Gauhar Khan

Gauhar Khan

Gauhar Khan at IIFA 2012
Born Gauahar Zafar Khan
Pune, Maharashtra, India[1]
Residence Mumbai, India
Occupation Actress, Model[1]
Years active 2003–present
Religion Islam
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]

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

Gauhar Khan at the Mod'Art Fashion Show, 2012

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
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

Musical

Nominations

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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gauhar Khan Biography, Gauhar Khan Profile. entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
  2. ↑ "Kingdom of Dreams formally opens to public". The Times of India. Sep 18, 2010.
  3. 1 2 "Gauhar Khan: International Miss-ion". The Times of India. Jul 18, 2002.
  4. ↑ "Talking point with Gauhar Khan". Indian Express.
  5. ↑ "Bhaichung Bhutia wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'". ibnlive. May 31, 2009.
  6. ↑ Rocket Singh | NDTV Movies.com. Movies.ndtv.com (2009-12-11). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
  7. ↑ Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year | Namrata Joshi. Outlookindia.com (2009-12-28). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
  8. ↑ Review: Game | NDTV Movies.com. Movies.ndtv.com (2011-04-01). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
  9. ↑ Review 'Ishaqzaade': Almore haramzaade shine steadily!. Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.
  10. ↑ "Ishaqzaade Review". koimoi. May 11, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Ishaqzaade". BollywoodHungama. May 11, 2012.
  12. 1 2 "India's Raw Star: Finale highlights 3/8". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  13. ↑ "Bollywood actress Gauhar Khan slapped for wearing 'short dress'". BBC News. 1 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "Gauahar Khan is all set to play a Punjabi kudi".
  15. ↑ "Gauahar Khan on Punjabi films debut: I work for the excitement, not the money".
  16. ↑ "Gauahar in 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3'".
  17. 1 2 "Nominations for 16th Star Screen Awards". OneIndiaEntertainment. Dec 31, 2009.
  18. ↑ "Nominations for Max Stardust Awards 2010". BollywoodHungama. Jan 16, 2010.
  19. ↑ "Star GuildNominations". StarGuildAwards. Feb 13, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Final list of 'Bigg Boss' 7 contestants". DNA. Sep 16, 2013.

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