Sajid Khan Biography, Age, Career and Controversies

Sajid Khan

Introduction

Sajid Khan is an Indian actor, film director, comedian, television presenter and writer who is working diligently for the past many years for the Great Indian cinema. He has given many hits to the Indian film industry which includes Heyy baby, Humshakals and the Houseful series.

Apart from being a director, he also acted in many movies like Happy Ner Year (directed by her sister Farah Khan). Moreover, he was the judge for the famous Indian reality show named Nach Baliye. Compliment to his popularity, he also took part in the highly celebrated reality competition hosted by Salman Khan “Big Boss Season 2016”.

Biography

Full nameSajid Kamran Khan
ProfessionDirector, Actor, Comedian, TV Host
Date of Birth23 November 1971
Age53 years
BirthplaceBombay, Maharashtra
Zodiac SignScorpio
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionZoroastrianism
AddressSanjay Plaza, A. B. Nair Road, Juhu, Mumbai

Physical Stats and Appearance

Height5’8” (173 cm)
Weight87 kg
Eye color Brown
Hair colorBlack

Educational Qualification

SchoolManeckji Cooper Education Trust school, Mumbai, Maharashtra
College/UniversitySVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of science Amrutben Jivanlal college of commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduation in Psychology

The age of Sajid Khan

As Sajid Khan was born on 23 November 1971, he is 53 years old now. He follows Zoroastrianism religion and holds Indian ethnicity.

The height and Weight of Sajid Khan

The height of Sajid Khan was reportedly about 5 feet 8 inches or approximately 173 cm tall. His weight is estimated to be around 87 kg. He has brown eyes with black hair and even at this age he is quite hardworking and passionate about what he does.

Early Life and Background of Sajid Khan

Sajid Khan is the son of former actor Kamran Khan and his wife Menaka Khan who was born on 23 November 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Farah Khan is his sibling who is also a famous director, actor, choreographer and producer. She is also the wife of Shirish Kunder, a producer, editor, and film director.

In addition to this, he has very good connections in the industry with families and friends. Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are his maternal cousins and the former actors Honey Irani and Daisy Irani are the sister of his mother.

As for the educational qualification, he has done his schooling from Maneckji Cooper Education Trust school, Mumbai, Maharashtra. And he went to the SVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of science and Amrutben Jivanlal college of commerce and Economics for higher studies.

The career of Sajid Khan

As Sajid Khan known for his versatility and multi-tasking talent he debuted in various fields includes acting, directing, and comedy shows. The beginning of his career marked by the writing career for the television program “The great Indian” comedy show in 2004.

He started his acting career with the film “Jhoot bole kauw kaate” (1998). And the first ever film he directed was the “Zaroori hai” in 2006. After this he directed many films including Heyy baby and Houseful series.

He also judged many reality shows and also took part in the most famous reality show host by Salman Khan “Big Boss”.

Controversies of Sajid Khan

Sajid Khan name was came under the spotlight when two actresses Tanushree Dutta and Bipasha Basu had charged him with harassing them sexually in 2018.

Another time when he came under the controversies is because of his film who is claimed to be sexist and misogynist. He was also charged to copy the scenes from other movies.

Family and Kids

FatherKamran Khan
MotherMenaka Khan Irani
SisterFarah Khan
Step-SisterSabeeha
Married StatusSingle
Other RelativeBrother-in-lawShirish Kunder
CousinsFarhan AkhtarZoya Akhtar
Niece Diva Kunder, Anya Kunder
NephewCzar Kunder

Awards and Achievements

  • 2004: Indian television academy award for best anchor- Music and Film Based show “Ikke pr Ikka”.
  • 2013: Zee cine award for power club- Box office award for Housefull 2.
  • 2017: Zee Rishtey award for favorites TV judge for India’s Best Dramebaaz.
Sajid Khan
Sajid Khan

Social Media

As Sajid Khan is a public figure, he needs to keep his social media update for the fans and his followers. You can follow him on Instagram account named @aslisajidkhan. As off now he has 916k followers and 222 posts. He keeps his Instagram up to date with his new work, projects and family meetings.

Net worth of Sajid Khan

The net worth of the Sajid Khan is Rs. 40 crore (approx. as of 2022). At the time of Big boss, he is rumored that he took Rs. 4-5 lakhs per week for Big Boss.