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{{Infobox person
| name = Saad Khan
| image = File:Saad oct 2014 resize.jpg
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| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
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| nationality = Indian
| education = Master of Arts in Media and Communication, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
| alma_mater = [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]], [[New York University Tisch School of the Arts]], [[Ramaiah Institute of Technology]]
| occupation = Filmmaker, entrepreneur
| years_active = 2008–present
| known_for = ''[[Humble Politician Nograj]]'' (2018) ''Ankahi Ansuni'' (2021) ''Humble Politician Nograj, Season 1'' (2022)
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| awards = [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
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'''Saad Khan''' is an Indian director, screenwriter and acting teacher and Improv comedian who works in films and web series. He is the founder and creative head of FirstAction Studios that recently merged with [[Mumbai]]-based media conglomerate [[Rainshine Entertainment]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Sudevan|first=Praveen|date=2021-06-24|title=Saad Khan on creating Disney+ Hotstar mini-series 'Chattis Aur Maina'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saad-khan-disney-hotstar-chattis-aur-maina/article34945257.ece|access-date=2021-08-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rainshine Entertainment adds three new companies to its existing portfolio|url=https://www.adgully.com/rainshine-entertainment-adds-three-new-companies-to-its-existing-portfolio-88697.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-16|website=www.adgully.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Khan is known for his Kannada-English feature film ''[[Humble Politician Nograj]]'' (2018), which became a hit and the first [[Kannada]] film to achieve world-wide digital audience presence on [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]'s [[Amazon Prime Video|PrimeVideo]] platform.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Joy|first=Prathibha|date=11 August 2017|title=Humble Politician Nograj will make you think whether you have voted the right people into power - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/humble-politician-nograj-will-make-you-think-whether-you-have-voted-the-right-people-into-power/articleshow/60007389.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2020-01-20|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=I couldn't have made Humble Politician Nograj without my amazing crew: Saad Khan - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-couldnt-have-made-humble-politician-nograj-without-my-amazing-crew-saad-khan/articleshow/62118277.cms|access-date=2020-01-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

As a writer & director, Khan’s short film ''Another Kind of Black'' (2008) was screened at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=I would be incomplete without art |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2011/jul/12/i-would-be-incomplete-without-art-270773.html |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> During the first [[COVID-19 lockdowns|Covid lockdown]], Khan created a [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] web series and was also the chief writer for ''Ankahi Ansuni''- a [[Thriller film|horror-thriller]] which is streaming on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2021-06-24 |title=Saad Khan on creating Disney+ Hotstar mini-series 'Chattis Aur Maina' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saad-khan-disney-hotstar-chattis-aur-maina/article34945257.ece |access-date=2022-10-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-21 |title=It is dangerous not to evolve: Saad Khan |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/it-is-dangerous-not-to-evolve-saad-khan-988536.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

In addition to his directorial ventures - Station,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Shyama Krishna |date=29 March 2014 |title=Fast paced and slick, Station entertains |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2014/mar/29/Fast-paced-and-slick-Station-entertains-592016.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{Cite news |last=K |first=Bhumika |date=2014-03-25 |title=Your station has arrived |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/your-station-has-arrived/article5830539.ece |access-date=2021-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-03-27 |title=Ashutosh Gowariker proud of protégé Saad Khan's debut film Station |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news/ashutosh-gowariker-proud-of-protege-saad-khans-debut-film-station-330001/ |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=Bollywood Life |language=en-EN}}</ref> Love & She, an [[Independent film|indie]] [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] feature film on [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon]],<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=2016-04-20 |title=Saad Khan - On my pinboard |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/541678/saad-khan-my-pinboard.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> and [[Humble Politician Nograj]],<ref>{{Cite web |title='Humble Politician Nograj' review: Good for voters, right in time for polls |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/jan/12/humble-politician-nograj-review-good-for-voters-right-in-time-for-polls-1752339.html |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Saad is also the host and creator of the live improvisational comedy show called [[The Improv (TV series)|The Improv]], which became a platform for many stand-up and improv comedians in the country.<ref name=":52" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=This Improv with Danish Sait, Saad Khan and many more will leave you in splits - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/this-improv-with-danish-sait-saad-khan-and-many-more-will-leave-you-in-splits/articleshow/80686463.cms |access-date=2021-09-16 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Khan was born in [[Mumbai]], [[India]], and was raised in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dasgupta|first=Ipsita Basu|date=22 June 2011|title=I Love Bangalore to bits|url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/Cinema_Entertainment/dna_english_news_and_features/I-love-Bangalore-to-bits/DNBAN43595|url-status=live|access-date=|website=[[Daily News & Analysis]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325124924/http://dnasyndication.com/dna/Cinema_Entertainment/dna_english_news_and_features/I-love-Bangalore-to-bits/DNBAN43595|archive-date=25 March 2019}}</ref> Khan is an alumnus of St. Joseph's College, eventually graduating as a mechanical engineer from [[M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology]]. While studying to be an engineer, he developed an interest in theatre at the age of 17 and started writing and directing plays, also spearheading a theatre group which then produced over 12 plays in a span of 4 years.<ref>{{Cite news|date=22 November 2004|title='Let's Talk About Love' in Bangalore, musically|language=en|website=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20041122-lets-talk-about-love-in-bangalore-musically-789098-2004-11-22|access-date=2020-01-20}}</ref>

