Gauhar Khan
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Born | Gauahar Zafar Khan Pune, Maharashtra, India[1] |
Residence | Mumbai, India |
Occupation | Actress, Model[1] |
Years active | 2003–present |
Relatives | Nigaar Khan[1] (sister) |
Gauhar Khan (also known as Gauahar Khan) is an Indian model[1] and actress.[1] After pursuing modeling, she made her acting debut in 2009 with Yash Raj Films' Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. Khan also starred in films such as the action thriller Game (2011), and the revenge drama Ishaqzaade (2012). She has featured in songs including "Naa Pere Kanchan Mala" (Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., 2004), "Nasha Nasha" (Aan: Men at Work, 2004), "Parda Parda" (Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, 2010) and "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan" (Ishaqzaade, 2012). She was the Winner of Bigg Boss 7 , a reality show on Colors Tv.
She has a starring role in the Bollywood musical, Zangoora.[2]
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Modelling and television career
Khan has modeled for Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Payal Jain and Neeta Lulla. She has also acted in numerous television ads Ford Ikon, Bajaj Auto, Opel Car and Tanishq jewellery. In 2002, at the age of 18, she participated in Femina Miss India contest where came fourth and won the Miss Talented title.[3] Later that year, she represented India in the Miss International contest.[3] She also appeared in a couple music videos of which Hawa Mein Udati Jaaye by Bombay Vikings became hugely popular. She has anchored the film gossip show Page 3 on Zoom Television.[4] In 2009, she participated in the celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3) where she became the 1st runner up of the show.[5]
Acting career
She made her acting debut in the 2009 Yash Raj Films production Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. Anupama Chopra said, "Gauhar was fashionable, ambitious and smart receptionist, she was sharply etched and memorable as Koena. in the film".[6] Namrata Joshi from Outlook India stated that "Leading the pack is Gauhar Khan as the feisty office secretary. Gauhar is the colorful character in the film who played too nice."[7]
Khan next appeared as outspoken and rebellious Samara Shroff in the action thriller Game (2011). NDTV said that "Gauhar as the loyal secretary Samara is nicely outfitted."[8]
Khan played the Chand Bibi, in the 2012 romantic drama Ishaqzaade, in which she also did two item numbers "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan". Shomini Sen of Zee News stated that, "Gauhar as a kind-hearted prostitute Chand sizzles in two songs. It is pity that she is used so less in the film."[9] Mrigank Dhaniwala from Koimoi stated, "Gauhar, who plays courtesan Chand, does very well."[10] Taran Adarsh said, "Gauhar is lovely in a special role. Also, she dances very well in the two tracks."[11]
On 30 November 2014, Khan was slapped during the shooting of a singing reality show called India's Raw Star by a member of the audience who admonished her for wearing a short dress.[12] Police arrested 24-year-old Akil Malik for attacking the actress at show's sudio in Mumbai. They quoted the man as telling Khan that "being a Muslim woman, she should not have worn such a short dress".[12] He was later produced in court on 1 December 2014.[13]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Special appearance in song "Nasha" | Hindi | (Cameo) |
2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | Special appearance in song "Naa Pera Kanchan Mala" | Telugu | (Cameo) |
2009 | Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year | Koena Sheikh | Hindi | with Ranbir Kapoor |
2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbai | Special appearance in song "Parda" | Hindi | |
2011 | Game | Samara Shroff/Natasha Malhotra | Hindi | |
2012 | Ishaqzaade | Chand Bibi | Hindi | |
2015 | Oh Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya | Gunjan Kaur | Punjabi | opposite Jassi Gill[14][15] |
2015 | Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 | Hindi | [16] | |
2015 | Fever | as lead actress | Hindi |
Reality shows
- 2009 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 - First runner up
- 2011 The Khan Sisters
- 2013 Bigg Boss 7 - Winner
- 2014 Khatron ke Khiladi - contestant
- 2014 India's Raw Star - Host
- 2014 Bigg Boss 8 - Guest appearance
Musical
- 2010–present Zangoora as Lachi
Nominations
- Most Promising Newcomer - Female for Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year at Screen Awards 2010[17]
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female for Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year at Screen Awards 2010[17]
- Best Breakthrough Performance - Female for Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year at Stardust Awards 2010[18]
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Ishaqzaade at Renault Star Guild Awards 2013[19]
Personal life
Sources conflict about her birth year, listing the year as 1983[20] or 1980.[1]
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Gauhar Khan Biography, Gauhar Khan Profile. entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
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- ↑ Rocket Singh | NDTV Movies.com. Movies.ndtv.com (2009-12-11). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
- ↑ Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year | Namrata Joshi. Outlookindia.com (2009-12-28). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
- ↑ Review: Game | NDTV Movies.com. Movies.ndtv.com (2011-04-01). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
- ↑ Review 'Ishaqzaade': Almore haramzaade shine steadily!. Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
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External links
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