Faisal Khan is an Indian dancer and television actor. She 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, 30 January 1999 (age 20 years; as in 2019) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Childhood photos of Faisal Khan
He achieved 10th standard from Meera Academy school in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Faisal is good at dancing and Karate since childhood. At the age of 13, she auditioned for the second season of the dance reality show “Dance India Dance Li’l Masters” and was selected for the show.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5”
Weight (approx): 52 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 34″, Waist 28″, Biceps 12″
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
Faisal Khan belongs to Muslim Family. His father, Nazeer Khan, used to drive a rickshaw. His mother is a housewife. Faisal has 3 younger sisters, Muskaan, Shifa, and Mehak.
Faisal Khan with his father
Faisal Khan with his mother
Faisal Khan with his parents
Faisal Khan with his siblings
Faisal is said to be in a relationship with model Muskaan Kataria. However, in 2019, there were rumors of their separation when Muskaan moved to a separate apartment.
Faisal Khan with Muskaan Kataria
Career
Faisal started his career in 2012 by participating in season 2 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. 10 Lakhs. After winning the show, Khan participated in two other dance reality shows named “Dance Ke Superkids” and “DID Dance Ka Tashan.”
He made his acting debut in 2013 with the historical drama “Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap” where he played the lead character ‘Maharana Pratap.’ His performance in the show garnered critical acclaim and earned him two best child actor (male) awards.
Faisal Khan as Maharana Pratap
In November 2014, he played an episodic role in Sony TV’s crime thriller “CID.” After that, she participated in the eighth season of the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” with her dance partner, Vaishnavi Patil. Both won the show and received a prize money of Rs. 30 lakh and a Mahindra SUV car.
In 2019, Faisal played the lead character ‘Chandragupta Maurya’ in the Indian historical drama “Chandragupta Maurya.”
Faisal Khan as Chandragupta Maurya
She portrayed the role of Baiju in the Marathi film “Prem Kahani.” He also played the role of young ‘Narendra Modi’ in the web series “Modi- Journey Of A Common Man.”
Modi- A Common Man’s Journey
Award
- Zee Rishtey Award for Dance India show Dance Li’l Masters 2 (2012)
- Indian Telly Award for Best Child Artist (male) for the show Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap (2014)
Faisal Khan with the award
- Indian Television Academy Award for Best Child Actor for the show Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap (2014)
- Appreciation Award for contribution towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2017)
Faisal Khan with an award of appreciation
Favorite Things
- Food: Biryani, Gulab Jamun, Jalebi
- Superheroes: Superman
Faisal Khan dressed as Superman
- Holiday Destination: Kashmir
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
Faisal Khan holding a bat signed by Sachin Tendulkar
Facts
- Her hobbies include dancing, gym, swimming, and doing photography.
Faisal Khan in the pool
- Faisal comes from a financially weak family.
- He is very particular about his fitness and visits the gym regularly.
- She has learned dance from Shrikanth Ahire.
- Khan, along with his mother, likes to watch the crime investigation show, CID.
- While Faisal was shooting for Maharana Pratap, his schedule became so hectic that his tutors often visited his show sets to teach him during breaks.
- The first movie Faisal ever saw in a theater was “Om Shanti Om.”
- Sonnal Pardiwala, a blogger, who claimed to have suicidal thoughts, said that he forgot to commit suicide after watching a few episodes of Maharana Pratap on YouTube. She went on to write a book about her experience after watching the show and also explained how Faisal gave her a new life. When Khan found out about it, he gave his support to the woman and helped her launch the book.
Faisal Khan with Sonnal Pardiwala
- Faisal shares a great bond with choreographer, Geeta Kapur.
Faisal Khan with Geeta Kapur
- He owns a Royal Enfield.
Faisal Khan rides his bike
- In August 2014, Faisal gave a special dance performance in the grand premiere of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
- He has also given a special performance on Colors TV’s India’s Got Talent where he performed alongside contestants X1X and Beat Breakers.
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