Arjun (Firoz Khan)
Firoz "Arjun" Khan (born 9 January 1964) is an Indian actor, best known for playing the character of warrior prince Arjuna in B.R. Chopra's epic television series Mahabharat.[1] After finding success with this role, Firoz Khan changed his name to Arjun professionally.[2] He has also acted in a number of Hindi language movies.
Arjun (Firoz Khan) | |
|---|---|
 Arjun in 2014. | |
| Born | Firoz Khan 9 January 1964 (age 57 ) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984 - present |
| Known for | Arjuna in Mahabharat |
| Spouse(s) | Kashmira |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
Firoz Khan was born on 9 January 1964 into a Muslim family. He was a student of Smt. MMK College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. Later he went to Oxford University, England from where he completed his studies.[3]
He is married to Kashmira. The couple has three children – a son and two daughters. His son, Jibran Khan is also an actor who played the role of Dhruva in Vishnu Puran. [4]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Manzil Manzil | Rupesh | |
| 1985 | Zabardast | Bikram Singh | |
| 1986 | Swati | Manohar Joshi | |
| 1986 | Mazloom | Rajan Vijay Singh | |
| 1988 | Kanwarlal | Jaggan Singh | |
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Ratan Singh | |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | Arjun Singh | |
| 1988 | Jungle Ki Beti | ||
| 1989 | Ajeeb Itefaq | Singer | Guest role |
| 1990 | Sher Dil | Rapist | |
| 1991 | Naya Zaher | Inspector Vikram | |
| 1992 | Kal Ki Awaz | DSP Singh | |
| 1992 | Jigar | Duryodhan | |
| 1992 | Tirangaa | Rasik Nath Gundaswamy | |
| 1993 | Game | Raghu | |
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Kaalicharan | |
| 1993 | Aadmi | Trikaal's Goon | |
| 1994 | Mr. Azaad | Hiravat Mishra's Son | |
| 1994 | Brahma | Sunder | |
| 1994 | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | Sikander Khanna | |
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Naahar Singh | |
| 1995 | The Don | ACP Patil | |
| 1995 | Kalyug Ke Avtaar | Vicky | |
| 1996 | Hum Hain Khalnayak | Film Producer (Role) | |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Thakur's Son | |
| 1996 | Rangbaaz | Goga | |
| 1996 | Hello Daddy | Ji Jo | Kannada film |
| 1997 | Mohabbat | Goon | |
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Police Inspector | |
| 1997 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Police Inspector Feroz Khan | Guest role |
| 1997 | Vishwavidhaata | Goon | |
| 1998 | Barood | Singhal's Man | |
| 1998 | Mehndi | Billoo (Eunuch/Hijra) | |
| 1998 | Mafia Raaj | Jacky Jackal | |
| 1999 | Maa Kasam | Inspector Gashal | |
| 1999 | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Arjun Singh | |
| 2000 | Dada | Goon | |
| 2000 | Jwalamukhi | Nagarjuna | |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Monty | |
| 2001 | Arjun Devaa | Jahangir Khan | |
| 2002 | Rishtey | Trainer and Friend | |
| 2003 | Kutumba | Jayaraj Patil | Kannada film |
| 2005 | Chand Sa Roshan Chehra | ||
| 2006 | Yeh Raat | Yograj | |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Sikh Inspector in London | |
| 2013 | Mahabharat Aur Barbareek | Arjun | |
| 2016 | I Don't Watch TV | Himself | Web Series |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Bahadur Shah Zafar | Nawab Wajid Ali Shah | DD National | Only in Episode no 8 and 9 |
| 1988-1990 | Mahabharat | Arjun | ||
| 1996 | Yug | Peter Gomes | ||
| 1997-1998 | Betaal Pachisi | Magician | ||
| Mahabharat Katha | Arjun | |||
| 2000-2001 | Vishnu Puran | Rishi Jamadagni | ||
References
- "A film on Mahabharata". The Times of India. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Mahabharat's Arjun Firoz Khan Says Changing His Name Gave Him Everything He'd Dreamed of". News18.com. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "Alumni". Smt. MMK College of Commerce & Economics. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "'Mahabharat' fame Arjun's son Jibraan Khan to make his Bollywood debut in 'Bramhastra'?". RepublicWorld. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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