Khan was born in Oxnard, California. He belongs to a military family : his grandfather was an air commodore in the Pakistan Air Force, while his uncle is also an air commodore and "one of the top F16 pilots of his generation." He spent his childhood between Pakistan and the United States, eventually settling in the suburbs of Philadelphia. After high school, Khan ended up attending Pennsylvania State University, where he also boxed for the college team, completing a BS in finance. He worked for a Fortune 500 company in the banking industry, though it would only last a few years. Khan ultimately left his stable job to pursue acting in New York City.
Shaz Khan has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 2015. Signature works include The Martial Artist, Parwaaz Hai Junoon, Mother. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
