Sara Khan (actress, born 1989)
Sara Khan | |
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![]() Sara Khan at the Telly calendar launch in 2015 | |
Born | [1] | 6 August 1989
Occupation |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Known for | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Ram Milaayi Jodi Sasural Simar Ka Bigg Boss 4 |
Spouse(s) | Ali Merchant (2010-2011)[4] |
Sara Khan (born 6 August 1989) is an Indian model and actress.[5] She won the Miss Bhopal title in 2007.[6] She has done anchoring for Doordarshan Madhya Pradesh and ETV.[2] She made her television career in Star Plus show Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai as Sadhna.[7] She was a contestant on Bigg Boss 4 in 2010.[8]
Early life[]
Khan was born on 6 August 1989 in Bhopal, India.[1] Sara is a Sunni Muslim.[9] She has a sister, Ayra Khan.[10]
Career[]
Television[]
Khan started her career as a model. She auditioned and made her acting debut with the popular Star Plus' show Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai (2007-2010) as Sadhna in the main lead opposite Angad Hasija for the past 4 years until she quit the show in June 2010 which remarked the end of her character. In 2010 Sara appeared in the Zee TV show Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi (2010-2012) as Mona where she replaced Priyal Gor.
In 2013, Sara made her entry in the Life OK serial Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq playing the main antagonist as Shaalu Pandey. She also then played the role of an Icchhadhari Naagin in the popular Colors show Sasural Simar Ka from 2014 to 2015. She was seen doing shows like V The Serial, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Encounter and the Pakistani drama Tujhsey Hi Rabta.
In 2015, she played Pavitra in &TV's Bhagyalaxmi and later In 2016, she was playing the role of Kuhu in the &TV show Saubhagyalakshmi. In 2017, Khan was seen as a cameo role in Dil Boley Oberoi - Spin off series of Ishqbaaz. In the show she played Mohini. She was then seen in Star Plus show Jaana Na Dil Se Door as Kangana.
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Reality television and other appearances[]
In 2008, she appeared as a star contestant on the show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, along with Parul Chauhan who plays her onscreen sister in Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai. The two of them played the game and then donated the winnings to the charity HelpAge India. She also appeared in Amul Star Voice of India 2 alongside Angad Hasija, Parul Chauhan, and Kinshuk Mahajan on 20 September 2008 as a celebrity guest. She appeared on the popular TV show 10 Ka Dum, hosted by Salman Khan in August 2009[11][12] and has also hosted the Dance Premier League, a dancing reality show that airs on Sony TV. In 2009, she appeared in two reality shows Hans Baliye and 10 Ka Dum. Khan was a celebrity contestant in the fourth season of the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother, Bigg Boss in 2010 and stayed in the show for 10 weeks until she got evicted on 12 December (Day 69).[13][14]
In 2013, Sara appeared in Life OK's Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki as contestant and later went to host the show BIG Fame Star. She also appeared in Nach Baliye 6 along with Paras Chhabra as a guest. In December 2014, Khan was seen in Ekta Kapoor's Box Cricket League. She also appeared in two comedy shows Comedy Classes and Comedy Nights Bachao. In 2018, Sara appeared in a Hindi music video Tere Jism with Angad Hasija.[15][16]
Personal life[]
Sara was married to TV actor Ali Merchant, a Shia Muslim in an Islamic wedding ceremony at Bigg Boss 4 in 2010, but divorced him after two months in 2011.[17] Close friends of the couple stated that the couple was paid ₹5 million (US$66,000) for the marriage. The Colors channel denied that it had paid them for the marriage and called it their personal wish.[18] After the divorce she called the marriage a nightmare.[19] Merchant said in an episode of the reality show Sach Ka Saamna that he had married for publicity and that marrying Khan was the biggest mistake of his life.[20]
Television[]
Year | Show | Character Name | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2007 | Star Voice of India | Guest | Promoting series Bidaai | |
2007–2010 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Sadhana Rajvansh | ||
