Aryan Khan
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| Khan in 2025 | |
| Born | 12 November 1997 (age 27) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Dhirubhai Ambani International School |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Known for | |
| Notable works | See below |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | N/A |
| Parents | Shah Rukh Khan (father)
Gauri Khan (mother) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | dyavolx.com |
Aryan Khan is an Indian filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. He is the eldest son of actor Shah Rukh Khan and producer Gauri Khan. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he co-founded Slab Ventures in 2022 and launched a luxury brand called D’yavol.
Early Life & Education
Aryan Khan was born on 12 November 1997 in Mumbai, India.[1] He is the eldest son of actor Shah Rukh Khan and producer Gauri Khan and has two younger siblings, including actress Suhana.[2][3] He was brought up following both his parents’ religions, Islam and Hinduism. Aryan studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai until age 15, then attended Sevenoaks School in Kent, England.[4]
As a child, he appeared as the young version of his father’s character in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) and worked as a voice actor in the Hindi version of The Incredibles (2004) with his father. In 2020, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television production from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.[5]
Career
In 2022, Aryan Khan, along with partners Bunty Singh and Leti Blagoeva, started a company called Slab Ventures and launched a luxury brand named D'yavol, inspired by the Bulgarian word for “devil.”[6] They partnered with Anheuser-Busch InBev to release a premium vodka called D'yavol Vodka and followed it up in 2023 with a blended malt scotch named D'yavol Inception.[7] That same year, Khan also launched a luxury clothing line, D'yavol X, and directed an ad video for it featuring himself and his father, marking his first time as a director.[8]
He voiced Simba in the Hindi version of The Lion King (2019),[9]and later dubbed Simba again in Mufasa: The Lion King (2024),[10]joining his father Shah Rukh Khan and younger brother AbRam in the cast.
From 2023 to 2024, Khan worked on a streaming series called The Ba**ds of Bollywood* as showrunner, writer, and director.[11] Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, the series is set in the Hindi film industry and will release on Netflix in 2025. It stars Lakshya, Bobby Deol, and Sahher Bambba, and is co-written by Bilal Siddiqui and Manav Chauhan.[12][13]
In August 2025, Khan co-founded a premium tequila brand, D'Yavol Añejo, with Radico Khaitan and Shah Rukh Khan, planning a global launch by December.[14]
Notable Works
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Young Rahul | Child actor |
| 2004 | The Incredibles | Dash Parr | Voice (Hindi dub) |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Simba | Voice (Hindi dub) |
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Simba | Voice (Hindi dub) |
| 2025 | The Ba***ds of Bollywood † | — | Creator, showrunner, writer and director |
External Links
References
- ↑ Aryan Khan, a perfect copy of famous dad Shah Rukh Khan . In India Today (29 July 2013) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Step inside Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's home Mannat . In The Indian Express (20 July 2023) . Retrieved 22 July 2023
- ↑ Aryan Khan shares images with siblings Suhana and AbRam, proud father Shah Rukh Khan has this to say . In WION (23 August 2023) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ 'It's Sad For Me' . In Outlook (17 December 2012) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is a USC graduate now, see pic from ceremony . In Hindustan Times (17 May 2021) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Exclusive: Aryan Khan reveals his future plans just days after announcing his writing debut, by Chloe Chou . In Vogue India (13 December 2022) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Aryan Khan launches Vodka brand in India, days after announcing feature directorial debut . In The Hindu (13 December 2022) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Aryan Khan: Working with my father is never challenging. He makes everyone's job easier on set. . In Harper Bazar (29 April 2023) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Shah Rukh Khan and son Aryan to voice Hindi version of 'The Lion King' . In Scroll.in (17 June 2019) . Retrieved 22 July 2023
- ↑ SRK says similarity of his voice to Aryan’s caused issues with Lion King . In Hindustan Times (13 July 2019) . Retrieved 17 August 2025
- ↑ 'Stardom': Shah Rukh Khan's Son Aryan Khan's Directorial Debut Goes on Floor . In The Quint (5 July 2023) . Retrieved 4 September 2023
- ↑ Bads of Bollywood Exclusive: Aryan Khan directorial led by Bobby Deol and Lakshya to release in June 2025, by Himesh Mankad . In Pinkvilla (6 February 2025) . Retrieved 7 February 2025
- ↑ The Bads Of Bollywood OTT Release: Makers drop first look of Aryan Khan's directorial debut show. Where to watch online . In The Economic Times (17 August 2025) . Retrieved 21 August 2025
- ↑ Shahrukh Khan, Aryan Khan, Radico Khaitan led by Abhishek Khaitan, and Nikhil Kamath join forces to launch D’YAVOL Spirits . In The Wire (17 August 2025) . Retrieved 17 August 2025