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Mohammed Azeem (Bigg Boss Tamil 6) Biography: Age, Career, Family and́

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth15 December 1990

Age32 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceArumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionActor, VJ, Anchor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseSyed Zoya (m. 2018; div. 2021)

FamilyMother: Jannath; Brother: Mohammed Aadhil; Son: Rayyan Kareem

Mohammed Azeem (Bigg Boss Tamil 6) Biography

Mohammed Azeem is an Indian television actor, VJ and anchor from Chennai best known for his role as Arjun in Pagal Nilavu. He has worked across Tamil TV as

Early life and background

Mohammed Azeem was born on 15 December 1990 in Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Raised in Chennai, he completed his schooling at Asan Memorial Matric Higher Secondary School and went on to study at D.G. Vaishnav College and Loyola College. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and later earned a Master of Science degree in visual communication. Azeem follows Islam and lists Chennai as his hometown.

Career

Azeem began his career in broadcasting and television. During college he gained experience as a video jockey, working for Radio One and later appearing as a VJ on Zee Tamil. He spent roughly two years at Zee Tamil before moving into hosting and production roles for Moon TV and then hosting a show on Sun TV in 2012.

His acting debut on Tamil television came in 2012 with the serial Maya on Jaya TV, in which he played Ashwin. Over the next several years he appeared in a string of serials on major Tamil channels. In 2013 he had roles in Pirivom Santhippom and Deivam Thandha Veedu on Star Vijay. His profile rose significantly in May 2016 when he took on the role of Arjun in the Star Vijay serial Pagal Nilavu, a performance that brought him wider recognition.

Following Pagal Nilavu, Azeem continued to work on television with parts in shows such as Niram Maratha Pookkal on Zee Tamil (2019), Kadaikutty Singam on Star Vijay (2019) and Poove Unakkaga on Sun TV (2021). In 2018 he also participated in the dance reality show Jodi Number One: Fun Unlimited on Star Vijay alongside Shivani Narayanan; the pair finished as third runners-up.

Awards and recognition

Azeem received early recognition for his work on television, including a Best Performer of the Year award at the Sun Music Fame Awards for Maya in 2012. His on-screen pairing with Shivani Narayanan on Pagal Nilavu earned them Favorite On-Screen Pair and related accolades at Vijay Awards ceremonies in 2017 and 2018. He was also named Favorite Male Actor for Pagal Nilavu at the Vijay Awards in 2018.

Bigg Boss Tamil and later profile

In October 2022 Mohammed Azeem entered the sixth season of Bigg Boss Tamil as a contestant. He remained on the show through its run and in January 2023 was declared the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil season 6, receiving the season trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakhs.

Public profile

Azeem has been open about aspects of his personal life in public statements. He married Syed Zoya in 2018 and later announced that they had legally divorced. He is the father of a son named Rayyan Kareem. His family includes his mother Jannath and a brother, Mohammed Aadhil. In interviews he has mentioned film actor Ajith Kumar as one of his favourite actors.

Azeem has also been the subject of media coverage around third-party misuse of his name: in 2021 a scammer using his identity on social media befriended and defrauded a woman, an incident that was reported to police.

Latest updates

As of early 2023, Azeem’s most high-profile recent achievement is winning Bigg Boss Tamil season 6. He continues to be active in Tamil television and remains a visible personality in regional entertainment circles.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Tamil season 6

Contestant and winner; received the trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakhs in January 2023

2022–2023
Poove Unakkaga

Played Kathiravan Shivanarayanan on Sun TV

2021
Kadaikutty Singam

Portrayed Maruthu on Star Vijay

2019
Niram Maratha Pookkal

Played Ramakrishnan on Zee Tamil

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted on television with Maya (2012) as Ashwin
  2. Gained recognition as Arjun in Pagal Nilavu (2016)
  3. Winner of Bigg Boss Tamil season 6 (January 2023)
  4. Multiple Vijay Awards recognitions for Pagal Nilavu
  5. Worked as a VJ and television host across several Tamil channels
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mohammed Azeem (Bigg Boss Tamil 6) born?

15 December 1990

What is Mohammed Azeem (Bigg Boss Tamil 6) known for?

Actor, VJ, Anchor

What is Mohammed Azeem (Bigg Boss Tamil 6)’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Mohammed Azeem (Bigg Boss Tamil 6) married to?

Syed Zoya (m. 2018; div. 2021)