Rafi khan Actor Bio
Location: Mumbai / Shahjahanpur
Founder: actor's theatre
Associated Theatre Groups: actor’s theatre, Abhivyakti Natya Manch, Shahjahanpur, Sandesh Theatre Society
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About
Rafi Khan is a versatile film and theatre actor from Mumbai and Shahjahanpur, celebrated for his powerful stage presence and deep emotional performances.
he did Adhinayak as a Hero, Hi Stranger in a lead role along with Pankaj Tripathi, Excreta/Maila with Director Aditya Om and many short films and Music album and has performed in more than 20 full-length plays in collaboration with distinguished artists from the National School of Drama (NSD) and Bhartendu Natya Akademi (BNA).
Rafi’s performances are marked by intensity, authenticity, and a rare ability to bring complex characters to life — both on stage and on screen.
Filmography
Hi Stranger – Short film featuring Pankaj Tripathi, with Rafi Khan in a leading role.
Adhinayak – Feature film.
as a Hero; written and directed by Afzal Razvi
Maila / Excreta – Written & Directed by Aditya Om (upcoming release).
The Interview
Played Lead role; written and directed by Mithilesh Chaubey.
Chambal Theme song - album
Three times Guinness Book of World records holder Ghazal Maestro Dr Ghazal Srinivas sung this song by heart; lyrics: Vijay Singh Pal.
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Theatre Highlights
Ashfaq Ullah Khan – The Hero of Kakori
(Monologue — Conceived, Written, Directed, and Performed by Rafi Khan)
A stirring solo performance paying tribute to the freedom fighter Ashfaq Ullah Khan, blending patriotism with poetic realism.
Othello
(Played the title role- Playwright: Mohan Maharshi, Director: Shiva Saxena. Shahjahanpur’s first play to receive a standing ovation )
Ram Ki Shakti Pooja
(Based on the poem by Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’; Solo performance by Rafi Khan; Adapted & Directed by Rajesh Kumar)
Aurangzeb
(Played the title role- Playwright: Indira Parthasarthy, Directed by Tareeq Ahmad Khan – NSD & Film Actor)
Kambakht Ishq
(Solo Play; Written by Muazzam Beg – acclaimed film writer; Directed & Performed by Rafi Khan)
Mahabhoj
(Played Lead role of Binda; playwright - Mannu Bhandari, Directed by Rakesh Srivastava)
Gandhi Ne Kaha tha
(A famous play written and directed by Rajesh Kumar)
Ghar Wapsi
(Played role of Qazi in first production; Playwright - Rajesh Kumar, conceived and directed by Rajesh Kumar)
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Festivals & Achievements
Recipient of multiple awards in theatre and film.
Festival Director – Shaheed Mela Film Festival.
Former Festival Director – Chauri Chaura International Film Festival (CIFF).
Assosiated with: Awam ka Cinema, Ayodhya International Film Festival, Chambal International Film Festival, Chauri Chaura International Film, Festival, Shaheed Mela Film Festival.
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Artistic Vision
Rafi Khan believes that theatre is not merely a performance — it is a dialogue with society.
His work often explores themes of freedom, identity, and humanity, blending artistic excellence with social awareness.
Known for his humility and dedication to the craft, Rafi continues to inspire and mentor emerging artists through workshops, stage productions, and independent cinema.
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