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Limbachia in 2015
Born	Bhavna Jayanty Limbachia (1984-04-21) 21 April 1984 (age 41) Preston, Lancashire, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2012–present
Notable work	Citizen Khan (2012–2016) Coronation Street (2016–2019)
Spouse(s)	Darren Kuppan ​ (m. 2018)​

Bhavna Jayanty Limbachia, born on April 21, 1984, is a talented British actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Alia Khan in the BBC comedy Citizen Khan from 2012 to 2016. She also starred as Rana Habeeb in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2016 to 2019.

Bhavna Limbachia's Early Life and Education

Bhavna Limbachia was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, in 1984. Her mother was born in India, and her father was born in Kenya. Both of her parents have Indian backgrounds. Bhavna follows the Hindu religion.

Studying Design and Acting

Before becoming an actress, Bhavna studied different creative subjects. She went to college to learn about photography, fashion, and textiles. After that, she earned a degree in Costume Design at Bretton Hall, which was part of the University of Leeds.

Working Behind the Scenes

Bhavna also worked in the costume departments for several films. For example, she was a costume trainee for Chicken Tikka Masala in 2005. She also worked on Bradford Riots in 2006 and All Day Breakfast in 2008. In 2010, she started her own business. She designed and sold vintage clothes and accessories.

To pursue her dream of acting, Bhavna saved money while working for Trading Standards. She then used her savings to take an acting course. She trained at the Manchester School of Acting.

Bhavna Limbachia's Acting Career

Bhavna Limbachia got her first acting job in a play called Rafta Rafta. This play was written by Ayub Khan Din. He also wrote the famous film East Is East.

Television Debut in Citizen Khan

In 2012, Bhavna made her first appearance on television. She played the character Alia Khan in the BBC comedy series Citizen Khan. Her character, Alia, was known for wearing a hijab, tight jeans, and a lot of make-up.

Starring in Coronation Street

In February 2016, Bhavna joined the very popular ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. She played the character Rana Habeeb. Rana became a love interest for the character Zeedan Nazir.

In January 2019, Bhavna announced she would be leaving the show. Her character, Rana, was written out of the show later that year. Rana's final episode was shown on March 20, 2019.

Impact of Rana's Storyline

Rana's storyline on Coronation Street was very important. Her love story with Faye Brookes, who played Kate Connor, was very popular with fans. Fans even gave them a special couple name: ‘Kana’. The story of Rana discovering her feelings and her parents' reaction was praised. This storyline was even named one of the Top 10 LGBT+ Media Moments at the British LGBT Awards in 2019.

Bhavna Limbachia's Personal Life

Bhavna Limbachia married actor Darren Kuppan in July 2018. Their wedding took place at Thornton Manor. It was a special ceremony that combined both British and Indian traditions.

Bhavna Limbachia's Filmography

Bhavna Limbachia has appeared in many television shows and films. Here is a list of some of her roles:

Awards and Nominations

Bhavna Limbachia has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.