Aasif Khan is a talented Indian actor who has earned recognition for his memorable performances in popular films and OTT series, including Panchayat, Mirzapur, Paatal Lok and Jamtara. Hailing from Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Aasif began his journey with theatre before moving into casting, films and digital entertainment; he also worked as a waiter during his early struggle in the industry. His role as Ganesh, popularly known as “Damaad Ji,” in Panchayat brought him wider recognition, while his performances in Mirzapur and Paatal Lok further established his presence as a versatile actor. In 2026, Aasif entered Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, marking his television reality-show debut and giving audiences an opportunity to see his personality beyond his popular screen characters. During the ongoing season, Aasif has already attracted attention for his arguments and outspoken approach; he was nominated for eviction along with ScoutOP and Rohed Khan after Bigg Boss accused the contestants of discussing the nomination process in advance. Aasif questioned the decision and described the situation as unfair. On September 19, 2026, his interactions inside the house continued to generate discussion, including comments from Aman Gandhi about Aasif’s acting and his role within the group.
Personal Profile
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Aasif Khan |
| Profession | Indian actor (web series, films, short films, theatre) |
| Date of Birth | 13 March 1991 (age 35 as of September 2026) |
| Birthplace / Hometown | Nimbahera, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India |
| Family | Father: Late Ayyub Khan (worked at J.K. Cement; passed away in 2008) Mother: Firdous Ayyub Khan (homemaker) Siblings: two brothers and one sister |
| Education | Completed higher secondary education while working small jobs after his father’s death |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Zeba (not from the entertainment industry; from Mumbai, studied in Ireland). Married 10 December 2024 in an intimate Nikah ceremony in Mumbai, followed by a Walima reception |
| Known For | Babar in Mirzapur (2018–2020) Ganesh, the irritated groom nicknamed “Damaad Ji”, in Panchayat Kabir M in Paatal Lok; Anas Ahmad in Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega |
| Famous Dialogue | “Gajab beizzati hai yaar” (from Panchayat; became a popular meme) |
| Years Active | 2011 – present |
| Net Worth (media estimate) | Reported at roughly ₹2–10 crore; unverified. Income mainly from OTT projects and brand promotions |
| @aasifkhan_1 |
Life & Career Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
| 2001 | First stage role as a servant in the school play “Kissa Kursi Ka”; inspired by comedian Raju Srivastav’s “Shaadiwallah” act, he later won a local stand-up competition |
| 2008 | Father’s sudden death halts his acting ambitions; takes up small jobs while finishing school |
| 2010 | Moves to Mumbai; works as a waiter and in a mall while going for auditions |
| 2011–2012 | Appears as a junior artist in Ready (2011) and Agneepath (2012). Joins Sarthak and Ujaagar Theatre Group in Jaipur and trains in theatre for about five years |
| 2015 | Performs the Rajasthani play “Kasumal Sapno” (adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream) at the International Theatre Festival in Karachi |
| 2016–2017 | Returns to Mumbai; works a year as casting associate at Casting Bay (mentor Abhishek Banerjee). Cameos in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Pari |
| 2017–2018 | Leads the short film Vacancy; wins Best Actor at Skylight Film Festival and Cineshorts by Viacom18 (2018) |
| 2018 | Breakthrough as Babar in Amazon’s Mirzapur |
| 2019 | Bollywood film debut in India’s Most Wanted (as Bittu Sinha) |
| 2020 | Big year on OTT: Jamtara, Panchayat, Paatal Lok and Mirzapur Season 2 |
| 2021 | Plays Parchun in the Netflix film Pagglait |
| 2022 | Human, Murder in Agonda, Ghar Set Hai (lead), Dil Se Hero; debut music video “Galtiyan” |
