Faisal Khan (born 30 January 1999), is an Indian dancer and actor. He was the winner of reality shows including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8,[1] Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2,[2] Dance Ke Superkids and DID Dance Ka Tashan. Khan made his acting debut with Sony Entertainment Television's historical drama series Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, where he played the younger version of the protagonist Maharana Pratap. His performance in this series, he received critical praise, and won two Best Child Actor – Male awards at Indian Television Academy Awards and Indian Telly Awards, and received several nominations. In August 2014, Khan gave a special dance performance in the eighth season of Sony TV's game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, he performed there dressed up as Maharana Pratap on grand premiere. In the same month, Khan appeared as a guest dance performer in the seventh season of Colors TV's celebrity dance reality series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, where he joined the contestant Mouni Roy and choreographer partner Punit Pathak, in special "Teen Ka Tadka" episode.[24] Later in November 2014, Khan acted in Sony TV's crime thriller series C.I.D.. He portrayed an episodic role as the character of a dancer Faizal Khan, who is the prime suspect of a murder.[25] In April 2015, Khan played the pivotal role in Sony Entertainment Television's courtroom drama series Bhanwar – Kalyug Ki Hairatangez Kahaniyaa.[26] In June 2015, Khan gave a special dance performance on the finale episode of Colors TV's talent-based reality show India's Got Talent, he performed with the contestants X1X and Beat Breakers.
