As they say the children of army officers can't stay in one place, this may be true but in case of Shiney he has definitely found a home in Bollywood.

Son of an army commander Shiney was born on May 15 in New Delhi. After finishing his early schooling from St. Xavier's School, Ranchi, he studied at The Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi.

Harbouring the ambition to join the armed forces Shiney worked his way, but somehow he got attracted to Theatre and he joined Barry Johns acting School in Delhi, while studying at Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, before moving to Mumbai.

Shiney later made his acting debut with the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi which debuted at various film festivals in 2004 and was released in theatres in 2005 for his performance in the film Shiney was also awarded the Filmfare Best Debut Award in 2006.

Ever since then there has been no looking back for this shining star as he has forged ahead carving a niche for himself in the industry.

So folks we wish this rising star all the very best in the year to come and may he shine like the sun on his birthday.