Sanjay Khan Biography: Awards, Net Worth, Movies, Age, Wife, Children, Siblings, Height, TV Shows, Ethnicity

Shah Abbas Ali Khan, popularly known as Sanjay Khan, is a veteran Indian actor, producer, director, and businessman best known for his work in Hindi cinema during the 1960s and 1970s.

He gained recognition for his charismatic screen presence in films like Haqeeqat, Ek Phool Do Mali, Intaquam, and Dhund, and later transitioned into television as the creator and director of popular mythological and historical series.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Shah Abbas Ali Khan
• Stage Name: Sanjay Khan
• Born: January 3, 1940
• Age: 86 years old
• Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Ethnicity: Afghan-Persian
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director, Businessman
• Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Sadiq Ali Khan Tanoli and Fatima Khan (Bibi Fatima Begum)
• Siblings: Feroz Khan, Akbar Khan, Sameer Khan, Shahrukh Shah Ali Khan, Dilshad Bibi, Khurshid Shahnavar
• Spouse: Zarine Katrak (m. 1966–2025), Zeenat Aman (m. 1978–1979)
• Children: Sussanne Khan, Zayed Khan, Farah Khan Ali, Simone Arora
• Relationship: Widower
• Net Worth: $50 million USD

Early Life and Education

Shah Abbas Ali Khan, known as Sanjay Khan, was born on 3 January 1940 in Bengaluru, India. He was born to Sadiq Ali Khan Tanoli, an Afghan immigrant from Ghazni of the Tanoli tribe, and Fatima Khan (Bibi Fatima Begum) of Persian ancestry.

He has several siblings including brothers Feroz Khan, Akbar Khan, and Sameer Khan.

He studied at Bishop Cotton Boys’ School and St. Germain High School in Bengaluru, later obtaining his Senior Cambridge qualification through Cambridge School in Daryaganj, New Delhi. His ethnicity is of mixed Afghan-Persian (Pathan) descent and his religion is Islam.

Career

Sanjay Khan began his acting career in 1964 with the Rajshri Productions film Dosti, followed by a notable role in Chetan Anand’s war drama Haqeeqat.

He quickly rose as a leading man in the 1960s and 1970s, delivering hits such as Dus Lakh, Ek Phool Do Mali, Intaquam, and Dhund, often sharing screen space with his brother Feroz Khan in films like Mela and Nagin.

He later expanded into production and direction, creating and helming successful television series including the epic The Sword of Tipu Sultan.

His work left a lasting impact on Hindi cinema and television through his blend of commercial entertainment and historical storytelling, earning him recognition as a versatile artist who transitioned successfully into business ventures while maintaining a legacy of classic performances.

Awards and Nominations

• Lifetime Achievement Award by Screen Awards (2009)
• Hind Gaurav Award (1997)
• National Citizen’s Award (1994)
• Uttar Pradesh Film Journalists Association Award (1981)
• Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award (1993)
• Udyog Ratna Gold Award

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @sanjaykhan03
• Facebook Handle: Sanjay Khan
• Twitter Handle: @sanjaykhan01

Personal Life

Sanjay Khan, 86 years old and 6’1″ tall, was married to Zarine Katrak (Zarine Khan) from 1966 until her death in 2025, and briefly to actress Zeenat Aman from 1978 to 1979 (annulled).

He has four children: daughters Sussanne Khan, Farah Khan Ali, Simone Arora, and son Zayed Khan.

A devout Muslim who is also known as a Hanuman bhakt, and he focuses on family and business while residing between Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Net Worth

Sanjay Khan has an estimated net worth of around $50 million USD (approximately ₹417 crore).

His wealth primarily stems from his successful business ventures including real estate, a luxury hotel, and large-scale projects, along with earnings from his acting, producing, and directing career in films and television.

Filmography

• Dosti (1964)
• Haqeeqat (1964)
• Dus Lakh (1966)
• Ek Phool Do Mali (1969)
• Intaquam (1969)
• Dhund (1973)
• Nagin (1976)
• Abdullah (1980)
• Mission Kashmir (cameo/supporting roles in later years)

Television

• The Sword of Tipu Sultan (as producer/director)
• Various mythological and historical series (as creator and director)