Sham Kaushal

Personal Info

Known For - Stunt Director, Action Choreographer

Gender - Male

Religion - Hinduism

Date of Birth - 13 September 1961 ( 63 Years Years old)

Mirzapur region, Punjab, India

Sham Kaushal

Stunt Director, Action Choreographer

Biography

With a career spanning over four decades, Sham Kaushal has amassed a net worth of around ₹20 crore by 2025 through his contributions to films like *Dangal*, *Padmaavat*, *Gangs of Wasseypur*, *Krrish 3*, and Hollywood movies including *Slumdog Millionaire*. He typically earns ₹1–2 crore per action project. Sham overcame a battle with stomach cancer in 2003—during which Anurag Kashyap refused to proceed without him—which was a pivotal moment in his life.

Lesser Known Facts

    He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2003 and considered suicide, but recovered after a year of gruelling treatment.

    He began his career in 1979 as a salesman sleeping in his office before turning to stunt work at 25.

    He’s directed action in major international and Bollywood films like *Slumdog Millionaire*, *Om Shanti Om*, *Raavan*, and *Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol*.

Sham Kaushal Basic Information
Real Name Sham Kaushal
Nick Name Sham
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Height 170 cm (5'7")
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Black
Date of Birth 13 September 1961
Birth Year 1961
Age as of Now 63 Years
Zodiac Not Available
Weight 70 kg
Body Measurements
  • Chest: 40 inches
  • Waist: 32 inches
  • Biceps: 14 inches
Hometown Punjab before moving to Mumbai
Nationality Indian
Education
School Government College, Hoshiarpur, Punjab
College Postgraduate (English Literature)
Education Qualifications MA in English Literature
Debut
Debut
  • Stunt Man: Circa 1979
  • Action Director: 1990 with Malayalam film Indrajalam
Family
Father Not Available
Mother Not Available
Brother Not Available
Sister Not Available
Spouse (Husband / Wife / Boyfriend) Veena Kaushal
Affairs / Relationships Not Available
Son Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Kaushal
Daughter Not Available
Favorites
Favourite Food Makki di Roti, Butter Chicken, Lassi
Favourite Singers Kishore Kumar, Gurdas Maan
Favourite Actors Amitabh Bachchan
Favourite Actresses Madhuri Dixit
Favourite Books The Alchemist, Gitanjali
Favourite Television Mahabharat, Ramayan
Net Worth & Salary
Net worth in 2025 ₹20 crore rupees (approx)
Net worth in 2024 ₹18 crore rupees (approx)
Net worth in 2023 ₹16 crore rupees (approx)
Net worth in 2022 ₹14 crore rupees (approx)
Salary Average ₹1–2 crore per film project
Car collection
Favourite Cars
  • Toyota Fortuner
  • Mahindra Thar
  • Social Media Accounts
    FacebookNot Available
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    Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shamkaushal09
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Sham Kaushal

    Sham Kaushal in 2025 is 63 Years.

    The date of birth of Sham Kaushal is 13 September 1961.

    The net worth of is Sham Kaushal ₹20 crore rupees (approx)

    The spouse name of Sham Kaushal is Veena Kaushal not