Sajid Khan: News

One of the most controversial directors of Hindi cinema, Sajid Khan, is also known for his work as a television presenter, comedian, and actor. The son of actor Kamran Khan, he was intrigued in making a career in acting. At the age of 16, Khan started DJing at various social gatherings. Wanting to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, he made his debut as the host for the show 'Main Bhi Detective' in 1995. His second show 'Ikke Pe Ikka' became the longest-running Indian television show with the same host and entered the Limca Book of Records. The show 'Kehne Main Kya Harz Hai' marked his acting debut in 1997. Later, Khan did a stand-up comedy show, hosted a talk show, and appeared as a judge in 'India's Got Talent' Season 2. In 2006, he started his directorial venture with a short story in 'Darna Zaroori Hai'. 'Heyy Babyy' marked his first full-length film followed by 'Housefull', 'Housefull 2' and 'Himmatwala'. Since 2018, Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by several actresses and models.

27 Jul 2024

Farah Khan

Husband's alcoholism, financial crunch: Farah Khan's mother Menka's difficult life

Menka Irani, mother of acclaimed filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and director Sajid Khan, passed away in Mumbai on Friday.

26 Jul 2024

Farah Khan

Farah Khan's mother, Menaka Irani (79) dies after prolonged illness

Menaka Irani, mother of famed choreographer-director Farah Khan and director Sajid Khan, died in Mumbai on Friday at 79.

25 Apr 2024

Shah Rukh Khan

When Vidya Balan felt the pangs of nepotism

Renowned Bollywood actor Vidya Balan recently revealed her initial experiences in the Hindi film industry on the podcast Unfiltered with Samdish.

28 Dec 2023

Bollywood

'Rumors In Pieces': Director Sajid Khan clarifies amid death-related confusion

Housefull director Sajid Khan on Thursday took to Instagram to clear up confusion surrounding his well-being after some media outlets mistakenly used his photo in reports of the death of another actor named Sajid Khan.

29 Sep 2023

Anu Malik

Nana Patekar, Vikas Bahl: Sexual abuse accused artists working today

When the wave of the #MeToo movement first started in Bollywood in 2018, it horrified the industry.

27 Feb 2023

Sona Mohapatra

Tussle between Sona Mohapatra, Shehnaaz Gill fans: What, when, why

Sona Mohapatra is currently engaged in a tussle with Shehnaaz Gill's fans and supporters on Twitter.

18 Feb 2023

Sajid Nadiadwala

Sajid Nadiadwala birthday special: The undisputed king of box office

The owner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sajid Nadiadwala is one of the most accomplished names in the Bollywood industry, with a vast repertoire of over three decades of career.

08 Feb 2023

Bigg Boss

#NewsBytesExclusive: Akash Choudhary on why Priyanka should win 'Bigg Boss-16'

Bigg Boss 16 is coming to an end with its finale episodes scheduled to air on Sunday and Monday. A total of five contestants including Priyanka Chahar Choudhary will be contesting against one another for the trophy.

19 Jan 2023

Bollywood

Rakhi Sawant detained by Mumbai Police following Sherlyn Chopra's complaint

While the controversy surrounding her marriage settled recently, the Mumbai Police on Thursday detained actor Rakhi Sawant, following a case filed by fellow actor Sherlyn Chopra.

24 Dec 2022

#MeToo

Marathi actor accuses filmmaker Sajid Khan of sexual harassment

Troubles for filmmaker Sajid Khan seem to have deepened further. Khan, who is presently inside the Bigg Boss 16 house, has once again been accused of sexual harassment.

13 Oct 2022

Bigg Boss

Sajid Khan #BiggBoss controversy: Now, Kanishka Soni alleges casting couch

The controversy surrounding filmmaker Sajid Khan's participation in Bigg Boss 16 is garnering momentum with each passing day.

12 Oct 2022

Swati Maliwal

FWICE supports Sajid Khan following DCW's complaint to I&B Ministry

Calls are being made to evict filmmaker Sajid Khan from the celebrity reality show Bigg Boss.

06 Oct 2022

Bigg Boss

'Bigg Boss-16': Netizens demand Sajid Khan's removal; will makers respond?

Bigg Boss 16, which kicked off on October 1, has started courting controversies already.

29 Aug 2022

John Abraham

'100%': Shehnaaz announces her next with John Abraham, Sajid Khan

Actor Shehnaaz Gill announced her second Bollywood film titled 100% on Monday while sharing the first poster of the upcoming movie.

05 Nov 2021

Bollywood

Bollywood welcomes back #MeToo accused Sajid Khan, directorial-comeback rolls soon

After almost a seven-year-long hiatus, filmmaker Sajid Khan is returning to the director's chair.

20 Apr 2021

Sajid Wajid

Late Wajid Khan's wife moves court against brother-in-law Sajid, mother-in-law

The Bombay HC recently directed late music director Wajid Khan's mother and brother Sajid to submit details about his properties and assets.

