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My Take
Kabir Khan is, for my money, one of the most humane storytellers in Hindi cinema. Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the clearest proof: a crowd-pleaser that made me both laugh and cry while quietly arguing that human connection transcends borders. His documentary roots show through in Kabul Express, where real-world weight seeps into entertainment without ever feeling preachy. Even in a commercial spy thriller like Ek Tha Tiger, there is a steady gaze toward the people caught in the story. Balancing mass appeal with genuine social conscience is rare, and Khan does it with a generosity I deeply admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kabir Khan
- Name (Japanese)
- カビール・カーン
- Reading
- かびーる・かーん
- Born
- January 1, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Hyderabad, Hyderabad district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- author / film director / screenwriter / cinematographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Delhi
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Ek Tha Tiger | — | |
| Notable work | Kabul Express | — | |
| Notable work | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kabir Khan born?
Born January 1, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Kabir Khan from?
Kabir Khan is from Hyderabad, Hyderabad district, India.
What does Kabir Khan do?
Kabir Khan works as author, film director, screenwriter, cinematographer.
What is Kabir Khan known for?
Notable works include Ek Tha Tiger, Kabul Express, Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.