Arjun Firoz Khan is an Indian actor best known for playing the mythological role of “Arjun” in BR Chopra’s epic television drama “Mahabharat.”
Wiki/Biography
Arjun was born Firoz Khan on January 9 (year unknown) in Mumbai.
He graduated from Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce & Economics (MMK College) in Mumbai. After that, he went to Oxford to further his education. When he returned to India; after completing his studies from Oxford, he wanted to join the Taj in Mumbai; however, destiny had something big in store for him, and he landed the role of ‘Arjun’ in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, and the rest is history.
Old Photos of Arjun Firoz Khan
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Family & Caste
Arjun Firoz Khan belongs to a Muslim family.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Arjun Firoz Khan With His Mother
Arjun Firoz Khan in his childhood
Relationships, Wife & Children
Firoz Khan married Kashmira.
Arjun Firoz Khan With His Wife Kashmira
The couple has three children – a boy and two girls.
Arjun Firoz Khan With His Wife and Son
Her son, Jibraan Khan is an actor who is known for his performance as a child artist in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.’
Arjun Firoz Khan’s son Jibraan Khan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
His daughter Sanah Khan is married to Kabir Sharma in Mumbai while his other daughter named Farah Khan Bari is also married and settled in Dubai.
Arjun Firoz Khan’s Wife and Children
Career
Movie
Firoz Khan made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Manzil Manzil’ (1984) alongside Sunny Deol, Dimple Kapadia, and Danny Denzongpa. In this film, he plays the role of ‘Rupesh.’
After that, he went on to make more than 250 films in his career. He has delivered many memorable performances, such as ‘Arjun Singh’ in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ (1988), ‘Duryodhan’ in ‘Jigar’ (1992), ‘Rasik Nath Gundaswamy’ in ‘Tirangaa’ (1992), ‘ Naahar Singh ‘ in ‘Karan Arjun’ (1995), ‘Billoo’ (Eunuch/Hijra) in ‘Mehndi’ (1998), and ‘Sikh Inspector in London’ in ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2’ (2013).
Arjun Firoz Khan in Mehndi (1998)
He made his Telugu debut with the film ‘Swayam Krushi’ (1987) in which he played the role of ‘Chinna.’
Arjun Firoz Khan Debut Telugu Film Swayam Krushi (1987)
In 1996, she made her Kannada debut with the film ‘Hello Daddy’ in which she played the role of ‘Ji Jo.’
Arjun Firoz Khan’s Kannada Debut Movie Hello Daddy (1996)
Television
Firoz Khan made his television debut with BR Chopra’s epic historical drama Mahabharat (1988) in which he played the role of ‘Arjun,’ a character that changed his life to such an extent that he is still known by the name ‘Arjun’ even in his private life. About this extraordinary change in his life, he said,
My real name is Firoz Khan, but the character of Arjun has given me so much fame that my mother calls me Arjun at home.”
Arjun Firoz Khan as Arjun in Mahabharat
In an interview, when asked how he got the role of Arjun in Mahabharat, he said,
I strongly believe in destiny. Basically I was never inclined to do any TV series. I studied at Oxford and came back to join the Taj. But acting has always fascinated me. One day I was informed about an audition going on for a film. But unfortunately, I was late and some other actors were finalized. A little discouraged, I passed Mr.BR Chopra’s house. I saw a group of famous actors and actresses present there. I was so hooked. I met Mr. Gufi Pantel(Who played ‘Shakuni’ in Mahabharata). He told me that auditions for Mahabharat were going on and insisted me to go along with it. At that time I did not know about the Mahabharata script. To my surprise, I was given a dialogue that was in Hindi, a language I was not fluent in at all. So, I first translated the dialogues into English and then I went for the audition. Fortunately, after a week I got to know that I was chosen for the role of Arjun.
Initially, he was not convinced to portray Arjun in the Mahabharat; because he is not good at speaking Hindi. While talking about it, he said,
At first I had trouble learning the dialogues but late Rahi Masoom Raza and Pandit Narendra Sharma (script writer) helped me a lot to overcome my problem. Over time I improved and then everything became easier and more interesting.”
Web Series
Firoz Khan made his digital debut with the 2016 web series ‘I Don’t Watch TV’ in which he did a cameo. It is shown on Arre and YouTube.
Favorite Things
- Travel Destination: Muscat, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan
Facts & Trivia
- He has a bungalow near Shastradhara in Dehradun, and he likes to spend his quality time there whenever he gets free time from his busy schedule.
- During the Mahabharat audition, it was Gufi Paintal who made him wear Arjun’s costume and presented it in front of BR Chopra who eventually chose him for the role.
- When he got the role of Arjun, he was not very good at Hindi.
- He is very close to his Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan who plays Yudhisthira.
Arjun Firoz Khan With Gajendra Chauhan
- Although he was a Muslim, he had great faith in Hindu deities, and he often visited the Bhairon Temple in Bikaner.
- He likes to watch boxing, and he used to be the boxing champion for Maharashtra.
- Firoz is a trained singer and loves to sing Mohammed Rafi songs. He has done many live performances where he performed many Rafi melodious performances.
Arjun Firoz Khan performs at an event
- In March 2020, he also recorded his debut Bollywood song for Sandesh Gour’s film “Mobile India.”
Arjun Firoz Khan recorded his debut Bollywood song
- He reportedly supported the BJP and even campaigned for the party in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections.
Arjun Firoz Khan Campaigning for BJP in Dehradun
- He derives more joy in doing negative roles. She spoke,
Playing a negative character requires a lot of articulation and variety in contrast to the stereotypical hero. Villains have got many colors. I think if the negative is strong automatically the positive will be strong. A perfect balance of contrasts can be maintained when the negative image is correct.”
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
