Sajid Khan Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
Sajid Khan Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
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Quick Infoâ
Age: 53 Years
Marital Status: Unmarried
Education: Graduation In Psychology
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full name | Sajid Kamran Khan check sources Alamy |
Profession(s) | Director, Actor, Comedian, TV Host |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | TV (Host): Superhit Muqabla (1990) aired on DD Metro Film (Actor): Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) as Chunky ![]() Film (Director and Writer): Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) for the opening story of the film ![]() |
Awards | ⢠2004: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Anchor â Music & Film-Based Show âIkke Pe Ikkaâ ⢠2013: Zee Cine Award for Power Club â Box Office Award for Housefull 2 ⢠2017: Zee Rishtey Award for Favourite TV Judge for Indiaâs Best Dramebaaz |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 23 November 1971 (Monday) check sources |
Age (as of 2024) | 53 Years |
Birthplace | Bombay, Maharashtra |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
School | Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
College/University | SVKMâs Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Graduation in Psychology check sources |
Religion | Zoroastrianism check sources The Times of India |
Address | Sanjay Plaza, A. B. Nair Road, Juhu, Mumbai |
Controversies | ⢠Tiff with Ashutosh Gowarikar In 2009, the Indian director Ashutosh Gowarikar won he Best Film of The Year for âJodha Akbarâ by Screen Awards. While he was on the stage to receive the award, he said that he was upset with the host of the show Sajid Khan for making fun of his film. Ashutosh even said that he was hurt with Sajid'a jokes. Then, Sajid tried to calm him, but Ashutosh asked him to shut up. Later, Sajid's sister Farah Khan came on the stage and said that no one could tell them to shut up. Ashutosh and Sajid did not speak to each other for some time, but later, they cleared the misunderstandings. check sources Koimoi ![]() ⢠#MeToo Campaign Against Him In 2018, during the #MeToo campaign the Indian actresses and models like Saloni Chopra , Mandana Karimi , Simran Kaur Suri , Karishma Upadhyay, Rachel White, and Priyanka Bose alleged that Sajid Khan sexually harassed them. In September 2020, he was accused by Paula, an Indian model, of harassing her under the pretext of getting her a role in the Bollywood film Housefull. The model and actress penned a note on Instagram on 9 September 2020. In the note, she stated that she was abused by Sajid at the age of 17. check sources The Free Press Journal ⢠Demand for removal from Bigg Boss 16 After the name of Sajid Khan appeared as one of the contestants in the controversial Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16, many women started demanding his removal from the show. Many actresses including Mandana Karimi , Aahana Kumra , Sherlyn Chopra , Kanishka Soni , Rani Chatterjee and many others came out to speak against Sajid Khan and his misconduct. check sources The Times of India ⢠Allegation of sexual misconduct In April 2025, actress Navina Bole alleged that Sajid Khan had invited her to his house for a meeting to discuss a potential role in one of his films. During this meeting, he asked her to remove her dress and sit beside him while wearing only lingerie. Disturbed by his demands, she left his house immediately. Navina also stated that Sajid continued to contact her, requesting that she meet with him regarding the film role. |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | ⢠Gauhar Khan (model; actor) ![]() ⢠Rakshanda Khan (TV actor) check sources Jansatta ![]() ⢠Tamannaah Bhatia (actor; rumoured) check sources The Free Press Journal ![]() ⢠Urvashi Dholakia (TV actor) check sources DNA India ![]() ⢠Jacqueline Fernandez (actor) check sources Koimoi ![]() ⢠Esha Gupta (actor; rumoured) check sources Deccan Chronicle ![]() |
FiancĂŠe | Gauhar Khan check sources Note: In 2004, Sajid got engaged to Gauhar Khan, and later, they broke their engagement) |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Kamran Khan (actor, director, and producer) ![]() Mother- Menaka Khan Irani (died in July 2024 at 79) ![]() |
Siblings | Sister- Farah Khan (elder; choreographer and film director) ![]() Step-Sister- Sabeeha (actress; from his father's second marriage) ![]() |
Other Relative(s) | ⢠Brother-in-law- Shirish Kunder (filmmaker) ![]() ⢠Niece(s)- Diva Kunder, Anya Kunder ⢠Nephew- Czar Kunder ![]() ⢠Maternal Aunt(s)- Honey Irani and Daisy Irani ![]() ⢠Maternal Uncle(s)- Javed Akhtar (lyricist; ex-husband of Honey Irani) and K. K. Shukla (husband of Daisy Irani) ![]() ⢠Cousin(s)- Farhan Akhtar (actor, singer) and Zoya Akhtar (film director) ![]() |
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Film Director | Ramesh Sippy |
Film(s) | Sholay (1975), Shaan (1980) |
Style Quotient | |
check sources Haribhoomi Car Collection |
⢠SUV car ⢠BMW i8 ⢠Bugatti Veyron ⢠BMW 7 series ⢠Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe ⢠BMW 6 series convertible |
Money Factor | |
Salary/Income | Rs 4-5 lakhs per week for Bigg Boss (2022) check sources Koimoi |
Net Worth | Rs 40 crore (approx; as of 2022) check sources Facebook - Pinkvilla |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sajid Khan
Sajid Khan is an Indian film director, actor, comedian, and TV host. In 2018, he made the headlines during the #MeToo campaign when a few Indian actresses and models accused him of casting couch.
