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He also starred as a child star in Mr. India prior pursuing his career in choreography. He has choreographed a number of Bollywood movies after a short-lived acting stage, and has moved ahead with producing, directing and writing other Bollywood movies. He has one brother Bobby Khan who is also a director and the ex of Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan.

Ahmed Khan is married to the former model and producer Shaira Ahmed Khan on 7 February 1998.

He has won several awards for his choreography including:

  • Filmfare Best Choreography Award for Rangeela (1995)
  • Indian Film Dance Director’s Association Award (2012)
  • Filmfare Best Choreography Award for Kick (2015)
  • IIFA Award for Kick (2015)
  • Southern India Cinematographer’s Association Award for Heropanti (2015)
  • Indian Films & Television Choreographers Association Award of Appreciation (2016)

He frequently dedicates his awards to his wife, Shaira Ahmed Khan, and also received an award from the Vice President of India through the Indian Films and Television Choreographer’s Association.

Facts

His passion for dance, evident from childhood, led his mother to connect him with choreographer Saroj Khan, who offered him an assistant director role in “Anjaam” (1994).

He has a broad chest,dark brown eyes & hair and a clean shaved face.

Family, Caste, Girlfriend & Wife

Ahmed Khan was born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra to his parents on 3 June 1974. He resides in a luxurious flat in Andheri, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

Ahmed Khan is a stout and plumpy guy with chubby cheeks who is approximately 5’6” tall and has a heavy body weighs around 70 kg.

He has also starred as a judge for Nach Baliye Season 9.

Ahmed Khan was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on 3rd June 1974. His talents expanded to choreography, starting as an assistant in “Anjaam” (1994). He’s choreographed numerous hit Bollywood songs for films like “Rangeela,” “Taal,” “Ghajini,” and “Kick.”

His directorial work includes “Lakeer – Forbidden Lines” and “Baaghi 2.” He co-owns “Paperdoll Entertainment” with his wife, and has also written and produced films such as “Paathshaala” and “Ek Paheli Leela.” His judging roles in dance reality shows such as “Dance India Dance Lil Master,” “DID Dance Ka Tashan,” and “High Fever Dance Ka Naya Tevar” further showcase his versatility.

His accomplishments are noteworthy.

At present, he starred as a judge in the show titled Nach Baliye season 9. In the year 2020, Khan is all set to direct Baaghi 3, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff.

Ahmed Khan tied the knot with renowned model Shaira Khan, who is presently a film producer with Paperdoll Entertainment. Ahmed Khan also served as a judge for Dance India Dance Lil Master Season 3, and was recognized amongst participants, calling to him “Pappi King”.

He currently resides in Andheri with their two sons named Subhaan Khan and Azaan Khan.

Khan has barely escaped from death two times. Hrithik Roshan and Shahrukh Khan are among his favourite actors, and he favors black and blue clothing.

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Full NameAhmed Khan
ProfessionActor, Director, Producer, Writer, Choreographer
SpouseShaira Ahmed Khan
ChildrenAzaan Khan, Subhaan Khan
Known ForChoreography, Direction of Baaghi 2

Ahmed Khan (Choreographer) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Real NameAhmed KhanNicknamePappi KingProfession(s)Actor, Director, Producer, Choreographer, WriterPhysical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 168 cm
in meters- 1.68 m
in feet inches- 5’ 6”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbsEye ColourDark BrownHair ColourBlackPersonal LifeDate of Birth3 June 1974 (Monday)Age (as of 2024) 50 YearsBirth PlacePune, Maharashtra, IndiaZodiac sign/Sun signGeminiNationalityIndianHometownPune, Maharashtra, IndiaSchoolThe Bishop's School, Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaDebutFilm (as an actor): Mr.

India (1987)
Direction: Lakeer – Forbidden Lines (2004)
Production: Paathshaala (2010)
TV: Dance India Dance Lil Master season 3 (2011)
Choreography: Jumme Ki Raat (Kick, 2014)
ReligionIslamAddressA luxurious flat in Andheri, Mumbai, IndiaHobbiesSpending time with familyAwardsFilmfare Best Choreography Award for Rangeela 1995
Indian film dance director's association award in 2012
Filmfare Best Choreography Award for Kick 2015
IIFA Award for Kick 2015
Southern India Cinematographer's Association Award for Heropanti 2015
Indian films & television choreographers association award of appreciation in 2016
Girls, Affairs and MoreMarital StatusMarriedAffairs/GirlfriendsShaira Ahmed Khan (Model, Producer)Marriage Date7 February 1998FamilyWife/SpouseShaira Ahmed Khan (Model, Producer) ChildrenSons- Azaan Khan, Subhaan Khan (photo in the wife's section; above)
Daughter- NoneParentsNames Not KnownSiblingsBrother- Bobby Khan (Director)
Sister- Not KnownFavourite ThingsFavourite Actor(s)Hrithik Roshan, Shahrukh KhanFavourite Colour(s)Black, Blue

