Shaheer Sheikh was overwhelmed playing Arjun in Mahabharata: ‘Locked myself in bathroom’

5 min readMumbaiJul 27, 2026 02:12 PM IST Actor Shaheer Sheikh, who was recently seen in the web series Ab Hoga Hisaab, has been a celebrated name on Indian television. While he has dabbled in films and the OTT space, the actor still feels he exists in survival mode. During a conversation with Digital Commentary, Shaheer opened up about the challenges he continues to face despite his popularity. The actor also recalled the time he played Arjun in Mahabharata and the impact the role had on his life. Shaheer Sheikh on struggles as an actor During a recent podcast, Shaheer was asked if he has gotten out of survival mode and now leads a luxurious life. The actor said, “I am still in survival mode only; it is not like I have arrived; hard work is still going on. Being in survival mode, in today