Leila Khan
Leila Khan (Image Source: Leila's Instagram)

Evolution is compulsory for every industry. Those who can’t change according to time are going to be left behind because time does not wait. Similarly, the entertainment industry is also constantly evolving and has introduced us to many new actors with their raw talent and promising potential. To name a few notable actors, Florence Pugh, Sidney Flanigan, Emma Corrin, and many more.

Today, we will learn about a new actor who is now making her debut in the entertainment industry. Leila Khan is an English actor who has risen to fame for being cast in the Netflix series called Heartstopper as Sahar Hadid.

Who Are Leila Khan’s Parents?

Leila Khan grew up in a small town in Essex, Council Estate. She never realized that she wanted to pursue acting until she first received iPad from her mother and discovered iMovie at the age of 13/14. She would gather kids from her neighbourhood and create a short movies and trailers.

She was also always into movies and stories. While in school she also loved drama.

After she received the role in Heartstopper season 2, she shared the news with her family including her nanny, granddad, mom and auntie. Nobody initially knew that she was auditioning, so everyone was surprised when she revealed that she will be in the show called heartstopper of Netflix, which is really cool. Everyone was happy for her and even supported her.

Leila used to share backstage photos with her parents and family as they used to be very excited. So, when filming the season 3 of Heartstopper, she even took her nanny and grandfather to the set. 

Dwelling deep into her Leila Khan family life and siblings, it is known that she has a younger brother who is 15 years old as of 2024. Furthermore, Leila did revealed that her family is kind of like working class family and is happy for the progress of Leila.

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What Does Leila Khan Do For A Living?

Leila Khan was a college student who has now been cast in the upcoming season 2 of the British Netflix series called Heartstopper. Leila plays the role of Sahar Zahid, a supporting character in the show. She is newly introduced to the show business. Her character is best friends with Elle Argent played by Yasmin Finney, Aled Last, Tara Jones portrayed by Corinna Brown, Nick Nelson portrayed by Kit Connor, Darcy Olsson portrayed by Kizzy Edgell, Charlie Spring portrayed by Joe Locke and Tao Xu portrayed by William Gao. Leila’s character, Sahar is of Arabian descent with a loving personality. Her character loves to spend her time practicing with the band called Paris Squad along with her friends. Leila is one of the new faces on the show who will make her grand acting debut with the show soon. Furthermore, she is also to return for the season 3 of Heartstopper

Leila Khan in the series Heartstopper 

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Who Is Leila Khan Dating?

Leila Khan is currently single or if not, she has not made any indication of being in a relationship. She might have dated in the past or maybe in a relationship but has not made any public announcement. Leila’s character in the show Heartstopper often struggles with her sexuality. And in real life, she has not made any confirmation of her sexuality. Maybe in the future, when she becomes more accepting and comfortable with the media and public, Leila might reveal the name of her partner. For now, she is solely focused on building her career.

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How Much Is Leila Khan’s Net Worth?

There is no information about her net worth on the wiki for now. She just now announced her first-ever acting career debut, there is still a long way ahead of her. She is newly introduced to the industry and has not yet made any income but if her performance in the series gets her on the map. Leila might get an offer of more movies and TV shows and earn more.

She is currently a college graduate who is being cast in the Netflix hit series called Heartstoppers. After her announcement, Leila has gained more followers on her social media account. She has 47k followers on her Instagram account with only 4 posts so she might be getting several brand promotions offers. Leila is managed and represented by Curtis Brown Talent Department which also acts as an agent for BAFTA winner Mr. Lenny Rush.

How Tall Is Leila Khan?

Leila Khan is recently launched into the entertainment industry and has not yet revealed her exact height and weight. From her Instagram account, it looks like she lives a healthy lifestyle and a someone who values her diet and her fitness. Leila’s physical appearance consists of long straight black colored hair and the same-colored expressive eyes.

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