Ajaz Khan
Ajaz Khan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Ajaz Khan began their career in 2010 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 16 years. With 30 credits to their name, Ajaz Khan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 10+ years, Ajaz Khan's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Ajaz Khan is an Indian actor working in both Hindi and Telugu cinema, primarily known for portraying villainous roles in commercial entertainers. He appeared as the antagonist in Temper (2015, directed by Puri Jagannadh) opposite Jr. NTR, and played Bhondu in Ram Gopal Varma's Rakta Charitra (2010). He also featured in Naayak (2013) with Ram Charan and Rogue (2017), establishing himself as a reliable character actor in Telugu films. Born on 29 May 1981 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Khan gained wider public visibility through his participation in Bigg Boss 7 (2013) alongside his film career spanning Hindi television and Telugu cinema.
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Temper (7.0)
View film →Iconic Roles
Naayak
Played a supporting role in this Telugu action film starring Ram Charan.
Ya Rab
Played a significant role in this Hindi drama film.
Defining Moments
Bigg Boss 7
Gained widespread public recognition as a contestant on the popular reality television show.
Naayak
Marked his entry into Telugu cinema with a notable supporting role in a major film.
Ajaz Khan by the Numbers
If you watched every Ajaz Khan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 21 hours. Most-paired with Puri Jagannadh — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Ajaz Khan.
Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Ajaz Khan has worked most frequently with Puri Jagannadh (2 films), Kajal Aggarwal (2 films), Pradeep Rawat (2 films), Tanikella Bharani (2 films), and Kota Srinivasa Rao (2 films).
Did You Know?
Ajaz Khan began his career as a model before transitioning into acting.
He gained initial fame as a contestant on the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 7' in 2013.
He has worked as a radio jockey for Big FM 92.7.
He has produced films under his own production company.
He is known for his roles in Hindi and Telugu films.
Legacy & Influence
Ajaz Khan's career in Indian cinema represents a distinct trajectory from reality television to supporting roles in Hindi and regional films. He first gained public attention as a contestant on the reality show 'Bigg Boss 4' in 2010, which provided a platform for his entry into acting. His early work was primarily in B-grade and low-budget thrillers, where he often portrayed antagonistic or rugged characters, carving a niche in a specific segment of the industry. Films like 'Rogue' and 'Ya Rab' featured him in central roles, though they did not achieve major commercial or critical success. His appearances in bigger productions, such as 'Naayak' (Telugu) and 'Temper' (Telugu), were in smaller supporting parts, demonstrating his foray into South Indian cinema alongside his Hindi film work. As a producer, he has been involved with projects like 'Hai Tujhe Salaam India'. His contribution lies in his persistence within the industry's competitive landscape, often working in films that cater to a particular audience demographic. While not a mainstream A-list star, his journey from television to film exemplifies a path taken by several actors in the modern era, leveraging reality TV fame for a career in movies. His filmography, though mixed in reception, shows a willingness to work across genres and languages, contributing to the diverse fabric of Indian cinema's supporting cast ecosystem.