Arbaaz Khan (born 4 August 1967) is an Indian actor, film producer and director who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He is known for his performances in films such as Daraar (1996), Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998), Hello Brother (1999), Garv: Pride and Honour (2004), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) and the Dabangg film series. He is also the founder of Arbaaz Khan Productions, through which he produced the commercially successful action film Dabangg (2010).

Khan made his acting debut in 1996 with the thriller film Daraar, in which he played the antagonist Vikram. His performance earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. He subsequently appeared in several Hindi films, taking on supporting, negative and character roles.

In 2010, Khan established himself as a film producer with Dabangg, starring his elder brother Salman Khan as police officer Chulbul Pandey. The film received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He later directed, produced and acted in its sequel, Dabangg 2 (2012), marking his directorial debut.

Apart from Hindi cinema, Khan has appeared in Telugu, Malayalam and Urdu-language films. His television appearances include hosting the reality show Power Couple and serving as a host on the celebrity talk show Pinch. He also appeared in the web series Poison and Tanaav.

Khan was previously married to actress and model Malaika Arora. The couple married in 1998 and divorced in 2017. In December 2023, he married makeup artist Sshura Khan. The couple welcomed a daughter, Sipaara Khan, in October 2025. He also has a son, Arhaan Khan, from his first marriage.

Early Life and Family Background

Arbaaz Salim Khan was born on 4 August 1967 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He was born into the prominent Khan family, which has longstanding connections with the Indian film industry.

His father, Salim Khan, is a renowned Indian screenwriter who formed the famous screenwriting partnership Salim–Javed with Javed Akhtar. His mother is Sushila Charak, also known as Salma Khan. His father later married actress and dancer Helen, who became his stepmother.

Arbaaz grew up in a family closely associated with Bollywood. His elder brother Salman Khan is one of the leading actors in Hindi cinema, while his younger brother Sohail Khan is an actor, director and producer. His sisters include Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma.

He attended Scindia School in Gwalior and St. Stanislaus High School in Mumbai. His family background and exposure to the entertainment industry provided him with an early connection to Indian cinema.

Arbaaz Khan Biography, Age, Wife, Girlfriend, Family & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	Actor, Producer, Director
Physical Stats & More
NDTV Height	in centimeters– 178 cm in meters– 1.78 m in feet inches– 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms– 75 kg in pounds– 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	– Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 32 inches – Biceps: 14 inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	4 August 1967 (Friday)
Age (as of 2026)	59 Years
Birthplace	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, India
School	Scindia School, Gwalior
Debut	Film (Actor): Daraar (1996) Film (Director) Dabangg 2 (2012) Film (Producer): Dabangg (2010)
Religion	Islam
Caste/Sect	Sunni
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Address	602 Sea King Apartments, 6th floor, Band Stand, Bandra West, Mumbai
Hobbies	Travelling, Cooking, Swimming
Awards, Honours	1997: Filmfare Award in category Best Villain for Daraar 2010: BIG Star Most Entertaining Film for Dabangg 2011: National Film Award in category Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Dabangg, Filmfare Award for Best Movie for Dabangg, IIFA Award for Best Movie for Dabangg, Zee Cine Award in category Best Film for Dabangg, Stardust Award in category Hottest New Film for Dabangg, 2013: Zee Cine Award in category Power Fun Club 1 billion for Dabangg 2, Apsara Awards for Most Popular Film Song for Dabangg 2
Controversies	• On 1 July 2012, a 70-year-old woman was killed by a Land Cruiser owned by Arbaaz Khan. Although at the time of the accident he was not there in the car, the family of the old women demanded damages from Arbaaz. However, the Khan family denied paying the compensation; as the family members of the old woman had disowned the old women. • On 1 June 2018, he was summoned by Thane Police for questioning regarding his involvement in IPL betting scam. Allegations of placing money on matches during the 11th season of IPL through bookies were imposed on him.
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Malaika Arora (actor, dancer) • Giorgia Andriani (also spelt as Georgia Andriani) (actor) (2017-2023) The Indian Express • Shura Khan (makeup artist) Note: In December 2023, it was reported that Arbaaz was in a relationship with Shura. The couple reportedly met on the sets of the film “Patna Shukla,” which was produced by Arbaaz. India Today
Marriage Date	First Marriage: 12 December 1998 Second Marriage: 24 December 2023 Note: His marriage with Shura took place at Arpita Khan’s house in Mumbai.
Family
Wife/Spouse	First Wife: Malaika Arora Khan (m.1998-div.2017) Second Wife: Shura Khan (makeup artist)
Children	Son– Arhaan Khan (from first marriage) Daughter– 1 (born in October 2025) (from second marriage)
Parents	Father– Salim Khan (Screenwriter) Mother– Sushila Charak (birth name), Helen (stepmother)
Siblings	Brothers– Sohail Khan, Salman Khan Sisters– Alvira, Arpita (both younger)
Favourites
Food	Rogan Josh, Grilled Seekhs and Lasagna
Actor	Sylvester Stallone
Actress	Hema Malini
Sport	Swimming
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Toyota Land Cruiser, Range Rover
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs. 134 Crore ($20 Million)

