Khans of Bollywood
by BonaFideBOSS | created - 11 Jan 2020 | updated - 22 Sep 2020 | PublicThe term Khans of Bollywood refers to several casts of Bollywood (Indian film industry), whose surnames are Khan.
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1. Shah Rukh Khan
Actor | Don 2
Known for his trademark gelled spiked up crew cut with sunglasses, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) is an Indian Bollywood movie star, movie producer, magazine model, showman, public speaker, author, philanthropist and television host/personality working predominantly in Hindi cinema.
Khan began his on-camera ...
Also known as The King Khan
2. Aamir Khan
Actor | Taare Zameen Par
Aamir Khan was born on March 14, 1965 in Mumbai. He is one of the most successful Indian Bollywood actors who is also known as "Mr. Perfectionist of Bollywood". With his recent successes in both the Indian and Chinese film markets, he has shouldered his way into becoming one of the world's biggest ...
Also known as Mr. Perfectionist
3. Salman Khan
Actor | Sultan
Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan was born on December 27, 1965, in Mumbai to legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, who penned many super-hits in the yesteryear's like Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975), and Don (1978). Khan started his acting career by doing a supporting role in the movie Biwi Ho To Aisi (...
Also known as The Controversial Khan
4. Irrfan Khan
Actor | The Lunchbox
Born Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, in Jaipur, Rajasthan (NW India) January 7, 1967 to a Pashto-speaking Muslim family. Khan's mother, Begum Khan, was from the Tonk Hakim family and his father, Jagirdar Khan, from the Khajuriya village near the Tonk district, ran a tire business.
The Khan family name ...
Also known as The Realistic Khan
5. Saif Ali Khan
Actor | Kal Ho Naa Ho
Saif is the son of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, and Indian cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan.
Both his grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, and father were professional cricketers. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, an actress within her own rights. He has two sisters, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan,...
Also known as The Fourth Khan
6. Dilip Kumar
Actor | Gunga Jumna
Dilip Kumar (1922-2021) is widely considered the greatest acting exponent India ever produced. Born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar, British India (present-day Pakistan), he is better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar given to him by actress and owner of...
Real Name: Muhammad Yusuf Khan
Also known as The First Khan of Bollywood.
7. Farah Khan
Actress | Om Shanti Om
Farah Khan Kunder is an Indian film director, choreographer, writer, film producer, and actress with an extensive career in Hindi films. Khan studied at St. Teresa's Convent School, Mumbai, and then later studied sociology at St. Xavier's College, Bombay.
Khan's first movie as a choreographer was ...
Also known as The Lady Khan
8. Feroz Khan
Actor | Janasheen
Firoz was born in Bangalore on September 25, 1939 to a Pathan father, Sadiq, and an Iranian mother, Fatima. He has three brothers, Abbas alias Sanjay, Akbar, and Sameer. Both Sanjay and Akbar are actors within their own rights, while Sameer is a film-maker and assists in their Golden Palms Spa ...
Also known as The Stylish Khan
9. Kader Khan
Actor | Taqdeerwala
Kader Khan was an Indian actor, comedian, and screenwriter who worked in Hindi cinema. Khan's family migrated from Afghanistan to Mumbai, India, in 1942, and was raised in the neighbourhood of Kamathipura, Mumbai.
He completed his education at Ismail Yusuf College in Mumbai, earning a Master's ...
Also Known as The Comedian Khan
10. Amjad Khan
Actor | Sholay
Amjad Khan was a renowned Bollywood actor and film director, widely popular for his performance as Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). He went to both R. D. National College and St. Andrew's High School in Bandra.
Khan was the president of the Actors Guild Association and took a keen interest in the ...
Also known as Gabbar
11. Imran Khan
Actor | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Imran Khan, born Imran Pal, has worked as an actor in the Hindi film industry. He is also a social activist and filmmaker. Khan's father is a software engineer who studied at IIT Bombay, and his mother is a psychologist. His mother is the daughter of famous director-producer Nasir Hussain, sister ...
Aamir Khan's Nephew
12. Arbaaz Khan
Actor | Dabangg
Arbaaz Khan was born on August 4, 1967 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Dabangg (2010), Dabangg 2 (2012) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007). He has been married to Shura Khan since December 24, 2023. He was previously married to Malaika Arora.
Salman Khan's Brother
13. Sohail Khan
Producer | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Sohail Khan, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer. He belongs to the illustrious Khan family in Bollywood, being the younger brother of superstar Salman Khan and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan. Sohail's father, Salim Khan, is a renowned screenwriter in the ...
Salman Khan's Brother
14. Zayed Khan
Actor | Main Hoon Na
Zayed Khan's parents are former Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan and interior designer Zarine Khan. Khan is the youngest of four children. His older sisters are Simone Khan (wife of Ajay Arora), Sussanne Roshan (married to actor Hrithik Roshan), and Farah Khan Ali (wife of DJ Aqeel). Khan is related as ...
