Biography
Who is Zayed Khan?
Early life and education
Zayed Khan was born into a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry. His father is actor-director Sanjay Khan, and his mother is interior designer and writer Zarine Katrak. He grew up as the youngest of four siblings, with sisters named Farah Khan Ali, Simone Arora, and Sussanne Khan.
His educational background includes time at the Welham Boys' School in Dehradun and the Kodaikanal International School. Later, he pursued higher studies abroad. He completed coursework in Business Management at Montgomery College and also studied Film Making at the London Film Academy.
Film career beginnings
He launched his acting career in 2003 with the movie Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. His breakthrough came in 2004 when he starred in the hit movie Main Hoon Na. The film became the second highest-grossing release that year, earning him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Following that success, he appeared in several projects throughout 2005. This included the action thriller Dus, which performed well at the box office, and the drama Shabd. He also took on roles in films like Vaada and Shaadi No. 1, showing his versatility as he moved between different genres.
Production ventures and television
In 2011, Zayed Khan expanded his professional reach by entering film production. He co-founded the company Born Free Entertainment alongside actress Dia Mirza and her then-husband Sahil Sanga. Their first venture as producers was the 2011 film titled Love Breakups Zindagi.
He later made his move into television acting. In 2017, he appeared on the show Haasil, where he portrayed the character Ranvir Raichand. This role marked his first significant project in the television industry, appearing alongside actors Vatsal Sheth and Nikita Dutta.
Family and personal life
Zayed Khan married Malaika Parekh on November 20, 2005. The two were high school sweethearts who first met in 1995 while attending the same school. They share two sons together, who were born in 2008 and 2011.
The actor has family ties to several other well-known figures in Bollywood. He is the nephew of actors Feroz Khan and Akbar Khan. Also, he is a first cousin to Fardeen Khan. His personal life often intersects with his professional circles due to these established connections.
Birthday and age
Zayed Khan was born on July 5, 1980, which makes Zayed 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Zayed shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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