Arjun (Firoz Khan)
Arjun Firoz Khan (born 9 January 1962) is an Indian actor, best known for playing the character of warrior prince Arjuna in B.R. Chopra's epic television series Mahabharat.[1] After finding success with this role, Firoz Khan changed his name to Arjun professionally.[2] He has also acted in a number of Hindi language movies.
Arjun (Firoz Khan) | |
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 Arjun in 2014. | |
| Born | Firoz Khan 9 January 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1984-2016 |
| Known for | Arjuna in Mahabharat |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Kashmira |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
Firoz Khan was born on 9 January 1962 into a Muslim family. He was a student of Smt. MMK College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. Later he went to Oxford University, England from where he completed his studies.[3]
He is married to Kashmira. The couple has three children – a son and two daughters. His son, Jibran Khan is also an actor who played the role of Dhruva in Vishnu Puran.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Manzil Manzil | Rupesh | |
| 1985 | Zabardast | Bikram Singh | |
| 1986 | Swati | Manohar Joshi | |
| Mazloom | Rajan Vijay Singh | ||
| 1988 | Kanwarlal | Jaggan Singh | |
| Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Ratan Singh | ||
| Khatron Ke Khiladi | Arjun Singh | ||
| Jungle Ki Beti | |||
| 1989 | Ajeeb Itefaq | Singer | Guest role |
| 1990 | Sher Dil | Rapist | |
| 1991 | Naya Zaher | Inspector Vikram | |
| 1992 | Kal Ki Awaz | DSP Singh | |
| Jigar | Duryodhan | ||
| Tirangaa | Rasik Nath Gundaswamy | ||
| 1993 | Game | Raghu | |
| Phool Aur Angaar | Kaalicharan | ||
| Aadmi | Trikaal's Goon | ||
| 1994 | Mr. Azaad | Hiravat Mishra's Son | |
| Brahma | Sunder | ||
| Aa Gale Lag Jaa | Sikander Khanna | ||
| 1995 | Karan Arjun | Naahar Singh | |
| The Don | ACP Patil | ||
| Kalyug Ke Avtaar | Vicky | ||
| 1996 | Hum Hain Khalnayak | Film Producer (Role) | |
| Saajan Chale Sasural | Thakur's Son | ||
| Rangbaaz | Goga | ||
| Hello Daddy | Ji Jo | Kannada film | |
| 1997 | Mohabbat | Goon | |
| Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Police Inspector | ||
| Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Police Inspector Feroz Khan | Guest role | |
| Vishwavidhaata | Goon | ||
| 1998 | Barood | Singhal's Man | |
| Mehndi | Billoo (Eunuch/Hijra) | ||
| Mafia Raaj | Jacky Jackal | ||
| 1999 | Maa Kasam | Inspector Gashal | |
| Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Arjun Singh | ||
| 2000 | Dada | Goon | |
| Jwalamukhi | Nagarjuna | ||
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Monty | |
| Arjun Devaa | Jahangir Khan | ||
| 2002 | Rishtey | Trainer and Friend | |
| 2003 | Kutumba | Jayaraj Patil | Kannada film |
| 2004 | Kanchana Ganga | Kannada film | |
| 2005 | Chand Sa Roshan Chehra | ||
| 2006 | Yeh Raat | Yograj | |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Sikh Inspector in London | |
| Mahabharat Aur Barbareek | Arjun | ||
| 2016 | I Don't Watch TV | Himself | Web Series |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Bahadur Shah Zafar | Nawab Wajid Ali Shah | DD National | Only in Episode no 8 and 9 |
| 1988-1990 | Mahabharat | Arjun | ||
| 1996 | Yug | Peter Gomes | ||
| 1997-1998 | Betaal Pachisi | Magician | ||
| Mahabharat Katha | Arjun | |||
| 1999-2000 | Gul Sanobar | |||
| 2000-2001 | Vishnu Puran | Rishi Jamadagni | Zee TV | |
| 2012 | CID (Indian TV series) | Siddarth | Sony Entertainment Television | Episode 858 |
References
- "A film on Mahabharata". The Times of India. 20 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 September 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Mahabharat's Arjun Firoz Khan Says Changing His Name Gave Him Everything He'd Dreamed of". News18.com. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- "Alumni". Smt. MMK College of Commerce & Economics. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
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