Rohed Khan entered Bigg Boss 20 as one of the season's lesser-known faces, but he was not new to the entertainment industry. The Austrian actor and model had already worked in Hindi films including Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Detective Sherdil and Sarzameen before entering the reality show.
His Bigg Boss journey, however, lasted only a few weeks. Rohed became the first contestant to be evicted from the Salman Khan-hosted season after being nominated following a discussion about the show's nomination process.
So, who is Rohed Khan, and what did he do before entering the Bigg Boss house?
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From Afghanistan To Austria
Rohed Khan was born in 1995 in Afghanistan and holds Austrian nationality. His professional profile lists Linz in Austria and Mumbai as his places of residence. He speaks German, Persian/Farsi, Dari, English and Hindi.
His background also extends beyond acting. Khan has trained in karate and kickboxing and has worked in action and martial-arts roles. His professional profile lists training that includes a six-month acting diploma from Roshan Taneja's acting school and an Act Brighton diploma.
Before films, Khan worked as a model. His modelling credits have included campaigns for brands such as Gillette, Doritos, Men of Platinum, Harley-Davidson Austria, Hero Hunk India, Celio India and Sony Camera, according to his IMDb biography.
How Did Rohed Khan Enter Bollywood?
Khan moved towards acting after working in modelling and eventually began pursuing Hindi cinema.
His first major Hindi-film credit came with Tejas, released in 2023. He played Sarqalam, an antagonist opposite Kangana Ranaut. His professional acting profile also lists the project among his early screen credits.
He then appeared in Ali Abbas Zafar's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Khan played the Head Militant in the 2024 film.
His filmography continued with Detective Sherdil and Sarzameen, both released in 2025. In Detective Sherdil, he was credited as Shane, while Sarzameen featured him as Aabil Bhat.
Khan has also worked in international cinema. His professional credits include Les Clochettes de Kaboul, directed by Chabname Zariab, in which he plays Milad alongside Golshifteh Farahani.
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From Bigg Boss 20 To An Eviction
Rohed Khan entered Bigg Boss 20 with a background in films and modelling, but his stay lasted only two weeks.
He was nominated after discussing the nomination process with Aasif Khan, Scout OP and Yung DSA. Rohed, Aasif and Scout were then put up for eviction.
Rohed was eventually eliminated through public voting, becoming the first contestant to leave the season. His exit left Rhiti Tiwari and Aasif Khan emotional.
Before leaving, Rohed told Salman Khan that he wanted to work with him. Salman replied that they would work together one day.
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TL;DR | News At a Glance
Who is Rohed Khan?
Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model, born in Afghanistan in 1995. He has worked across Indian and international projects.
What films has Rohed Khan appeared in?
His film credits include Tejas, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Detective Sherdil and Sarzameen.
What did Rohed Khan do before acting?
He worked as a model and has been associated with campaigns for brands including Gillette, Doritos and Harley-Davidson Austria.
When did Rohed Khan enter Bigg Boss 20?
He entered the Bigg Boss 20 house on 6 September 2026.
Why was Rohed Khan nominated?
He was nominated after discussing the nomination process with Aasif Khan, Scout OP and Yung DSA.
When was Rohed Khan evicted from Bigg Boss 20?
He was evicted in the first elimination of the season, with the result decided through public voting.
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