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	'''Aqib Khan''' (~~]:عقب~~ خان, (born August ~~24,~~ 1994) is a ] actor of ]i ~~descent~~ ~~who~~ is ~~from~~ ] ~~and~~ ~~can~~ ~~speak~~ ], ], ], ], ] ~~and~~ ].<ref name=BT/><ref name=V1>{{cite video \|date=~~October~~ ~~20,~~ ~~2010~~ \|title=~~Aqib~~ ~~Khan,~~ star on ~~the~~ ~~horizon or chartered accountant?~~ \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8547912.stm \|format=]\|medium=News \|publisher=] \|~~location~~= ~~\|accessdate=~~January 1, 2012}}</ref><ref ~~name=V2~~>{{~~cite video \|year=February 24, 2011~~ \|title=~~West is West star Aqib Khan interviewed~~ \|url=~~http~~://~~news~~.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/~~8547912.stm \|format=]\|medium=News~~ \|language= \|~~publisher~~=~~] \|location= \|accessdate=January 1, 2012~~}}</ref> ~~He is known for his starring debut film role as Sajid Khan in the 2010 film '']''.~~		'''Aqib Khan''' ({{langx\|ur\|عاقب خان}}; born 24 August 1994) is an English actor, best known for his leading role in the 2010 comedy film ]. He is also a key cast member in BBC series '']''.<ref name=BT/><ref name=V2>{{cite video \|date=24 February 2011 \|title=West is West star Aqib Khan interviewed \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8547912.stm \|format=]\|medium=News \|publisher=] \|accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Citation \|title=Ladhood \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p07t80ht/ladhood \|language=en-GB \|access-date=2022-03-15}}</ref>

			== Early life ==
			Khan was born in the city of ] in ] in England, and is of ] descent.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2011-02-24 \|title=West is West star interviewed by his classmates \|language=en-GB \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8547912.stm \|access-date=2022-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Joseph \|first=Rebecca-Jane \|date=2011-02-24 \|title=Interview with Aqib Khan for West Is West \|url=https://www.heyuguys.com/interview-with-aqib-khan-for-west-is-west/ \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=HeyUGuys \|language=en-GB}}</ref>

			Khan attended Knowleswood Primary School prior to enrolling at Nab Wood School, then ] where he took drama, followed by ] where he studied for a BTEC in Sports.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aqib all set for film stardom \|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8681449.thornton-teenager-cast-in-sequel-to-classic-film-east-is-east/ \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus \|date=23 November 2010 \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
			Khan made his screen debut in the 2010 comedy film '']'', sequel to the 1999 film '']'', both written by ]. He was fifteen years old and studying his ] when he auditioned for the role of Sajid;<ref name=AiF>{{cite web\|last=Eriksson \|first=Scott \|title=Aqib Khan Interview: West Is West \|url=http://www.asiansonfilm.com/2011/07/aqib-khan-interview-west-is-west/ \|date=15 July 2011 \|publisher=Asians in Film \|accessdate=1 January 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502191341/http://www.asiansonfilm.com/2011/07/aqib-khan-interview-west-is-west/ \|archivedate=2 May 2012 }}</ref> and was sixteen years old and in ] when he was cast.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Staff\|title=Thornton teenager cast in sequel to classic film East Is East\|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8681449.Aqib_all_set_for_film_stardom/\|accessdate=1 January 2011\|newspaper=]\|date=23 November 2010}}</ref>
	Khan had his screen debut in the 2010 film '']'', the sequel to the 1999 film '']''. He was fifteen years old when he auditioned,<ref name=AiF>{{cite web\|last=Eriksson\|first=Scott\|title=Aqib Khan Interview: West Is West\|url=http://www.asiansonfilm.com/2011/07/aqib-khan-interview-west-is-west/\|date=July 15, 2011\|publisher=Asians in Film\|accessdate=January 1, 2012}}</ref> and was sixteen years old and ] at Thornton School when he shot his role as Sajid Khan in the film.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Staff\|title=Thornton teenager cast in sequel to classic film East Is East\|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8681449.Aqib_all_set_for_film_stardom/\|accessdate=January 1, 2011\|newspaper=]\|date=November 23, 2010}}</ref> Khan had done only one school play when younger and had no other acting experience when cast.<ref name=V1/><ref>{{cite web\|last=Carnevale\|first=Rob\|title=West Is West - Aqib Khan interview\|url=http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Film-Review/west-is-west-aqib-khan-interview\|date=February 24, 2011\|publisher=IndieLondon\|accessdate=January 1, 2012}}</ref> He was considered "something of a find" for the film due to his resemblance to actor ] who played the role of Sajid in the ].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Joseph\|first=Rebecca-Jane\|title=Interview with Aqib Khan for West Is West\|url=http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2011/02/24/interview-with-aqib-khan-for-west-is-west/\|date=February 24, 2011\|publisher=heyuguys.co.uk\|accessdate=January 1, 2012}}</ref> Of his performance, '']'' wrote that Khan "has revealed he already had a strong connection to the character of Sajid Khan before he was cast in the sequel to hit comedy ''East Is East'',"<ref name=BT>{{cite news\|last=Staff\|title=Aqib fitted right into Sajid role\|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/aqib-fitted-right-into-sajid-role-15088024.html\|accessdate=January 1, 2012\|newspaper=]\|date=February 17, 2011}}</ref> '']'' wrote "Newcomer Aqib Khan is superb as the cheeky, angst-ridden teen, and his change of heart plays out convincingly",<ref>{{cite news\|last=Delaney\|first=Laura\|title=review: ''West Is West''\|url=http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0224/westiswest.html\|accessdate=January 1, 2011\|newspaper=]\|date=February 24, 2011}}</ref> '']'' wrote "as Sajid, young Aqib Khan has enough natural charm and confidence to make him an endearing scene-stealer."<ref>{{cite news\|last=\|first=Staff\|title=Film Review: ''West Is West''\|url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/film_reviews_i_am_number_four_the_rite_west_is_west_animal_kingdom_no_strings_attached_1_1502639 \|accessdate=January 1, 2011\| newspaper=] \|date=February 24, 2011}}</ref> and '']'' wote "newbie Aqib Khan fits perfectly."<ref>{{cite news \|last=Siddiqi \|first=Maryam \|title=Film Review: ''West Is West'' \|url=http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/24/film-review-west-is-west-2-5-stars/ \|accessdate=January 1, 2011\|newspaper=] \|date=March 24, 2011}}</ref>

