Arbaaz Khan (Indian actor)

Arbaaz Khan (Urdu: ارباز خان, born 4 August 1967) is an Indian actor and film producer. Since making his debut in 1996, he has acted in many leading and supporting roles. He ventured into film production in Bollywood with Dabangg (2010) in which he also starred as the younger brother of Salman Khan. The film went on become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time.

Early life

Arbaaz Khan was born as second son into a family with strong ties to the Bollywood film industry; his father is Salim Khan, a successful screenwriter, and his mother is Salma Khan (Sushila Charak), while his stepmother is dancer and Bollywood actress Helen. He is the brother of renowned actor Salman Khan and actor-producer Sohail Khan. He has one sister Alvira Khan and an adopted sister Arpita Khan. Arbaaz is originally from Afghanistan from his father´s side.

Career

Khan made his debut in the 1996 film Daraar where he gave a convincing performance in a villainous role of a psychotic wife-beater. He received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his performance.

Though not a very successful actor in his solo films, he has starred in many multi-starrer hit films such as Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and Pride and Honour (2004) where he acted opposite his brother Salman.

He played a villain role in the film City Under Threat (2003) which was also successful at the box office. He also played supporting roles in hit movies of...
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