Aasif Khan Biography, Age, Career, Wife & Facts
Aasif Khan is an Indian actor known for Panchayat’s Damaad Ji and Mirzapur’s Babar. Born 13 March 1991 in Rajasthan, he rose from theatre and odd jobs to OTT fame and Bigg Boss 20.
Aasif Khan (also known as Aasif Firdous Khan)
Actor, Casting Director
Biography / Overview
Aasif Khan was born on 13 March 1991 in Nimbahera, a small town in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district. His father, Ayyub Khan, worked at JK Cement and his mother, Firdous Khan, is a homemaker. He has two brothers and one sister. Interest in performing began in school with a stage role in 2001. After his father’s death in 2008, family responsibilities led him to take up small jobs while completing education.
He moved to Mumbai around 2010, working as a waiter and in other odd jobs while auditioning. After advice to train properly, he spent several years in Jaipur doing professional theatre before returning to Mumbai in 2016. He worked in casting while pursuing acting opportunities. Early screen work included junior artist roles, followed by the award-winning short film Vacancy.
Personal Details
Wider recognition came with Mirzapur (2018) as Babar. Subsequent roles in Panchayat, Paatal Lok, and Jamtara established him as a familiar face on OTT platforms. His portrayal of the irritated groom Ganesh in Panchayat, especially the line “Gajab beizzati hai yaar,” turned him into a meme favourite. He has continued working in films and series.
In December 2024 he married his longtime partner Zeba in an intimate Nikah ceremony in Mumbai, followed by a Walima in Nimbahera. In September 2026 he entered Bigg Boss 20.
Aasif Khan’s journey reflects determination and gradual growth. Growing up in a middle-class family in Nimbahera without industry connections, early passion for performance was interrupted by his father’s death. Supporting the family through odd jobs while studying, he later pursued theatre seriously in Jaipur for five years with groups such as Sarthak and Ujaagar.
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