His parents got separated when he was only 6 years old. His father admitted him to a school where rich children used to study, whereas he used to live in a slum area with his mother and sister. His mother used to earn Rs 300 per month by working in a hotel. Sajid and his sister used to spend a few days at their fatherâs home. Sajid was living a dual life of a rich and a poor which created a disbalance in his life.
Sajid Khanâs childhood picture with his sister
When he was 10 years old, he started stealing things. He used to steal pencils and erasers from his school friends.
Later, Sajid, along with a few boys from his slum area, formed a gang. They made a fake donation form and with the help of it, they used to take donations from people. Sajid used to buy groceries with the money and secretly kept them in his kitchen. When his mother used to ask him where he got the money to buy groceries, he said he won them in a lottery.
Sajid Khan at the age of 16
During an interview, he shared that he failed thrice in the Marathi language in class 10. check sources
He further shared that at the age of 15, he remained in jail for a day while walking through a railway track with his friend. At that time, he used to steal things with his friends, so he thought he was caught for that. [\[18\]](https://starsunfolded.com/sajid-khan/#f+18778+1+18) [Nav Bharat Times](https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/bigg-boss/bigg-boss-16-contestant-sajid-khan-controversial-life-story-went-to-jail-faced-me-too-allegations-success-destroyed-him/articleshow/94595601.cms)Sajid was inclined towards acting and dancing since his childhood. He used to perform in various dance competitions at his school and college.
He used to do mimicry acts while he was living in chawl. He then started working as a DJ and host at local parties and events.
Sajid is a filmaholic. Since his teens, he used to collect tickets of the films he had watched.
Sajid Khanâs ticket collection of films he has watched
In 1985, Sajid, along with his sister Farah , appeared as backup dancers in the song âBacha Le Sambha Le Koi To Yahan Se Nikaleâ from the Hindi film â3D Saamri.â As their face was covered with mud, so they were not recognisable in the song.
In 1988, Sajid and his friends made a video at his home titled âAdventures of Ram Lakhan.â
A home video of Sajid Khan
Sajid has been long-time friends with the Indian actor Ajay Devgn . They studied in the same college.
Sajid Khan with Ajay Devgn
Sajid started his career as a host. Once, he did the shooting of 16 episodes in a day for the Hindi TV show âSuperhit Muqabla.â He then hosted a few other popular TV shows such as âMain Bhi Detectiveâ (1995) and âIkke Pe Ikkaâ (1996). Ikke Pe IKka was registered in the Limca Book of Records for working with the same host for the longest time. check sources Facebook- Sajid Khan
A throwback picture of Sajid Khan while he was shooting for the film Ikke Pe Ikka
Some of his other TV shows as a host are âKehne Me Kya Harj Haiâ (1988), âSajid No.1â (1999), âSajidâs Superstarsâ (2008), and âYaaron Ki Baraatâ (2016).
Sajid Khan in Kehne Me Kya Harj Hai (1988)
He has also made cameo appearances in a few Hindi films like âMain Hoon Naâ (2004), âMujhse Shaadi Karogiâ (2004), and âHappy New Yearâ (2014).
Sajid Khan in Happy New Year
Sajid Khan has worked as a writer and director in the Hindi films such as âHeyy Babyyâ (2007), âHousefullâ (2010), âHousefull 2â (2012), âHimmatwalaâ (2013), and âHumshakalsâ (2014).
Sajid Khan on the sets of âHousefullâ (2010)
He has also worked as a judge for a few Hindi TV shows like âNach Baliye 6â (2013) and âIndiaâs Best Dramebaazâ (2017).
Sajid Khan in Nach Baliye 6
He has been in a relationship with many girls. In an interview, he talked about breaking his engagement with the Indian model and actor Gauhar Khan ,
I wasnât even a bad person that time. I didnât even cheat her. I think that she got bored of me.â
His name was once linked with the Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia . In an interview, Tamannaah denied such rumours and said that Sajid was like a brother to him. During an interview, when the Indian TV actress Urvashi Dholakia was asked about his dating rumours with Sajid Khan. However, she denied all such rumours. In 2011, Sajid started dating the Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez . The duo met on the sets of Sajidâs film âHousefull.â After being in a relationship for three years, they parted ways. During an interview, Sajid talked about the breakup. He said,
While we broke up in May 2013, in reality right from December 2012, it started becoming sour. So you are already preparing your mind in those five months. Also, when you donât have a woman in your life, you donât have someone constantly nagging you, so you end up working better and are more focused. I went for a holiday with her for five days in the middle of making Himmatwala and felt so bad when the film didnât do well. For Humshakals, I have not taken a single holiday.â
Sajidâs name was then linked with the Indian actress Esha Gupta . During an interview, when Esha was asked about her dating rumours with Sajid, she said she already had a boyfriend.
