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Sanjay Khan

Sanjay Khan Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 3 January 1941
  • Place of Birth Bengaluru
  • Occupation Film Director, Film Actor, Film Producer, Television Actor
  • Spouse Zarine Khan (1966), Zeenat Aman (1978; 1979)
  • Siblings Feroz Khan, Akbar Khan
  • Education St. Germain High School
  • Years active 1964-2007
  • Children Farah Khan Ali, Zayed Khan, Simone Arora, Sussanne Khan

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  • Feroz Khan, 
  • Abdullah
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ABOUT Sanjay Khan

Sanjay Khan: From Haqeeqat to Tipu Sultan Sanjay Khan, born Shah Abbas Ali Khan on January 3, 1941, carved a significant niche in Hindi cinema and television. His career trajectory showcases a versatile talent spanning acting, producing, and directing. Khan's cinematic journey commenced with Chetan Anand's Haqeeqat (1964), followed by a pivotal role in Rajshri Productions' Dosti (1965), a National Film Award winner. The 1960s and 70s saw him feature in successful films like Dus Lakh, Ek Phool Do Mali, Intaquam, Dhund, and Mela. A notable aspect of his career includes collaborations with his brother, Feroz Khan, in films such as Upaasna, Mela, and Nagin. Transitioning beyond acting, Khan ventured into production and direction with Chandi Sona (1977) and the notable Abdullah (1980). His directorial and acting prowess culminated in the 1990 television series, The Sword of Tipu Sultan, a landmark historical fiction production. This series remains a key achievement, showcasing Khan's ability to blend historical narrative with compelling visual storytelling. While his later years have seen a diminished presence on screen, his contributions to Indian entertainment remain significant, leaving behind a legacy of memorable roles and impactful productions.

Sanjay Khan AWARDS

Awards
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2009

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SANJAY KHAN NEWS

Zayed Khan says Sanjay Khan will give him cough syrup so he'll sleep, not sneak into Feroz Khan’s parties: ‘Seemed pretty normal to us’

August 25, 2025 9:01 am

Zayed Khan, actor and son of Sanjay Khan, opened up about his father and uncle Feroz Khan’s larger-than-life lifestyle. He called them 'dudes and alpha men'.

Shatrughan Sinha and Sanjay Khan's fight at a party ended with gunshots, Zayed Khan says they are 'very good friends now': 'It was a different time'

August 23, 2025 2:52 pm

Shatrughan Sinha had pinched Sanjay Khan's cheeks, which didn't go down well with the actor and he slapped him in return.

Sanjay Khan's house was mortgaged, cars sold after Tipu Sultan fire accident, recalls son Zayed Khan: 'His skin was melting on the hospital sheet, couldn't recognise'

June 17, 2025 4:54 pm

In a recent interview, actor Zayed Khan recalled his father Sanjay Khan's tragic fire accident on Tipu Sultan's sets.

'Sanjay Khan slapped Shatrughan Sinha, fought with his girlfriend Reena Roy': Ranjeet recalls Shatru fired gun shots, finally Dilip Kumar had to intervene

March 18, 2025 11:50 am

Veteran actor Ranjeet recalled the time when Sanjay Khan filed a police complaint against Shatrughan Sinha and the police surrounded his house.

When Sanjay Khan said he never slapped Zeenat Aman, claimed her eye injury was ‘hereditary squint’: ‘Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand didn't call me once...’

February 25, 2025 10:12 am

Sanjay Khan claimed he did not slap Zeenat Aman, calling it 'a kind of well-planned PR attack against me.' He claimed he was mentally tortured by the and had to take a 4-year self-exile.

When Zeenat Aman revealed why she was forced to leave husband Mazhar Khan despite caring, was punished for it: 'Every penny he owned was taken by his mother, sister'

November 09, 2024 9:32 am

Zeenat Aman married Mazhar Khan in 1985 but ended it 12 years later after he became addicted to prescription drugs. When he died, she was not allowed to pay her last respects.

'Sanjay Khan was burnt from top to bottom': Ananth Mahadevan recalls 'most traumatic night' when Tipu Sultan sets caught fire

November 07, 2024 6:53 pm

Screenwriter-actor Ananth Mahadevan talked about fire accident at the Premier Studios, Mysore, in 1989, where The Sword of Tipu Sultan was being shot and Sanjay Khan's condition. 52 people died in the fire.

Sanjay Khan demanded a gun after Shatrughan Sinha insulted him; Subhash Ghai spent a day in jail: When Bob Christo recalled details

October 23, 2024 3:11 pm

In his autobiography, actor Bob Christo once recalled a story about Shatrughan Sinha and Sanjay Khan entering into a violent confrontation, which resulted in Subhash Ghai being arrested.

When Zeenat Aman answered if she has 'forgiven' the men who 'ill-treated' her: 'No point in holding grudges'

September 03, 2024 5:32 pm

Zeenat Aman said that she had forgiven the men who had mistreated her in the past. The actor has spoken in the past about her unhappy marriage with actor Mazhar Khan and relationship with Sanjay Khan.

Zayed Khan opens up about his father Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman's alleged affair: 'Industry was Wild Wild West at that time'

August 05, 2024 6:44 pm

Zayed Khan, son of Sanjay Khan, says the industry in the '70s and '80s was like "Wild Wild West" and everyone seemed eccentric back then, embracing their true personalities.