Who Is Vaquar Shaikh? The Actor Who Played the Pakistani Colonel Opposite Sunny Deol in Border 2

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 continues to dominate theatres, creating a massive box office impact and overshadowing Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar even on its 50th day. With a worldwide opening of ₹41 crore, the war drama has emerged as a major crowd-puller. Alongside Sunny Deol, actors Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty are receiving widespread appreciation for their performances.

Amid the film’s success, a particular scene from Border 2 has gone viral on social media. In the sequence, Varun Dhawan’s character is captured by a Pakistani colonel, only for the situation to take a chilling turn when Sunny Deol’s character intervenes in a dramatic and explosive moment. The intense scene has left audiences curious about the actor portraying the Pakistani officer.

Vaquar Shaikh as the Pakistani Colonel

The actor playing the Pakistani colonel in Border 2 is Vaquar Shaikh, a well-known name in Indian television. He rose to popularity with his role as Rashid Ahmed Khan in the hit TV show Qubool Hai. Over the years, Vaquar has appeared in several television serials including Justju, Pradhanmantri, Aahat, CID, Saya, and Mahayodha.

More recently, he was seen in Rupali Ganguly’s popular show Anupama, where he played a supportive boss during the storyline set abroad. Vaquar has also worked in films, notably Akbar Khan’s Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story, where he portrayed Dara Shikoh.

In addition to television and films, he has featured in digital projects such as Manzar and Koi Gawah Nahin. Vaquar Shaikh remains active on social media, often sharing updates and behind-the-scenes moments from his work.

With Border 2, Vaquar’s powerful screen presence has once again grabbed attention, proving that even brief roles can leave a lasting impact.