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Sair Khan
Born (1988-02-11) 11 February 1988 (age 37)
Leeds, England
Occupation Actress
Years active 2010–present
Known for Coronation Street (2014–)
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Sair Khan is an English actress. She was born on 11 February 1988. She is best known for playing the character Alya Nazir in the TV show Coronation Street. She has been on the show since 2014. In 2018, Sair also took part in the reality TV series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

About Sair Khan's Life and Career

Sair Khan was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Her parents came from Pakistan. When she was 17, Sair joined the National Youth Theatre. This is a place where young people can learn about acting.

Early Acting Roles

Sair first appeared on TV in 2011. She had a small part as a receptionist named Nina Chopra. This was in the BBC medical TV show called Doctors.

Becoming a Star in Coronation Street

In June 2014, Sair Khan joined the cast of Coronation Street. She started playing the role of Alya Nazir. Alya has been a regular character on the show ever since. Sair was even nominated for an award in 2015. It was for Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards.

Adventures in the Jungle

On 12 November 2018, it was announced that Sair would be on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. This is a popular reality show. Sair was the third person to leave the show on 3 December 2018.

Sair Khan's Personal Life

Sair Khan shared some happy news in December 2023. She announced that she was expecting her first child. In April 2024, Sair and her boyfriend, Nathan Chilton, welcomed their baby boy.

Sair Khan's TV Shows and Movies

Sair Khan has appeared in several TV shows. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Doctors Nina Chopra One episode
2014–present Coronation Street Alya Nazir Main character
2018 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Herself Contestant
2019 Celebrity Juice Herself Appeared in one episode
2019 Hey Tracey Herself Appeared in one episode
2019 Sink or Swim Herself A TV special
2020 Rolling In It Herself Contestant

Awards and Nominations

Sair Khan has been recognized for her acting. Here are some of the awards she has been nominated for:

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2015 20th National Television Awards Newcomer Nominated
2015 Inside Soap Awards Best Affair (with Ryan Thomas) Nominated
2023 2023 British Soap Awards Best Leading Performer Nominated
2023 28th National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance Nominated
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