Ahmed Khan is a versatile personality in Bollywood who works not only as an actor but also as a director, producer, writer, and choreographer.

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He is also known as a ‘Pappi King’.

His most recent directing project Baaghi 2 was a megahit blockbuster at Indian Box Office. Some of his awards are Filmfare Best Choreography Award for Rangeela 1995, Indian film dance director’s association award in 2012, Filmfare Best Choreography Award for Kick 2015, IIFA Award for Kick 2015, Southern India Cinematographer’s Association Award for Heropanti 2015, Indian films & television choreographers association award of appreciation in 2016, etc.

In many award functions, he dedicated his awards to his wife Shaira Ahmed Khan.

He was also awarded by ‘Indian Films and Television Choreographer’s Association Award of Appreciation” by the Vice President of  India.

Facts

  • He was interested in dancing since his childhood and looking his interest, his mother insisted her friend and choreographer Saroj Khan to take him as an assistant director for the movie ‘Anjaam’ (1994).
  • He is a childhood and best friend of Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and he also choreographed & directed Shahid for many movies.
  • His brother Bobby Kapoor was the ex of melodious singer Sunidhi Chauhan.

    He shot a movie at Twin Towers only two days prior 9/11 attacks. of Children: 1

    Son: Azaan Khan, Subhaan Khan

    Facts You Never Knew About Ahmed Khan

    • Is Ahmed Khan addicted to smoking?: Not Known
    • Is Ahmed Khan alcoholic?: Not Known
    • He is an adaptable personality of Bollywood who works as a director, actor, writer, choreographer and producer.
    • Ahmed was fascinated towards dancing since his infantile and looking at his fascination, his mom insisted her best friend Saroj Khan to appoint him as an assistant director for the film titled Anjaam.
    • He initiated his acting career as a child star from the film titled Mr.

      India and has also acted in the film titled Raakh.

    • He choreographed a number of superhit songs for the films like Taal, Rangeela, Kick, Ghajini etc.
    • Ahmed Khan has also directed two Bollywood movies titled Baaghi and Lakeer – Forbidden Lines.
    • He also owned a production house called Paperdoll Entertainment which is directed by his wife.
    • Ahmed Khan also wrote the script and produced movies like Ek Paheli Leela and Paathshaala together with his wife.
    • He also appeared as a judge of dancing reality shows like DID Dance Ka Tashan, Dance India Dance Lil Master Season 3 and High Fever Dance Ka Naya Tevar.
    • His brother named Bobby Kapoor was the first husband of renowned singer Sunidhi Chauhan.

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    Who is Ahmed Khan?

    Ahmed Khan is an Indian actor, born on 03 June, 1974 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

    How old is Ahmed Khan?

    Ahmed Khan is 51 years old as of December 2025.

    How tall is Ahmed Khan?

    Ahmed Khan is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).

He is the father of the 2 sons namely Azaan Khan and Subhaan Khan.

Career

He made his acting debut as a child artist from the movie ‘Mr.India’ (1987) and ‘Raakh’ (1989).

In 1994, he worked as an assistant choreographer for the movie ‘Anjaam’.He choreographed many hit songs from the Bollywood movies like ‘Rangeela’, ‘Taal’, ‘Ghajini’, ‘Kick’, etc. He has directed two Hindi movies namely ‘Lakeer – Forbidden Lines’ and ‘ Baaghi 2’.

He had completed his school education at The Bishop’s School, Pune, Maharashtra. He wrote the script and produced movies namely ‘Paathshaala’ and ‘Ek Paheli Leela’ along with his wife.

He was also the judge of dance reality shows like ‘Dance India Dance Lil Master’- season 3, ‘DID Dance Ka Tashan’ and ‘High Fever Dance Ka Naya Tevar’.

He won many awards in the field of choreography and has been nominated many times.