Rohed Khan
Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model known for his work in Bollywood, European and international productions. He has appeared in films including Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Detective Sherdil and Sarzameen. In 2025, he was cast in the international drama Les Clochettes de Kaboul, also known as When She Hears the Bells. In 2026, he entered the reality television show Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan.
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| Rohed Khan in 2026 | |
| Born | Afghanistan |
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| Nationality | Austrian |
| Education | Roshan Taneja Acting Programme; Act Brighton |
| Occupation | Actor, Model |
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| Known for | Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Detective Sherdil, Sarzameen, Bigg Boss 20 |
| Notable works | Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Detective Sherdil, Sarzameen, Les Clochettes de Kaboul |
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Rohed Khan has worked across Europe, the United Kingdom and India and is known for his multilingual abilities. He speaks German, English, Dari/Farsi and Hindi. His professional background also includes modelling, advertising, martial arts and dance.[1][2][3]
Early Life & Education
Rohed Khan's professional profile lists Afghanistan as his place of birth and states that he grew up between different cultures and languages. His multilingual background includes German, English, Dari/Farsi and Hindi.
Before entering the acting industry, Rohed worked as a model and appeared in commercial advertising campaigns. He later pursued formal acting training through the Roshan Taneja acting programme and Act Brighton.
Rohed has a background in martial arts and holds a second-degree black belt in karate. He has also trained in kickboxing and dance, skills that have supported his work in action-oriented film roles.
Career
Rohed Khan began his professional career as a model and worked on advertising campaigns for international and Indian brands. His reported commercial work includes campaigns associated with Gillette, Doritos, Harley-Davidson Austria, Hero Hunk India, Celio India and Sony Camera.
He made his Bollywood acting debut with the 2023 action film Tejas, starring Kangana Ranaut. Rohed played the character Sarqalam, an antagonist in the film. The role marked his entry into Hindi cinema and reflected his background in action and martial-arts performance.
Rohed subsequently appeared in Ali Abbas Zafar's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in 2024, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. He played a militant head in the action film. His role further established his association with physically demanding and action-oriented characters.
His other professional credits include Detective Sherdil, in which he played Shane, and Sarzameen, where he was cast as Aabil Bhat. He also became associated with the international drama Les Clochettes de Kaboul, also known as When She Hears the Bells, in which he played Milad alongside Golshifteh Farahani.
Rohed has also spoken about an opportunity connected with Squid Game. In an interview with The Free Press Journal in 2024, he said that he chose to work on Bade Miyan Chote Miyan because of a scheduling conflict. He also recalled arriving in Mumbai while pursuing opportunities in the Indian film industry.
Bigg Boss 20
In 2026, Rohed Khan entered the reality television show Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant. The season is hosted by Salman Khan.
His participation marked a transition from his work primarily in films, modelling and advertising to reality television. His international background and experience across European and Indian productions added an international dimension to the season's contestant lineup.
Notable Works
Rohed Khan's notable film credits include Tejas (2023), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024), Detective Sherdil, Sarzameen and Les Clochettes de Kaboul (When She Hears the Bells).
His television appearance in Bigg Boss 20 in 2026 became another significant part of his entertainment career.[4][5][6]
Achievements and Recognition
Rohed Khan has developed a professional profile spanning acting, modelling, advertising and action performance. His work in Tejas and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan brought him into the Hindi film industry, while his subsequent international projects expanded his screen work beyond Bollywood.
His second-degree black belt in karate, along with training in kickboxing and dance, has supported his work in action-oriented roles. His multilingual abilities have also enabled him to work across different production environments.
Personal Life
Rohed Khan has generally kept his personal life private. In 2025, he was linked by media reports with actress Zareen Khan after the two were seen together at a restaurant in Mumbai and were later spotted celebrating Diwali together.
Rohed subsequently denied that they were dating and described Zareen Khan as a good friend. He stated that they had met for dinner but were not in a romantic relationship.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2023 | Tejas | Sarqalam |
| 2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Militant Head |
| Detective Sherdil | Shane | |
| Sarzameen | Aabil Bhat | |
| 2025 | Les Clochettes de Kaboul / When She Hears the Bells | Milad |
Television
| Year | Title | Role / Status |
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| 2026 | Bigg Boss 20 | Contestant |
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See also
References
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20: Who Is Rohed Khan, the Austria-Based Actor Who Enters Salman Khan’s Show? . In The Blunt Times . Retrieved 8 September 2026
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20: Who Is Rohed Khan? Meet the Austrian Actor Who Had a Connection With Salman Khan . In Pinkvilla . Retrieved 8 September 2026
- ↑ Rohed Khan in Bigg Boss 20: Austrian Actor’s Connection With Salman Khan . In Zoom TV Entertainment . Retrieved 8 September 2026
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20 Full Contestants List: Mary Kom, Isha Rikhi, Mahhi Vij, Rhiya Ahir and More . In News18 . Retrieved 6 September 2026
- ↑ Names of Contestants Making Headlines Even Before the Start of Bigg Boss 20: Who Will Be Seen in the Bigg Boss House This Season? . In Prahaar (5 September 2026) . Retrieved 6 September 2026
- ↑ Bigg Boss 20 Full List of 18 Reported Contestants . In TMINS News . Retrieved 6 September 2026