Cezanne Khan
Cezanne Khan is an Indian television actor. He is known for his role of Anurag Basu in Kasautii Zindagi Kay
Early life
Khan was born into a Muslim family in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His father is Ustad Rais Khan, a famous sitarist in Pakistan. His mother, Tasnim Khan, is an interior designer, whose family also resides in Karachi, Pakistan. His brother, Suhail Khan, is a singer, composer and a sitar player.He was named after the famous French painter Paul Cézanne.
Khan went to boarding school at Barnes in Deolali. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce from M.M.K. College of Commerce & Economics in Bandra, Bombay.
Career
During his college days, he was involved with modelling and then theatre. After Khan completed his B.Com, he was supposed to join SVKM's NMIMS for MBA when he was offered a film. This film never released but it made him leave his MBA to pursue a career in acting. Then television happened. Anubhav Sinha offered him a role in his TV serial Hasratein on Zee TV and he accepted the offer. And soon after, he got Neena Gupta's Palchhin and Balaji Telefilms's Kalirein. He also did a bit of acting in B.R.Films' serial Dushman. Meanwhile, he was offered the role of Anurag Basu in Ekta Kapoor's hit television series Kasautii Zindagii Kay on Star Plus which catapulted Khan into stardom.In June 2007 Khan entered Sony Entertainment Television's Ek Ladki Anjaani Si as Dr. Dhruv Mehra. Khan also hosted The Good Health Show on Zee TV for some time. He acted in few Pakistani TV serials – Piya Ke Ghar Jaana Hai, Silsilay Chahat Ke and Gulnaar Bano.
Ek Ladki Anjaani Si was aired on Sony Entertainment Television. In it, Khan played the role of Dr.Dhruv Mehra for almost 5 months. Dr. Dhruv Mehra is a rich neurosurgeon, who adds major twists and turns to Nikhil and Ananya's life. He is an atheist who does not believe in luck but in himself and is arrogant enough to think that he is the one who grants life to his clients. He feels that he has magic in his hands and when he saves the life of a patient then all the credit should be given to him and not God. He is an overconfident doctor who thinks that he can do anything.
Seeta Aur Geeta
In the year 2009, Seeta Aur Geeta was aired on Imagine TV in which Khan played the role of Suraj, the proverbial Prince Charming.Television
TV shows
Year | Show | Character | Channel | Notes |
1997–1998 | Hasratein | Yogesh | Zee TV | Supporting Role |
1999 | Pal Chhin | Rajesh | Star Plus | Supporting Role |
2001 | Kaliren | Viren | DD Metro | |
2001–2002 | Dushman | Rahul | DD Metro | |
2001-2002 | Aap Beeti | Advocate | DD National | Episodic Role |
2001–2007 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Anurag Basu, later replaced by Hiten Tejwani Replaced Sharad Malhotra. | Star Plus | Lead Role |
2003 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - Kab Kyon Kahan | Kunwar Sujit Singh | Sony TV | Episodic Role |
2004 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Rizwan Khan | Star Plus | Episodic Role |
2004 - 2005 | Hum Do Hain Na ! | Veer Anuveer Twins Brother | Sony TV | Lead Role |
2006 - 2007 | Piya Kay Ghar Jana Hai | ARY Digital | Pakistani Show | |
2007 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | Dr Dhruv Modi | Sony TV | Supporting Role |
2009 | Seeta Aur Geeta | Ravi Suraj twins brother | NDTV Imagine | Lead Role |
Special appearances
- Khulja SimSim
- Kandy Floss
- Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
- Gulnaar Bano
TV commercials
- Dabur Hair Oil
Other projects
- Music Video on song - Yaad Piya Ki by Ustad Sultan Khan, Sadhna Sargam, Suhel Khan
- Title Song in Star Parivaar Awards 2004
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Show | Category | Character | Series | Result |
2002 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor | Anurag Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | rowspan="5" |
2002 | Indian Telly Awards | Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple | Anurag Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | - |
2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Indian Telly Award for Best Onscreen Couple | Anurag Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | - |
2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Best TV Personality - Male | Anurag Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | - |
- | - | - | Anurag Basu | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | - |