Gauahar Khan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gauahar Khan
Khan in 2021
Born	Gauahar Khan (1983-08-23) 23 August 1983 (age 42) Poona, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	2003–present
Notable work	Bigg Boss 7
Spouse(s)	Zaid Darbar ​ (m. 2020)​
Children	1
Relatives	Nigaar Khan (sister) Ismail Darbar (father-in-law)

Gauahar Khan (born August 23, 1983) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi films and television shows. She is well-known for winning the popular reality TV show Bigg Boss 7.

Khan began her career as a model before becoming an actress. She made her acting debut in the 2009 movie Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. She has since appeared in many films, including Ishaqzaade (2012), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), and Begum Jaan (2017).

Besides movies, Khan has been a part of several reality shows. She was a contestant on the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 and later won the seventh season of Bigg Boss.

Early Life

Nigaar Khan with her sister Gauahar Khan in 2011

Gauahar Khan was born into a Muslim family on August 23, 1983, in Pune, Maharashtra. Her parents are Zafar and Razia Khan. She went to Mount Carmel Convent School in Pune. Gauahar is the youngest of five siblings. Her older sister, Nigaar Khan, is also an actress.

Career

Modeling and Early Career

Gauahar Khan started her career as a model. In 2002, when she was 18, she competed in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant. She finished in fourth place and won the "Miss Talented" award. That same year, she represented India in the Miss International pageant.

She also appeared in popular music videos, including "Hawa Mein Udati Jaaye" by the band Bombay Vikings. For a while, she hosted a TV show about movies called Page 3 on the Zoom channel.

Acting Debut and Film Roles

In 2009, Khan made her official acting debut in the Yash Raj Films movie Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. She played the role of a smart and fashionable receptionist.

She later appeared in several other films. In the action movie Game (2011), she played a loyal secretary. In the romantic drama Ishaqzaade (2012), she played the character Chand Bibi and was praised for her dancing in two popular songs, "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan".

Over the years, she has taken on various roles in films like Fever (2016), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), and the historical drama Begum Jaan (2017).

Reality Television Fame

Gauahar Khan is very well-known for her work on reality television. In 2009, she was the first runner-up on the celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3.

In 2013, she became a household name after participating in Bigg Boss 7, the Indian version of the show Big Brother. After spending several weeks in the house, she was declared the winner.

In 2014, she participated in the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5. That same year, she hosted the singing competition India's Raw Star. During the filming of this show, a member of the audience confronted her about her choice of clothing.

Recent Work

In recent years, Khan has worked on web series. In 2019, she appeared in the Indian version of The Office. In 2021, she played an important role in the political drama series Tandav.

She also returned to Bigg Boss 14 in 2020 as a "Senior" for the first few weeks, guiding the new contestants.

Personal Life

While on Bigg Boss 7, Khan was in a relationship with fellow contestant Kushal Tandon. They separated sometime after the show ended.

In November 2020, Gauahar got engaged to Zaid Darbar, an actor and the son of music director Ismail Darbar. They were married on December 25, 2020. In December 2022, the couple announced they were expecting their first child. Their son, Zehaan, was born on May 10, 2023.

Selected Work

Films

Television

See also

In Spanish: Gauhar Khan para niños

• List of Indian film actresses