Commonly known as Chotu Dada, Shafiq is a humorous and favorite comedian as well as content creator from Malegaon, Maharashtra. He was born on November 25, 1991, and is quite famous because of his unique choice of humor and presence, his special stature of only about 4 feet but a never-ending personality that graces any screen.
Life had no easy tempo for Shafiq during his growing-up years. Coming from a humble family, life was loaded with hurdles, especially when it came to his height. It is said that he quit studies after a time owing to bullying and financial conditions. Standing back did not hold him from pushing through life with comedy, and it transformed him into who he is today.
Shafiq initiated to create humor videos along with a local team in Malegaon, but soon, his popularity crossed all boundaries and reached audiences of the whole nation. The character named “Chotu Dada” became a very big hit on YouTube because of his slapstick humor against his exaggerated expressions and stories that could relate to a villager. His sketches-short, loud, and extremely funny-have tickled millions of his fans, especially those in the smaller towns of rural India.
Though due to his fame, Shafiq leads a rather less-public personal life. Some news say he is married with a child, but he never reveals his family much in any scope; therefore, no confirmed information about the name of his wife or any details is known. Seems one part of his life he likes to keep away from the limelight.
Rumors regarding his death have continually circulated in the past years on different online platforms, but none of them are real. As of now, 2025, he is said to be alive and still active in the content business, according to most people. This probably stems from the confusion that emerged after he passed away in 2011, and he is another actor from Malegaon, Shafique Shaikh.
When it comes to money-making, he proved himself in doing well. Of all these, there are no figures made public, but estimates place his wealth between ₹2 crore and ₹10 crore based on income derived from YouTube revenues, brand deals, and sponsorships. He has brought that success from ground zero, evidence of what determination and talent can do with or against time.
His is not just internet fame-it also is about perseverance. Hardships were turned to humor for him, and laughter became a source of livelihood.
