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{{Short description|Indian choreographer, producer, director, and writer (born 1974)}}
{{Short description|Indian choreographer, producer, director, and writer (born 1974)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Ahmed Khan
| name = Ahmed Khan
| image = Ahmed Khan (choreographer).jpg
| image = Ahmed Khan (choreographer).jpg
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| alt = South Asian male, wearing white shirt and holding microphone, looking left of camera
| alt = Ahmed Khan wearing a white shirt and holding a microphone, looking left of camera
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| birthname =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|6|3|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|6|3|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place = [[Pune]], Maharashtra, India
| occupation = {{hlist|Producer|director|choreographer|writer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Producer|director|choreographer|writer}}
| yearsactive = 1987–present
| yearsactive = 1987–present
| spouse = Shaira Ahmed Khan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/photos/photos-celebs-at-ahmed-khan-and-wife-shairas-wedding-anniversary/8538 |title=Photos: Celebs at Ahmed Khan and wife Shaira's wedding anniversary - Entertainment |publisher=Mid-day.com |access-date=22 April 2018}}</ref>
| spouse = Shaira Ahmed Khan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/photos/photos-celebs-at-ahmed-khan-and-wife-shairas-wedding-anniversary/8538 |title=Photos: Celebs at Ahmed Khan and wife Shaira's wedding anniversary – Entertainment |publisher=Mid-day.com |access-date=22 April 2018}}</ref>
| children = Azaan Khan<br />Subhaan Khan
| children = 2
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==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Khan was born in Pune, [[Maharastra]] on 3 June 1974. He performed as a child actor in ''[[Mr. India (1987 film)|Mr. India]]'' before pursuing a career as a choreographer.
Khan was born in Pune, [[Maharashtra]] on 3 June 1974. He performed as a child actor in ''[[Mr. India (1987 film)|Mr. India]]'' before pursuing a career as a choreographer.


After ''Mr. India'', Khan choreographed the films ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]'', ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'', and ''[[Kick (2014 film)|Kick]]''. During this period, he also directed ''[[Lakeer – Forbidden Lines]]'', and worked on the comedy ''[[Fool n Final]]''. He wrote and produced ''[[Paathshaala]]'' and ''[[Ek Paheli Leela]]''. His latest directing venture, ''[[Baaghi 2]]'', was a success at the box office.
After ''Mr. India'', Khan choreographed the films ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]'', ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'', and ''[[Kick (2014 film)|Kick]]''. During this period, he also directed ''[[Lakeer – Forbidden Lines]]'', and worked on the comedy ''[[Fool & Final]]''. He wrote and produced ''[[Paathshaala]]'' and ''[[Ek Paheli Leela]]''. His latest directing venture, ''[[Baaghi 2]]'', was a success at the box office.


Khan served as judge on ''Dance India Dance Lil Master'' during its third season, and was popular among contestants, who referred to him as "Pappi King".<ref name="director">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/interviews/ahmed-khan-interview-300507-3.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071019223202/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/interviews/ahmed-khan-interview-300507-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 October 2007 |title=A director works like a dog, says Ahmed |date=10 August 2007 |work=One India |access-date=17 May 2010 }}</ref> In 2019, he served as a judge on the ninth season of the reality competition show ''[[Nach Baliye]]''.
Khan served as judge on ''[[Dance India Dance|Dance India Dance Lil Master]]'' during its third season, and was popular among contestants, who referred to him as "Pappi King".<ref name="director">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/interviews/ahmed-khan-interview-300507-3.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071019223202/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/interviews/ahmed-khan-interview-300507-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 October 2007 |title=A director works like a dog, says Ahmed |date=10 August 2007 |work=One India |access-date=17 May 2010 }}</ref> In 2019, he served as a judge on the ninth season of the reality competition show ''[[Nach Baliye]]''.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Ahmed Khan is married to model Shaira Khan, who is a producer with Paperdoll Entertainment. Together, they have produced the films ''[[Paathshaala]]'' and ''[[Ek Paheli Leela]]''.
Ahmed Khan is married to model Shaira Khan, who is a producer with Paperdoll Entertainment. Together, they have produced the films ''[[Paathshaala]]'' and ''[[Ek Paheli Leela]]''. The couple live in [[Andheri]] with their two sons.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/shahid-bedroom-230410.html |title= Shahid Kapoor's bedroom affairs |date= 23 April 2010 |work= Mid-Day |publisher= One India |access-date= 17 May 2010 |archive-date= 20 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121020212731/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/shahid-bedroom-230410.html |url-status= dead }}</ref>
The couple live in [[Andheri]] with their two sons, Azaan Khan and Subhaan Khan.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/shahid-bedroom-230410.html |title= Shahid Kapoor's bedroom affairs |date= 23 April 2010 |work= Mid-Day |publisher= One India |access-date= 17 May 2010 |archive-date= 20 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121020212731/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/shahid-bedroom-230410.html |url-status= dead }}</ref>