			When cast in ''West Is West'', Khan had only appeared in one school theatre play and had little acting experience.<ref name="V1">{{cite video \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8547912.stm \|title=Aqib Khan, star on the horizon or chartered accountant? \|date=20 October 2010 \|medium=News \|publisher=] \|format=] \|accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last=Carnevale\|first=Rob\|title=West Is West – Aqib Khan interview\|url=http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Film-Review/west-is-west-aqib-khan-interview\|date=24 February 2011\|publisher=IndieLondon\|accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref> He was considered "something of a find" for the film due to his resemblance to actor ], who played the role of Sajid in the ], and was selected following over 300 auditions for the part.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Joseph\|first=Rebecca-Jane\|title=Interview with Aqib Khan for West Is West\|url=http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2011/02/24/interview-with-aqib-khan-for-west-is-west/\|date=24 February 2011\|publisher=heyuguys.co.uk\|accessdate=1 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Movie hit revisited as a new star rises in the East \|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/movie-hit-revisited-new-star-rises-east-1940374 \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=www.yorkshirepost.co.uk \|language=en}}</ref> Khan joined the cast and crew in both Salford and in ] (doubling up as ]) for filming of ''West Is West''.
	This was followed by his television debut in the ] drama series '']'' in the role of Rashid Jarwar, an 18 year old who has a mild form of ].<ref name=AiF/><ref>{{cite news\|first=Carole\|title=Actu UK : The Jury pour ITV et Top Boy pour Channel 4 en tournage ; BBC Two commande Line of Duty\|url=http://www.critictoo.com/news/actu-uk-the-jury-pour-itv-et-top-boy-pour-channel-4-en-tournage-bbc-two-commande-line-of-duty/\|accessdate=January 1, 2011\|newspaper=Critictoo\|language=French\|date=March 16, 2011}}</ref>

			Of his performance, '']'' wrote that Khan "has revealed he already had a strong connection to the character of Sajid Khan before he was cast in the sequel to hit comedy ''East Is East''"<ref name="BT">{{cite news\|last=Staff\|title=Aqib fitted right into Sajid role\|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/aqib-fitted-right-into-sajid-role-15088024.html\|accessdate=1 January 2012\|newspaper=]\|date=17 February 2011}}</ref> while '']'' wrote "newcomer Aqib Khan is superb as the cheeky, angst-ridden teen, and his change of heart plays out convincingly".<ref>{{cite news\|last=Delaney\|first=Laura\|title=review: ''West Is West''\|url=http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0224/westiswest.html\|accessdate=1 January 2011\|publisher=]\|date=24 February 2011}}</ref> '']'' wrote "as Sajid, young Aqib Khan has enough natural charm and confidence to make him an endearing scene-stealer"<ref>{{cite news\|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->\|title=Film Review: ''West Is West''\|url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/film_reviews_i_am_number_four_the_rite_west_is_west_animal_kingdom_no_strings_attached_1_1502639 \|accessdate=1 January 2011\| publisher=] \|date=24 February 2011}}</ref> and Canadian publication '']'' wrote "newbie Aqib Khan fits perfectly."<ref name="AiF" /><ref>{{cite news \|last=Siddiqi \|first=Maryam \|title=Film Review: ''West Is West'' \|url=http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/03/24/film-review-west-is-west-2-5-stars/ \|accessdate=1 January 2011\|newspaper=] \|date=24 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|author=Carole\|title=Actu UK : The Jury pour ITV et Top Boy pour Channel 4 en tournage ; BBC Two commande Line of Duty\|url=http://www.critictoo.com/news/actu-uk-the-jury-pour-itv-et-top-boy-pour-channel-4-en-tournage-bbc-two-commande-line-of-duty/\|accessdate=1 January 2011\|newspaper=Critictoo\|language=French\|date=16 March 2011}}</ref>
	==Personal life==

