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Hometown: Malerkotla, Punjab
Age: 54 Years
Wife: Tabassum Ahmed

Nissar Khan

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionActor
Famous roleInspector Adil Khan in the Hindi episodic TV show Crime Patrol
Nissar Khan in an episode of Crime Patrol
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 11”
Eye ColourHazel Brown
Hair ColourBrown
Career
DebutTV: Naa Aana Iss Des Laado (2009) as Joginder Sangwan; aired on Colors
Naa Aana Iss Des Laado
Film: Tum Mere Ho (1990) as Nisar Khan
Tum Mere Ho
Awards2010: ITA Best Supporting Actor for Naa Aana Iss Des Laado
2021: ITA Milestone Award for Crime Patrol
Nissar Khan with his award
2023: Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for Best Performance for the Hindi TV serial Crime Patrol
Nissar Khan with his Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 May 1969 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2023) 54 Years
BirthplaceMalerkotla, Punjab, India
Zodiac signTaurus
NationalityIndian
HometownPunjab, India
College/UniversityNational School of Drama, New Delhi
Educational Qualification(s)• Graduation
• A course in acting at the National School of Drama, New Delhi [1]Masala! [2]Hindustan Times
ReligionIslam [3]The Times of India
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14 January 2005
Family
Wife/SpouseTabassum Ahmed
ChildrenHe has two sons.

Nissar Khan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Nissar Khan

  • Nissar Khan is an Indian actor, who mainly works in Hindi films and TV serials.
  • While he was studying in school, he enjoyed watching theatre plays. He used to closely observe the performances of the actors in the theatre plays. Once, while he was in college, he came to know about the auditions for budding actors. He accompanied one of his friends to the auditions. The casting team selected him because they liked his voice. They asked him to read a short news segment that lasted for 20 seconds in a play.

    Nissar Khan in his college's group photo

    Nissar Khan in his college’s group photo

  • Interestingly, one of his classmates, who had the main role in a play, had to go abroad to study. Nissar was asked to step in as a replacement for his classmate. As his classmate went to Russia for higher studies, Nissar took on the lead role, and the play ended up winning many awards. After that, he continued to participate in more plays during his college years.
  • Nissar started his career as a theatre artist. For a few years, he has been performing in a famous Hindi theatre play ‘Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical.’ In this play, he portrays the character of Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar.

    Nissar Khan in the play Mughal-e-Azam

    Nissar Khan in the play Mughal-e-Azam

  • He is also known for his appearance in another theatre play ‘Arre O’Henry’.

    Nissar Khan in the play Arre O'Henry

    Nissar Khan in the play Arre O’Henry

  • In 1997, Nissar Khan appeared in an episode of the TV mini-series ‘Bombay Blue;’ aired on Channel 4.
  • He has appeared in several Hindi TV serials like ’24’ (2013; Colors), ‘Mahabharat’ (2013; Star Plus), and ‘Court Room: Sachchai Hazir Ho’ (2019; Colors).

    Nissar Khan in Mahabharat (2013)

    Nissar Khan in Mahabharat (2013)

  • He often plays the role of a police officer named Adil Khan in the episodic TV series ‘Crime Patrol.’ During an interview, Nissar Khan shared that his portrayal of a police officer in Crime Patrol became so popular that people started recognizing him as a real police officer. In an interview, while sharing such an incident, he said,

    One person asked me to help him vacate his shop from a difficult occupant. A lady came home and asked me to convince her alcoholic husband to quit drinking. I told her I ‘act’ as a policeman, I am not one. She still insisted I talk to her husband. Then, once were shooting in Jaipur, when a real cop came to me and said, “We’ve started enjoying respect in society because of the show. People now believe there are honest cops too. You’re like what Arun Govil (Ramayana) was – an idol!”

    Nissar Khan in Crime Patrol

    Nissar Khan in Crime Patrol

  • Nissar Khan has also played supporting roles in several Hindi films like ‘Keher’ (1999), ‘Lakshya’ (2004), ‘Don’ (2006), ‘Airlift’ (2016), ‘Veerappan’ (2019), and ‘IB 71’ (2023).

    Veerappan

    Veerappan

  • He has appeared in the TV mini-series ‘Khanabadosh’ (2007; TV One) and ‘London Ki Ek Raat’ (2008; Doordarshan).

    A still of Nissar Khan from London Ki Ek Raat

    A still of Nissar Khan from London Ki Ek Raat

  • In 2012, Nissar Khan acted in a Hindi short film ‘Rose Bed’ in which he played the role of Diwakar.
  • He also appeared in the 2017 telefilm ‘The Big Fat City’ as Harjeet.
  • Additionally, he has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Colgate.

    Nissar Khan in Colgate ad

    Nissar Khan in Colgate ad

  • During his free time, Nissar Khan enjoys reading books and travelling to different places.

    Nissar Khan during his trip

    Nissar Khan during his trip

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