Acting Career

1996–2000: Film Debut and Early Recognition

Arbaaz Khan made his Bollywood debut in 1996 with Daraar, a psychological thriller directed by Abbas–Mustan. He played Vikram, an obsessive and abusive husband opposite Juhi Chawla and Rishi Kapoor.

His portrayal of the antagonist received recognition and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role in 1997.

In 1998, he appeared in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, directed by his brother Sohail Khan. The film starred Salman Khan and Kajol in the lead roles, with Arbaaz portraying Vishal Thakur, Kajol’s protective elder brother. His performance earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

He subsequently appeared in Bandhan (1998), Hello Brother (1999) and other films. These projects helped him establish himself as a supporting actor in commercial Hindi cinema.

2001–2009: Supporting Roles and Expansion into Regional Cinema

During the early 2000s, Khan continued appearing in films across different genres, including action, drama, comedy and thriller productions.

His notable appearances included Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Garv: Pride and Honour (2004), Hulchul (2004), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Fool & Final (2007), Dhol (2007) and Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008).

In 2005, he made his Telugu film debut with Jai Chiranjeeva, starring Chiranjeevi and Bhoomika Chawla. He played the antagonist Pasupathi.

In 2007, he appeared in the Pakistani Urdu-language film Godfather. His work in regional and multilingual productions expanded his presence beyond Hindi cinema.

During this period, he also appeared in films such as Fashion (2008), Kisaan (2009) and Jai Veeru (2009).

2010–2015: Success with Dabangg and Film Production

The year 2010 marked an important turning point in Khan’s professional career. He established Arbaaz Khan Productions and made his debut as a film producer with Dabangg.

Directed by Abhinav Kashyap, the film starred Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey, a police officer working in Uttar Pradesh. Arbaaz played Makkhi, Chulbul’s younger half-brother. Sonakshi Sinha made her acting debut in the film, which also featured Sonu Sood and Dimple Kapadia.

Dabangg became a major commercial success and received several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Following the success of the first film, Khan produced Dabangg 2 (2012). He also directed and acted in the sequel, which continued the story of Chulbul Pandey and his family. The film marked his directorial debut.

During this period, he also appeared in Ready (2011), Chaalis Chauraasi (2012), Fugly (2014) and Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015). His production company also worked on projects outside the Dabangg franchise.

2016–2020: Diverse Roles and Television Work

Khan continued to appear in films while expanding his activities in television and film production.

In 2016, he starred in Freaky Ali, a sports comedy directed by Sohail Khan and featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amy Jackson.

Other film appearances during this period included Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa (2016), Kittu Unnadu Jagratha (2017), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2017), Tera Intezaar (2017), Nirdosh (2018), Jack & Dil (2018), LoveYatri (2018), Main Zaroor Aaunga (2019) and Dabangg 3 (2019).

In Dabangg 3, he returned to his role as Makkhi Pandey and was also associated with the film’s production.

Khan also entered the digital entertainment industry with the crime thriller web series Poison in 2019. He subsequently became associated with the celebrity talk show Pinch, which featured conversations about social media, public personalities and online criticism.

