Imran Khan (Actor) Age, Wiki and Bio

Imran Khan (Actor)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Filmmaker, Social Activist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/01/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceMadison, Wisconsin, USA

Bio/Wiki

Real NameImran Pal

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
  • Blue Mountain School, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
  • Fremont High School, Sunnyvale, California
College/UniversityNew York Film Academy, Los Angeles
Educational QualificationDegree in Filmmaking from New York Film Academy, Los Angeles

Personal Life

ReligionHalf Hindu (from his father’s side) and Half Muslim (from his mother’s side)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Address24, Pali Hill, Mumbai
HobbiesTravelling, Photography, Cooking
Tattoo(s)
  • One on his right bicep and another on his chest, which is a footprint of his little daughter.
  • One on his nape
ControversyIn 2015, during an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Imran said "Is Rahul Rawail still around?" in response to a question that hinted that director Rahul Rawail had tried to create trouble between Ranbir Kapoor and Imran, when Imran's wife Avantika criticized Ranbir's film 'Rajneeti' (2010), which affected Imran's relationship with Ranbir.
Zodiac signCapricorn

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Avantika Malik
  • Lekha Washington (2023)
Marriage Date10/01/2011

Family

Wife/SpouseAvantika Malik (m. 2011; div. 2019)
Children
SonNone
DaughterImara Malik Khan (born in 2014)
Parents
FatherAnil Pal (Software engineer, Senior Manager at Yahoo)
MotherNuzhat Khan (Psychologist)
StepfatherRaj Zutshi (Actor, Ex-Stepfather)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterNone
Other Relative
Maternal UncleAamir Khan (actor)

Career

Debut
Film (Child Actor)Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988, as young Raj)
Film (Lead Actor)Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008, as Jai “Rats” Singh Rathore)
Film (Filmmaker)Mission Mars: Keep Walking India (2018)
Awards/Honours
  • 2009: Won Best Male Debut by Filmfare Awards for the Hindi film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009: Won Best Male Debut by Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards for the Hindi film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009: Nominated for Most Promising Newcomer – Male by Screen Awards for the Hindi film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009: Nominated for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male by Stardust Awards for the Hindi film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009: Nominated for Best Villain by International Indian Film Academy Awards for the Hindi film Kidnap
  • 2009: Won Best Actor in a Negative Role by AXN Action Awards for the Hindi film Kidnap
  • 2010: Nominated for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male by Stardust Awards for the Hindi film Luck
  • 2011: Nominated for Best Actor (Popular Choice) by Screen Awards for the Hindi film I Hate Luv Storys
  • 2011: Won Chivas Award for Outstanding Achievement by GQ Men of the Year Awards
  • 2012: Nominated for International Male Icon by Zee Cine Awards
  • 2012: Nominated for Best Actor (Popular Choice) by Screen Awards for the Hindi films Delhi Belly & Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
  • 2012: Nominated for Favorite Youth Icon by People’s Choice Awards India
  • 2013: Nominated for Best Actor (Popular Choice) by Screen Awards for the Hindi film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
  • 2013: Nominated for Best Actor – Comedy/Romance by Stardust Awards for the Hindi film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Favourites

FoodDal-Chawal, Fried Bombil, Bhelpuri, Chili Con Carne
Beverage(s)Watermelon juice, Beer
Actor(s)
  • Aamir Khan
  • Hrithik Roshan
ActressKareena Kapoor
SportCricket
ColourWhite
WriterRoald Dahl
Travel DestinationLondon
Restaurant(s)
  • Moshe's
  • Gajalee
  • Don Giovanni (Mumbai)
  • Belthazar (Cape Town, South Africa)

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • BMW 3-Series
  • Ferrari California
  • Volkswagen Beetle
  • Porsche Cayenne
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)Rs. 7-10 Crore
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 100 Crore ($15 Million)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Imran Khan gained fame from his debut Hindi film 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' in 2008.
He was born in the United States to Anil Pal, a software engineer, and Nuzhat Khan, a psychologist.
Imran's father works at Yahoo in Silicon Valley, and his mother has a background in film.
After his parents' divorce, Imran was raised by his mother.
Originally named Imran Pal, he changed his surname to Khan later on.
His mother is Nasir Hussain's daughter and Aamir Khan's cousin.
At age 6, he proposed to Juhi Chawla and gave her a ring.
Imran developed a stammer during school due to corporal punishment.
He studied at a gurukul in Ooty without electricity, washing clothes in a nearby creek.
His acting career began at 5 in 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.'
Imran played young Aamir Khan in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' in 1992.
He learned acting at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s Acting Institute.
Before acting, he worked at a firm in the USA.
His breakthrough came with 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' produced by Manzoor Khan and Aamir Khan.
Imran was a columnist for The Hindustan Times in 2009.
He holds US citizenship and resides in India on a work permit.
He has a close relationship with Akshay Oberoi, Vivek Oberoi's brother.
Imran married Avantika Malik in 2011.
He learned Haryanvi for 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.'
Imran sang a soundtrack for the same film.
In 2015, he stopped acting in Hindi films.
Imran transformed a plot into an animal shelter with his mother and wife.
He advocates for youth awareness of social issues.
Imran explored photography while filming 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.'
He appeared in a video against homophobia by All India Bakchod.
Ranbir Kapoor admired Imran's wife from their childhood.
He supports PETA and features in commercials for various brands.
Imran owns a pet cat named Sigmund.
He enjoys drinking beer as shared in an interview.
Imran has graced magazine covers like Filmfare and GQ.
He loves reading books and traveling in his free time.
Imran's fans draw comparisons to Robert Pattinson.
In 2023, Imran opened up about his battles with body image and depression on Instagram.
In 2024, he confirmed his relationship with Lekha Washington.