Khan decided to pursue a career in film and media. After graduating from college, Khan left for the [[United States]] to continue his education in filmmaking. He got a degree certificate in filmmaking from [[Tisch School of the Arts]], [[New York University]] where he was also awarded a study scholarship and assistantship. Khan's determination to excel in filmmaking then took him to the [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Namita|date=2015-12-22|title='SAAD' movies make us think|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151221/entertainment-hollywood/article/%E2%80%98saad%E2%80%99-movies-make-us-think|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=UL Lafayette alumnus finds niche in film|url=https://www.thevermilion.com/ul-lafayette-alumnus-finds-niche-in-film/article_59bd92fe-b769-5847-95e5-3cbccb2db745.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-15|website=The Vermilion|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=News & Events|url=https://www.louisiana.edu/news-events|access-date=2020-01-20|website=University of Louisiana at Lafayette|language=en}}</ref> where he was awarded his master's degree in Communication and Media.<ref name=":0" /> He then returned to New York to complete the summer degree program in directing at Tisch.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UL Lafayette alumnus finds niche in film|url=https://www.thevermilion.com/ul-lafayette-alumnus-finds-niche-in-film/article_59bd92fe-b769-5847-95e5-3cbccb2db745.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-16|website=The Vermilion|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Saad_khan_conference.jpg|left|thumb|236x236px|Khan giving the Keynote Speech after
receiving the Outstanding Alumnus
Award 2015 from the University of Louisiana
at Lafayette.]]

