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Jameel Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth26 November 1974

Age48 Years

BirthplaceBhadohi, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseShahana Khan

FamilyHas a daughter and a son; father Ateeq ur Rahman Khan; mother's name not listed

Jameel Khan Biography

Jameel Khan is an Indian actor from Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, known for character roles in films and the web series Gullak. With a theatre background and a 2

Early life and background

Jameel Khan was born on 26 November 1974 in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh. He spent part of his schooling at Sherwood College in Nainital and went on to study at Aligarh Muslim University, where he read history and became involved with campus theatre. Khan later pursued further studies at the University of Mumbai, earning a Master of Arts in English after completing a Bachelor of Arts in History.

His upbringing included active participation in theatre competitions; while at school he won prizes such as the Geoffrey Kendal trophy. During his time at Aligarh he learned Urdu and worked with the Sabrang theatre group. He was also among the founding members of the local chapter of the Indian People’s Theatre Association, experiences that helped shape his decision to pursue acting professionally rather than follow his father’s wishes for a civil service path.

Career

Khan’s entry into screen acting dates back to television in the late 1990s, with an early appearance on CID in 1998. His feature-film debut came in 1999 in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, credited as Nimesh. Over the next two decades he built a steady career as a character actor, appearing in a range of Hindi films including Chalte Chalte (2003), Cheeni Kum (2007), the crime saga Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) where he played Asgar Khan, Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela (2013) as Vanka, Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and Pagglait (2021).

Khan has also worked in television beyond CID; he appeared in the 2001 programme Parsai Kehate Hain and later became widely recognised for his role as Santosh Mishra in the family-centered web series Gullak, which premiered in 2019. That portrayal brought him significant acclaim within the streaming space.

Alongside film and TV roles, Khan has performed extensively in theatre. Early in his stage career he joined Naseeruddin Shah’s Motley group as part of the ensemble in Julius Caesar in 1992 and went on to appear in numerous plays with Naseeruddin Shah over many years, describing Shah as a long-term mentor. Khan’s theatrical résumé includes titles such as Manto…Ismat Haazir Hain, Katha Collage, Safed Jhoot Kaali Salwar, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Faust, and The Chairs.

He has also appeared in commercial advertising for brands including Asian Paints, Pan Vilas pan masala, Castor oil, Alpenliebe Lollipop, and Dairy Milk.

Public profile

Khan is identified with a reserved, craft-focused approach to his profession. He has spoken about valuing longevity and consistent work over awards and stardom, noting that being a working actor for many years and earning audience recognition are important measures of success for him. After around 25 years in the industry he began receiving formal award recognition for his work on Gullak, which elevated his public profile in the OTT space.

Personal life

Jameel Khan is married to Shahana Khan; they have two children, a daughter and a son. He follows Islam and has spoken about observing fasting during his school and college days, including participating in sports while fasting. His father is named Ateeq ur Rahman Khan; his mother’s name is not listed in the available material.

He stands approximately 170 cm tall (about 5 feet 7 inches) with black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates

Khan’s work on the web series Gullak has been a defining part of his recent career. The role of Santosh Mishra not only brought him popularity among streaming audiences but also led to award recognition: in 2021 he received the Best Actor (Comedy Series) award at the Filmfare OTT Awards, and in 2022 he was awarded Best Actor (Comedy) at the OTT Play Awards for the same series.

He continues to be active in film, television, and theatre, maintaining a career built on character-driven performances and a strong theatrical foundation.
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Recent Work

Gullak

Web series in which he plays Santosh Mishra; earned awards in 2021 and 2022 for his performance.

2019
Pagglait

Feature film appearance.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut film role in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
  2. Portrayed Asgar Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)
  3. Santosh Mishra in web series Gullak (2019)
  4. Filmfare OTT Award — Best Actor (Comedy Series) for Gullak (2021)
  5. OTT Play Award — Best Actor (Comedy) for Gullak (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jameel Khan born?

26 November 1974

What is Jameel Khan known for?

Actor

What is Jameel Khan’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jameel Khan married to?

Shahana Khan