Imran Khan, a Bengali born Indo-American, was born
to Anil Pal, a Bengali Hindu, and Nuzhat Khan, a Muslim. The boy's
parents divorced at the mere age one and a half years old, thus, shortly
after the separation, Imran took on his mother's surname and became a
Khan from Pal.
While
he lived in India, Imran attend theBombay Scottish School, but later
transferred to a boarding school in the green alps of Ooty to complete
his education.
Imran made his Bollywood debut in 2008 with the

youthful film,
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na. Produced
and personally guided by his uncle, his mother's brother, Aamir Khan,
who already has established himself well in the filmy world, the film
went on to be one of the biggest hits of the year, providing Imran a
firm step hold into the competitive industry. During the 54th Filmfare
Awards, the film won Imran the Best Debut Male award alongside Farhan
Akhtar.
After an incredulous opening, Imran's next two movies -
Kidnap [2008], featuring Sanjay Dutt, and
Luck [2009],
co-starring
Shruti Hassan - however, performed miserably at the Box Office. Despite
this, critics and audiences alike praised the actor for his atypical
performances, especially with the former where he was nominated for an
IIFA award for his negative role.
2010 saw Imran's fate at the Box Office change with the romantic comedy,
I Hate Luv Storys co-starring
the stunning Sonam Kapoor. The movie went on to become Imran's much
needed second big hit. However, the Deepika Padukone starer of the same
year,
Break Ke Baad, did not share the same success. Nonetheless, many praised their on-screen
jodi, calling it fresh and unexpected.
Most recently, 2011's adult comedy
Dehli Belly and the Katrina Kaif starer
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, have cemented the star's success further, putting him on the pedestal of the nation's most sought after actors.
In
his personal life, Imran is happily married, having gotten engaged to
his long-time girlfriend Avantika Malik on January 16th, 2010. The
couple tied the knot a year later, in a private civil ceremony on
January 10th, at
mamu Aamir Khan's house.
Did you know...
- Imran made two appearances in films as a child, both times playing the child version of the character that later grew up into mamu Aamir's character - in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak [1988] and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar [1992].
- Imran initially aspired to become a director.
- He is the nephew of both Aamir Khan and director-producer Mansoor Khan.
Watch out for the chocolate boy's next with Kareena Kapoor, Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, releasing in time for Valentines, February 10, 2012!Editors: Anhdara & Jenifer
Graphics: Sano
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