Aftab Shivdasani was born in Mumbai. His parents are of different religious backgrounds. His mother is Muslim & his father is Hindu. Aftab studied at St. Xavier's High School & graduated from HR College of Commerce in Mumbai. His Father's Name Prem Shivdasani & sister Afsana Shivdasani.

He began his acting career at the age of nine with Shekhar Kapur's Mr. India {1987}. As a child actor appearing in films such as Mr India, Shahenshah, Chalbaaz and Insaniyat but first broke ice in Bollywood with a starring role in  Mast & hi won the best new comer award for his debutant.

Since then he has appeared in many films with mixed box office success. He has appeared in hits like Kasoor, Awara Paagal Deewana, Hungama  &  the biggest hit Masti where he was seen with Vivek Oberoi and Hritesh Deshmukh, where the three men, in a wish to spice up their love lives, find themselves stumbling upon the most comic situations.

Aftab Shivdasani displayed his amazing acting skills in several moives and won all round praise and appreciation for his performances.