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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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| name = Javed Khan  
| name               = Javed Khan
| birth_name = Javed Yaqub Khan
| birth_name         = Javed Yaqub Khan
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| birth_place = [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
| birth_place       = [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
| occupation = Film and television [[Actor]]
| occupation         = Film and television [[Actor]]
| children = [[Jannat Khan]]
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| years active = 1982–present
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'''Javed Khan''' (born as Javed Yaqub Khan in [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], India) is an [[India]]n film and television actor and former model. He studied at the [[Film and Television Institute of India]], Pune.
'''Javed Khan''' (born as Javed Yaqub Khan in [[Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], India) is an Indian film and television former actor and former model. He studied at the [[Film and Television Institute of India]], Pune.


Javed Khan was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Mohammed Yaqub Khan, was a criminal lawyer in Madhya Pradesh and his mother, Raisa Yaqub, was a royal. Khan did his schooling at Campion School, Bhopal. He topped the Merit List in both high school and the higher secondary board of Madhya Pradesh. He was the school captain in 1979 and the troop leader of Air Scouts, having qualified for the highest award, that of President Scout with 24 proficiency badges. After school, Khan joined the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, for his B. Sc. in mathematics and economics.
Javed Khan was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Mohammed Yaqub Khan, was a top criminal lawyer in Madhya Pradesh and his mother, Raisa Yaqub, was a royal, making Khan hail from one of the most prominent families of central India. Khan did his schooling at Campion School, Bhopal. He topped the Merit List in both high school and the higher secondary board of Madhya Pradesh. He went back to school and became school captain in 1979 after passing out from FTII (PUNE) 1974-76 and the troop leader of Air Scouts, having qualified for the highest award, that of President Scout with 24 proficiency badges. After school, Khan joined the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, for his B. Sc. in mathematics and economics.


==Career==
==Career==
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=== Acting ===
=== Acting ===
Recruited by a producer, Khan signed on for his debut film while still at the F.T.I.I. His first film was ''[[Apradhi Kaun? (1982 film)|Apradhi Kaun?]]''. It collected 100% at the box office in the first week, but was not much heard of in Bollywood, being a small budget film. Nevertheless, Javed was termed as "the hearthrob" and won the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year Award along with other felicitations from critics, film journalists, clubs and fan clubs in small centers. Then came ''[[Chambal Ke Daku]]'', with real dreaded [[dacoit]]s Madho Singh and Mohar Singh playing themselves. ''[[Cheekh]]'', ''[[Qatil Aur Ashiq]]'', ''[[Khooni Mahal]]'', ''[[Khofnak Mahal]]'', ''Ram Ki Ganga'', ''[[Paanch Fauladi]]'', ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]'', ''Ghar Aakhir Ghar Hai'', ''[[Kabrastan]]'', ''[[Amavas Ki Raat]]'' and ''Aaj Ka M.L.A.''. with [[Rajesh Khanna]] and [[Shabana Azmi]] are some of the films Khan has done as a leading hero. He was also seen in a very brief appearance in ''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]'', starring [[Rani Mukerji]].
Recruited by a producer, Khan signed on for his debut film while still at the F.T.I.I. His first film was ''[[Apradhi Kaun? (1982 film)|Apradhi Kaun?]]''. It collected 100% at the box office in the first week, but was not much heard of in Bollywood, being a small budget film. Nevertheless, Javed was labeled as "the heartthrob" and won the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year Award along with other felicitations from critics, film journalists, clubs and fan clubs in small centers. Then came ''[[Chambal Ke Daku]]'', with real dreaded [[dacoit]]s Madho Singh and Mohar Singh playing themselves. ''[[Cheekh]]'', ''[[Qatil Aur Ashiq]]'', ''[[Khooni Mahal]]'', ''[[Khofnak Mahal]]'', ''Ram Ki Ganga'', ''[[Paanch Fauladi]]'', ''[[Kafan (film)|Kafan]]'', ''Ghar Aakhir Ghar Hai'', ''[[Kabrastan]]'', ''[[Amavas Ki Raat]]'' and ''Aaj Ka M.L.A.''. with [[Rajesh Khanna]] and [[Shabana Azmi]] are some of the films Khan has done as a leading hero. He was also seen in a very brief appearance in ''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]'', starring [[Rani Mukerji]].


