Asim Riaz was born on July 13, 1993, in Jammu, India. He was raised in a close-knit and loving family where education and hard work were the main virtues. Asim’s school days were spent at Delhi Public School, Jammu, and it was at this time that he got interested in modeling and fitness. His father, Riaz Ahmed Choudhary, formerly worked as a government official and has now retired, and his mother, Shabnam Naz, looks after the home. Asim has two siblings — Umar Riaz, a doctor and actor, and Mahvish Chaudhry.
Asim was determined to make a name for himself in the modeling world even before his fame. With his tall and slim body along with his amazing looks, he got the modeling assignments with top companies including Blackberrys, Numero Uno, and B’lue, which in turn made him start his professional path.
The Bigg Boss 13 show was a breakthrough for Riaz and was the catalyst that brought him to the limelight.
The year 2019 saw the rapid rise of the career of Asim Riaz when he made his appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss 13. His honesty, self-assurance, and fighting spirit made him one of the strongest contestants of the season. He was voted the first runner-up, and along with his emotional journey and maturing personality throughout the show, he gained millions of hearts.
His bond with the fellow contestant, Himanshi Khurana, also attracted enormous attention, and they were partnered up in several romantic music videos after the show.
The romance of Asim and His chemistry with Himanshi Khurana, a co-competitor, attracted a lot of public interest and eventually led to their collaboration in a few romantic music videos post-show.
Career Development and Awards
Asim Riaz became a hotshot in the entertainment industry after Bigg Boss 13. He was cast in numerous music videos alongside the most popular singers like Neha Kakkar, Armaan Malik, and Himanshi Khurana, which turned out to be the reason for the videos getting millions of views on YouTube.
With the release of his singles Built in Pain and Back to Start, Asim dived into rap music in 2021. On top of that, Asim is planning to make a transition into Bollywood films, thus he could be an actor with versatile acting skills.
Personal Life and Relationships
He has been in a long-term relationship with singer and actress Himanshi Khurana, whom he met on Bigg Boss 13. The teamwork between both of them onscreen and off-screen was one of the reasons why they were loved so much as a couple. However, recent rumors indicate that the couple has broken up, but neither has publicly confirmed the separation.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
By the year 2024, Asim Riaz’s net worth will mainly be around two million dollars, which will be the case due to the multiple aspects of his life, such as modelling, brand partnerships, rap music, and endorsements. Amongst his collaborated brands are Adidas, Beardo, and Hype, which have not only contributed monetarily but also in reinforcing his image as a fitness and style icon.
Lesser-Known Facts
Asim Riaz is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Urdu fluently.
His diet consists largely of grilled chicken and protein shakes, which are in line with his fitness routine.
He has a dream to enter Bollywood and be a top actor.
Umar Riaz, his brother, rose to fame too after being a contestant on Bigg Boss 15.
