Early Beginnings: Zeyn Shaw’s passion for acting was evident from childhood. He performed in his school’s annual theatre showcase in first grade, which set the foundation for his future in acting.
Educational Pursuits: He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and honed his acting skills at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York.
Theatre Experience: Zeyn has a strong background in theatre, having participated in over 50 improvisational plays, a form of theatre where the story is created spontaneously without a script.
Digital Debut: In 2023, Zeyn made his digital debut with the Netflix series Class, where he played the lead role of Veer Ahuja.
Bollywood Entry: His Bollywood debut came in the same year with the thriller Hindi film titled ‘Farrey’, in which he appeared as ‘Prateek’.
Struggles and Success: After moving to Mumbai in 2018, Zeyn faced rejections in auditions, often due to his fair complexion, before finally landing his role in Class.