Lena Khan
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 2008–2026 (19 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Lena Khan is a writer and director born in Canada to Indian parents. She was raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and is a graduate of the UCLA film school. Khan is known for her work on both feature films and television. Her directorial debut was the feature film The Tiger Hunter, which was partially based on her grandfather and released in over 70 cities nationwide. She later directed the 2021 live-action family comedy Flora and Ulysses for Disney. Her television credits include directing episodes for the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. Additionally, she directed the Netflix comedy film Best of the Best. Khan has also written and directed short films throughout her career.
Career overview
Lena Khan is a writer and director who graduated from the UCLA film school. Her career includes the creation of short films and her feature film directorial debut, The Tiger Hunter. This film, which was partially inspired by her grandfather, was released in over 70 cities nationwide and received positive reviews from publications including The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
Following her debut feature, Khan directed the live-action family comedy Flora and Ulysses for Disney, which was released in 2021 and ranked among the top streamed movies globally for several weeks. Her television work includes directing episodes for the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. Additionally, she is the director of the Netflix comedy film Best of the Best, which focuses on the world of collegiate Bollywood dance. Khan is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker who continues to develop various feature and television projects. She was born in Canada to Indian parents and raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Best of the Best (2026) Director
- Choti Dulhan (2026)
- Stranger at the Gate (2022) Executive Producer
- Stranger at the Gate (2022) Thanks
- The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021) Director
- Flora & Ulysses (2021) Director
- Never Have I Ever (2020) Director
- The Tiger Hunter (2017) Writer
- The Tiger Hunter (2017) Director
- A Land Called Paradise (2008) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lena Khan best known for?
Lena Khan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Best of the Best (2026), Never Have I Ever (2020).
How many credits does Lena Khan have?
Lena Khan has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2026.
What is Lena Khan's background in cinema and television?
Lena Khan is a writer and director born in Canada to Indian parents. She was raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and is a graduate of the UCLA film school. Khan is known for her work on both feature films and television. Her directorial debut was the feature film The Tiger Hunter, which was partially based on her g...
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