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Aamir Khan's younger brother Faisal Khan is reportedly set to enter the Bigg Boss 20 house. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show could become a platform
to clear the air about the actor's complicated family history, film career and years of public controversies. If the news holds any truth, this could make Faisal's participation even more interesting, given he had been approached for the show before but refused to take part. His entry this time would be his first appearance in a reality TV show and is expected to make him one of the most watched contestants of the season. The upcoming instalment marks the 20th year for Bigg Boss. It is set to premiere on September 6.
Faisal Khan to participate in Bigg Boss?
According to Variety India, Faisal Khan will be a celebrity contestant in Bigg Boss 20. Salman Khan will extend his long run in the franchise as the host. While Bigg Boss is known to bring together celebrities from different walks of life, Faisal's inclusion is sure to garner extra attention because of his association with one of Bollywood's biggest families.
Who is Faisal Khan?
Faisal Khan is the younger brother of superstar Aamir Khan and has been trying to establish his own identity in the Hindi film industry for decades. He made his acting debut in 1994 with the romantic drama Madhosh, which was produced by his father, filmmaker Tahir Hussain. Vikram Bhatt directed the film, and Faisal starred opposite debutant Anjali Jathar.
A few years later, he returned to films with Mela (2000). The film was significant for bringing together Faisal and his brother Aamir Khan and Twinkle Khanna. He then appeared in films such as Kaaboo (2002), Border Hindustan Ka (2003) and Chand Bujh Gaya (2005). However, his acting career never achieved the same commercial success as his older brother.
In 2021, Faisal expanded his creative pursuits, making his directorial debut with the psychological thriller Faactory. He also starred in the film.
Faisal's troubled relationship with family
Besides his filmography, Faisal Khan has often hit the headlines for talking about his personal life and his equation with his family, especially Aamir Khan. His comments have attracted considerable attention over the years, but members of the Khan family have largely kept silent on the issues he has raised.
This checkered history could be one of the biggest talking points of his Bigg Boss stint. The format of the reality show often places contestants under intense scrutiny, with personal relationships becoming a main focus of the house conversations.
So Faisal's presence might give the show an unusual blend of Bollywood family history, personal disclosures and reality-show drama.
Faisal had rejected Bigg Boss before
Interestingly, this is not the first time that Bigg Boss has approached Faisal. He was reportedly offered a place in Bigg Boss 16 in 2022, but he refused to be a part of it. That season also saw another celebrity sibling of high profile in the form of filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan's brother Sajid Khan.
Four years later, Faisal seems to have changed his mind and is ready to taste the reality-show format for the first time. This is also special for fans, given the long history of a close professional and personal bond between Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.
