Ali Asgar is one of India's top comedians. However, he is most popular for his role as Kamal in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki for which he bagged the Favourite Devar Award year after year at the Star Parivaar Awards!

He has done supporting roles in many Bollywood movies during the 1990s. His most recent films are Partner (2007) and Sunday (2008).He has also appeared in a comedy reality show in which he emerged winner. He was also one of the most popular contestants in Zara Nach Ke Dikha where he revealed another facet of his personality - dance.