Ishtiyak Khan (born Istayak Arif Khan; 15 April 1976) is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood movies and television shows. He came into limelight for his role as english teacher in the film Phas Gaye Re Obama which also went viral as a meme in social media and he gained popularity from his role as Rajesh Autowala in Tamasha, Ludo (as Inspector), Janhit Mein Jaari (as Purushottam), Anaarkali of Aarah, as well as portraying Chaurasia in Bharat, Vasu (Lawyer from Rohtak) in Jolly LLB, Sunny in FryDay, and Munna in Ammaa Ki Boli. He is also well known for his role in Television series as Kappu Ka Sasur in the fourth season of The Kapil Sharma Show (2022), Puttan in Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai, and in web series Dhindora (as Boss).
Early life Khan was born in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. He completed primary education there. In an interview, Khan stated that In 1989, he joined a theatre group named "Bharatiya Jan Natya Sangh (IPTA)". He did street play Gili Gili Fu directed by IPTA, Sri Devesh Mishra. After that, his first stage show was Ek Tha Gadha Urff Aladdad Kha, directed by Satish Sharma. He studied Rang Sangeet from Shri Baba Karant. He was selected for the National School of drama in 2004. Now he is the king of comedy.
Filmography +YearTitleRoleDirectorwriter2007The Lock (Short)The Neighbour2009AgyaatLaxman - Sharman's AssistantChintu JiAD2010Phas Gaye Re ObamaEnglish TeacherTees Maar Khan Villager2012Ammaa ki boliMunna2013Saare Jahaan Se MehngaJolly LLB Vasu (Lawyer from Rohtak)Bombay TalkiesFood eatery ownerIssaq Reporter2014MastramMahesh2015Jai Ho! Democracy Santosh, ChirantanTamasha Rajesh AutowalaDolly Ki DoliManjot's Friend2017Anaarkali of Aarah HiramanFukrey Returns Tidda2018Prem Gajra Aur Chilli Chicken (Short) SunilFryDay SunnyGame Paisa Ladki 2019Bharat ChaurasiaBaitullah (Short) Tea Shop Owner2020Sab Kushal Mangal Sonu BulletPandit Usman (Short) SantoshLudo Inspector Sukumar Sinha2021200: Halla Ho Prof. AvsareBunty Aur Babli 2 as Ishteyak Arif KhanShukrdosh Mahendar2022Janhit Mein Jaari PurushottamKhuda Haafiz Chapter 2 Agni Pariksha Shailendra ThakurAanchhi Chaman2023Dvand: The Internal ConflictBholaYesYes2024MaidaanHariVicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Chaabiwale Chacha2025Bhool Chuk Maaf Kishan2025The NetworkerPradeep Biswas
Television +TitleRoleYearNotesTota Weds MainaKulhad MuradabadiSab TVBunty Bubbly Ki MummyBalluDoordarshanPeterson HillTindaSab TVGudiya Humari Sabpe BhariMuddu2019And TVGudiya Ki ShadiMuddu2022Zee TheatreYudhClown2014Sony TVComedy Ka Maha MuqabalaMultiple RoleStarplus TVHar Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa HaiPuttan2018Starplus TV SeriesAapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta HaiIrfan Bhai2021Hotstar Web SeriesDhindoraBoss2021Youtube Web SeriesShubh Mangal Mein DangalDamaad2022Hungama PlayThe Kapil Sharma ShowKappu Ka Sasur2022Sony TV Comedy ShowCommando Sagar2023TV Series on Disney+ Hotstar Life Hill Gayi Bisht 2024 TV Series on Disney+ Hotstar
Directing and writing Khan made his directorial and writing debut with comedy-drama Dvand: The Internal Conflict which is based on a play written by William Shakespear called the Shadow Of Othello and is inspired by Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara.
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