Ali Khan is an Indian actor. He is known for playing the role of Shafi in the Hindi film Sarfarosh (1999).
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Wiki/Biography
Ali Khan was born on 26 May in Maigra, Imamganj, Gaya. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Soon after completing his schooling, he pursued a Bachelor of Science at Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar. Inclined towards acting since childhood, Ali Khan, during his schooling, often played the character of Ram and Ravan in many stage plays.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 2″
Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Ali Khan belongs to a Muslim family in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
Parents & Siblings
Ali Khan’s father was a farmer. Ali Khan has two brothers, Haji Mohammad Shadib Khan and Shahnawaz Khan, and a sister named Sherghati.
Wife & Children
On 20 October 1986, Ali got married.
Ali Khan’s wedding image
Ali Khan’s son, Faiyaz Ali Khan, is an actor.
Ali Khan and his son ,Faiyaz Ali Khan
His daughter, Aashna Khan Kapadia, is a homemaker.
Aashna Ali Khan and her husband, Sufiyan Kapadia
Religion
Ali Khan follows Islam.
Career
Film
Hindi
In 1983, Ali Khan made his acting debut with the Hindi film Kalka in which he played the supporting role of Gopi.
A poster of the Hindi language film Kalka (1983)
In 1985, he worked in the Hindi film Rahemdil Jallad in which he played the role of an antagonist. In the 1990s, Ali worked in many Hindi films like Agneekal (1990), Vishwatma (1992), Khuda Gawah (1992), Juaari (1994), and Sarfarosh (1999).
Amitabh Bachchan as Badshah Khan and Ali Khan as Habibullah in a still from the Bollywood film Khuda Gawah (1992)
Bhojpuri
In 2005, Ali Khan made his Bhojpuri debut with the film Rasili Tohre Khatir.
A poster of the Bhojpuri film Rasili Tohre Khatir (2005)
He has worked in many Bhojpuri films like Hamar Mother India (2008), Intezar Karab Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (2013), and Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se 2 (2018).
Television
In 2005, Ali Khan made his television debut with the Doordarshan DD National serial Karan The Detective.
A poster of the Doordarshan DD National serial Hindi show Karan The Detective (2005)
In 2008, Ali worked in the television show Kumkum: Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan in which he played the role of Madan.
Ali Khan as Madan in a still from the Hindi Tv show Kumkum Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan (2008)
In 2022, he worked in the Hindi television show Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai in which he played the role of Rahul.
Awards
- 2018: AIAC Award for Individual Achievements & Nation Building
Ali Khan after winning AIAC Award for Individual Achievements & Nation Building
- 2019: DadaSaheb Phalke Film Yatra Awards
Ali Khan receiving DadaSaheb Phalke Film Yatra Awards
- 2020: Bollywood Legend Award
- 2022: Legend Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- 2022: Bollywood Iconic Awards
Ali Khan receiving Bollywood Iconic Awards-2022
Facts/Trivia
- As of 2022, Ali Khan has appeared in more than 150 films.
- In 2022, Ali was honoured by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis during Versova Mahotsav.
- In an interview in 2020, Ali Khan said that he was preparing to contest the next Bihar Legislature Assembly elections. Further, Ali said that he was preparing to contest elections from his hometown’s Sherghati Assembly constituency from the RJD party. Ali Khan said,
Lalu Prasad Yadav has promised that he will give me ticket for Sherghati assembly. The people of Sherghati also want me to be given a ticket. I am a very famous person here. Not only Magadh, people of entire Bihar give me respect. I have come from Patna for this claim. I hope I will get the ticket. Bollywood actors are also supporting me. Many celebrities like Govinda, Raja Murad, Kiran Kumar, Johnny Lever have given me good wishes to contest the elections. We will also come to campaign for you. He also told the people of Sherghati area that if I win, I will never go back again and I will fully fulfill the responsibility given to me.”
- Ali Khan shares a good relationship with Lalu Prasad Yadav, the President of Rashtriya Janata Dal.
Ali Khan and Lalu Prasad Yadav
- In an interview, Ali Khan talked about what influenced him to pursue a career in film. In 1975, Ali visited RK Studios in Mumbai with a family member and had the opportunity to interact with Amitabh Bachchan and Ranjeet Goli; he met Amitabh at the set of the Hindi film Kasme Vaade (1978). According to Ali, seeing Amitabh Bachchan acting on the film set encouraged him to pursue a career as an actor.
- After completing his schooling, Ali appeared at the all-India pre-medical entrance test; however, he couldn’t pass the test after failing short by just five marks.
- He shares a good bond with actor Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh was one of the few guests invited to Ali’s daughter Aashna’s wedding. In an interview, Ali talked about Amitabh and said that he is one of his favourite co-stars. Ali said,
Among the various roles that I have enacted, I particularly enjoyed my act in Sarfarosh and Khuda Gawah, playing Habibullah, in fact, Amitabh Bachchan remains my favourite co-star. The entire world is his fan and so am I. And I value him as a fine human being. Despite being such an acclaimed actor, one would never see him throwing around his weight on the sets.”
Amitabh Bachchan at the wedding of Ali Khan’s daughter Aashna Ali Khan
- He is an ardent follower of Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Baba Mahimi. In an interview, Ali talked about this and said,
I havefaith on Baba Makhdoom Shah. When I went to Mumbai for the first time, I went here after seeking blessings. I always come here when my vow is fulfilled.”
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
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