Sajid Khan smokes cigarettes occasionally, and he does not drink alcohol. check sources
[\[21\]](https://starsunfolded.com/sajid-khan/#f+18778+1+21) [DNA India](https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-mother-s-day-special-brother-sister-duo-sajid-and-farah-khan-talk-about-their-mother-menaka-2210171)Sajid has appeared as a guest speaker in various motivational classes. He has also helped drug addicts.
He has received various negative comments for his arrogance. He once said that it was he who helped the Indian actor Akshay Kumar in getting out of the low phase of his acting career. Sajid even said that the veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has worked in C-grade films. However, the film was one of the biggest flops in Bollywood. check sources Times Now Navbharat He even received the Surfersâ Choice Movie Award for Worst Film of the Year, the Golden Kela Award for Worst Film, and The Ghanta Award for Worst Director. Later, he said that the failure of the film was one of the turning points of his life as he became very calm and mature after facing the failure.
Sajid Khan on the sets of âHimmatwalaâ (2013)
In 2018, he landed into trouble after an old tweet from the Indian journalist Karishma Upadhyay accused Sajid of molesting her through her Twitter account.
A tweet of a journalist accusing Sajid Khan of misconduct
Later, the Indian-born Australian actress and model Saloni Chopra published a blog on her website in which she talked about her horrible experience while working with Sajid Khan. She wrote that in 2011, while she was working as an assistant with Sajid, he tortured her mentally.
Later, when she got the job, she was told that her job profile was not an assistant director but a directorâs assistant. Sajid then started calling her during night hours. He even asked her to send her bikini photos. He even said that he might cast her in his films as an actor. Saloni was interested to work in the films, so she ignored his indecent behaviour. Saloni then wrote that she was once shocked to see Sajidâs behaviour during costume trials.
Sajid then started calling her daily during late night hours. Saloni was frustrated with his calls. She was so pissed off with his behaviour that one day she called him and said if he only wanted to get physical with her then she was ready but the only condition was that he would never call her again after working hours. Saloni then asked him the reason for calling her daily. Saloni wrote in her blog about the harassment she faced from Sajid Khan. The next day, when Saloni reached the office, Sajid was acting normal with her and asked her to write an article. He then suddenly got angry and yelled at Saloni and asked her to open her legs while sitting. She refused to do it, and then Sajid said that Saloni was very unattractive.
She was stunned after the incident and ran out of the room. She then decided that she would never work with him. Later, Sajid tried to call her and asked her to rejoin the office, but she denied it. check sources India Today She even tweeted about Sajid Khan. The tweet was read by many Indian celebrities.
A tweet of Saloni Chopra accusing Sajid Khan
One such celebrity was the Indian actress Rachel White. In a tweet, Rachel shared that she was also the victim of Sajid Khanâs casting couch. She once received a call from Sajid Khanâs team, and they offered her the role of third lead in the 2014 Hindi film âHumshakals.â She then called the director of the film Sajid Khan to talk about her role in the film. She was stunned to hear his reply, and she interrupted him and said that she was calling regarding her role in the film. Sajid then asked her to have a meeting with him at his home. When she arrived at his home, he was doing his workout. During an interview, while talking about the incident, Rachel said when she reached Sajidâs home, he touched her private parts and physically harassed her. Sajid did not stop there and asked her to strip, and said that she would have some bikini scenes in the film, so he need to see her body.
She then decided to quit the film. Her role was then given to Bipasha Basu . During an interview, Bipasha was asked about her experience of working with Sajid Khan. check sources The Indian Express She said she was not comfortable working with him.
Later, another Indian actress Aahana Kumra shared her horrible experience with Sajid Khan. She said that once she visited Sajid Khan for a meeting at his home. She was then called to Sajid Khanâs room. Sajid Khan talked to her indecently.
Later, the model and actor who came into the media to talk about Sajidâs indecent behaviour was Mandana Karimi . She shared that in 2014, Sajid Khan asked her to remove her clothes to get a role in the film. Some other Indian models and actresses who accused Sajid of #MeToo allegations were Sherlyn Chopra , Jiah Khan âs sister, Paula, and Simran Suri. check sources Telegraph India
In 2019, Sajid Khan left the Hindi film âHousefull 4â in which he was working as a director.
Sajid Khanâs tweet on allegations
In 2022, Sajid participated in the TV reality show âBigg Bossâ season 16. The model and actor Mandana Karimi got very upset about watching Sajid Khan in Bigg Boss house. During an interview, while talking about the same, she said that she would quit Bollywood after facing such injustice.
Sajid Khan in Bigg Boss (2022)
In January 2025, he gave an interview, in which he claimed that he had contemplated committing suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct in the MeToo movement.
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