bihar—the kind where every story starts with, “When my father first came to Dhanbad...”. He’s spoken fondly of his parents in interviews, sharing memories of how his dad taught him resilience and his mom insisted he eat something before heading out. There’s genuine warmth when he talks about home.
Some fans speculated about secret family ties to the real-life gangs of Wasseypur, but Zeishan’s gone out of his way to clarify: “My family is nothing like those onscreen guys!” Truth be told, he seems far more sentimental than ruthless—his folks mean a lot to him. If the Bigg Boss house ever gets an emotional letter from home episode, expect tears and stories about childhood cricket matches.
Zeishan Quadri Career
Zeishan Quadri’s career is its own roller coaster—writer, actor, director, producer, pretty much everything except reality TV host (though who knows, maybe someday). He’s most famous for Gangs of Wasseypur, both writing for and acting in the iconic franchise. Like, not just “appeared in a cameo”—he helped shape the whole modern indie-Bollywood gangster genre.
Other projects popped up along the way: Meeruthiya Gangsters, and a handful of web series and indie flicks. He’s got a taste for the unconventional, talking openly about the struggles of getting films made, the heartbreak of budget cuts, and the joy of a packed screening. (“The popcorn was stale, but the applause was real!” he joked after one festival showing.)
On Bigg Boss? Zeishan’s career instincts come through. He tells tales, plots strategies, and once spent an entire afternoon convincing housemates to reenact a Wasseypur scene—with mixed, hilarious results. Reality television seems to fit him: part storyteller, part wild card.
Zeishan Quadri Net Worth
Zeishan Quadri’s net worth dances somewhere between ₹7 and ₹15 crore (the estimates jump around, but he’s done quite well thanks to his many hats—actor, writer, producer… occasional party starter). Not quite as much as some Bollywood A-listers, but he’s definitely not at “please recharge my phone” level.