| 2023–2024 | The Great Indian Family; Dehati Ladke (Prashant Bhaiya); returns as Ganesh in Panchayat Season 3, praised as the character went from “most hated” to “most loved”; Kakuda (2024) |
| Dec 2024 | Marries longtime partner Zeba |
| 2025 | Plays Nasir in the horror-comedy The Bhootnii (released 1 May 2025) |
| Sept 2026 | Enters reality TV as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20 |
Filmography
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2018 | Mirzapur | Babar |
| 2019 | Humorously Yours | Chintu |
| 2020 | Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega | Anas Ahmad |
| 2020 | Panchayat | Ganesh (the groom) |
| 2020 | Paatal Lok | Kabir M |
| 2020 | Mirzapur Season 2 | Babar |
| 2022 | Human | Omar Pervez |
| 2022 | Murder In Agonda | Sanket Salelkar |
| 2022 | Ghar Set Hai | Lakhan (lead) |
| 2023 | Dehati Ladke | Prashant Bhaiya |
| 2024 | Dehati Ladke Season 2 | Prashant Bhaiya |
| 2024 | Panchayat Season 3 | Ganesh |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2011 | Ready | Junior artist |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Junior artist |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha | Reporter |
| 2018 | Pari | Ismail |
| 2019 | India’s Most Wanted | Bittu Sinha |
| 2021 | Pagglait | Parchun |
| 2023 | The Great Indian Family | Tulsidas Mishra |
| 2024 | Kakuda | Kilvish |
| 2025 | The Bhootnii | Nasir |
| Upcoming* | Noorani Chehra | Zaheer (shooting completed) |
| Upcoming* | Ishq Chakallas; Section 108 | To be announced |
*Listed as upcoming on Wikipedia; release status may have changed.
Short Films & Music Video
| Year | Title | Role / Notes |
| 2017 | Vacancy | Durgesh Kumar (Best Actor award) |
| 2020 | Sorry | Yaman |
| 2021 | Click | Ashish |
| 2022 | Dil Se Hero | Vikram |
| 2022 | Galtiyan (music video) | Debut music video |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category / Work | Result |
| 2018 | Cineshorts by Viacom18 | Best Actor – Vacancy | Won |
| 2018 | Skylight Film Festival | Best Actor – Vacancy | Won |
Bigg Boss 20 – Season Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Show | Bigg Boss 20 (Hindi), also titled “Bigg Boss: Tathas-two” |
| Premiere Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Channel / Streaming | Colors TV; streaming on JioHotstar |
| Host | Salman Khan (17th consecutive season as host) |
| Theme / Twist | Built around a second chance: “Vardaan Ya Toofan”. Every contestant gets two lives (“extra jeevandaan”), giving them another chance to avoid eviction |
| House Design | Circus and jungle inspired |
| Contestants | A mixed line-up of TV and OTT actors, digital creators, singers, sports stars and regional cinema names (about 18 in the pre-launch list) |
| Notable Housemates | Kanika Mann, Mary Kom, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Mahhi Vij, Amrapali Dubey, Arishfa Khan, Qazi Touqeer, Yung DSA, ScoutOP, Rohed Khan, Uditi Singh (names as reported by media) |
Aasif Khan in Bigg Boss 20
| Aspect | Details |
| Entry | Entered on premiere night (6 September 2026) as the 2nd contestant of the season |
| Why He Stands Out | A well-known OTT face (Panchayat, Mirzapur, Paatal Lok) known for understated humour; on the show viewers see him as himself rather than as Ganesh or Babar |
| Week 1 | No eviction in the opening week; all contestants stayed in the house |
| Week 2 – Nomination Controversy | On 15 September 2026, Bigg Boss cancelled the housemates’ nominations after showing a video of Aasif, Rohed Khan, ScoutOP and Yung DSA discussing nominations, which breaks the rules. As punishment Aasif, Rohed and ScoutOP were directly nominated for eviction; Yung DSA was spared because he was house captain. |
| Aasif’s Reaction | Called the decision unfair, questioned why only their conversation was shown, and said he would not speak against his friends even if it meant sending him home. He was visibly emotional |
| Outcome (as reported) | Reports say Rohed Khan received the fewest votes and was evicted, while Aasif and ScoutOP survived the Week 2 eviction |
| Current Status | Still in the house (as of 19 September 2026). The season is ongoing, so this may change |
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