1. Shamshuddin Ibrahim, who goes by the stage name Shaam, is an Indian actor and model who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu-language films. 

2. He was born on April 4, 1977 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and grew up in Bengaluru. 

3. He has a B Com degree and has modeled to prepare for acting. 

4. He made his acting debut in the 2000 film Kushi with a minor role, and has since appeared in leading and supporting roles in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. 

5. Some of his notable films include Bala (2002), Lesa Lesa (2003), Thillalangadi (2010), Veera (2011), and The Great Father (2017). 

6. Shaam's next film, Asthram, is an action thriller directed by Aravind Rajagopal. Nira and Venba play the female leads, and other popular faces will also star in crucial roles.