Feroze Khan

Early work (2014–2017)

Khan began his career as a VJ on ARY Musik and later on became a model. He made his acting debut in 2014 with television series Bikhra Mera Naseeb as Harib. He then went on to play Aazer in ARY Digital’s romantic thriller Chup Raho, even though it was criticised due to its unauthentic, flawed dramatisation and misleading depiction.^[11]

In 2015, Khan starred as Humayun in the romantic series Tumse Mil Kay. The same year, he starred as Adeel Ahmed in Hum TV's drama romance Gul-e-Rana, a drama based on a novel, titled Hasti Ke Ahang, by Samra Bukhari alongside Sajal Aly. It was known as one of the popular series during its run, but received negative reviews and has been criticized for its misogynistic, sexist and regressive approach though Khan received a nomination for Best Actor - popular in Hum Awards and won the Best Television Sensation - Male.

In 2016 Khan made his Lollywood debut in Anjum Shahzad's drama film Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay opposite Sajal Ali which was released on (Eid ul Adha) 13 September 2016. It opened to mixed reviews from critics and was moderately successful.^[12]

In 2017, he starred as Arish in Hum TV's drama Woh Aik Pal alongside Ayesha Khan and debutante Ramsha Khan. It received mixed reviews from critics, one who wrote that "what took the makers so long to wrap it up, because Woh Aik Pal was being stretched to the extremes without a need".^[13]

Breakthrough and success (2018–present)

In the same year, in 2017, Khan starred as Mir Hadi, the son of a rising politician who, out of anger, gunned down a university student, alongside Sana Javed in Geo Entertainment's drama Khaani which is loosely based on the real life murder of Shahzeb Khan.^[14] The series was a huge success and turned out to be a breakthrough for him. He earned Best TV Actor - Viewer's choice at Lux Style Awards.^[15]

In 2018, Khan appeared as Romeo Raja in the romantic comedy Romeo Weds Heer in which he reunited with Sana Javed. It opened to mixed reviews and good ratings.

In 2019, he played Armaan Salman in Dil Kiya Karay opposite Yumna Zaidi which didn't perform well in the ratings though it received critical acclaim. In 2020, Khan starred, as Hamza Khalid, in ARY Digital’s romantic Ishqiya opposite Hania Aamir and Ramsha Khan. The show received mixed reviews from critics, Khan received Best Actor (Popular) at 2nd Pakistan International Screen Awards. In that same year Khan declared that he would be quitting the showbiz industry saying that he would “only act and provide [his] services for the teaching of Islam...”^[16] In late December Khan rejoined the showbiz industry after claiming that his Sheikh ordered him not to leave.^[17]

In 2021, Khan starred as Fahad in the highly anticipated drama, Khuda Aur Muhabbat 3 alongside Iqra Aziz which premiered on Geo Entertainment, and ended up becoming the most watched Pakistani television series on YouTube^[18] but received mixed to negative reviews from critics, the story being considered problematic.^[19][20]

From 2021 to 2022, Khan then went on to play Mustajab Ahmed, a narcissist atheist who falls in love with a religious Muslim woman, in Aye Musht-e-Khaak alongside Sana Javed. In 2022, Khan portrayed Basit, an adult suffering the consequences of his childhood trauma and trying to navigate through life and relationships, in ARY Digital’s drama Habs opposite Ushna Shah.^[21]

Music

In October 2022, Khan announced on his Instagram story that he had launched his YouTube channel titled “FK”.^[22]

In November 2022, Khan released his single titled Maangain Sabki Khairain, a rap song.

In January 2024, he released another rap song, Mashware.^[23]

Boxing

In February 2025, Khan launched his amateur boxing career with his first opponent being social media personality Rahim Pardesi, the match held at the Lahore Expo Centre and which he lost via a 4-1 split decision.^[24]

Divorce and following criticism within the industry

Khan's ex wife, Syeda Aliza stated in an Instagram post that their "marriage was filled with emotional and physical abuse as well as infidelity". She stated the mental and physical well being of her and her children are the reason for their divorce. The two are currently involved in a custody battle.^[25]

Following widespread criticism, Khan published a statement refuting the claims made against him with a long note on Instagram. Since the allegations broke, some Pakistani celebrities have spoken out in Aliza's favour including his co-stars Iqra Aziz and Ushna Shah, who demanded that Khan be blacklisted.^[26][27]

In November 2022, Lux Style Awards received massive backlash after they rolled out nominations for its 21st edition, where Khan was nominated for Best TV Actor category for drama Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3. LSA stated "submissions are received from artists and channels as part of an open call for entries for consideration in the awards. All shortlisted nominations for the Viewer's Choice Category are a result of exclusive viewer voting without any intervention by the Awards." For the unversed, the backlash has further intensified after the Khaani actor won the category for the same. The award was received by his sister Humaima Malick.^[28]

In January 2023, Muneeb Butt filed a complaint against Feroze for disclosing the personal number of his spouse, Aiman Khan.^[29]

Films

Television serials

Other appearances