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==Early life== |
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Khan was born to Anil Pal, a [[Hindu]] [[Bengali people|Bengali]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Imran-Khans-designing-ring-for-fiance/articleshow/5186083.cms|title=imran khan designing ring for fiancee|work=The Times Of India|first1=Priyanka|last1=Dasgupta|date=2 November 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsofap.com/newsofap-28604-34-actor-imran-khan-caught-between-hinduism-islam-.html|title=actor imran khan caught between hinduism islam}}</ref> and Nuzhat Khan, a [[Muslim]] in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], [[USA]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Imran Khan – Biography|url=http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/imran-khan/biography/13038|publisher=Chakpak.com|accessdate=5 July 2010}}</ref> His father works as a consultant at [[LinkedIn]] in [[Silicon Valley]]. His parents divorced when he was one and a half years old and he replaced his surname Pal with Khan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Imran Khan's Bong connection|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_imran-khan-s-bong-connection_1179792|publisher=Dnaindia.com|accessdate=25 July 2010|author=Shubha Shetty-Saha|date=25 July 2008}}</ref> He is the nephew of actor [[Aamir Khan]], director [[Mansoor Khan]] and the grandson of [[Nasir Hussain]], a noted director and producer. In India, he studied at [[Bombay Scottish School]] but he left that school and transferred to a boarding school in [[Ooty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=First Look: Imran Khan in school!|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/08celeb.htm|publisher=[[Rediff]]|accessdate=5 July 2010}}</ref> |
Khan was born to Anil Pal, a [[Hindu]] [[Bengali people|Bengali]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Imran-Khans-designing-ring-for-fiance/articleshow/5186083.cms|title=imran khan designing ring for fiancee|work=The Times Of India|first1=Priyanka|last1=Dasgupta|date=2 November 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsofap.com/newsofap-28604-34-actor-imran-khan-caught-between-hinduism-islam-.html|title=actor imran khan caught between hinduism islam}}</ref> and Nuzhat Khan, a [[Muslim]] in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], [[USA]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Imran Khan – Biography|url=http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/imran-khan/biography/13038|publisher=Chakpak.com|accessdate=5 July 2010}}</ref>MIHIRA THIS IS FOR YOU His father works as a consultant at [[LinkedIn]] in [[Silicon Valley]]. His parents divorced when he was one and a half years old and he replaced his surname Pal with Khan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Imran Khan's Bong connection|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_imran-khan-s-bong-connection_1179792|publisher=Dnaindia.com|accessdate=25 July 2010|author=Shubha Shetty-Saha|date=25 July 2008}}</ref> He is the nephew of actor [[Aamir Khan]], director [[Mansoor Khan]] and the grandson of [[Nasir Hussain]], a noted director and producer. In India, he studied at [[Bombay Scottish School]] but he left that school and transferred to a boarding school in [[Ooty]].<ref>{{cite web|title=First Look: Imran Khan in school!|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/08celeb.htm|publisher=[[Rediff]]|accessdate=5 July 2010}}</ref> |
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Khan´s mother´s family is originally from [[Herat, Afghanistan]].<ref>http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/may/180511-Kabul-Pathan-community-Hindi-films-Bolly-Khans.htm</ref> |
Khan´s mother´s family is originally from [[Herat, Afghanistan]].<ref>http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/may/180511-Kabul-Pathan-community-Hindi-films-Bolly-Khans.htm</ref> |
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Imran Khan | |
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 Imran Khan at the Premiere of Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | |
| Born | Imran Pal 13 January 1983 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988, 1992, 2008 – present |
| Spouse | Avantika Malik (2011–present) |
Imran Khan (Bengali: ইমরান খান; born Imran Pal 13 January 1983) is an Indian American[1] film actor.[2] He is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan and producer-director Mansoor Khan.[3]
Khan rose to stardom for his debut role in the 2008 blockbuster film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. The film won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He later appeared in the commercially successful films I Hate Luv Storys (2010), Delhi Belly (2011) and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011) which is his biggest commercial success to date.
Early life
Khan was born to Anil Pal, a Hindu Bengali[4][5] and Nuzhat Khan, a Muslim in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.[6]MIHIRA THIS IS FOR YOU His father works as a consultant at LinkedIn in Silicon Valley. His parents divorced when he was one and a half years old and he replaced his surname Pal with Khan.[7] He is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan, director Mansoor Khan and the grandson of Nasir Hussain, a noted director and producer. In India, he studied at Bombay Scottish School but he left that school and transferred to a boarding school in Ooty.[8]
Khan´s mother´s family is originally from Herat, Afghanistan.[9]
Career
Child artist
Khan made appearances as a child artist in his uncle Aamir's films, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)[10] and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992). Both times he played the role of a young Aamir Khan. He aspired to be a director, as that was his original plan before he entered Bollywood as an actor. Khan joined Kishore Namit Kapoor's Acting Institute in Mumbai.
