Most viewers who recognised Rohed Khan on the Bigg Boss 20 premiere would have struggled to place where from. That is the nature of the roles he has played so far: the antagonist across from Kangana Ranaut, the militant leader in an Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff action film, a terrorist brother in a Dharma production. He has been the face at the wrong end of the hero’s fists, rarely the face on the poster.
His entry into the Salman Khan-hosted house on 6 September 2026 changes that, and it came with a story he had apparently been carrying for years. Here is who he is and what he has actually done. His full name is listed as Rohed Satarzadeh. He was born in Afghanistan and grew up in Linz, after his parents moved to Austria when he was a child.
Rohed Khan: Quick Facts
| Name | Rohed Khan |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Birth year | Reported as 1995, which would make him 31 in 2026 |
| Profession | Actor and model |
| Languages | German, English, Dari and Farsi, Hindi |
| Known for | Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarzameen, Detective Sherdil |
| Specialisation | Action and martial-arts roles; second-degree black belt in karate |
| Current | Contestant, Bigg Boss 20 (2026) |
| Based in | Works between Europe, the UK and India |
Who is Rohed Khan?
Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model who has built a cross-border career, moving between Hindi films, European productions and international advertising. He is a rare kind of contestant for an Indian reality show: an actor whose work is genuinely spread across three markets rather than one.
He is fluent in German, English, Dari and Farsi, and Hindi, which is a large part of why he keeps being cast in multilingual projects. His professional profile lists action and martial-arts performance as his specialisation, and he holds a second-degree black belt in karate along with dance training.
He credits Shah Rukh Khan as his reason for wanting to work in Indian cinema. The first Hindi film he saw was Main Hoon Na, dubbed, on German television. He moved to Mumbai and took a six-month acting diploma at Roshan Taneja’s school, plus training at Act Brighton. Casting director Shanoo Sharma auditioned him for Takht and he was selected before the film was shelved. That independently corroborates the Takht claim I had flagged as unverified, so it can move out of the “reported claims” section.
Where he is from
This is one area where the available information does not line up neatly. He is an Austrian national, and his agency profile describes him as working between Europe, the UK and India while listing Afghanistan as his place of birth. During the Bigg Boss 20 premiere, he himself said Afghanistan is where he was born. Some database entries and outlets instead describe him as Austria-born. What is consistent across all of them is that he grew up between cultures and languages, which he has spoken about as shaping his career. He was born in Afghanistan and grew up in Linz, after his parents moved to Austria when he was a child.
Physical details
| Height | Approximately 6 ft 2 in (190 cm) |
| Eye colour | Moss green |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Build and training | Trained in karate, kickboxing and judo; second-degree black belt in karate |
These figures come from published biography profiles rather than from the actor or his representatives, and the height is listed as approximate at source. No verified weight or body measurements are publicly available.
Career: from modelling to Bollywood antagonists
He began as a model before moving into acting, and the modelling work never really stopped. His campaign list includes Gillette, Doritos, Men of Platinum, Harley-Davidson Austria, Hero Hunk India, Celio India and Sony Camera.
His screen career started in India. He made his Hindi film debut in 2023 with Tejas, the aerial action film starring Kangana Ranaut, playing the antagonist Sarqalam. That set the template for what followed: physically demanding, often adversarial parts.
Films at a glance
| Year | Title | Role | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tejas | Sarqalam | Theatrical release |
| 2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Militant head | Theatrical release |
| 2025 | Detective Sherdil | Shane | ZEE5, from 20 June 2025 |
| 2025 | Sarzameen | Aabil Bhatt | JioHotstar, from 25 July 2025 |
| Upcoming | Les Clochettes de Kaboul (When She Hears the Bells) | Milad | International production |
The 2025 double
2025 was his busiest year on screen so far, with two streaming releases about a month apart. In Detective Sherdil, Ali Abbas Zafar’s Budapest-set mystery comedy starring Diljit Dosanjh, he played Shane. In Sarzameen, Kayoze Irani’s directorial debut for Dharma Productions with Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan, he played Aabil Bhatt, one of the militant brothers whose capture sets the film’s central conflict in motion.
