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Sara Khan | |
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| Born | 6 August 1989 |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Partner | Shantanu Raje (2020–present) |
Sara Khan (born 6 August 1989) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television. Khan is widely recognised for her portrayal of Sadhana Awasthy Rajvansh in Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai (2007–2010). In 2010, she participated in Bigg Boss 4.[1] She is a recipient of an ITA Award and an Indian Telly Award.[2]
Following her win at Miss Bhopal in 2007, Khan made her acting debut with Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai.[3][4] She is also known for portraying Mona Gandhi in Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi, Pavitra Prajapati Shukla in Bhagyalaxmi and Kuhu Shukla Upadhyay in Saubhagyalakshmi. Khan made her film debut with the 2013 film Saanwariya - Khatu Shyam Ji Ki Amar Gatha and also worked in Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015).
Early life
[edit]Khan was born on 6 August 1989[5] in Bhopal, India.[3][6] Khan is a Sunni Muslim.[7] She has a sister, Ayra Khan.[8]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]
Khan started her career as a model. She made her acting debut with the popular Star Plus show Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai (2007–2010) as Sadhna opposite Angad Hasija. She quit the show in June 2010 which remarked the end of her character. Khan then appeared in the Zee TV show Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi (2010–2012) as Mona where she replaced Priyal Gor.
In 2013, Khan made her entry in the Life OK serial Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq as Shaalu Pandey. She then played the role of Maya, an Icchhadhari Naagin in the popular Colors TV show Sasural Simar Ka (2014–2015). She was also seen in shows like V The Serial, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Encounter and Tujhse Hi Rabta.
In 2015, Sara played Pavitra in &TV's Bhagyalaxmi. In 2016, she played Kuhu in &TV's Saubhagyalakshmi. In 2017, Khan did a cameo role in Star Plus's Dil Boley Oberoi as Mohini. She was then seen in the Star Plus show Jaana Na Dil Se Door as Kangana.
Reality television and other appearances
[edit]In 2008, Khan appeared as a guest contestant on the show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, along with Parul Chauhan who plays her onscreen sister in Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai. The two of them played the game and then donated the winnings to the charity Help Age India. She also appeared in Amul Star Voice of India 2 alongside Angad Hasija, Parul Chauhan, and Kinshuk Mahajan on 20 September 2008 as a celebrity guest. She appeared on the popular TV show 10 Ka Dum, hosted by Salman Khan in August 2009[9] and hosted Dance Premier League, a dancing reality show that aired on Sony TV. In 2010, Khan was a contestant on Bigg Boss 4, the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother and stayed in the show for 10 weeks until she got evicted on Day 69.[10]
In 2013, Khan appeared in Life OK's Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki as a contestant and later went on to host the show BIG Fame Star. She also appeared in Nach Baliye 6 along with Paras Chhabra as a wildcard contestant but couldn't get selected. In 2014, Khan was seen in Ekta Kapoor's Box Cricket League. She also appeared in two comedy shows Comedy Classes and Comedy Nights Bachao. In 2018, Khan appeared in the music video Tere Jism with Angad Hasija.[11]
In July 2022, she entered Colors TV's Spy Bahu as Ahana.[12] Since November 2022, she portrayed Tanya Rastogi in Dangal TV's Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 2.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Khan was married to TV actor Ali Merchant,[14] a Shia Muslim in an Islamic wedding ceremony at Bigg Boss 4 in 2010, but divorced him after two months in 2011.[15] Close friends of the couple stated that the couple was paid ₹5 million (US$60,000) for the marriage. The Colors channel denied that it had paid them for the marriage and called it their personal wish.[16] After the divorce she called the marriage a nightmare.[17] Merchant said in an episode of the reality show Sach Ka Saamna that he had married for publicity and that marrying Khan was the biggest mistake of his life.[18]
Khan dated co-star Paras Chhabra from 2012 to 2015 before breaking up with him for unknown reasons.[19] She later bitterly accused him of using her name for publicity.[20] Media reports in April 2015 speculated a marriage between Khan and her then-boyfriend, businessman Rishabh Tandon,[21] but she denied any such reports.[22]
In May 2019, Khan publicly confirmed a relationship with actor Ankit Gera.[23] By 2020, she was dating pilot Shantanu Raje, with whom she broke up three years later.[24] In December 2023, she announced that she and Raje are together again.[25]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Saanwariya - Khatu Shyam Ji Ki Amar Gatha | Meera | ||