2008 | Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? | Guest (as Sadhna) | Special appearance | |
Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star | ||||
Zara Nachke Dikha | Contestant | Winner | ||
Nach Baliye 4 | Presenter with Ali Merchant | |||
2009 | Perfect Bride | Guest (as Sadhna) | Special appearance | |
Dance Premier League | Contestant | |||
Hans Baliye | Participant Along with Ali Merchant | |||
10 Ka Dum | Along with Ratan Rajput, Ragini Khanna and Tina Dutta | |||
2010 | Bigg Boss 4 | Evicted Day 70 | ||
2010–2012 | Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi | Mona Gandhi | ||
2012 | V The Serial | Herself | Fictional show revolving around celebrities and their life | |
2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki | Contestant | ||
Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Shamona | |||
BIG Fame Star | Presenter | |||
Rangoli | [21] | |||
Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq | Shaalu Pandey | |||
Nach Baliye 6 | Contestant | Along with Paras Chhabra | ||
2014 | Encounter | Ayesha Raza | [22] | |
Savdhaan India – India Fights Back | Savitri | |||
2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | Player and Captain of Rowdy Bangalore | [23] |
Sasural Simar Ka 2 | Maya | Icchhadhari Naagin. | ||
2015 | Bhagyalaxmi | Pavitra | ||
Killer Karoke - Atkah Toh Latkah | Contestant | Participant | ||
Comedy Nights Bachao | Contestant / Later guest (2016) | Replaced by Adaa Khan / Later came in 2016 to promote BCL 2 | ||
Comedy Classes | Sadhana | In Bidaai special episode | ||
2016 | Herself | Dance performance along with Adaa Khan in Republic Day 2016 special episode | ||
SauBhagyalaxmi | Kuhu | Daughter of Pavitra from Bhagyalaxmi | ||
Santoshi Maa | Anju | Extended cameo | ||
Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | Player | [24] | |
Akbar Birbal | Shaila Bano | Cameo | ||
Kavach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se | Manjulika | Pishachini | ||
Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle | Naughty Naagin | Icchhadhari Naagin | ||
2016–2017 | Bay Khudi | Fiza | Pakistani television series | |
2017 | Dil Boley Oberoi | Mohini | Spin-off of Ishqbaaaz | |
Laikin | Hadia | 2nd Pakistani series | ||
Jaana Na Dil Se Door | Kangana Vashisht / Tara | |||
2017–2018 | Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Mohini | ||
2018 | Box Cricket League 3 | Contestant | Player in Kolkata Babu Moshayes | |
Woh Apna Sa | Rano | [25] | ||
2019 | Namah | Mrityu | [26] | |
2020–present | Santoshi Maa - Sunayein Vrat Kathayein | Devi Poulomi |
Special appearances[]
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Guest (as Sadhna) | Promotion of Bidaai |
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | |||
Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Special appearance | ||
2008 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | ||
Karam Apnaa Apnaa | |||
Kayamath | Dance performance | ||
2009 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Crossover episode with Bidaai | |
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya | |||
2010 | Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai | ||
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | |||
Sasural Genda Phool | |||
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Dance performance | ||
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Herself | ||
2011 | Chotti Bahu - Sawar Ke Rang Rachi | Guest (as Mona) | Special dance performance |
Pavitra Rishta | Crossover episode with Ram Milaye Jodi | ||
Sanjog Se Bani Sangini | |||
2012 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | ||
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein | |||
2013 | Dance performance in Zee TV 20 years celebration | ||
Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke | Herself | Dance performance in Rachana's engagement episode | |
2014 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Guest - Dance performance | |
2015 | Shastri Sisters: Chaar Dil Ek Dhadkan | Guest (as Maya) | Crossover episode with Sasural Simar Ka |
Gangaa | Guest (as Pavitra) | Crossover episode with Bhagyalaxmi | |
2016 | Kaala Teeka | Herself | Dance performance in crossover episode of Kaala Teeka and Sarojini |
Sarojini | |||
2017 | Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot | Laila | Dance performance |
2018 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Guest (as Mohini) | Dance performance |
Tu Aashiqui | Dance performance | ||
2019 | Vidya | Herself | Dance performance (20 November 2019) |
