Birthday boy Shoaib Ibrahim who turns 37 today was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in 1987. The actor burst into the scene with the role of Prem Bharadwaj in Sasural Simar Ka. While his initial foray in TV was relatively easy, the actor also had to deal with three years of unemployment after quitting his blockbuster show. That coupled with the ailing condition of his parent meant Shoaib Ibrahim went through a very tough time. But he made a great comeback on screen with Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai. Again, after a hiatus he bagged Ajooni followed by Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11.

Even in his personal life, Shoaib Ibrahim has faced a number of tough situations. From the sickness of his father to Dipika Kakar suffering a miscarriage followed by a premature delivery, he has dealt with a lot of adversities in various stages.

On this occasion, here is a look at how Shoaib Ibrahim overcame his lean phases to rise like a Phoenix time and again.

When Shoaib Ibrahim Spoke About Being Scammed in Auditions

Shoaib Ibrahim nursed ambitions to become an actor since he was a teen. In one of his YouTube sessions he spoke about how he would go for fake auditions 'knowingly' and get scammed just because he wanted to prepare his lines and train. His father was not keen that he pursue a career in acting.

 

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Shoaib Ibrahim Had To Sell Off His Car for Father’s Treatment

While he managed to get work with two shows, Shoaib Ibrahim was unemployed for three years after quitting Sasural Simar Ka. His father fell ill at that time and he had to shoulder the responsibility being the eldest son. The actor had to sell off his car, a precious buy, to fund expenses for treatment.

When Dipika Kakar Spoke About How He Lost Confidence as an Actor

Dipika Kakar said that there was a point in his life when Shoaib Ibrahim had lost all confidence in himself as an actor. This was when he did not get any work and kind of depended on her. But his vlogs got him admirers.

Shoaib Ibrahim on Dipika Kakar’s Miscarriage

He said that the couple were deeply affected after she had a miscarriage in the sixth week of her pregnancy. They were shattered emotionally. This happened in February 2022. With the grace of God, Dipika Kakar got pregnant again in November 2022.

 

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Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar also had to face a challenge as Ruhaan was born prematurely. The little one was in the NICU for almost a month. The actor and his wife have fought through some really tough times. On his birthday, we wish Shoaib Ibrahim all the joy, success and good health.

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