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Asim Riaz, one of the Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestants, is on the highlight now, for the controversy that erupted around him. From snapping at his teammates and calling them losers to charging at Rohit Shetty, Asim has grabbed all the limelight for all the negative reasons. Not only this, he also bragged about his money and fame, which left many irked. While arguing, Asim mentioned that he has the power to buy cars every six months. Well, let us check if he was spilling the truth or if it was an exaggeration.
Asim Riaz hails from Jammu, India. The actor completed his schooling at DPS, Jammu, and holds a graduate degree in marketing. Talking about his family, as reported, Asim's father is an ex-IAS officer, while his brother, Umar Riaz is a general surgeon based out in Mumbai.
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Talking about Asim's career, he is a rapper, actor, and model. Apart from that, Asim also gained widespread popularity for his fitness videos on social media platforms. Currently, Asim has a massive 7.6 million followers on his IG handle, and his fitness and bodybuilding videos garner much attention from the audience. Asim started his career by being the face of several commercial brands such as Blackberrys, B'lue, Numero Uno, and Royal Enfield, among others.
He also modelled for Lenskart. Well, talking about his stint in the showbiz, Asim was seen in the movie, Main Tera Hero. Moreover, it was his stint in Bigg Boss 13, which brought him immense popularity. Asim was one of the runner-ups of the much-loved season of Bigg Boss. Asim also tried his hands in singing and released his first song, Back to Start. Apart from that he also gained fame through several of his songs like Tera Bhai, King Kong, and Khuda Se Darr.
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Asim Riaz recently took part in the show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, wherein he indulged in an ugly fight with his teammates and even with the host, Rohit, which brought him a lot of negative limelight. While arguing, Asim said that he was not on the show for the money and that he earned triple what he would have been paid on the show.
Well, Asim Riaz reportedly would get paid Rs. 20 lakh per week while being on the show. Asim also added that no one has shown the fame and money that he had witnessed in his life. He also added that he changes four cars every six months. Well, such a confession left everyone in shock and questioned if it was really the case.
If the reports are to be believed, Asim Riaz is a gearhead, and his social media stories and posts speak volumes about the same. Talking about his car collection Asim Riaz bought a BMW 5 series sports car back in 2020, which is worth Rs. 68 lakh. He also owns an Audi Q7 and a Jeep Rubicon with price tags of Rs. 82.49 lakh and Rs. 66.64 lakh respectively.
He also has a Royal Enfield 350 bike worth Rs. 1.90 lakh and a Mahindra Thar of Rs. 10.98. Well, it's pretty clear that Asim has a knack for swanky cars and invests in the same, but it cannot be determined if he really changes 4 cars every six months.
Asim Riaz reportedly earns Rs. 20 lakh per month, and his annual salary is nearly around Rs. 1.5 crore. Most of his income is based on his modelling, acting, and brand endorsements. It's reported that Asim's net worth is estimated at around Rs. 41 crore. He has allegedly purchased a sea-facing apartment in Mumbai recently. Asim also owns two luxurious apartments in Jammu Kashmir and Bangalore.
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For the unversed, Asim Riaz had a long-term relationship with Himanshi Khurana. The duo crossed paths during Bigg Boss 13, and it was last year when they parted ways. Talking about the reason behind their breakup, Himanshi revealed that it was due to their different religious beliefs that they parted ways.
Well, it's still a question if Asim only exaggerated about swapping cars like socks, or if it's really a thing that he does!
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