Zayed Abbas Khan (Hindi: ज़ैईद ख़ान, born 5 July 1980[1]), is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films.
Early life
Khan's parents are former Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan and interior designer Zarine Khan. Khan is the youngest of four children. His older sisters are Simone Khan (wife of Ajay Arora), Sussanne Roshan (wife of Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan), and Farah Khan Ali (wife of DJ Aqeel). Khan is related as cousin to yet another Bollywood actor, Fardeen Khan, whose father is the late actor Feroz Khan. Khan's family is originally from Ghazni, Afghanistan from his father´s side.[2]
Khan attended Welham Boys' School, Dehradun, and later Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal, with childhood friend Esha Deol and Mallaika Parekh. Zayed Khan married Mallaika Parekh on 20 November 2005.[3] They have a son, Ziddan, who was born on 18 January 2008.[4]
Career
Khan made his screen debut in 2003 in the film Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne.[5] He then starred in Main Hoon Na, which was one of the biggest hits in his career. Next, he appeared in Rocky: The Rebel. He played a cop in Dus and a news reporter in Mission Istanbul.[6] He made a special appearance in Om Shanti Om and Anjaana Anjaani. He also co-starred in Yuvvraaj and Blue. Khan, who prefers multi-starrer films, is currently working on Tezz (2011) with Ajay Devgan and Anil Kapoor.
Nominations
* 2005: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Main Hoon Na[7]
* 2004: Zee Cine Award Best Male Debut, Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne
