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Arbaaz Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 August 1967

Age56 Years

BirthplacePune, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor, Producer, Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseShura Khan (second wife); Malaika Arora (first wife, divorced)

FamilySon: Arhaan Khan; Father: Salim Khan; Mother: Sushila Charak (Salma Khan); Brothers: Sohail Khan, Salman Khan; Sisters: Alvira, Arpita

Arbaaz Khan Biography

Arbaaz Khan is an Indian actor, producer and director known for his villainous debut in Daraar and for producing the blockbuster Dabangg. A member of the著名

Early life and background
Arbaaz Khan was born on 4 August 1967 in Pune, Maharashtra. He is the second son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife Sushila Charak (who later adopted the name Salma Khan). Raised in a family active in Hindi cinema, Arbaaz attended Scindia School in Gwalior and grew up in Mumbai, which he considers his hometown.

Physical presence and personal tastes
Khan stands about 5 feet 10 inches tall (178 cm) and has often maintained an athletic build across his career. His listed weight is approximately 75 kg. He has black hair and black eyes. Off screen he enjoys travelling, cooking and swimming. His favourite foods include rogan josh, grilled seekhs and lasagna, and he has cited Sylvester Stallone and Hema Malini among his favourite actor and actress respectively.

Career
Arbaaz Khan began his film career in the mid-1990s. His acting debut came with Daraar (1996), in which he played a menacing antagonist and earned early recognition, including a Filmfare Award for Best Villain in 1997. He went on to work in supporting and comic roles across Hindi cinema, appearing in films such as Hulchul, Malamaal Weekly and Bhagam Bhaag, and has also acted in Telugu cinema, including Jai Chiranjeeva.

In 2010 he founded Arbaaz Khan Productions and served as producer on the action-comedy Dabangg, a project that brought him major commercial success and several awards for the film, including a National Film Award and multiple popular film awards in 2010 and 2011. He directed Dabangg 2 (2012), continuing his involvement with the franchise.

Later work and projects
Khan continued acting and producing through the 2010s. In 2016 he confirmed his separation from then-wife Malaika Arora, with the divorce finalised in May 2017. He appeared in the 2018 suspense thriller Nirdosh. Public reports indicate he produced a film titled Patna Shukla, where he met makeup artist Shura, a relationship that led to marriage in December 2023.

Public profile
Coming from the prominent Khan family, Arbaaz is the brother of actors Salman Khan and Sohail Khan and the elder sibling to sisters Alvira and Arpita. His career spans acting, producing and directing, and he has remained a regular presence in Hindi film industry circles. Awards associated with projects he produced include major popular and critical prizes awarded to Dabangg and its sequel, reflecting both commercial impact and industry recognition.

Controversies and legal mentions
Media reports included two incidents that involved his name. One report from 2012 noted a fatal accident involving a vehicle registered to him in which a 70-year-old woman died; the family sought damages, while the Khan family denied payment. In 2018 he was summoned by police for questioning in relation to allegations about betting activity connected to the Indian Premier League; he was named in those inquiries.

Latest updates
In December 2023 Arbaaz married Shura, a makeup artist, in a ceremony held at his sister Arpita Khan’s home in Mumbai. Reports say the couple met on the set of a film he produced and that he proposed shortly before their wedding. He is a father to a son, Arhaan, from his first marriage to Malaika Arora; reports also list a daughter born in October 2025 from his second marriage (as presented in the available information).

Style and possessions
Publicly noted aspects of his lifestyle include a car collection that has been reported to include a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Range Rover. He has been described as a non-vegetarian and is reported to drink occasionally. Known for keeping active, he favours swimming as a sport.

Career highlights and honours
Arbaaz’s notable honours include a Filmfare Award for Best Villain early in his career and multiple awards connected to Dabangg after he produced the film, including a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and several popular industry awards.

Personal note
He is listed as practising Sunni Islam and is identified with the Leo zodiac sign. Despite public attention on his family and relationships, he has continued to be engaged in film production and acting projects through the 2010s and into the 2020s.
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Recent Work

Nirdosh

Starred in this Indian suspense thriller film released in 2018.

2018
Dabangg (Producer)

Produced the 2010 action-comedy that won multiple awards and major commercial success.

2010
Dabangg 2 (Director)

Directed the 2012 sequel to the Dabangg franchise.

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Filmfare Award for Best Villain for Daraar (1997)
  2. Produced Dabangg (2010), which won a National Film Award and multiple popular film awards
  3. Directed Dabangg 2 (2012)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arbaaz Khan born?

4 August 1967

What is Arbaaz Khan known for?

Actor, Producer, Director

What is Arbaaz Khan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Arbaaz Khan married to?

Shura Khan (second wife); Malaika Arora (first wife, divorced)