Imran Khan Birthday: Why he was called a one-film wonder, the real story

Imran Khan is an American actor of Indian origin, known for his work in Hindi films. He is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan and director-producer Mansoor Khan, and the grandson of director-producer Nasir Hussain. As a child actor, he appeared in films such as Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992).

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Imran Khan made his lead actor debut in the 2008 romantic comedy film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. The film was a critical and commercial success. His performance in the film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

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 However, after the failure of her next two films, the media labeled her a "one-film wonder." She then starred in several successful films, including I Hate Luv Storys (2010), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012), and the action-comedy thriller Delhi Belly (2011). Following this, some of her films failed at the box office, and she took a break from acting.

In addition to working in films, Imran Khan is also a  social activist and has written columns for the Hindustan Times. He is a supporter of PETA and has participated in several events organized by the organization. He also directed the documentary short film Mission Mars: Keep Walking India in 2018.

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Early life and family background

Imran Khan was born on January 13, 1983, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. His father, Anil Pal, is a software engineer, and his mother, Nuzhat Khan, is a psychologist. Imran's grandfather was a Bengali from Kolkata who married a British woman. His father, an Anglo-Indian of Bengali Hindu descent, studied at IIT Bombay with Mansoor Khan and later worked as a senior manager at Yahoo in California. His mother is Muslim and of Pashtun and Arab descent. She comes from a film family—the daughter of Nasir Hussain, the sister of Mansoor Khan, and a cousin of Aamir Khan. Imran Khan is an American citizen by birth.

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When Imran was very young, his parents divorced, and his mother moved to Mumbai with him. In an interview, Imran stated that his stepfather, Raj Zutshi, was a father figure in his life. He attended Bombay Scottish School, but the new environment and changed family circumstances left him feeling uneasy. During this period, he developed a stutter, his academics deteriorated, and he began to suffer from mental stress.

Later, his mother sent him to the Blue Mountain School in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Initially, he experienced depression there, but gradually recovered. He then attended a Gurukul-like school in the forests of Ooty, where there was no electricity or modern amenities. Students washed their own clothes and even grew some of their own food. Imran later admitted that changing schools frequently made him self-reliant, but also led to a certain loneliness.

He then moved to Sunnyvale, California, where he lived with his father and attended Fremont High School. After finishing school, his dream was to become a film director, so he moved to Los Angeles and studied filmmaking at the LA branch of the New York Film Academy. While learning direction, writing, and cinematography, he was deeply inspired by the famous author Roald Dahl. After completing his degree, he also worked for a time in market research and advertising.

After this he returned to Mumbai and took acting training from Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute.

Imran Khan appeared as a child actor in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992). In both films, he played the role of a young Aamir Khan.

Work Front

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, known for hits like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Delhi Belly, took a break from acting after 2015's Katti Batti due to personal reasons and a lack of interest in acting, focusing on his family. However, he has recently hinted at a return. He has expressed interest in meaningful roles and is reportedly working on projects like a Netflix film and Happy Patel. He aims to play realistic, mature characters, rather than his previous "chocolate boy" image.

Imran Khan's personal life

Imran Khan has always liked to keep his personal life away from the limelight, but still, his personal life has been in the news many times.

Marriage and Relationship

Imran Khan married his longtime girlfriend Avantika Malik in 2011. Their love story lasted for many years, and they were considered a perfect couple in the industry.

The couple welcomed a daughter, Imara Malik Khan, in 2014. Imran is very close to his daughter and has said in several interviews that fatherhood is the most beautiful experience of his life.

Divorce and difficult times

However, after a few years of marriage, distance began to develop in Imran and Avantika's relationship. In 2019, news of their separation surfaced, and they later divorced. Imran has described this period as the most difficult time of his life. In an interview, he admitted that he even experienced depression during this period, but he managed to pull himself together because of his daughter.

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FAQs

1. Who is Imran Khan?

Imran Khan is an Indian- American actor who has appeared in Hindi films. He is the nephew of Aamir Khan.

2. When and where was Imran Khan born?

He was born on 13 January 1983 in Madison, Wisconsin (USA).

3. Is Imran Khan an American citizen?

Yes, Imran Khan is an American citizen by birth.

4. With which film did Imran Khan debut in Bollywood?

He made his debut as a lead actor in the 2008 film Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na.

5. Which award did he get for his debut film?

For this film he received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.