Breakthrough (2008–present)
Khan made his debut as a lead actor in the 2008 film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na directed by Abbas Tyrewala, produced by Aamir Khan and Mansoor Khan and co-starring Genelia D'Souza. The film received rave reviews from critics and proved to be one of the biggest hits of the year.[11] Khan was furthermore nominated for Best Male Debut at the 54th Filmfare Awards and won it along with Farhan Akhtar.
His next movie was Kidnap with Sanjay Dutt and Minissha Lamba, where he played a negative role. Despite a strong opening, the movie flopped at the box office, attributed by critics to its poorly executed direction. However, Khan's performance was appreciated and earned him an IIFA Award nomination in 2009. Khan made his next appearance in the action film, Luck with Shruti Haasan and Sanjay Dutt.[12]
In 2010, he appeared in I Hate Luv Storys opposite Sonam Kapoor, directed by Punit Malhotra and produced by Karan Johar. The film went on to become a commercial hit at the box office.[13] His next film Break Ke Baad directed by Danish Aslam and produced by Kunal Kohli was a moderate success at the box office. However, Khan and co-star Deepika Padukone's chemistry was lauded by the critics. Khan then starred in Delhi Belly, an English-language comedy directed by Abhinay Deo. The film went on to become a critical and commercial success. Khan's latest film was Yash Raj Film's Mere Brother Ki Dulhan opposite Katrina Kaif, which released on September 9, 2011. The film received mixed reviews but was successful at the box office making it Khan's fourth hit to date. His upcoming movies include, Pasand Apni Apni, and Dharma Producation's Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, releasing on February 10, 2012.
Television
Khan co-hosted the 54th & 56th Filmfare Awards alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Along with his uncle Aamir Khan, he appeared on the popular television show Dus Ka Dum hosted by Salman Khan.[14] He also appeared on the show, Tere Mere Beach Mein along with Kareena Kapoor.[15] In 2010, he made an appearance on the show Koffee with Karan alongside Ranbir Kapoor.[16] Khan also appeared in a BBC documentary, India on Four Wheels.
Personal life
Khan became engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Avantika Malik, on 16 January 2010 in the farm house of Avantika's family in Karjat near Navi Mumbai.[17] The couple married on 10 January 2011 at a private civil ceremony at Aamir Khan's home in Pali Hill, Mumbai.[18] [19]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Young Raj | Child Artist |
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander | Young Sanjaylal | Child Artist |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Jai Singh Rathore | Winner, Filmfare Best Male Debut Award |
| Kidnap | Kabir Sharma | ||
| 2009 | Luck | Ram Mehra | |
| 2010 | I Hate Luv Storys | Jay Dhingraa | |
| Break Ke Baad | Abhay Gulati | ||
| 2011 | Delhi Belly | Tashi | |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Khush Agnihotri | ||
| 2012 | Pasand Apni Apni | Amar Manohar | Pre-production |
| Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Releasing on February 10, 2012 |
See also
References
- ^ "Imran Khan is an American citizen!". Times of India. 13 January 2009. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
- ^ "Imran Khan-The Chocolate Sundae". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ Imran Khan and Aamir Khan. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2008-05-05). Retrieved on 2011-08-07.
- ^ Dasgupta, Priyanka (2 November 2009). "imran khan designing ring for fiancee". The Times Of India.
- ^ "actor imran khan caught between hinduism islam".
- ^ "Imran Khan – Biography". Chakpak.com. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ Shubha Shetty-Saha (25 July 2008). "Imran Khan's Bong connection". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
- ^ "First Look: Imran Khan in school!". Rediff. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ http://www.mid-day.com/news/2011/may/180511-Kabul-Pathan-community-Hindi-films-Bolly-Khans.htm
- ^ "Aamir spills it on Jaane Tu..." Sify.com. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Jaane Tu is a big hit". Rediff. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran. "Luck – Review". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "The Hit List 2010". Boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
- ^ "Aamir and Imran Khan played 10 Ka Dum with Salman". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
- ^ "Imran Khan is already married!". Bollywood Mantra. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Ranbir-Imran's kiss-capades". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
- ^ Rao, Ashok (Tue, 01/09/2009 – 06:07). "Jaane tu hero, Imran Khan is engaged now". TopNews.in. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Meet Imran Khan's bride". Rediff. Retrieved 2011-1-9.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Imran Khan's honeymoon". Fried Eye. Retrieved 2011-1-9.
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External links
- Imran Khan at IMDb