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Leila Khan (actress)

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English actress

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Leila Khan
Alma mater	Anglia Ruskin University
Occupation	actress

Leila Khan is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the Netflix series Heartstopper (2023–) and the BBC series Crookhaven (2026).

Khan grew up in Harlow and moved to Great Dunmow when she was fourteen years old.^[1] She studied at Helena Romanes School, and stayed on there for sixth form to study law, English literature, and drama.^[1]

Khan graduated with a degree in drama and English literature at Anglia Ruskin University.^[1]

Career

Khan joined the cast of the British coming-of-age romantic comedy drama series Heartstopper during the show's second season, playing the role of Sahar Zahid.^[2]^[3] Her character returned in the show's third season.^[4] She also had a role in the BBC's Death and Paradise Christmas special.^[2]

In 2026, Khan will star as Amira Dhawan in the BBC series Crookhaven.^[5]

References

1 2 3 "Leila Khan landed acting roles in Netlix's Heartstopper series and the BBC's Death in Paradise Christmas Special while studying on our BA (Hons) Drama & English Literature degree". Anglia Ruskin University. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
1 2 Bhutani, Pankhuri (4 October 2024). "Leila Khan". Revamp Magazine. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
↑ Bhutani, Pankhuri (7 October 2023). "Leila Khan". Revamp Magazine.
↑ ""I'm so excited for fans to go on this journey." Leila Khan talks excitement of seeing character Sahar Zahid evolve on Season three of Heartstopper". Young Entertainment Magazine. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
↑ Molina-White, Lidia (4 June 2025). "Death in Paradise writer's Crookhaven adaptation casts Adolescence, Heartstopper and Vigil stars". Radio-Times. Retrieved 21 December 2025.

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