Khan shifted his focus to television. He played Tej Singh, in ''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]''. He further portrayed some other characters in serials like ''[[Yug (TV series)|Yug]]'', ''[[Betaal Pachisi (TV series)|Betaal Pachisi]]'', ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'', ''[[Naaginn (2007 TV series)|Nagin]]'', ''[[Fasana]]'', ''[[Main Dilli Hoon]]'', ''[[Ramayan]]'' and ''[[The Trap (Indian TV series)|The Trap]]''. He played the character of Maharaja Puru in the serial ''[[Shakuntala]]'' on [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]].
Khan shifted his focus to television. He played Tej Singh, in ''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]''. He further portrayed some other characters in serials like ''[[Yug (TV series)|Yug]]'', ''[[Betaal Pachisi (TV series)|Betaal Pachisi]]'', ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'', ''[[Naaginn (2007 TV series)|Nagin]]'', ''Fasana'', ''[[Main Dilli Hoon]]'', ''[[Ramayan]]'' and ''The Trap''. He played the character of Maharaja Puru in the serial ''[[Shakuntala]]'' on [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]].


Khan launched an acting academy in 2004 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh by the name of Glamour Zone—Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling. The academy was inaugurated by the [[Cultural Minister]] of Madhya Pradesh, [[Laxmikant Sharma]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1093404671.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041000/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1093404671.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2014|title=JAVED KHAN'S ACTING ACADEMY INAUGURATED by the Cultural Minister of Madhya Pradesh|date=13 May 2005|publisher=[[Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India)]]}}</ref> and the first convocation ceremony of the academy was done by the then [[Chief Minister]] of Madhya Pradesh, [[Babulal Gaur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.javedglamourzone.com/photos/Picture%20012.jpg|title=Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri.Babulal Gaur along with Film Director Shri. Ravi Chopra and Film Actor, Javed Khan at the "Grand Convocation ceremony of GLAMOUR ZONE, Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling|date=10 November 2005|publisher=[[Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India)]]}}</ref> The academy has on its advisory council, [[Ravi Chopra]], [[David Dhawan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna_photogallery_editorial_images/pid=DBBHO611&filename=David_Dhawan_Rumi_Jafri_Javed_Khan_%28L-R%29|title=David Dhawan and Rumi Jafry with Javed Khan, at "Wah Partner" (a Kid's workshop by Glamour Zone-Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling)|date=1 June 2007|publisher=[[DNA Syndication]]}}</ref> and Roshan Taneja among others. Over 100 students have successfully completed the training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.javedglamourzone.com/photos/Picture%20006.jpg|title=Javed Khan's students face the press-for the first time|publisher=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref>
Khan launched an acting academy in 2004 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh by the name of Glamour Zone—Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling. The academy was inaugurated by the Cultural Minister of Madhya Pradesh, [[Laxmikant Sharma]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1093404671.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041000/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1093404671.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2014|title=JAVED KHAN'S ACTING ACADEMY INAUGURATED by the Cultural Minister of Madhya Pradesh|date=13 May 2005|publisher=Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India)}}</ref> and the first convocation ceremony of the academy was done by the then [[Chief Minister]] of Madhya Pradesh, [[Babulal Gaur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.javedglamourzone.com/photos/Picture%20012.jpg|title=Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri.Babulal Gaur along with Film Director Shri. Ravi Chopra and Film Actor, Javed Khan at the "Grand Convocation ceremony of GLAMOUR ZONE, Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling|date=10 November 2005|publisher=Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India)|access-date=20 December 2012|archive-date=24 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924042348/http://www.javedglamourzone.com/photos/Picture%20012.jpg|url-status=dead}}</ref> The academy has on its advisory council, [[Ravi Chopra]], [[David Dhawan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna_photogallery_editorial_images/pid=DBBHO611&filename=David_Dhawan_Rumi_Jafri_Javed_Khan_%28L-R%29|title=David Dhawan and Rumi Jafry with Javed Khan, at "Wah Partner" (a Kid's workshop by Glamour Zone-Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling)|date=1 June 2007|publisher=DNA Syndication}}</ref> and [[Roshan Taneja]] among others. Over 100 students have successfully completed the training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.javedglamourzone.com/photos/Picture%20006.jpg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924045011/http://www.javedglamourzone.com/photos/Picture%20006.jpg|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2014|title=Javed Khan's students face the press-for the first time|publisher=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Khan is married and has two children.
Khan was the president of SCUD, Society for Children who are Underdeveloped and Disabled, which provides free but quality education to special and needy children all over India, especially in M.P. which is his home state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx|title=Javed Khan remembers his dear friend Farooque Sheikh|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=6 February 2014|archive-date=8 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608140626/http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
Apart from acting, which was always more of a passion for Khan, he has also been a renowned real estate magnate, holding successful investments across the globe, mainly in the UAE and the USA.