== Career ==
Right after completing college, Saad Khan wrote and directed two short films, ''Another Kind of Black'' and ''On My Mind''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saad Khan's reunion party - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/Saad-Khans-reunion-party/articleshow/4978204.cms |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The former was selected at the Short Film Corner of the [[Cannes Film Festival]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/it-is-all-situational-here/256428-60-119.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502230742/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/it-is-all-situational-here/256428-60-119.html |archive-date=2014-05-02 |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=News18 |language=en-US}}</ref> and the latter was shot in the south of the US and was screened at the Acadiana Film Festival. On his return to [[India]], Khan assisted Ashutosh Gowariker in the Bollywood film [[Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey]] almost immediately.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archive News |url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/ |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> After a 2-year stint in Mumbai, he founded his media company Firstaction Studios in [[Bangalore]], which received recognition for content creation, ad films and commercials for brands, acting, communication and media workshops, producing stage shows, managing casting for films, ads, television commercials, viral videos and provides opportunities across India. Khan’s production of the live comedy show [[The Improv (India)]] became a popular feature for the Bangalore audience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangalore Photo Gallery: Latest Pictures, Best News Photos, Images about on Bangalore |url=https://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/bangalore-profile-3826/photo-gallery |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=THE IMPROV - Unrehearsed, Unbelievable, Uncensored and LIVE |url=https://onlineprnews.com/news/261178-1347362690-the-improv-unrehearsed-unbelievable-uncensored-and-live.html/ |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=onlineprnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Unscripted and unrehearsed, the show has Khan and 4 improv comedians perform improv comedy on the spot by taking scenarios from a live audience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=This Improv with Danish Sait, Saad Khan and many more will leave you in splits - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/this-improv-with-danish-sait-saad-khan-and-many-more-will-leave-you-in-splits/articleshow/80686463.cms |access-date=2021-10-14 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The Improv was the first national act which was presented by Black Dog Easy Evenings in [[Hyderabad]], after they toured with performers such as [[Russell Peters]], [[Robert Schneider]], and the team of [[Whose Line Is It Anyway? (disambiguation)|''Whose Line Is It Anyway?'']]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaram |first=Sowmya |date=29 March 2016 |title='We truly fit the definition of the idiot' |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/we-truly-fit-the-definition-of-the-idiot/articleshow/51588075.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |language=en}}</ref>'' In addition to performing across major Indian metro cities, The Improv has toured internationally with well received shows in [[Dubai]], [[Abu Dhabi]], and [[Sweden]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=20 |url=http://epaper.dnaindia.com/story.aspx?edorsup=Sup&wintype=popup&queryed=860004&querypage=3&boxid=20410010&id=9678&eddate=2012-10-04&ed_date=2012-10-04&ed_code=860004 |access-date= |website=}}</ref><ref name=":82">{{Cite web |date=2016-04-20 |title=Saad Khan - On my pinboard |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/541678/saad-khan-my-pinboard.html |access-date=2022-10-16 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

Khan then moved into ideating and creating something with [[Danish Sait]] that changed the face of<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2019-12-12 |title=Being humble… again |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/being-humble-again/article30281399.ece |access-date=2021-08-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Kannada filmmaking- Humble Politician Nograj.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-07-12 |title=The man behind the role |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/344385/man-behind-role.html |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> The movie was a satirical take on a narcissistic and crazy politician's ambition to go from a small time corporator to an influential MLA. Humble Politician Nograj also created a strong buzz by becoming the first Kannada feature film to find its place on the international OTT platform - Amazon PrimeVideo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-04 |title=Kannada cinema takes digital leap |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kannada-cinema-takes-digital-leap-766300.html |access-date=2020-01-20 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> With web series and online shows catching up with the audiences, Khan and team decided to give it an online push with a web series.<ref name=":42">{{Cite news |last=Khajane |first=Muralidhara |date=2019-11-14 |title=Kannada cinema ushers in a new dawn with directors taking to web series |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/online-fever-is-catching-up/article29972894.ece |access-date=2020-01-20 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Instead of a film sequel to Humble Politician Nograj, Khan and Sait made the sequel as a web series in association with Applause Entertainment and the first season focused on Nograj's journey after he became an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]].<ref name=":92">{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2019-12-12 |title='The idea for a sequel of Humble Politician Nograj was always there': Director Saad Khan |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-idea-for-a-sequel-of-humble-politician-nograj-was-always-there-director-saad-khan/article30286688.ece |access-date=2022-10-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Khan also stated that the idea to push it online was creatively focused.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brace for laughter riot as sequel to 'Humble Politician Nograj' in the works |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/mar/28/brace-for-laughter-riot-as-sequel-to-humble-politician-nograj-in-the-works-1956716.html |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name=":42" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Sequel of Humble Politician Nograj |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/mar/28/brace-for-laughter-riot-as-sequel-to-humble-politician-nograj-in-the-works-1956716.html |access-date= |website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Humble Politician Nograj' sequel to be a 10-episode web series |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/oct/14/humble-politician-nograj-sequel-to-be-a-10-episode-web-series-2047092.html |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