19 Jan 2021

X

Sajid Khan asked me to feel his penis, alleges Sherlyn

Actor-model Sherlyn Chopra has accused disgraced filmmaker Sajid Khan of sexual harassment, claiming he had once "asked her to feel" his penis.

09 Jan 2021

Bollywood

Sajid Khan opens up on working solo after Wajid's death

Music composer Sajid Khan, of the duo Sajid-Wajid, said that he is learning how to work solo, after his brother Wajid Khan's death.

13 Sep 2020

Bollywood

"Took me to bedroom, rubbed my leg": Model on Khan

Model/actor Dimple Paul, also known as Paula, has opened up about what conspired ten years ago when disgraced filmmaker Sajid Khan had allegedly sexually harassed her.

11 Sep 2020

Instagram

"Asked me to strip at 17": Model accuses Sajid Khan

Paula, an Indian model and actor, has accused disgraced filmmaker Sajid Khan of sexual harassment and casting couch.

03 Jun 2020

Bollywood

Legends don't die: Sajid Khan's emotional tribute to brother Wajid

Late music composer and singer Wajid Khan's brother Sajid Khan has paid a heartfelt and emotional tribute to him.

19 Mar 2019

Tamannaah Bhatia

Tamannaah Bhatia on Sajid Khan: 'I was completely comfortable'

Bollywood's #MeToo movement brought a series of sordid tales of sexual harassment in the limelight.

28 Feb 2019

Akshay Kumar

Johnny-Jamie Lever to spice up humor quotient in 'Housefull 4'

The popular Housefull franchise is coming up with the fourth installment and the movie is going to have an ensemble cast.

12 Dec 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeTooEffect: Film Association suspends Sajid Khan post sexual harassment allegations

Bollywood's #MeToo movement unmasked several sexual predators of the industry and Sajid Khan was one of them.

01 Nov 2018

Bollywood

Sajid Khan's horror continues: Aahana Kumra makes shocking revelations

Ever since Bollywood's #MeToo has gained momentum, Sajid Khan has emerged as a serial predator.

26 Oct 2018

Akshay Kumar

#Housefull4: Junior artist molested on sets of Akshay-starrer; files FIR

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 4' seems to be going hand-in-hand with controversies these days.

20 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeTooEffect: Dalip Tahil records actress' statement before shooting rape scene

Bollywood's #MeToo movement is creating the right noise across the nation. It has not just exposed the perpetrators of the industry, but has also created a sense of fear amongst men.

17 Oct 2018

Bollywood

Salim Khan's message to #MeToo survivors: You have already won

Bollywood's #MeToo movement has got the tinselvile talking, and several celebrities have expressed their views on it.

16 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Singer Varsha accuses Kailash Kher, Toshi Sabri of sexual misconduct

Since women have started sharing their #MeToo stories, every day exposes new dark side of the glamorous world.

16 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeToo: When Sajid Khan admitted he treated women poorly

The recent sexual harassment allegations against Sajid Khan in wake of Bollywood's #MeToo campaign have exposed the director's dark side.

15 Oct 2018

India

Saif Ali Khan on #MeToo: Was harassed 25 years ago

India's #MeToo movement has got the tinselvile talking these days with celebrities sharing their opinions and experiences.

14 Oct 2018

Bollywood

#MeTooEffect: This actor to replace Nana Patekar in 'Housefull 4'

Bollywood's #MeToo movement is gaining momentum these days and the harassers are finally facing some brunt.

14 Oct 2018

Akshay Kumar

#MeTooEffect: Farhad Samji replaces Sajid Khan as 'Housefull 4' director

Post sexual harassment allegations were leveled against Sajid Khan, the director has been on the constant radar.

12 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

Farah on Sajid's sexual misconduct: 'Stand in solidarity with women'

The sexual harassment revelations against director Sajid Khan has come as a big blow for the industry.

12 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo: SRK's friend Karim Morani accused of rape and blackmailing

Ever since Tanushree Dutta has ignited the #MeToo movement, a lot of names have cropped up in the alleged harassment cases.

12 Oct 2018

Akshay Kumar

After Akshay cancels 'Housefull 4' shooting, Sajid steps-down as director

In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Sajid Khan, Akshay Kumar took a stand today and canceled the shooting of 'Housefull 4'.

01 Sep 2018

Jaipur

Jaipur: BJP leader's drunk son crushes sleeping laborers, 2 die

In a rather unfortunate incident, the son of a leader of BJP's Kisan Morcha ran over four sleeping laborers on Friday night in Jaipur.

Now, Housefull director Sajid Khan named in IPL betting scam

After Bollywood actor-director Arbaaz Khan confessed to having taken part in IPL betting, another well-known Bollywood celebrity has now been named in connection to the betting racket.

22 Mar 2018

Akshay Kumar

Kriti, two new actresses to be part of Housefull 4

Actor Kriti Sanon is set to join the cast of Housefull 4.

25 Feb 2018

Bhopal

Fire at NTC's textile unit in Bhopal, none injured

A fire broke out at a textile mill run by the National Textile Corporation (NTC) in Bhopal on Sunday morning, but no injury or casualty has been reported, an official said.