Actor
Mansoor Khan
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1990s – Present
Mansoor Khan Biography
Mansoor Khan – Full Information
- Full Name: Mansoor Khan
- Profession: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Industry: Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood)
- Years Active: 1988 – 1992 (film direction), later entrepreneurial ventures
- Famous For: Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
- Date of Birth: 30 November 1964
- Age Range: Early 60s
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Location: India
Family Background
- Father: Nasir Hussain (noted filmmaker)
- Uncle: Tahir Hussain (producer)
- Cousin: Aamir Khan
Education
- Schooling: Mumbai
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Role | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Director | Debut film, major commercial success |
| 1992 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander | Director | Cult classic sports drama |
| 1995 | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Director | Emotional family drama |
| 2000 | Josh | Director | Youth musical romance |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Producer | Popular coming-of-age film |
| 2025 | Ek Din | Producer | Completed project |
Recent Activity
- Actively protesting against the Central Board of Film Certification over delays in the release of his film Jana Nayagan.
- Publicly questioned the CBFC censorship process and compared his film’s treatment with other major releases.
- Raised concerns about fairness and transparency in film certification.
- Conducted a hunger strike in Chennai in December 2025 demanding voting rights, which attracted wide media attention.
- Continues to make headlines for combining film-related activism with social and civic issues.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Director) | National Film Awards | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Won |
| 1988 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Won |
| 1993 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | Nominated |
| 1996 | Best Film | Filmfare Awards | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Nominated |
| 1996 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards | Josh | Nominated |
About Mansoor Khan
He is a Tamil film actor known for villain and character roles and recent public activism.
Protesting CBFC delays for his film Jana Nayagan and a 2025 hunger strike on voting rights.
Tamil cinema.
He does not maintain officially verified public accounts.
Mainly villain and strong supporting character roles.