Ahmed Khan (choreographer)

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.

Ahmed Khan
Born (1974-06-03) 3 June 1974
Pune, Maharastra, India
Occupation
  • Producer
  • director
  • choreographer
  • writer
Years active1987–present
Spouse(s)Shaira Ahmed Khan[1]
ChildrenAzaan Khan
Subhaan Khan

Life and career

Khan was born in Pune, Maharastra 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 n 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] Currently, he is a judge on the show Nach Baliye 9.

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. The couple live in Andheri with their two sons, Azaan Khan and Subhaan Khan.[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

Filmography

Film

YearFilmDirectorRoleLanguage
1987Mr. IndiaShekar KapurChild actorHindi
1999MudhalvanS.ShankarSpecial appearance (song)Tamil
1999Oke OkkaduS.ShankarSpecial appearance (song)Telugu
2001Nayak: The Real HeroS.ShankarSpecial appearance (song)Hindi
2004Lakeer Himself Hindi
2007Fool & Final
2015Ek Paheli LeelaBobby KhanProducerHindi
2018Baaghi 2 Himself Hindi
2020Baaghi 3
2021Om - The Battle WithinProducer[5]

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
  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. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  4. Afsana Ahmed (2 January 2005). "It was a narrow escape for Shahid". Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  5. "Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi begin filming Om - The Battle Within". Outlook India. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
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