Feroz Khan
Feroz Khan (also spelt Feroze Khan, Feroz Khan or Firoz Khan) is a name shared by several notable individuals across South Asia, primarily in India and Pakistan. The name has been borne by figures in cinema, politics, sports, the military, and historical princely rule. This article serves as a disambiguation overview, listing the principal persons and one fictional character known by this name.
Key Facts
| Name |
Field |
| Disambiguation page |
Multiple persons |
| Common spellings |
Feroz Khan, Feroze Khan, Firoz Khan |
| Regions associated |
India, Pakistan |
| Wikidata |
Q5445208 |
Persons Named Feroz Khan
In Indian Cinema
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Feroz Khan (actor) (1939–2009) — Indian actor and film director, active in Hindi cinema.
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Feroz Abbas Khan (born 1959) — Indian theatre and film director.
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Firoz Khan — Indian television actor.
In Pakistani Public Life
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Feroz Khan Noon (1893–1970) — Pakistani politician who served as the 8th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Feroze Khan (born 1990) — Pakistani VJ, television actor, and model.
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Feroze Khan (field hockey) (1904–2005) — Pakistani hockey player and Olympic gold medalist.
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Farooq Feroze Khan (1939–2021) — General of the Pakistan Air Force and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.
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Feroz Khan of Malerkotla (1616–1672) — Ruler of the Indian princely state of Malerkotla, in present-day Punjab.
Other
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Firoz Khan — One of the perpetrators of the 1993 Bombay bombings.
Fictional Character
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Feroze Ali Khan — A fictional spymaster portrayed by Danny Denzongpa in the 2015 Indian film Baby and its 2017 sequel Naam Shabana.
Significance
The name Feroz is of Persian origin, meaning "victorious" or "successful," and has been widely used across South Asia, especially among Muslim communities in India and Pakistan. Its repeated occurrence among prominent figures in cinema, governance, and sport reflects its long-standing cultural presence in the subcontinent.
References
- English Wikipedia: Feroz Khan
- Wikidata item: Q5445208