Discover the fascinating life of Arjun Firoz Khan, the iconic Arjun from the epic television series Mahabharat. From his early life and education to his successful acting career spanning films and television, this biography delves into the details of his journey.

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Born as Firoz Khan on January 9th (year unspecified) in Mumbai, Arjun’s educational journey took him from Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics (M.M.K. College) in Mumbai to Oxford University. Upon returning to India, his plans to join the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel were unexpectedly altered by a pivotal role.

He was chosen to play Arjun in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, a role that catapulted him to fame and forever changed his life. The character of Arjun became so integral to his identity that even his mother now calls him Arjun.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Family & Caste

Arjun Firoz Khan hails from a Muslim family. While detailed information about his parents and siblings remains scarce, he is known to be a devoted family man.

Relationships, Wife & Children

Firoz Khan is happily married to Kashmira, and they share three children: a son and two daughters.

His son, Jibraan Khan, is a recognized actor, notably for his childhood role in “Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.” His daughters, Sanah Khan and Farah Khan Bari, are both married and settled, one in Mumbai and the other in Dubai.

Career

Film

Firoz Khan’s Bollywood debut was in “Manzil Manzil” (1984), alongside established actors. His career subsequently flourished, boasting over 250 films and diverse roles. Some memorable performances include Arjun Singh in “Khatron Ke Khiladi” (1988), Duryodhan in “Jigar” (1992), and many more.

He expanded his horizons to regional cinema, debuting in Telugu with “Swayam Krushi” (1987) and Kannada with “Hello Daddy” (1996).

Television

His television debut in B.R. Chopra’s “Mahabharat” (1988) as Arjun is arguably his most defining role. This role brought him immense recognition and shaped his career trajectory. He has recounted the interesting story of how he landed the role despite initially not being fluent in Hindi.

Web Series

Firoz Khan made his foray into the digital world with a cameo in the 2016 web series “I Don’t Watch TV,” which aired on Arre and YouTube.

Favourite Things

• Travel Destinations: Muscat, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan
• Street Food: Vada Pav
• Singer: Mohammed Rafi
• Sport: Boxing
• Leader: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Facts & Trivia

Arjun enjoys spending time at his bungalow near Shastradhara in Dehradun. He maintains close ties with his “Mahabharat” co-star Gajendra Chauhan. Despite being Muslim, he holds respect for Hindu deities and often visits the Bhairon Temple in Bikaner.

His passion for boxing is noteworthy; he was a Maharashtra boxing champion. A trained singer himself, he enjoys performing Mohammed Rafi’s songs.

He ventured into singing, recording his debut Bollywood song for Sandesh Gour’s film “Mobile India” in March 2020. He reportedly supports the BJP and campaigned for the party during the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections. Interestingly, he finds more satisfaction in portraying negative roles, believing that strong negative characters enhance the overall narrative.

Film Roles