Personal Information

Full Name: Kabir Khan

Nickname: Kabir

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1971-12-04

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Islam

Hobbies: Photography, Documentary Filmmaking, Traveling, Cricket, Reading

Education

School: Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

College: Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Mass Communication degree from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre

Physical Stats

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not publicly disclosed

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Mini Mathur (Television Host and Actress)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Film Director, Screenwriter, Documentary Filmmaker

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹100-120 Crores (approximately $12-15 million USD)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award for Best Director (Bajrangi Bhaijaan) IIFA Award for Best Director Zee Cine Award for Best Director Screen Award for Best Director National Film Award recognition for documentary work Directed highest-grossing films including Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger Known for patriotic and socially relevant cinema Successfully directed sports biopics like 83 (on India's 1983 Cricket World Cup victory)

Biography Details

Kabir Khan is a prominent Indian filmmaker who began his career as a documentary cinematographer before transitioning to feature films. Born in Hyderabad and raised across India due to his father's transferable job, Khan studied Mass Communication at Jamia Millia Islamia. He initially worked on documentaries, covering conflict zones including Afghanistan, which shaped his storytelling perspective.

His directorial debut, Kabul Express (2006), drew from his documentary experiences. Khan gained mainstream success with New York (2009), followed by blockbusters Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), the latter becoming one of Indian cinema's highest-grossers. His films often explore themes of cross-border humanity, patriotism without jingoism, and communal harmony. Married to television personality Mini Mathur, Khan is known for his meticulous research and authentic storytelling. His sports drama 83 (2021) showcased his versatility, recreating India's iconic cricket victory with critical acclaim.

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