Ahmed Khan has narrowly escaped death twice. The first time occurred while he was filming at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]] in New York City only two days before the [[September 11 attacks]]. His second brush with death happened in 2004, when he was set to stay at a hotel that was destroyed in the [[2004 Indian Ocean tsunami]]. Khan had cancelled his reservation at the last minute.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-02/news-interviews/27853931_1_shahid-kapoor-boney-kapoor-ahmed-khan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811082300/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-02/news-interviews/27853931_1_shahid-kapoor-boney-kapoor-ahmed-khan |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2011 |title= It was a narrow escape for Shahid |author= Afsana Ahmed |date=2 January 2005 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2010}}</ref>
Ahmed Khan has narrowly escaped death twice. The first time occurred while he was filming at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]] in New York City only two days before the [[September 11 attacks]]. His second brush with death happened in 2004, when he was set to stay at a hotel that was destroyed in the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|2004 Indian Ocean tsunami]]. Khan had cancelled his reservation at the last minute.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-02/news-interviews/27853931_1_shahid-kapoor-boney-kapoor-ahmed-khan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811082300/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-01-02/news-interviews/27853931_1_shahid-kapoor-boney-kapoor-ahmed-khan |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2011 |title= It was a narrow escape for Shahid |author= Afsana Ahmed |date=2 January 2005 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 May 2010}}</ref>


==Selected awards==
==Selected awards==
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| 2022 || ''[[Rashtra Kavach Om]]'' ||{{no}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}} || <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/amp/aditya-roy-kapur-sanjana-sanghi-begin-filming-om--the-battle-within/1986701|title=Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi begin filming ''Om - The Battle Within''|work=Outlook India|date=3 December 2020|access-date=3 December 2020}}</ref>
| 2022 || ''[[Rashtra Kavach Om]]'' ||{{no}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}} || <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/amp/aditya-roy-kapur-sanjana-sanghi-begin-filming-om--the-battle-within/1986701|title=Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi begin filming ''Om - The Battle Within''|work=Outlook India|date=3 December 2020|access-date=3 December 2020}}</ref>
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|TBA ||''Welcome to the Jungle'' ||{{yes}}||{{no}} ||{{no}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ahmed-khan-direct-akshay-kumar-sanjay-dutt-arshad-warsi-welcome-3/|title=Ahmed Khan to direct Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Arshad Warsi in Welcome 3|date=7 August 2023|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=10 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/akshay-kumar-starrer-welcome-3-to-be-directed-by-ahmed-khan|title=Akshay Kumar starrer Welcome 3 to be directed by Ahmed Khan
|2025 ||''Welcome to the Jungle'' ||{{yes}}||{{no}} ||{{no}}||<ref>{{cite web |title=Akshay Kumar unveils hilarious Welcome to the Jungle teaser, calls him and Raveena Tandon 'purane chawal'. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-welcome-to-the-jungle-teaser-disha-patani-raveena-tandon-sanjay-dutt-101694249275228.html |date=9 September 2023 |access-date=24 September 2024 |website=hindustantimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Why Akshay Kumar’s 'Welcome to the Jungle' release got delayed to 2025 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/movies/why-akshay-kumars-welcome-to-the-jungle-release-got-delayed-to-2025-article-12750166.html |date=17 June 2024 |access-date=24 September 2024 |author=Aiyana Bhatia |website=moneycontrol.com}}</ref>
|date=8 August 2023|work=[[Film Companion]]|access-date=10 January 2024}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 21:14, 26 November 2024

