Ahmed Khan

Ahmed Khan (born 3 June 1974) is an Indian choreographer, producer, director, and writer.

After a period of acting, he has moved into film choreography, as well as writing, producing, and directing various Bollywood projects.

Khan was born in Pune, Maharastra on 3 June 1974.

He performed as a child actor in Mr. India before pursuing a career as a choreographer.

After Mr. India, Khan choreographed the films Taal, Ghajini, and Kick.

During this period, he also directed Lakeer – Forbidden Lines, and worked on the comedy Fool n Final.

He wrote and produced Paathshaala and Ek Paheli Leela.

His latest directing venture, Baaghi 2, was a success at the box office.

Khan served as judge on Dance India Dance Lil Master during its third season, and was popular among contestants, who referred to him as "Pappi King".

His second brush with death happened in 2004, when he was set to stay at a hotel that was destroyed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Khan had cancelled his reservation at the last minute.

Film

Television

In 2019, Khan also was on the judging panel of the celebrity dance show Nach Baliye 9 on Star Plus.

In 2019, he served as a judge on the ninth season of the reality competition show Nach Baliye.

Ahmed Khan is married to model Shaira Khan, who is a producer with Paperdoll Entertainment.

Together, they have produced the films Paathshaala and Ek Paheli Leela.

The couple live in Andheri with their two sons, Azaan Khan and Subhaan Khan.

Ahmed Khan has narrowly escaped death twice.

The first time occurred while he was filming at the World Trade Center in New York City only two days before the September 11 attacks.