	He was born in ], ] and is of ] descent. He has a younger sister Aroosh Khan (born 20 September 2008) and two other sisters. Khan was born in 1994 to ] and ] speaking ] ] parents and his ancestors were from ], ], however like all other ] families, traces his origins back to ]. He has stated he is from the ]. He is also close friends with ]'s ].
			In 2014, Khan was co-lead in Jason Wingard's short film ''Going to Mecca'' alongside comedian ], but actor ] was selected to portray the same character alongside Carroll in the 2019 feature film version of the short, titled '']''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bennett \|first=Steve \|title=Comedy movie Eaten By Lions gets its world premiere : News 2018 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide \|url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2018/05/23/40039/comedy_movie_eaten_by_lions_gets_its_world_premiere \|access-date=2022-10-21 \|website=www.chortle.co.uk \|language=en}}</ref>

			In November 2019, Khan appeared as part of the main cast in '']'', a BBC series written by and starring comedian ]. The series details the experiences of his adolescence, and serves as a television adaptation of his ] show of the same name. In April 2021, Khan rejoined the cast as filming began for season two of ''Ladhood'', which was released in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ladhood lands a second series \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/bbc.com/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/ladhood/ \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=www.bbc.co.uk \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filming has begun on the second series of BBC comedy Ladhood \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/bbc.com/mediacentre/2021/ladhood-2/ \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=www.bbc.co.uk \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
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	* '']'' (2010) as Sajid Khan
			\|-
	* '']'' (1 episode, 2010) as himself
			! Year
	* '']'' (5 episodes, 2011) as Rashid Jarwar
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			! Role
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			\|-
			\| 2010
			\| '']''
			\| Sajid Khan
			\| Film
			\|-
			\| 2011
			\| '']'' <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aqib Khan \|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4de81155ee978 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607030821/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4de81155ee978 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=7 June 2018 \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=BFI \|language=en}}</ref>
			\| Rashid Jarwar
			\| Main role; 5 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2013
			\| ''Our Lad''
			\| Umer
			\| Short film
			\|-
			\| 2014
			\| ''Going to Mecca'' <ref>{{Citation \|title=Going to Mecca \|url=https://bentear.co.uk/portfolio/going-to-mecca \|language=en-GB \|access-date=2022-03-15}}</ref>
			\|
			\| Short film
			\|-
			\| 2014
			\| '']''
			\| Zamir Salim
			\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2016
			\| ''Pit Stop''
			\| Noveed
			\| Film
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| '']''
			\| Mikey
			\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| ''Freesia'' <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Freesia \|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/freesia-review/ \|access-date=2022-03-15 \|website=Empire}}</ref>
			\| Yusuf
			\| Short film
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| '']''
			\| Umar
			\| Film
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| '']''
			\| Pinoo
			\| Film
			\|-
			\| 2017
			\| ''In Another Life''
			\| Tarek
			\| Film
			\|-
			\| 2018
			\| ''Wasteland''
			\| Bilal
			\| Film
			\|-
			\| 2019
			\| '']''
			\| Vijay Babu
			\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2019–2022
			\| '']''
			\| Adnan Masood
			\| Main role
			\|-
			\| 2020
			\| '']''
			\| Nev
			\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2023
			\| '']''
			\| Sam
			\| ] sitcom<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0fsd07\|work=]\|title=Call Jonathan Pie\|date=9 June 2023\|access-date=11 June 2023}}</ref>
			\|-
			\|}

	==References==		==References==
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British actor

Aqib Khan
Born	Aqib Khan (1994-08-24) 24 August 1994 (age 30) City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2010–present

Aqib Khan (Urdu: عاقب خان; born 24 August 1994) is an English actor, best known for his leading role in the 2010 comedy film West Is West. He is also a key cast member in BBC series Ladhood.