Khan is a major philanthropist and is known to give his majority time in various social causes. He is the president of SCUD, Society for Children who are Underdeveloped and Disabled, which provides free but quality education to special and needy children all over India, especially in M.P. which is his home state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx|title=Javed Khan remembers his dear friend Farooque Sheikh|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
==Selected filmography==
*1982 ''[[Apradhi Kaun? (1982 film)|Apradhi Kaun?]]'' as Anand
*1982 ''[[Chambal Ke Daku]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chambal Ke Daku (1982) - BollywoodMDB |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movies/chambal-ke-daku/3092 |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=www.bollywoodmdb.com}}</ref>
*1985 ''[[Cheekh (1985 film)|Cheekh]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cheekh (1985) - BollywoodMDB |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movies/cheekh/2761 |access-date=2025-02-01 |website=www.bollywoodmdb.com}}</ref> as Sunil
*1986 ''[[Qatil Aur Ashiq|Qatil aur Ashiq]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=1980-12-01 |title=Qatil Aur Aashiq Cast List {{!}} Qatil Aur Aashiq Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/qatil-aur-ashiq/cast/ |access-date=2025-01-23 |language=en}}</ref>
*1988 ''[[Paanch Fauladi]]''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/paanch-fauladi-am448962/cast-crew |title=Paanch Fauladi (1988) - Mohan Bhakri {{!}} Cast and Crew {{!}} AllMovie |language=en |access-date=2025-01-23 |via=www.allmovie.com}}</ref>
*1989 ''[[Khooni Murda]]'' as Dev
*1990 ''[[Lohe Ke Haath]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lohe Ke Haath (1990) Complete Cast & Crew - BollywoodMDB |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movies/cast-crew/lohe-ke-haath/2422 |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=www.bollywoodmdb.com}}</ref> as Jainath
*1991 ''[[Kasam Kali Ki]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kasam Kali Ki - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=6024 |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> as Akram Khan
*1991 ''[[Hatyarin]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hatyarin - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=6054 |access-date=2025-08-28 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> as Vicky
*1991 ''[[Aakhri Cheekh]]'' as Jeet Khurana
*1996 ''[[Khoon Ki Pyasi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khoon Ki Pyasi |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/khoon-ki-pyasi/cast/2030038056/ |access-date=2025-08-29 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref> as Kishan


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=2506803|name=Javed Khan}}
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* [http://www.javedglamourzone.com/index.html Glamour Zone- Javed Khan's academy of Acting and Modeling, website]
* [http://www.javedglamourzone.com/index.html Glamour Zone- Javed Khan's academy of Acting and Modeling, website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624083812/http://www.javedglamourzone.com/index.html |date=24 June 2013 }}


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Javed Khan
Born
Javed Yaqub Khan

OccupationFilm and television Actor
Years active1982–present
Children1

Javed Khan (born as Javed Yaqub Khan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India) is an Indian film and television former actor and former model. He studied at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

Javed Khan was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Mohammed Yaqub Khan, was a top criminal lawyer in Madhya Pradesh and his mother, Raisa Yaqub, was a royal, making Khan hail from one of the most prominent families of central India. Khan did his schooling at Campion School, Bhopal. He topped the Merit List in both high school and the higher secondary board of Madhya Pradesh. He went back to school and became school captain in 1979 after passing out from FTII (PUNE) 1974-76 and the troop leader of Air Scouts, having qualified for the highest award, that of President Scout with 24 proficiency badges. After school, Khan joined the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, for his B. Sc. in mathematics and economics.

