Ahmed Khan is a multifaceted Bollywood personality, excelling as an actor, director, producer, writer, and choreographer. Known affectionately as the “Pappi King,” his career spans decades and multiple creative fields.

Physical Appearance

Ahmed Khan, standing at approximately 5’6″ and weighing around 70 kg, has a stout build with chubby cheeks. His features include a broad chest, dark brown eyes, black hair, and a clean-shaven face.

Family, Caste & Wife

Born on June 3, 1974, in Pune, Maharashtra, Ahmed Khan is of Islamic faith. He has a brother, Bobby Khan, who is also a director and was formerly married to singer Sunidhi Chauhan. Ahmed Khan married model and producer Shaira Ahmed Khan on February 7, 1998, and they have two sons: Azaan Khan and Subhaan Khan.

Career

Ahmed Khan’s career began as a child artist in the 1987 film “Mr. India.” He later appeared in “Raakh” (1989). 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. 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 maintains a close friendship with actor Shahid Kapoor, for whom he has choreographed and directed several films. His narrow escapes from the 9/11 attacks (he was working at the Twin Towers just before the tragedy) and the 2004 tsunami further highlight his resilience. Hrithik Roshan and Shahrukh Khan are among his favourite actors, and he favors black and blue clothing.