Filmography[]
Year | Film | Character | Notes |
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2013 | Dark Rainbow | Ruhi | unreleased |
2014 | M3 - Midsummer Midnight Mumbai | Sapna[27] | |
2015 | Tujh Se Hee Raabta | Anum | Pakistani Telefilm |
2015 | Hamari Adhuri Kahani[28] | Naila |
Awards[]
Year | Award | Category | Show | Results |
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2008 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Desh Ki Dhadkan - Best Actress - Popular[29] | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Won |
Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in Leading role[29] | Won | ||
Best Television Personality of the Year | ||||
2011 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Saas-Bahu[30] | Ram Milaayi Jodi | Won |
Favourite Jodi[30] | Nominated | |||
Favourite Beti[30] | Nominated |
Music videos[]
Year | Song | Singer(s) | Co-star(s) |
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2021[31] | Mod De Yaara | Rohil Bhatia & Sara Khan | Rohil Bhatia |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Sara Khan Birthday Special: 10 Bold and Beautiful pictures of Bigg Boss 4 fame TV actress". 6 August 2019.
- ^ a b "What makes Bidaai so popular". Rediff. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Behl, Tushar (30 September 2007). "I want to be like Kareena:Sara Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ Sara Khan regrets marrying ex-husband Ali Merchant, retrieved 24 September 2020
- ^ "Trolls ask Sara Khan to 'change religion' soon after she posted her bikini picture".
- ^ https://www.tellychakkar.com/fun-zone/did-you-know/did-you-know-sara-khan-was-crowned-miss-bhopal
- ^ Bansal, Neelam (8 July 2009). "I want to play Amitabh's daughter: Sarah". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ "Sara Khan of Bidaai fame to enter Bigg Boss house this year!". Retrieved 4 August 2010.
- ^ "Sara Khan: I will not be marrying 'again'". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ "Bidaai fame Sara Khan bursts into tears as her younger sister Ayra leaves her house, post a big fight; See videos".
- ^ "Sara to meet Salman on 10 Ka Dum". One India. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
- ^ Indo-Asian News Service (28 November 2009). "Sara Khan quits as host of Dance Premier League". sify.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 4: Sara Khan evicted!". Retrieved 10 December 2010.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss doesn't need gimmicks to boost TRPs': Sara Khan". Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ^ "Angad Hasija does a bold music video with Sara Khan".
- ^ "tere jism".
- ^ "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013.
- ^ "Sara Khan and Ali Merchant to get paid to marry on 'Bigg Boss'". India Today. 10 November 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Kadam, Prachi (16 February 2011). "My marriage turned into a nightmare: Sara Khan". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Marwah, Navdeep Kaur (16 March 2012). "I married only for publicity: Ali Merchant". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Sara Khan replaces Shweta Tiwari in DD National's 'Rangoli'". 3 May 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Sara will play a Muslim girl Ayesha Raza in Encounter - The Times of India". The Times of India. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2014 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities". 14 December 2014.
- ^ "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". India.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ^ "Sara Khan to enter Woh Apna Sa". 15 March 2018.
- ^ "NAMAH ON STAR PLUS: SAVI THAKUR, NEHA SARGAM, CHHAVI PANDEY, SARA KHAN JOIN THE CAST". Archived from the original on 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Sara Khan to debut with 'M3' in Bollywood". Aninews.in. 16 May 2014. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ Sashidhar AS (26 December 2014). "Vidya bonds with Sara on the sets of Hamari Adhuri Kahani". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ a b "The Indian Television Academy Awards 2008". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "indiantelevisionawards". indiantelevisionawards.
- ^ "Watch Latest 2021 Punjabi Song 'Mod De Yaara' Sung By Rohil Bhatia & Sara Khan | Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
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