| 2014 | Dark Rainbow | Ruhi | ||
| M3 – Midsummer Midnight Mumbai | Sapna | [26] | ||
| 2015 | Tujh Se Hee Raabta | Anum | Pakistani telefilm | |
| Hamari Adhuri Kahani | Naila | [27] | ||
| 2022 | Cyanide | Anjum | ||
| 2023 | The Era of 1990 | Sara | ||
| 2025 | Shaila † | Shaila | Post-production | [28] |
| Camp Decent † | TBA | Filming | [29] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 | Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai | Sadhana Rajvansh | ||
| 2008 | Zara Nachke Dikha | Contestant | Winner | |
| Nach Baliye 4 | Host | |||
| 2009 | Dance Premier League | host | ||
| Hans Baliye | Contestant | |||
| 10 Ka Dum | ||||
| 2010 | Bigg Boss 4 | Evicted on Day 70 | ||
| 2010–2012 | Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi | Mona Gandhi | ||
| 2012 | V The Serial | Herself | ||
| 2013 | Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki | Contestant | ||
| Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Shamona | |||
| BIG Fame Star | Host | |||
| Rangoli | [30] | |||
| Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq | Shaalu Pandey | |||
| Nach Baliye 6 | Contestant | Not selected | [31] | |
| 2014 | Encounter | Ayesha Raza | [32] | |
| Savdhaan India – India Fights Back | Savitri | |||
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | [33] | |
| Sasural Simar Ka | Maya | |||
| 2015 | Bhagyalaxmi | Pavitra | ||
| Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Contestant | |||
| Comedy Nights Bachao | ||||
| Comedy Classes | Sadhana | |||
| 2016 | Herself | |||
| Saubhagyalakshmi | Kuhu | |||
| Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | [34] | ||
| Kavach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se | Manjulika | |||
| Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle | Naughty Naagin | |||
| 2016–2017 | Bay Khudi | Fiza | Pakistani television series | |
| 2017 | Dil Boley Oberoi | Mohini | ||
| Laikin | Hadia | Pakistani television series | ||
| Jaana Na Dil Se Door | Kangana / Tara | |||
| 2017–2018 | Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Mohini | ||
| 2018 | Box Cricket League 3 | Contestant | ||
| Woh Apna Sa | Rano | [citation needed] | ||
| Laal Ishq | Mallika | |||
| 2019 | Namah | Mrityu | [35] | |
| 2020–2021 | Santoshi Maa – Sunayein Vrat Kathayein | Devi Poulomi | ||
| 2022 | Lock Upp | Contestant | Evicted on Day 28 | |
| 2022 | Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare | Sara Khan (Episode 2) | ||
| 2022 | Spy Bahu | Ahana | ||
| 2022–2023 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 2 | Tanya Rastogi | ||
| 2024 | Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya | Kritika |
Special appearances
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Star Voice of India | Sadhna | |
| Kasautii Zindagii Kay | |||
| Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | |||
| Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | |||
| 2008 | Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? | ||
| Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | |||
| Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | |||
| Karam Apnaa Apnaa | |||
| Kayamath | |||
| 2009 | Perfect Bride | ||
| Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | |||
| Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya | |||
| 2010 | Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai | ||
| Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | |||
| Sasural Genda Phool | |||
| Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | |||
| Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Herself | ||
| 2011 | Chotti Bahu – Sawar Ke Rang Rachi | Mona | |
| Pavitra Rishta | |||
| Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | |||
| 2012 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | ||
| Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein | |||
| 2013 | Punar Vivaah | ||
| Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | ||
| 2015 | Shastri Sisters: Chaar Dil Ek Dhadkan | Maya | |
| Gangaa | Pavitra | ||
| 2016 | Kaala Teeka | Herself | |
| Sarojini | |||
| Santoshi Maa | Anju | ||
| Akbar Birbal | Shaila Bano | ||
| 2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot | Laila | |
| 2018 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Mohini | |
| Tu Aashiqui | |||
| 2019 | Vidya | Herself |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mod De Yaara | Herself, Rohil Bhatia | [36] |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - Popular | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Won | [37] |
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Won | [38] | ||
| Fresh New Face – Female | Nominated | ||||
| Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | [39] | ||
| Debut in a Lead Role – Female | Nominated | ||||
| 2009 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - Popular | Nominated | [40] |
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Trolls ask Sara Khan to 'change religion' soon after she posted her bikini picture".