His work with Ali Abbas Zafar spans both Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Detective Sherdil, which is the closest thing he has to a recurring industry relationship in India.
The international project
He has been cast as Milad in Les Clochettes de Kaboul, also titled When She Hears the Bells, alongside Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani. His agency listing places the project in development across 2025 and 2026, so no release information has been confirmed.
Rohed Khan in Bigg Boss 20
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on 6 September 2026, hosted by Salman Khan, streaming on JioHotstar and airing on Colors TV. Rohed entered as the sixth contestant of the night, joining Isha Rikhi, Aamrapali Dubey and the host on stage.
The entry carried a personal echo. Years earlier, Rohed had met Salman Khan during a shoot in Austria and told him then that he hoped to work with him one day. By his own account, he introduced himself and said as much on the spot. On the premiere stage, Salman recalled their earlier interaction on the sets of Tiger and described him as loyal. For an actor whose Indian career has been built in supporting parts, walking into the house of the country’s biggest reality franchise as a named contestant is a considerable jump in visibility.
He is one of the more internationally positioned names in a line-up that also includes Kanika Mann, Aasif Khan, Amrapali Dubey, Mary Kom, Mahhi Vij, Isha Rikhi, Qazi Touqeer and gaming creator Tanmay Singh, better known as ScoutOP.
Career claims worth flagging
Two frequently repeated details around his name are reported rather than independently confirmed. He has said in an interview with The Free Press Journal that he was signed for Squid Game but had to let it go because of a scheduling clash with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Reports also say he auditioned and did look tests for Karan Johar’s shelved period drama Takht. Neither claim has been confirmed by the productions involved, so treat both as the actor’s own account.
Personal life
In 2025, Rohed was linked with actress Zareen Khan after the two were photographed together at a Mumbai restaurant, with the speculation picking up again when they were seen celebrating Diwali. He denied the romance, describing her to the press as a good friend and saying the two had simply met for dinner. No relationship has been publicly confirmed.
Social media
| Platform | Handle | What he posts |
|---|---|---|
| @rohedkhan__ | Film stills, campaign work, training and travel | |
| Rohed Khan | Professional profile and credits | |
| X | Active | Marked his Bigg Boss 20 entry with a post |
No publisher has released a verified follower count for him, and reality-show contestants typically see their numbers move sharply during a season, so any figure quoted this week would be out of date within days. His following is modest next to the season’s digital creators, which is normal for an actor whose profile was built through film credits and brand campaigns rather than social reach.
He posts work and travel updates on Instagram, where he is listed as @rohedkhan__, and he also marked his Bigg Boss entry with a post on X. His following is modest next to the season’s digital creators, which is typical of an actor whose profile has been built through film credits and brand campaigns rather than social reach.
Net worth
There is no verified figure for Rohed Khan’s net worth, and no credible public reporting on his earnings. Any number circulating online should be treated as an estimate. His income is generally attributed to acting work across Indian and European productions and to modelling and advertising campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rohed Khan in Bigg Boss 20?
He is an Austrian actor and model who entered the house as the sixth contestant on the premiere episode of 6 September 2026. He is known for Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarzameen and Detective Sherdil.
Which movies has Rohed Khan acted in?
Tejas (2023) as Sarqalam, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024) as a militant head, Detective Sherdil (2025) as Shane and Sarzameen (2025) as Aabil Bhatt. He has also been cast in the international feature Les Clochettes de Kaboul.
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Where is Rohed Khan from?
He is an Austrian national. He said during the Bigg Boss 20 premiere that he was born in Afghanistan, and his agency profile lists the same. Some other profiles describe him as Austria-born.
What is Rohed Khan’s age?
Reports around his Bigg Boss entry put his birth year at 1995, which would make him 31 in 2026. He has not publicly confirmed a date of birth.
How does Rohed Khan know Salman Khan?
He met Salman Khan years earlier during a shoot in Austria and told him he wanted to work with him someday. Salman referred to that earlier meeting when Rohed entered the Bigg Boss 20 house.
Is Rohed Khan dating Zareen Khan?
No. The two were linked after being spotted together in 2025, but he denied a romantic relationship and called her a good friend.
What languages does Rohed Khan speak?
German, English, Dari and Farsi, and Hindi.