Sanjay Khan's Son
15. Fardeen Khan
Actor | No Entry
Fardeen Khan, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian film actor who has been a part of Bollywood since the late 1990s. He hails from a prominent film family, being the son of veteran actor Feroz Khan and the nephew of legendary actor Sanjay Khan.
Fardeen Khan made his acting debut in ...
Feroz Khan's Son
16. Zareen Khan
Actress | Housefull 2
Khan was born to a Muslim Pathan family in Mumbai. Khan was forced to abandon her education while in college and begin working due to the financial troubles of her family. With no marketable skills to rely on, she tried her hand at modeling. Khan did quite a few small assignments that fetched her ...
17. Salim Khan
Writer | Deewaar
Salim Khan was born on November 24, 1935 in Indore, Indore State, Central India Agency, British India. He is a writer and actor, known for Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975) and Zanjeer (1973).
Salman Khan's Father
18. Sanjay Khan
Producer | 1857 Kranti
Abbas Khan was born on January 3, 1941 in Bangalore, India. His family has mixed Pathan and Iranian blood. He has 3 brothers Sameer, Feroz and Akbar. Feroz and Akbar are movie stars within their own rights, while Sameer assists the family-run Golden Palms Spa in Bangalore.
He entered the silver ...
Zayed Khan's Father
19. Ayub Khan
Actor | Dil Chahta Hai
Ayub Khan was born on February 23, 1969 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Uttaran (2008) and Ek Hasina Thi (2014).
Dilip Kumar's Nephew
20. Sara Ali Khan
Actress | Atrangi Re
Sara Ali Khan was born on 12 August 1995 in Mumbai to Saif Ali Khan, son of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, and Amrita Singh; both actors of the Hindi film industry. A member of the Pataudi family, she is also the maternal granddaughter of Rukhsana Sultana and Shivinder Singh Virk. ...
Saif Ali Khan's Daughter
21. Soha Ali Khan
Actress | Rang De Basanti
Soha, born in New Delhi, is the daughter of Bollywood actress, Sharmila Tagore, who is also the Chair of the Indian Censor Board, and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. She is also the sister of Bollywood actor, Saif Ali Khan, and former sister-in-law of Bollywood actress, Amrita Singh. She has a ...
Saif Ali Khan's Sister
22. Mehboob Khan
Director | Mother India
Mehboob Khan was born on September 9, 1907 in Bilimora, Baroda, Bombay Presidency, British India. He was a director and producer, known for Mother India (1957), Son of India (1962) and The Savage Princess (1952). He was married to Sardar Akhtar. He died on May 28, 1964 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
23. Kruttika Desai
Actress | Mere Angne Mein
Krutika Desai, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a versatile Indian television and film actress celebrated for her compelling performances across various languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Haryanvi.
Her educational journey began at Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai, ...
Real Name: Krutika Desai Khan
25. Gauri Khan
Producer | Chennai Express
Gauri Chhibber was born on October 08, 1970 in New Delhi to Ramesh Chandra Chhibber & Savita Chhibber. Her brother is Vikrant Chibber. She is an Indian film producer and interior designer. She is also the co-owner of the production house and distribution company Red Chillies Entertainment & Kolkata...
Shah Rukh Khan's Wife
26. Gauahar Khan
Actress | Tandav
Gauahar Khan is a renowned Indian actress, model, and television personality, born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. With her striking looks, versatile acting skills, and charming personality, Gauahar has established herself as a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry.
Gauahar began her ...
27. Mansoor Khan
Director | Josh
Mansoor Khan was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He is known for Josh (2000), Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).
28. Kabir Khan
Producer | Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Kabir Khan is presently one of the most sought after Bollywood directors. His beat of cinema is very different from the rest of his league. He comes from documentary style of film making. He is known for his brilliant cinematographic skills. He graduated from Delhi University's Kirori Mal College. ...
29. Faisal Khan
Actor | Faactory
Faisal Khan was born on August 3, 1966 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Faactory (2021), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) and Tum Mere Ho (1990).
Aamir Khan's Brother
30. Riyaz Khan
Actor | Ponniyin Selvan: Part One
Riyaz Khan was born on September 9, 1972 in Kochi, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022), Ghajini (2008) and Power of Women (2005). He is married to Uma Riyaz Khan. They have two children.
Predominantly South Indian Actor
31. Fawad Khan
Actor | Kapoor & Sons
Fawad Khan is a film and television actor, singer and model. Khan has established himself as a critically and commercially acclaimed actor in not only the Pakistani television and film industry but across the border in India as well.
Khan rose to prominence in the Pakistani movie Khuda Kay Liye ...
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