- ^ a b "What makes Bidaai so popular". Rediff. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Bansal, Neelam (8 July 2009). "I want to play Amitabh's daughter: Sarah". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ "Sara Khan Birthday Special: 10 Bold and Beautiful pictures of Bigg Boss 4 fame TV actress". 6 August 2019.
- ^ Behl, Tushar (30 September 2007). "I want to be like Kareena:Sara Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ "Sara Khan: I will not be marrying 'again'". The Times of India. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Bidaai fame Sara Khan bursts into tears as her younger sister Ayra leaves her house, post a big fight; See videos". The Times of India. 26 October 2018.
- ^ Indo-Asian News Service (28 November 2009). "Sara Khan quits as host of Dance Premier League". sify.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss doesn't need gimmicks to boost TRPs': Sara Khan". Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ^ "tere jism". The Times of India.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (14 July 2022). "Sara Khan joins the cast of Spy Bahu". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (23 November 2022). "Sara Khan joins the cast of Palkon Ki Chaavn Mein". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Sara Khan regrets marrying ex-husband Ali Merchant, retrieved 24 September 2020
- ^ "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Sara Khan and Ali Merchant to get paid to marry on 'Bigg Boss'". India Today. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Kadam, Prachi (16 February 2011). "My marriage turned into a nightmare: Sara Khan". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Marwah, Navdeep Kaur (16 March 2012). "I married only for publicity: Ali Merchant". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "TV couple Sara Khan and Paras Chhabra call it quits?". India Today. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Bidaai fame Sara Khan lashes at ex boyfriend Paras Chhabra". The Times of India. 26 February 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Is Sara Khan married to businessman Rishabh Tondon?". India Today. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Sara Khan denies the reports of being married to Rishabh Tandon". The Times of India. 14 July 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Finally, Sara Khan confirms dating Ankit Gera: Forever mine". India Today. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Sara Khan announces breakup with boyfriend Shantanu Raje, shares emotional note". India Today. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive - After announcing the breakup, Sara Khan patches up with beau Shantanu Raje". The Times of India. 24 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Sara Khan to debut with 'M3' in Bollywood". Aninews.in. 16 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ Sashidhar AS (26 December 2014). "Vidya bonds with Sara on the sets of Hamari Adhuri Kahani". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Official Trailer: Shaila starring Rohit Chaudhary, Sara Khan, Sonam Arora and Aadhvikaa". YouTube. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Sara Khan on her role in Rajpal Yadav's Camp Decent: 'It highlights strength and uniqueness of being a woman'". Free Press Journal. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Sara Khan replaces Shweta Tiwari in DD National's 'Rangoli'". The Times of India. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "COVID-19 can happen to anyone: Sara Khan who tested positive". The Siasat Daily. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ "Sara will play a Muslim girl Ayesha Raza in Encounter – The Times of India". The Times of India. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2014 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities". 14 December 2014.
- ^ "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". India.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ^ "NAMAH ON STAR PLUS: SAVI THAKUR, NEHA SARGAM, CHHAVI PANDEY, SARA KHAN JOIN THE CAST". Archived from the original on 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Watch Latest 2021 Punjabi Song 'Mod De Yaara' Sung By Rohil Bhatia & Sara Khan | Punjabi Video Songs". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "ITA Awards 2008 Winners". Indian Television Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ^ "Telly awards 2008 Popular Awards winners". Indian Telly Awards. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "2008 Gold Award winner list". Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "ITA Awards 2008 Winners". Indian Television Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 11 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
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