Faisal Khan is an Indian dancer and television actor. He came into the limelight after winning the second season of the dance reality show Dance India Dance Li’l Masters.
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Faisal Khan was born on Saturday, January 30, 1999 in Mumbai (age 20; as of 2019). His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Photos of Faisal Khan as a child
He completed his tenth standard from Mira College in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Faisal was good at dancing and karate since he was a child. At the age of 13, he auditioned and was selected for the second season of the dance reality show “Dance India Dance Li’l Masters”.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’5”
Weight (approximately): 52kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 34″, Waist 28″, Biceps 12″
Family, caste and girlfriends
Faisal Khan was born into a Muslim family. His father, Nazeer Khan, used to drive an auto-rickshaw. His mother is a housewife. Faisal has three sisters: Muskaan, Shifa and Mehak.
Faisal Khan and his father
Faisal Khan and his mother
Faisal Khan and his parents
Faisal Khan and his sisters
Faisal is said to be in a relationship with model Muskaan Kataria. However, in 2019, when Muskaan moved to another apartment, there were rumors that they had broken up.
Faisal Khan and Muskaan Kataria
Profession
Faisal started her career in 2012 when she participated in the second season of the dance show “Dance India Dance Li’l Masters 2”. He emerged as the winner of the show and was awarded the winner’s trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 1 million. After winning the show, Khan participated in two more dance reality shows called “Dance Ke Superkids” and “DID Dance Ka Tashan”.
In 2013, he made his debut with the historical drama “Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap”, in which he played the protagonist “Maharana Pratap”. His performance in the series received critical acclaim and earned him two awards for Best Child Actor (Male).
Faisal Khan as Maharana Pratap
In November 2014, he played an episode in Sony TV’s crime thriller CID. Later, he participated in the eighth season of the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” with his dance partner Vaishnavi Patil. The two won the competition and received a prize money of Rs. 30 lakhs and a Mahindra SUV.
In 2019, Faisal played the lead role of “Chandragupta Maurya” in the Indian historical drama “Chandragupta Maurya”.
Faisal Khan as Chandragupta Maurya
He played the role of Baiju in the Marathi film “Prem Kahani”. He also played the role of young ‘Narendra Modi’ in the web series ‘Modi – A Common Man’s Journey’.
Modi – the journey of an ordinary man
Awards
- “Dance India Dance Li’l Masters 2” performance won Zee Rishtey Award (2012)
- Indian Television Award for Best Children’s Artist (Male) for the show Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap (2014)
Faisal Khan wins award
- Indian Television Academy Award for Best Child Actor for the TV series “Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap” (2014)
- Award of Appreciation for Contribution to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2017)
Faisal Khan receives Appreciation Award
favorite thing
- Food: Biryani, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi
- Superhero: Superman
Faisal Khan dressed up as Superman
- Vacation destination: Kashmir
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
Faisal Khan holding a bat autographed by Sachin Tendulkar
fact
- His hobbies include dancing, fitness, swimming and photography.
Faisal Khan in the swimming pool
- Faisal came from a family with financial difficulties.
- He is very particular about his fitness and goes to the gym regularly.
- He learned dance from Shrikanth Ahire.
- Khan and his mother both enjoyed watching the crime investigation show CID.
- While Faisal was shooting for Maharana Pratap, his schedule became so busy that his mentor often visited his set during breaks in shooting to coach him.
- The first film Faisal saw in the theater was Om Shanti Om.
- Blogger Sonnal Pardiwala, who claims to have contemplated suicide, said she forgot about it after watching a few episodes of Maharana Pratap on YouTube. She further wrote a book based on her experience after watching the show and explained how Faisal gave her a new life. When Khan got to know her, he offered his support to the woman and helped her launch the book.
Faisal Khan and Sanal Padivala
- Faisal has a deep connection with choreographer Geeta Kapoor.
Faisal Khan and Geeta Kapoor
- He owns Royal Enfield.
Faisal Khan riding a bicycle
- In August 2014, Faisal performed a special dance performance at the grand premiere of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
- He also gave a special performance on Colors TV’s India’s Got Talent with contestants from X1X and Beat Breakers.
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