Ahmed Khan (born 3 June 1974) is an Indian choreographer, producer, director, and writer. After a period of acting, he has moved into film choreography, as well as writing, producing, and directing various

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projects. In 2019, Khan also was on the judging panel of the celebrity dance show ''

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'' on

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Life and career

Khan was born in Pune,

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on 3 June 1974. He performed as a child actor in ''

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'' before pursuing a career as a choreographer. After ''Mr. India'', Khan choreographed the films '' Taal'', '' Ghajini'', and '' Kick''. During this period, he also directed '' Lakeer – Forbidden Lines'', and worked on the comedy '' Fool n Final''. He wrote and produced '' Paathshaala'' and ''

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''. His latest directing venture, '' Baaghi 2'', was a success at the box office. Khan served as judge on ''Dance India Dance Lil Master'' during its third season, and was popular among contestants, who referred to him as "Pappi King". Currently, he is a judge on the show ''

''.

Personal life

Ahmed Khan is married to model Shaira Khan, who is a producer with Paperdoll Entertainment. Together, they have produced the films '' Paathshaala'' and ''

''. The couple live in

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with their two sons, Azaan Khan and Subhaan Khan. Ahmed Khan has narrowly escaped death twice. The first time occurred while he was filming at the World Trade Center in New York City only two days before the

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. His second brush with death happened in 2004, when he was set to stay at a hotel that was destroyed in the

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. Khan had cancelled his reservation at the last minute. His brother, Bobby Khan, is an actor and was formerly married to Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan.Sunidhi Chauhan to tie the knot again
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''. 12-03-2012.

Selected awards

* Filmfare Best Choreography Award - '' Rangeela'' (1995) * Telugu

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for Best Choreography - ''

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'' (2000) * Kannada

for Best Choreography - ''

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'' (2005) * Filmfare Best Choreography Award - '' Kick'' (2015) * IIFA Award - '' Kick'' (2015) *

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for Best Choreography - '' Kick'' (2015) * AIBA Award for Best Choreography - '' Kick'' (2015) * SICA award - '' Heropanti'' (2015) * Indian Films & Television Choreographers Association Award of Appreciation (2016) * Star Screen Award for Best Action - '' Baaghi 2'' (2019) * Zee Cine Award for Best Action - '' Baaghi 2'' (2019) * Power Brands Jury Award for Best Action - '' Baaghi 2'' (2019) * Zee Business Award for 100 Crore Club '' Baaghi 2'' (2019)

Filmography

Film Television

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Ahmed 1974 births Living people 21st-century Indian dancers 21st-century Indian film directors Dancers from Maharashtra Film directors from Mumbai Film producers from Mumbai Filmfare Awards winners Hindi film producers Hindi-language film directors Indian choreographers Indian male child actors Indian male film actors Indian male screenwriters Male actors from Mumbai