Often confused with Pakistani actor Tariq Shah and Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin actor " Tariq".
Partner of Shoma Anand.
Daughter named Sarah.
Cineblitz May 1991 magazine carried a story that Tariq Shah kidnapped actor Surendra Pal due to a huge amount owing. Tariq denied the story.
Claimed to be a Dilip Kumar discovery.
In 1984,Dilip Kumar was planning to write,produce,direct and film titled "Sattya". Starring Dilip Kumar,Saira Banu ,Tariq Shah (Dilip Kumar discovery). The film kept getting postponed then finally shelved.
Starred in the shelved movie Film and Sound International's" Mohabbat Zinda Rahti Hain"(1981) Starring Tariq Shah, Kajal Kiran, Bharat Bhushan,Brahmchari,Madhu Malhotra.
1988,Gulshan Kumar was producing a film titled "Karwat". Tariq Shah was acting and directing it, with music by Babul Bose.
Starred in the shelved movie "Avval Numbry"(1982) Starring Vijayendra Ghatge,Tariq Shah,Zarina Wahab, Music by Sapan Jagmohan,Directed by Radhakrishan.