Imran Khan, better known as ‘Khan Saab,’ is a Punjabi singer and songwriter. He gained recognition for his Punjabi song ‘Rim Jhim,’ which was released in 2014.
Wiki/Biography
Khan Saab was born on Wednesday, 8 June 1994 (age 29 years; as of 2023) in the village of Bhandal Dona, Kapurthala, Punjab, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Khan Saab’s childhood image
After completing his schooling at a local government school in his village, Khan Saab pursued a Bachelor of Arts, but he dropped out after one month because of financial constraints. He is settled in Phagwara, Kapurthala district, Punjab.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Natural Black
Eye Colour: Lavender Gray
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 14″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Khan Saab’s father, Iqbal Mohammad, was a working professional in Dubai for many years. His mother, Salma Parveen, is a homemaker.
Khan Saab with his father, Iqbal Mohammad
Khan Saab with his mother, Salma Parveen
Khan Saab has 2 siblings, sister Nargis Khan, and brother Mushtaq Khan.
Khan Saab with his sister Nargis Khan (left) and brother Mushtaq Khan (right)
Wife
Khan Saab is unmarried.
Religion
Khan Saab follows Islam.
Khan Saab praying at a mosque
Career
Singer
Khan Saab started his career with the song ‘Rim Jhim’, which was released in 2014. The song was released under Fresh Media Records which is owned by singer Garry Sandhu. The song also featured Pav Dharia. Khan Saab’s debut track was a major hit.
Khan Saab with Pav Dharia (left) at the shoot of their song ‘Rim Jhim’
In 2016, he released another superhit track, ‘Sajna’, which featured G Khan. In 2018, Khan Saab released a highly successful song, ‘Zindagi Tere Naal,’ which featured Pav Dharia. This was their second collaboration project. The song is to date loved worldwide and holds 230 million plus views on YouTube. In 2020, Khan Saab, along with G Khan and Mehar Vaani, released ‘Jee Karda’. The song was released by Garry Sandhu’s music label and he also featured in the song.
Khan Saab and G Khan (right) in a still from their song ‘Jee Karda’
Devotional Songs
Khan Saab released a devotional song, ‘Naseeba,’ in 2020, which featured other singers like Master Saleem, Feroz Khan, Kamal Khan, and Sher Mian Dad Khan.
Khan Saab’s devotional song ‘Naseeba’
Khan Saab released another soulful song in 2020, ‘Dina Nath Suno Ardas,’ which featured Varinder Sandhu. The song was released on his YouTube channel.
Khan Saab’s devotional song ‘Dina Nath Suno Ardas’
In June 2023, Khan Saab, in collaboration with the famous Bollywood music composer Salim Sulaiman, released ‘Bismillah’. It was released by their own record company, Merchant Records.
Khan Saab’s devotional song ‘Bismillah’ composed by Salim-Sulaiman
Controversy
Arrest
In June 2021, Khan Saab, along with 3 friends, was arrested by Kapurthala Police for violating covid safety protocols and hosting a birthday party. The singer was seen celebrating a birthday party at his home along with many other friends, the video of which went viral on social media. He was released on bail after a few hours. [1]The Tribune
Awards
Khan Saab won the ‘Sardool Sikander Award’ at the Punjabi Entertainment Festival & Awards 2023 (PEFA).
Favourites
- Food: Indian
- Dessert: Kheer
- Actor: Hansika Motwani
- Singer: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Sardool Sikander
Facts/Trivia
- Imran Khan’s stage name ‘Khan Saab’ was given to him by Garry Sandhu.
- Garry Sandhu launched Khan Saab and G Khan.
Khan Saab with G Khan (left) and Garry Sandhu (centre)
- Khan Saab started singing at the age of 4, and he used to perform at local Jagrans.
- Khan Saab used to work in an AC repair shop.
- Khan Saab built a mosque in his own village.
- Khan Saab teaches Namaz to children at a mosque in his village.
- Khan Saab’s nickname is ‘Mannu.’
- Khan Saab performs in live shows all over the world.
- Khan Saab recorded his first song when he was 17 years old and it was released when he was 19 years old.
- Khan Saab possesses Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s actual worn kurta.
- Khan Saab celebrated Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s birthday on 13 October every year, at his home in Phagwara, Punjab. Many singers like Jasbir Jassi, Kamal Khan, and Kanwar Grewal attended the ceremony.
Khan Saab during Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s birthday celebration at his home in Phagwara, Punjab
- Khan Saab has also judged many seasons of the music reality TV show Voice of Punjab.
Khan Saab as a judge in Voice of Punjab season 10 with Miss Pooja (centre) and Sachin Ahuja (left)
- Khan Saab has written the lyrics of many songs like ‘Karachi Walliye.’
- Khan Saab was invited as a guest on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2023.
Khan Saab with comedian Kapil Sharma (left)
- Khan Saab has also performed live for the famous cricketer Shikhar Dhawan.
Khan Saab with Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan
References
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