Career[edit | edit source]

Modeling[edit | edit source]

While in his first month in St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Khan was spotted by director Shyam Benegal, who at that time headed an Ad-Film concern. Khan did his first ad-film for him, the product being Colgate Toothpaste. Followed by a string of assignments, including Gold Spot, Bombay Dyeing, Arvind Mills, and Nescafé, with some top names in the advertisement world such as Zafar Hai, Pradeep Kakkad, Kailash Surendranath and Agencies like Lintas, H.T.A., Frank Simoes, Bensons, Chaitra, Trio Films, and Everest. He was further auditioned and selected by Jeannie Naoroji and Hilla Sethna, of the fashion industry. Khan made his debut in the fashion show world, on the occasion of the opening of the Oberoi Sheraton, now known as Oberoi Trident, in Mumbai.

After his first fashion show, he joined the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. After returning to Mumbai, he was signed by Reliance Industries, a then-new company for the ONLY VIMAL campaign. Khan continued to appear in fashion shows, working with Vimla Patil, Salome and Nazir Mitha, Shanti and Sangeeta Chopra on circuit show for Femina, Eves Weekly, S. Kumars, Vimal. Bombay Dyeing etc.

Acting[edit | edit source]

Recruited by a producer, Khan signed on for his debut film while still at the F.T.I.I. His first film was Apradhi Kaun?. It collected 100% at the box office in the first week, but was not much heard of in Bollywood, being a small budget film. Nevertheless, Javed was labeled as "the heartthrob" and won the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year Award along with other felicitations from critics, film journalists, clubs and fan clubs in small centers. Then came Chambal Ke Daku, with real dreaded dacoits Madho Singh and Mohar Singh playing themselves. Cheekh, Qatil Aur Ashiq, Khooni Mahal, Khofnak Mahal, Ram Ki Ganga, Paanch Fauladi, Kafan, Ghar Aakhir Ghar Hai, Kabrastan, Amavas Ki Raat and Aaj Ka M.L.A.. with Rajesh Khanna and Shabana Azmi are some of the films Khan has done as a leading hero. He was also seen in a very brief appearance in Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, starring Rani Mukerji.

Khan shifted his focus to television. He played Tej Singh, in Chandrakanta. He further portrayed some other characters in serials like Yug, Betaal Pachisi, Zee Horror Show, Nagin, Fasana, Main Dilli Hoon, Ramayan and The Trap. He played the character of Maharaja Puru in the serial Shakuntala on Star One.

Khan launched an acting academy in 2004 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh by the name of Glamour Zone—Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling. The academy was inaugurated by the Cultural Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Laxmikant Sharma[1] and the first convocation ceremony of the academy was done by the then Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Babulal Gaur.[2] The academy has on its advisory council, Ravi Chopra, David Dhawan[3] and Roshan Taneja among others. Over 100 students have successfully completed the training.[4]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Khan was the president of SCUD, Society for Children who are Underdeveloped and Disabled, which provides free but quality education to special and needy children all over India, especially in M.P. which is his home state.[5]

Selected filmography[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "JAVED KHAN'S ACTING ACADEMY INAUGURATED by the Cultural Minister of Madhya Pradesh". Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India). 13 May 2005. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014.
  2. "Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri.Babulal Gaur along with Film Director Shri. Ravi Chopra and Film Actor, Javed Khan at the "Grand Convocation ceremony of GLAMOUR ZONE, Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling". Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India). 10 November 2005. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  3. "David Dhawan and Rumi Jafry with Javed Khan, at "Wah Partner" (a Kid's workshop by Glamour Zone-Javed Khan's academy of acting and modeling)". DNA Syndication. 1 June 2007.
  4. "Javed Khan's students face the press-for the first time". Dainik Bhaskar. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014.
  5. "Javed Khan remembers his dear friend Farooque Sheikh". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 8 June 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  6. "Chambal Ke Daku (1982) - BollywoodMDB". www.bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. "Cheekh (1985) - BollywoodMDB". www.bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  8. Hungama, Bollywood (1 December 1980). "Qatil Aur Aashiq Cast List | Qatil Aur Aashiq Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  9. Paanch Fauladi (1988) - Mohan Bhakri | Cast and Crew | AllMovie. Retrieved 23 January 2025 – via www.allmovie.com.
  10. "Lohe Ke Haath (1990) Complete Cast & Crew - BollywoodMDB". www.bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  11. "Kasam Kali Ki - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  12. "Hatyarin - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  13. "Khoon Ki Pyasi". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.

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