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Aqib KhanBritish actor of Pakistani origin
Date of Birth: 24.08.1994
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Biography of Akib Khan
- Family and Background
- Early Career and Film Debut
- Critical Acclaim
- Television Debut
Biography of Akib Khan
Akib Khan is a British actor of Pakistani descent. He was born on August 24, 1994 in Bradford, England. He speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Pashto, and Punjabi. Akib gained recognition for his role as Sajid Khan in the comedy film 'West Is West' (2010) written by Ayub Khan-Din. This was his first feature film.
Family and Background
Akib Khan has three sisters, including his youngest sister Aroosh Khan, who was born on September 20, 2008. His parents are Muslims who speak Punjabi. Their ancestors are originally from Attock, Pakistan, a large city in the Punjab province.
Early Career and Film Debut
Akib Khan made his debut in the film industry with his role in the 2010 film 'West Is West', which is a sequel to the comedy film 'East Is East' released in 1999. He auditioned for the role of Sajid when he was fifteen years old, and by the time filming began, he had turned sixteen and was studying in the sixth grade at Thornton School.
Despite having limited experience, with only one school production under his belt from when he was younger, Akib believed that he was offered the role of Sajid due to his resemblance to actor Jordan Routledge, who portrayed Sajid in the original 1999 film.
Critical Acclaim
Akib Khan's performance in 'West Is West' received excellent reviews from publications such as the 'Belfast Telegraph', 'RTE', 'National Post', and 'The Scotsman'. Critics agreed that even as a newcomer, Akib had natural charm and confidence, seamlessly fitting into the ensemble cast of the film and convincingly portraying a rebellious teenager in the sequel to the popular comedy.
Television Debut
Following the success of 'West Is West', Akib Khan made his television debut in the role of Rashid Jarwar, an 18-year-old teenager with Asperger's syndrome, in the dramatic series 'The Jury II' on ITV.