Early life

Khan was born in the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire in England, and is of Pakistani descent.

Khan attended Knowleswood Primary School prior to enrolling at Nab Wood School, then Tong High School where he took drama, followed by Thornton Grammar School where he studied for a BTEC in Sports.

Career

Khan made his screen debut in the 2010 comedy film West Is West, sequel to the 1999 film East Is East, both written by Ayub Khan-Din. He was fifteen years old and studying his GCSEs when he auditioned for the role of Sajid; and was sixteen years old and in sixth form when he was cast.

When cast in West Is West, Khan had only appeared in one school theatre play and had little acting experience. He was considered "something of a find" for the film due to his resemblance to actor Jordan Routledge, who played the role of Sajid in the original film, and was selected following over 300 auditions for the part. Khan joined the cast and crew in both Salford and in India (doubling up as Pakistan) for filming of West Is West.

Of his performance, Belfast Telegraph wrote that Khan "has revealed he already had a strong connection to the character of Sajid Khan before he was cast in the sequel to hit comedy East Is East" while RTÉ wrote "newcomer Aqib Khan is superb as the cheeky, angst-ridden teen, and his change of heart plays out convincingly". The Scotsman wrote "as Sajid, young Aqib Khan has enough natural charm and confidence to make him an endearing scene-stealer" and Canadian publication National Post wrote "newbie Aqib Khan fits perfectly."

In 2014, Khan was co-lead in Jason Wingard's short film Going to Mecca alongside comedian Jack Carroll, but actor Antonio Aakeel was selected to portray the same character alongside Carroll in the 2019 feature film version of the short, titled Eaten by Lions.

In November 2019, Khan appeared as part of the main cast in Ladhood, a BBC series written by and starring comedian Liam Williams. The series details the experiences of his adolescence, and serves as a television adaptation of his BBC Radio 4 show of the same name. In April 2021, Khan rejoined the cast as filming began for season two of Ladhood, which was released in August 2021.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2010	West Is West	Sajid Khan	Film
2011	The Jury	Rashid Jarwar	Main role; 5 episodes
2013	Our Lad	Umer	Short film
2014	Going to Mecca		Short film
2014	Remember Me	Zamir Salim	2 episodes
2016	Pit Stop	Noveed	Film
2017	In the Dark	Mikey	1 episode
2017	Freesia	Yusuf	Short film
2017	Apostasy	Umar	Film
2017	Lies We Tell	Pinoo	Film
2017	In Another Life	Tarek	Film
2018	Wasteland	Bilal	Film
2019	Years and Years	Vijay Babu	2 episodes
2019–2022	Ladhood	Adnan Masood	Main role
2020	Ghosts	Nev	1 episode
2023	Call Jonathan Pie	Sam	Radio 4 sitcom

References

^ Staff (17 February 2011). "Aqib fitted right into Sajid role". The Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
West is West star Aqib Khan interviewed (Flash video) (News). BBC News. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
Ladhood, retrieved 15 March 2022
"West is West star interviewed by his classmates". 24 February 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
Joseph, Rebecca-Jane (24 February 2011). "Interview with Aqib Khan for West Is West". HeyUGuys. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
"Aqib all set for film stardom". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
^ Eriksson, Scott (15 July 2011). "Aqib Khan Interview: West Is West". Asians in Film. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
Staff (23 November 2010). "Thornton teenager cast in sequel to classic film East Is East". Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
Aqib Khan, star on the horizon or chartered accountant? (Flash video) (News). BBC News. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
Carnevale, Rob (24 February 2011). "West Is West – Aqib Khan interview". IndieLondon. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
Joseph, Rebecca-Jane (24 February 2011). "Interview with Aqib Khan for West Is West". heyuguys.co.uk. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
"Movie hit revisited as a new star rises in the East". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
Delaney, Laura (24 February 2011). "review: West Is West". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
"Film Review: West Is West". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
Siddiqi, Maryam (24 March 2011). "Film Review: West Is West". National Post. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
Carole (16 March 2011). "Actu UK : The Jury pour ITV et Top Boy pour Channel 4 en tournage ; BBC Two commande Line of Duty". Critictoo (in French). Retrieved 1 January 2011.
Bennett, Steve. "Comedy movie Eaten By Lions gets its world premiere : News 2018 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
"Ladhood lands a second series". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
"Filming has begun on the second series of BBC comedy Ladhood". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
"Aqib Khan". BFI. Archived from the original on 7 June 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
Going to Mecca, retrieved 15 March 2022
"Freesia". Empire. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
"Call Jonathan Pie". BBC Sounds. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.

External links

Aqib Khan at IMDb

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