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Imran Khan (actor)

Imran Khan is an Indian-American actor known primarily for his work in Hindi-language films.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Imran Khan is an Indian-American actor best known for his work in Hindi films. He made his adult acting debut in 2008 with Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He later appeared in films such as I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly, and Katti Batti.

Early life and family

Imran Khan was born as Imran Pal on 13 January 1983 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. He is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker Mansoor Khan, and the grandson of filmmaker Nasir Hussain.

Acting career

As a child, Khan appeared in small roles in family films. He made his lead acting debut in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na in 2008. He continued acting in several Hindi films, including Kidnap, Luck, I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, and Katti Batti (2015).

Recognition

Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. The film was both critically and commercially successful.

Later work

After 2015, available sources indicate Khan did not continue with lead film roles and later pursued work outside mainstream acting.

Key facts

  • Born as Imran Pal on 13 January 1983 in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Indian-American actor who worked mainly in Hindi cinema.
  • Adult debut in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
  • Notable films include I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly, and Katti Batti.
  • He is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Imran Khan (actor)?
He is an Indian-American actor known for Hindi-language films, especially his 2008 debut Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na.
When was Imran Khan born?
He was born on 13 January 1983.
Where was Imran Khan born?
He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What was his first major film?
His lead film debut was Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na in 2008.
What award did he win for his debut?
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na.
Is he related to Aamir Khan?
Yes. Aamir Khan is his maternal uncle.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imran_Khan_(film_actor)
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, career overview, debut film, award, later film credits.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imran_Khan_(acteur)
    Supports: Child roles, debut in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, critical/commercial success, Filmfare Best Male Debut.
  3. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imran_Khan_(actor)
    Supports: Birth name, Indian-American identity, Hindi-language film work, family relations.