Joined the Man to Man campaign launched by Beyond Borders to help stop global child sexual exploitation
Was nominated for a 2008 Leo Award for his performance in the "Eid's A Wonderful Life" episode of "Little Mosque on the Prairie․"
Though he is of East Indian Hindo descent, he often plays Arabic characters
One of his best known roles was a lead in the television series "Little Mosque on the Prairie," Baber Siddiqui, but he is also known for appearing in such films as "Rat Race" and "Watchmen․"
Though he was born in Mombassa, Kenya, he immigrated to Canada when he was 18 months old and grew up in Calgary, Alberta
Mastered fly fishing as a child and grew up to become a fan of other styles of fishing as well
Got involved in amateur astronomy when he was 12 years old and kept his passion alive into adulthood
Awards
2008Leo-Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series:nominated
2023Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Television Movie:nominated