Arbaaz Khan

Arbaaz Khan
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Name	Arbaaz Khan
Birth date	1957-08-04
Birth place	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor, Film Producer, Director
Years active	1996–present
Relatives	Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Salma Khan

Arbaaz Khan is an Indian film actor, producer and director associated primarily with Hindi-language cinema and Bollywood. He has appeared in supporting and character roles across commercial films and has produced projects that won major Indian film awards. As a member of the Khan family, he is connected to prominent figures in Indian film such as Salman Khan and Sohail Khan, and his career intersects with studios, awards bodies and media corporations including Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, and the Filmfare Awards.

Early life and background

Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he belongs to the prominent Khan family of Indian cinema, which includes his father Salim Khan and his stepmother Helen. His siblings include actors Salman Khan and Sohail Khan, and his extended family connects to personalities such as Salma Khan and the screenwriting duo Salim–Javed. He grew up during the era of stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor, and production houses like Rajshri Productions and B.R. Films, which influenced many aspiring actors of his generation. Educated in Mumbai, he entered the film industry amid the 1990s resurgence led by directors such as Yash Chopra, Karan Johar, and producers like Aditya Chopra.

Acting career

He made his film debut in the mid-1990s and subsequently performed in supporting roles opposite leading figures including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar. Over the years he worked with directors such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sohail Khan and Feroz Khan, and appeared in commercial franchises alongside studios like Red Chillies Entertainment and Tips Industries. His notable performances include parts in action and comedy films that placed him alongside actors like Kareena Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, and Priyanka Chopra. He was cast in ensemble pieces where he shared screen space with character actors from the period such as Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal, and Boman Irani. Throughout his career he transitioned between villainous roles, comic relief and supporting turns, collaborating with choreographers like Farah Khan and music directors such as A. R. Rahman and Anu Malik.

Film production and business ventures

He founded a production company that produced commercially oriented films and worked with distributors in the Mumbai film trade and exhibition circuit including chains like PVR Cinemas and INOX Leisure. One of his production ventures won recognition at the National Film Awards and at the Filmfare Awards for Best Film categories, bringing collaboration with filmmakers such as Kabir Khan, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, and cinematographers like Ravi K. Chandran. His business activities intersected with music labels such as T-Series and Saregama, and he engaged with corporate partners and private investors from the Indian entertainment sector. Beyond production, he explored direction and co-producing roles, negotiating with talent agencies representing stars such as Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor.

Television and reality shows

He participated as a host and judge on television projects broadcast by networks including Star Plus, Colors TV, and Zee TV, engaging with formats tied to reality and competition series popularized by shows like Bigg Boss and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. He also appeared on talk formats and promotional panels alongside television actors such as Karan Wahi and Riteish Deshmukh, and contributed to televised award ceremonies like the Zee Cine Awards and IIFA Awards. His presence on reality television brought interaction with producers of reality content such as Endemol Shine India and with streaming platforms in the Indian market that later included companies like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as the medium evolved.

Personal life

He married within the Hindi film fraternity and his family life attracted attention from entertainment press outlets such as Filmfare, Stardust, and national newspapers like The Times of India and The Indian Express. He is related by marriage and blood to various industry figures and often participated in family events that involved Bollywood personalities including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and performers from classic eras like Mala Sinha and Hema Malini. His social and charitable engagements occasionally involved NGOs and foundations in Mumbai and Delhi, and he has attended functions hosted by institutions such as the Film and Television Institute of India and National School of Drama.

Controversies and legal issues

Across his public life he has been subject to media scrutiny typical for prominent families in Bollywood, attracting coverage from outlets like Mid-Day, Hindustan Times, and Bombay Times. Legal matters and disputes that reached press attention involved contractual and business disagreements within the film industry, sometimes reported in relation to production houses and distribution agreements with entities like Eros International and Reliance Entertainment. In addition, publicized personal disputes were covered by entertainment law commentators and journalists from publications such as India Today and Hindustan Times.

Category:Indian male film actors Category:Hindi film producers Category:Film directors from Mumbai