Remember Feroz Khan, who played ‘Arjun' in B.R Chopra's Mahabharat, quit acting, changed his name to…, now works as a…, his son is…
In the glamorous world of acting, many roles often come, entertain us, and are remembered briefly, but as soon as they end, they also vanish from our memory quickly. However, there are very few characters that actually stay relevant for years to come. Such iconic characters are attributed by actors with impeccable performance that breathes such life into the character that often blurs the line between reel and real. It's almost as if its the actor's second skin.
One such example of this is Firoz Khan, an impeccable actor who had dreams, talent, and commitment. Just like every other actor, he also came to Mumbai, in the world of showbiz, with a suitcase full of dreams. What set him apart from everyone else was his destiny of getting a powerful role in the Mahabharata, which not only proved him as a star but also gave him an identity. Firoz Khan became synonymous with the name Arjun, not just off-screen but also on-screen, as he legally changed his name, not for attention, but that's just how the world saw him now.
Now, people didn't know him as Firoz, to them he was Arjun, somebody who was courageous and unforgettable. He became one with his role, and that role became his forever identity. But besides his infamous role of Arjun in Mahabharata. He has also proved himself as a versatile actor by playing negative roles in the 90's.
Since the show Mahabharata, which was telecast on Doordarshan, had a strong star cast later, many producers have tried to recreate the Hindu epic Mahabharata on the small screen, but no one has been able to match the one created by BR Chopra and his son Ravi. Even today, their characters are recognised by the character they played rather than their real name, whether it is Lord Shri Ram or Sita Mata, Hanuman, Krishna, or Pandavas; those who played their role are still considered equal to God.
Besides Firoz's professional life, he lives a grounded and simple life with his wife, Kashmira. The duo has two daughters and one son. His son, Jibran Khan, is also an actor and is best known for his role as Shah Rukh Khan's son in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. Last year, Jibran also made his official debut in Ishq Vishk Rebound
Firoz Khan's tale is not just about his acting, it also speaks about the passion and determination he had put into his character that today that has become his identity.
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