Ayub Khan (actor)

Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan at the Colors Indian Telly Awards, 2012
Born (1969-02-23) 23 February 1969
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years active 1992–present
Known for Uttaran as Jogi Thakur
Spouse(s) Niharika Khan
Children 2
Parent(s) Nasir Khan
Begum Para
Relatives Dilip Kumar (uncle)
Saira Banu (aunt, by marriage to Dilip Kumar)

Ayub Khan (born 23 February 1969) is an Indian film and television actor, most known for the TV series, Uttaran (2008–2015). He is the son of actor Nasir Khan and Begum Para.[1] He is the nephew of actor Dilip Kumar, his father being Dilip Kumar's younger brother.

He became a household name after his portrayal of "Jogi Thakur" in the show Uttaran. He has acted in over 20 films since 1992 and in several television serials.

Personal life

He was born into the Hindko speaking Awan tribe to former 1950s actress Begum Para and actor Nasir Khan.[2]

Ayub Khan was married to Niharika Bhasin, known for films like Rock On!! (2008) and The Dirty Picture (2011). They met while in college. When Niharika left for the US for her studies, they married other people. After 11 years they divorced and married each other.[3][4]

Filmography

Dosti zindabad (2017)

T.V. series

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryShow
2010Zee Gold AwardsBest Supporting Actor Male CriticsUttaran
Apsara AwardsBest Actor in a Drama Series
Indian Telly AwardsBest Supporting Actor Male Popular
Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actor
2011Apsara AwardsBest Ensemble Cast
Zee Gold AwardsBest Supporting Actor Male Popular

References

  1. "Ayub Khan". IMDb.
  2. "Destiny's couple". shaaditimes.
  3. "Ayub has always been my first love: wife Niharika Khan". DNA. 15 March 2010.
  4. "Saab ji - Doordarshan National on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  5. "सिद्धार्थ नागर की सार्थक चित्रम की 'साबजी' दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारण". Glamras.com. 2016-06-19. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
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