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Sajid Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth23 November 1971

Age53 Years

BirthplaceBombay, Maharashtra

ProfessionDirector, Actor, Comedian, TV Host

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Kamran Khan; Mother - Menaka Khan Irani (d. July 2024); Sister - Farah Khan; Step-sister - Sabeeha

Net worthRs 40 crore (approx; as of 2022)

Sajid Khan Biography

Sajid Kamran Khan is an Indian director, actor, comedian and television host from Mumbai. He began his screen career in television in 1990 and later moved,

Early life and background

Sajid Kamran Khan was born on 23 November 1971 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. He grew up in the city where his family life included periods of separation between his parents. He attended Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School and later studied at SVKM’s Mithibai College and the Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics. He completed a college degree in psychology.

From a young age he showed an interest in performing: he took part in dance competitions at school and college, practised mimicry while living in a chawl, and even performed as a child backup dancer in a film sequence. These early activities fed into his later career in television and film.

Career

Sajid Khan launched his media career on television. His first regular hosting role came on the DD Metro game show Superhit Muqabla in 1990. Over the 1990s he presented other TV formats including Main Bhi Detective and Ikke Pe Ikka, the latter earning recognition for its run with the same host. He continued hosting many shows across decades, with credits that include Sajid No.1, Sajid’s Superstars and Yaaron Ki Baraat.

He also worked in front of the camera as an actor, appearing in films such as Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) and in cameo roles in Main Hoon Na (2004), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Happy New Year (2014).

Behind the camera, Sajid moved into writing and directing. He contributed the opening story of the anthology Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) and wrote and directed commercial comedies including Heyy Babyy (2007), Housefull (2010), Housefull 2 (2012), Himmatwala (2013) and Humshakals (2014). Housefull 2 brought him a Zee Cine Award as part of its box-office recognition. He has also served as a judge on televised talent shows, including Nach Baliye 6 and India’s Best Dramebaaz, for which he won a Zee Rishtey Award.

Public profile

Sajid Khan belongs to a family with deep connections in the Indian film industry. His father, Kamran Khan, worked in film as an actor, director and producer. His elder sister is choreographer and director Farah Khan. Several relatives on his maternal side are established in cinema and songwriting circles. He has been publicly linked with a number of actresses and models at different times, and in 2004 he became engaged to Gauhar Khan; that engagement was later called off.

Physically, he is reported to be around 5 feet 8 inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair. He is a practising Zoroastrian and has identified Mumbai as his hometown and base of work. He is known to smoke occasionally and to abstain from alcohol.

Controversies

Sajid Khan’s career has been marked by controversies that have received public attention. In 2009 he was involved in a public disagreement with director Ashutosh Gowariker at an industry awards event; the matter was later resolved between them. During the 2018 #MeToo movement several actresses and models publicly accused him of sexual harassment — allegations that became part of his public profile and sparked debate and calls for accountability. After his selection for a reality show in 2022, public calls for his removal surfaced from some women in the industry.

He has also received criticism for remarks and behaviour that some observers called arrogant, and several of his films were panned by critics and received awards for poor quality from satirical award bodies; he has described some career setbacks as turning points that led to personal reflection.

Latest updates

As of the information available, Sajid Khan’s mother passed away in July 2024. He continues to be a public figure with a long history in television hosting, film direction and occasional acting. His body of work includes popular commercial comedies and recurring appearances on television as host and judge.
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Recent Work

Humshakals

Director and writer credit for the 2014 film

2014
Happy New Year

Cameo appearance in the 2014 film

2014
Housefull 2

Writer and director on the 2012 comedy which received a Zee Cine Award recognition

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut as host on Superhit Muqabla (1990)
  2. Hosted long-running TV shows including Ikke Pe Ikka
  3. Directed and wrote commercial comedies such as Heyy Babyy, Housefull and Housefull 2
  4. Served as judge on shows including Nach Baliye 6 and India’s Best Dramebaaz
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Net Worth

Rs 40 crore (approx; as of 2022)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sajid Khan born?

23 November 1971

What is Sajid Khan known for?

Director, Actor, Comedian, TV Host

What is Sajid Khan’s marital status?

Unmarried

What is Sajid Khan’s net worth?

Rs 40 crore (approx; as of 2022)