Khali was born and raised in Sidcup, London. He trained at Rose Bruford College, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Acting in 2012.

Khali made his breakthrough as Dexter Hartman on the BBC’s EastEnders (2013–2015), appearing in over 150 episodes. His performance earned him the National Television Award for Most Popular Newcomer in 2014.

He went on to deliver memorable turns in some of the most acclaimed British screen projects of recent years. Khali played Killy in the hard-hitting crime drama Blue Story (2019), appeared as Khadeem in Netflix’s Top Boy, and featured as Breadstick in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology (in the episode Alex Wheatle).

Further credits include Zebedee in The Book of Clarence, a role in Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths, and appearances across film and television that showcase his natural intensity and range. Khali has also worked on stage, including at the Royal Court Theatre, and has credits as a producer.

A versatile performer with a strong presence in both mainstream soaps and critically respected drama, Khali continues to build a diverse body of work across British film, television and theatre.