2021–Present: Digital Projects and Recent Films

In 2020, Khan appeared in the Malayalam-language action film Big Brother, starring Mohanlal. He played a negative character in the film.

He later appeared in the political thriller web series Tanaav, which premiered in 2022. The series was an Indian adaptation of the Israeli television series Fauda. Khan portrayed Vikrant Rathore, a central character in the production.

In 2023, he produced the Hindi film Farrey, which introduced Alizeh Agnihotri in a leading role.

In 2024, he appeared in the Telugu action thriller Shivam Bhaje and the Hindi production The World Is in Our Hands.

In 2025, Khan appeared in Kaal Trighori, a supernatural thriller directed by Nitin Vaidya. The film also featured Rituparna Sengupta, Aditya Srivastava, Mahesh Manjrekar and Mugdha Godse. He played a character whose identity and motivations were central to the mystery.

In January 2026, he appeared in the Hindi action drama Bihu Attack, directed by Suzad Iqbal Khan. The film also featured Dev Menaria, Daisy Shah and Rahul Dev.

His filmography also includes projects such as Section 108 and Rosie: The Saffron Chapter, which have been associated with his later professional career.

Film Production Career

Arbaaz Khan Productions

Arbaaz Khan established his production company, Arbaaz Khan Productions, in 2010. The company made its debut with the Hindi action film Dabangg.

The film became one of the notable commercial successes of its release year and established the production company within mainstream Hindi cinema.

The company’s subsequent projects included:

• Dabangg (2010) – Producer
• Dabangg 2 (2012) – Producer and director
• Dolly Ki Doli (2015) – Producer
• Dabangg 3 (2019) – Producer

Through these projects, Khan developed a parallel career behind the camera while continuing to work as an actor.

Television Career

Apart from films, Arbaaz Khan has appeared in several television programmes and reality shows.

In 2003, he appeared in the television series Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny. He later appeared as a judge on comedy-based television programmes, including Comedy Circus and Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali.

From 2015 to 2016, he hosted the Sony Entertainment Television reality show Power Couple alongside Malaika Arora. The programme featured celebrity couples participating in relationship-based challenges.

He subsequently hosted Pinch, a celebrity talk show that focused on social media comments, public perception and online interactions. The programme featured several personalities from the Indian entertainment industry.

Web Series and Digital Projects

Khan expanded his acting career into digital platforms with appearances in web-based productions.

His notable digital projects include:

Year	Title	Role
2019	Poison	Antonio Verghese
2019–present	Pinch	Host
2022–2024	Tanaav	Vikrant Rathore

His work in Tanaav brought him additional recognition among audiences of digital streaming content.

Personal Life

Marriage to Malaika Arora

Arbaaz Khan met model and actress Malaika Arora during the production of a commercial advertisement. Their relationship developed over time, and the couple married in 1998.

They welcomed their son, Arhaan Khan, on 9 November 2002.

For many years, Arbaaz and Malaika were regarded as one of the prominent celebrity couples in Bollywood. However, they announced their separation in March 2016.

Their divorce was finalized on 11 May 2017 by mutual consent. Following the separation, both continued their respective professional careers and remained involved in raising their son.

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Marriage to Sshura Khan

On 24 December 2023, Arbaaz Khan married celebrity makeup artist Sshura Khan in an intimate Nikah ceremony held at the Mumbai residence of his sister, Arpita Khan Sharma.

The wedding was attended by close family members and friends, including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Salim Khan, Raveena Tandon and several other personalities from the entertainment industry.

Arbaaz and Sshura reportedly met during the production of Patna Shuklla (2024), where Sshura worked as Raveena Tandon’s makeup artist and Arbaaz was associated with the film as a producer.

Their relationship developed privately before they decided to marry.

Children

Arbaaz Khan has two children.

His first child, Arhaan Khan, was born on 9 November 2002 during his marriage to Malaika Arora.

On 5 October 2025, Arbaaz and his second wife, Sshura Khan, welcomed a daughter in Mumbai. The couple later revealed her name as Sipaara Khan.

Arbaaz has occasionally spoken publicly about fatherhood and his relationship with his children.

Family Background

Arbaaz Khan belongs to the Salim Khan family, which has played a significant role in Indian cinema.

