➡ Kiran Shah Biography

Kiran Shah is an actor who also happens to be the world’s shortest stuntman. He has appeared as a stunt double in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, as well as in films ranging from Star Wars to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. There’s a lot more to learn about this amazing celebrity. Thus, we have some fascinating secret facts about him that you probably didn’t know.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Kiran Shah

1. World’s Shortest Stuntman

Shah stands 4 feet 1.7 inches (1.26m) tall and has been in demand as the world’s smallest stuntman, actor, and scale double since the late 1970s. He’s played Superman, survived Aliens, died on the Titanic, traveled to Mordor (and back), and visited a galaxy far, far away six times.

2. His Early Memory

During his interview with Nomad, the actor revealed that his earliest memories of growing up in Kenya are with his family and his uncle’s family. Adults and children would pile into one car and travel to Thika, Ruiru, or Fourteen Falls. They would have ice cream at the end of the trip. ^[1]

3. Favourite Hotel

He also revealed in the same interview that his favorite hotel is the Museum Hotel in Wellington, New Zealand. The actor enjoys that location because of its paintings, vintage motorcycles, art décor objects, friendly staff, and a good view of the harbor.

4. Also A Poet

He is not only a talented actor and stuntman; he also writes poetry, which has been published in the United Kingdom and the United States.

5. People Often Confused Him With Deep Roy

Deep Roy and Shah are both dwarf Nairobi-born Kenyan actors of Indian descent who began their careers in film and television in the late 1970s. And hence people sometimes get confused in their identities

6. Relocated Many Times In His Childhood

Kiran along with his family moved to many places in his childhood. He lived in Kenya until he was twelve years old when he and his family moved to India. Then the actor became interested in films while living in India, and when his family relocated to Feltham, he pursued his passion.

7.  Prefers Staying Away From Social Media

Although the actor has gained huge recognition through his acting skills and a talented way to perform dangerous stunts. But still, he doesn’t like to be on social media that’s the reason that he doesn’t have any social media account.

8. His Early Projects

Throughout his entertainment career, Kiran Shah worked on a variety of projects. Shah’s early films included the Patrick Wayne fantasy “The People That Time Forgot” (1977), the Harrison Ford smash hit action film “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), and the Mark Hamill box office smash action film “Return of the Jedi” (1983).