The [[Humble Politician Nograj|Nograj]] web series has been written and directed by Khan in association with Danish Sait and executed by FirstAction Studios. The primary producer is [[Sameer Nair]], the CEO of Applause Entertainment and the content publisher of shows such as [[Scam 1992|Scam]], [[Criminal Justice (Indian TV series)]], [[Hostages (Indian TV series)]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2021 |title=Coming soon, Nograj sequel on digital platform |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/mar/24/coming-soon-nograj-sequel-on-digital-platform-2120603.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=5 August 2020 |title=Danish Sait's 'Humble Politician Nograj' web series completes filming |work=[[The News Minute]] |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/danish-saits-humble-politician-nograj-web-series-completes-filming-130074}}</ref> and Maaz Khan of FirstAction Studios. The show released on Voot in 2022 to rave reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mark your calendar, Nograj will be back to tickle your funny bone |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/dec/20/mark-your-calendar-nograj-will-be-back-to-tickle-your-funny-bone-2397447.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Khan's venture with Danish Sait – FirstAction,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-01 |title=Rainshine Entertainment acquires significant stakes in All Things Small, FirstAction |url=https://www.televisionpost.com/rainshine-entertainment-acquires-significant-stakes-in-all-things-small-firstaction/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001145722/https://www.televisionpost.com/rainshine-entertainment-acquires-significant-stakes-in-all-things-small-firstaction/ |archive-date=1 October 2019 |access-date=2021-08-09}}</ref> under which the movie Humble Politician Nograj<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1 October 2019 |title=Rainshine Entertainment acquires stakes in 2 media companies |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/rainshine-entertainment-acquires-stakes-in-2-media-companies-99932.html |url-status=live |access-date= |website=exchange4media}}</ref> was created has recently given significant stakes to Mumbai-based Rainshine Entertainment in a strategic move.<ref name=":12" />

Khan has also conducted numerous acting workshops and mentored many artists. Some of his students include famous comics such as [[Sumukhi Suresh]], [[Kenny Sebastian]], and actors [[Samyukta Hornad]], Ria Nalavade, Medha Rana, [[Fahmaan Khan]], Ayn Zoya and many more. Khan has written and created the web series ''Ankahi Ansuni'', a thriller about a Sub Inspector caught in the web of myths and superstitions as he tries to solve strange crimes in a small north Indian town. It was released 15 July 2021 on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref name=":22">{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2021-06-24 |title=Saad Khan on creating Disney+ Hotstar mini-series 'Chattis Aur Maina' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saad-khan-disney-hotstar-chattis-aur-maina/article34945257.ece |access-date=2021-08-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":32">{{Cite web |last=Anien |first=Tini Sara |date=2021-05-21 |title=It is dangerous not to evolve: Saad Khan |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/it-is-dangerous-not-to-evolve-saad-khan-988536.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref> Also featured on the same OTT platform is ''Chattis Aur Maina'', a story about a dancer girl (a Nachaniya) and what happens when she falls in love with a decent man who has a heart of gold and the soul of a poet, conceptualized by Khan and Saishree D.<ref name=":22" /><ref name=":32" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Monalisa |first=Monika |date=5 June 2021 |title=Mr Unstoppable |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/jun/05/mr-unstoppable-2311834.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Khan's upcoming film ''Sangeet'' is a romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Saad Khan himself and produced by Chandru Manoharan of [[Lahari Music]] and Nikhil Kumarswamy. It will mark FirstAction's foray into full-length features and theatrical releases in the Telugu industry.<ref name=":62">{{Cite web |title=Director Saad Khan gets ready for 'Sangeet' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/jul/20/director-saad-khan-gets-ready-for-sangeet-2172023.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name=":72">{{Cite web |title=Director Saad Khan's next is titled Sangeet - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/director-saad-khans-next-is-titled-sangeet/articleshow/77064903.cms |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Web series ==

=== Humble Politician Nograj ===
Saad had his debut [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] release with ''[[Humble Politiciann Nograj (TV series)|Humble Politician Nograj Season 1]]'' produced by [[Applause Entertainment]] in association with FirstAction Studios and it premiered on [[Voot|Voot Select]] in January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saad Khan's next titled Sangeet |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/jul/19/saad-khans-next-titled-sangeet-19423.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kannada web series Humble Politiciann Nograj, starring Danish Sait, releases on January 6 |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/jan/05/kannada-web-serieshumble-politiciann-nograj-starring-danish-sait-releases-on-january-6-38236.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=www.indulgexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> Written and directed by Saad, the series begins with a moving tribute to the Kannada actor [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] (Appu) who died in 2021. It is a sequel to the 2018 film [[Humble Politician Nograj]], in which Puneeth had played a cameo.<ref name=":102">{{Cite web |date=2022-01-06 |title=Humble Politiciann Nograj review: Danish Sait's irreverent political satire is an extremely refreshing watch-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/humble-politiciann-nograj-review-danish-saits-irreverent-political-satire-is-an-extremely-refreshing-watch-10260151.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>