His father, Salim Khan, is a celebrated screenwriter known for films such as Sholay, Deewaar, Zanjeer and Don, written as part of the Salim–Javed partnership.

His family members include:

Family Member	Relationship
Salim Khan	Father
Salma Khan (Sushila Charak)	Mother
Helen	Stepmother
Salman Khan	Elder brother
Sohail Khan	Younger brother
Alvira Khan Agnihotri	Sister
Arpita Khan Sharma	Adopted sister
Malaika Arora	Former wife
Sshura Khan	Wife
Arhaan Khan	Son
Sipaara Khan	Daughter

Awards and Recognition

Arbaaz Khan has received recognition for both his acting performances and his work as a film producer.

Some of his notable awards and nominations include:

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result
1997	Filmfare Awards	Best Performance in a Negative Role	Daraar	Won
1999	Filmfare Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya	Nominated
2006	Filmfare Awards South	Best Villain (Telugu)	Jai Chiranjeeva	Nominated
2011	National Film Awards	Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment	Dabangg	Won
2011	Filmfare Awards	Best Film	Dabangg	Won
2011	IIFA Awards	Best Film	Dabangg	Won
2011	Zee Cine Awards	Best Film	Dabangg	Won
2013	Zee Cine Awards	Power Club – Box Office Award	Dabangg 2	Won
2021	SIIMA Awards	Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam)	Big Brother	Nominated

Filmography

The following is a selection of Arbaaz Khan’s film appearances and production credits.

Films

Year	Film	Role / Credit
1996	Daraar	Vikram
1998	Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya	Vishal Thakur
1998	Bandhan	Supporting role
1999	Hello Brother	Inspector Vishal
2003	Qayamat: City Under Threat	Ali
2003	Kuch Naa Kaho	Sanjeev
2004	Garv: Pride and Honour	Inspector Hyder Ali
2004	Hulchul	Jai
2005	Jai Chiranjeeva	Pasupathi
2005	Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?	Vicky
2006	Malamaal Weekly	Jayesh Agarwal
2006	Bhagam Bhag	Vikram Chauhan
2007	Shootout at Lokhandwala	Inspector Javed Shaikh
2007	Fool & Final	Moscow Chikna
2007	Dhol	Jaishankar Yadav
2008	Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na	Cameo
2008	Fashion	Abhijit Sarin
2009	Kisaan	Aman
2009	Jai Veeru	Tejpal
2010	Dabangg	Makkhi
2011	Ready	Arbaaz Khan
2012	Dabangg 2	Makkhi
2014	Fugly	Inspector R.K.
2015	Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon	Tiger Bhai
2016	Freaky Ali	Maqsood
2017	Kittu Unnadu Jagratha	AIR
2018	Nirdosh	Inspector Lokhande
2018	Jack & Dil	Jack
2019	Main Zaroor Aaunga	Yash Malhotra
2019	Dabangg 3	Makkhi
2020	Big Brother	Vedantham IPS
2024	Shivam Bhaje	Murali IPS
2025	Kaal Trighori	Supporting role
2026	Bihu Attack	Raj Kunwar

Selected Production Credits

Year	Film	Position
2010	Dabangg	Producer
2012	Dabangg 2	Producer and director
2015	Dolly Ki Doli	Producer
2019	Dabangg 3	Producer
2023	Farrey	Producer

Controversies

Indian Premier League Betting Investigation

In June 2018, Arbaaz Khan was questioned by the Thane Police in connection with an investigation into an alleged betting racket involving Indian Premier League cricket matches.

During the investigation, Khan acknowledged that he had placed bets on IPL matches over a period of several years. The case received widespread media coverage in India.

His appearance before the police attracted attention because of his association with the Bollywood film industry and the Khan family.

Public Image and Legacy

Arbaaz Khan has maintained a career spanning acting, film production, directing and television. Although he initially gained recognition for playing antagonistic and supporting characters, his contribution to the Dabangg franchise established him as an important figure in commercial Hindi film production.

His career demonstrates his involvement in several aspects of the entertainment industry, from acting and directing to producing films and hosting television programmes.

He remains associated with the Indian film industry through his acting projects, production activities and digital entertainment appearances.