Ahmed Khan
Ahmed Khan wearing a white shirt and holding a microphone, looking left of camera
Born (1974-06-03) 3 June 1974 (age 50)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Producer
  • director
  • choreographer
  • writer
Years active1987–present
SpouseShaira Ahmed Khan[1]
Children2

Ahmed Khan (born 3 June 1974) is an Indian choreographer, producer, director, and writer. After a period of acting, he has moved into film choreography, as well as writing, producing, and directing various Bollywood projects. In 2019, Khan also was on the judging panel of the celebrity dance show Nach Baliye 9 on Star Plus.

Life and career

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Khan was born in Pune, Maharashtra on 3 June 1974. He performed as a child actor in Mr. India before pursuing a career as a choreographer.

After Mr. India, Khan choreographed the films Taal, Ghajini, and Kick. During this period, he also directed Lakeer – Forbidden Lines, and worked on the comedy Fool & Final. He wrote and produced Paathshaala and Ek Paheli Leela. His latest directing venture, Baaghi 2, was a success at the box office.

Khan served as judge on Dance India Dance Lil Master during its third season, and was popular among contestants, who referred to him as "Pappi King".[2] In 2019, he served as a judge on the ninth season of the reality competition show Nach Baliye.

Personal life

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Ahmed Khan is married to model Shaira Khan, who is a producer with Paperdoll Entertainment. Together, they have produced the films Paathshaala and Ek Paheli Leela. The couple live in Andheri with their two sons.[3]

Ahmed Khan has narrowly escaped death twice. The first time occurred while he was filming at the World Trade Center in New York City only two days before the September 11 attacks. His second brush with death happened in 2004, when he was set to stay at a hotel that was destroyed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Khan had cancelled his reservation at the last minute.[4]

Selected awards

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Filmography

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Film

Year Film Director Producer Choreographer Notes
1987 Mr. India No No No Child actor
1999 Mudhalvan No No Yes Tamil film; Special appearance in song
2001 Nayak: The Real Hero No No Yes Special appearance in song
2004 Lakeer Yes No Yes also writer
2007 Fool & Final Yes No Yes
2010 Paathshala No Yes No also writer
2015 Ek Paheli Leela No No Yes
2018 Baaghi 2 Yes No Yes
2020 Baaghi 3 Yes No Yes
2022 Heropanti 2 Yes No Yes [5][6]
2022 Rashtra Kavach Om No Yes No [7]
2025 Welcome to the Jungle Yes No No [8][9]

Television

Title Year Role Notes
Nach Baliye 9 2019 Judge Dance reality show
High Fever Dance Ka Naya Tevar 2018 Judge Dance reality show

References

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  1. ^ "Photos: Celebs at Ahmed Khan and wife Shaira's wedding anniversary – Entertainment". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  2. ^ "A director works like a dog, says Ahmed". One India. 10 August 2007. Archived from the original on 19 October 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  3. ^ "Shahid Kapoor's bedroom affairs". Mid-Day. One India. 23 April 2010. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  4. ^ Afsana Ahmed (2 January 2005). "It was a narrow escape for Shahid". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  5. ^ "Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria enjoy No Time to die in London as Sajid Nadiadwala books entire theatre".
  6. ^ "Tiger Shroff's Heropanti 2 advances its release, to arrive on this date". 28 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi begin filming Om - The Battle Within". Outlook India. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Akshay Kumar unveils hilarious Welcome to the Jungle teaser, calls him and Raveena Tandon 'purane chawal'. Watch". hindustantimes.com. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  9. ^ Aiyana Bhatia (17 June 2024). "Why Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome to the Jungle' release got delayed to 2025". moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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