The first season has total 10 episodes and each episode with the running time duration of 30 minutes. The Show deals with the horse-trading after a fractured mandate and the desire to hold on to power.<ref name=":102" />

=== Reviews ===
Subha J Rao of ''Firstpost'' stated "The show, produced by Sameer Nair, Maaz Khan, Danish Sait and Saad Khan, is deeply irreverent, and it is refreshing to see no one being spared. We should all learn to laugh and lighten up a bit. When Nograj can, can’t we?"<ref name=":103">{{Cite web |date=2022-01-06 |title=Humble Politiciann Nograj review: Danish Sait's irreverent political satire is an extremely refreshing watch-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/humble-politiciann-nograj-review-danish-saits-irreverent-political-satire-is-an-extremely-refreshing-watch-10260151.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>

A critic for ''Cinema Express'' said "Nograj is back and chutzpah is intact!."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Humble Politiciann Nograj Series Review: Nograj is back and chutzpah is intact |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2022/jan/08/humble-politiciann-nograj-series-reviewnograj-is-back-and-chutzpah-is-intact-28882.html |access-date=2022-10-17 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Khan has a younger brother, Maaz Khan, who is a partner and producer at FirstAction studios. His mother, Sabiha Zubair and sister Safa Khan have been cited as a strong influence on Khan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-20|title=Saad Khan - On my pinboard|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/541678/saad-khan-my-pinboard.html|access-date=2021-09-16|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>

== Awards and honours ==

* Young Achiever in Media by [[Whistling Woods International]]<ref name="The Hindu" />
* Award in Recognition for Excellence in Media by [[Symbiosis International University]]<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|date=8 January 2018|title=The nocturnal director|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-nocturnal-director/article22395751.ece}}</ref>
* Awarded Outstanding Alumnus by the [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]], Department of Communication<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gupta|first1=Namita|date=22 December 2015|title='SAAD' movies make us think|language=en|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151221/entertainment-hollywood/article/%E2%80%98saad%E2%80%99-movies-make-us-think}}</ref>
* Karnataka Award - department of youth empowerment and sports.[[Saad Khan#cite note-20|[20]]
* Nominated for [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award]] for Best Debut Director ([[Kannada]]) at the [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-02|title=SIIMA 2019 Nominations (Kannada): Yash's KGF Chapter 1 Makes It To All Categories!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2019/siima-2019-nominations-kannada-yash-kgf-chapter-1-makes-it-to-all-the-categories-288227.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-09|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Director ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Film
!Director
!Writer
!Producer
!Notes
|-
|2008
|''Another Kind of Black''||{{yes}} ||{{no}} ||{{yes}}
|Short film
|-
|2010
|''On my Mind''||{{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}
|Short film
|-
|2014
|''[[Station (2014 film)|Station]]''||{{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}
|[[Bollywood|Hindi film]]
|-
|2018
|''[[Humble Politician Nograj]]''||{{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}
|Nominated for [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award]]
|-
|2020
|''Love and She''||{{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}
|Released 2016 (United States)
|-
|2021
|''Chattis Aur Maina''||{{no}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}
|Web series
|-
|2021
|''Ankahi Ansuni''||{{no}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}
|{{TBA}}
|-
|2022
|''[[Humble Politiciann Nograj (TV series)|Humble Politiciann Nograj]]''
|{{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{yes}}
|webseries
|-
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.firstaction.io/ First Action Media]
* {{IMDb name|id=3391111}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay6xiG_OfcA Saad Khan] speaking at [[TED (conference)|TEDxMAIS]]

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