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{{short description|American actress}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Rachna Khatau
| name = Rachna Khatau
| image =
| image =
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|1|29}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|1|29|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[London]], [[England]], [[United Kingdom|U.K.]]
| birth_place = [[London]], England
| residence = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Southern California]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Southern California]]
| occupation = Actress, singer, television host, writer
| occupation = Actress, singer, television host, writer
| home_town = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], U.S.
| spouse = {{marriage|Matt Black|2012||}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–present
}}
}}

'''Rachna Khatau''' (born January 29, 1981) is an Indian-American television and stage actress, singer, writer and television host. She is notable for her role as Sondra in the [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]] sitcom ''[[Baby Daddy]]'' appearing in the series from 2013 through 2017.
'''Rachna Khatau''' (born 29 January 1981) is a British-American television and stage actress, singer, writer and television host. She is notable for her role as Sondra in the [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]] sitcom ''[[Baby Daddy]]'' appearing in the series from 2013 through 2017.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Khatau was born in [[London]] in 1981. She was raised in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].<ref name="TSC"/> She received a [[master's degree]] in journalism at the [[University of Southern California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.annenbergradio.org/users/rachnakhatau.html|title=Rachna Khatau|publisher=[[University of Southern California]]|date=November 22, 2006|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>
Rachna Khatau was raised in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].<ref name="TSC"/> She received a [[master's degree]] in journalism at the [[University of Southern California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.annenbergradio.org/users/rachnakhatau.html|title=Rachna Khatau|publisher=[[University of Southern California]]|date=November 22, 2006|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Rachna has appeared in numerous premium shows at The Second City Hollywood.<ref name="TSC">{{cite web|url=https://www.secondcity.com/people/hollywood/rachna-khatau-2/|title=Rachna Khatau|publisher=[[The Second City]]|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref> As a singer, Rachna was previously signed to a record deal with a subsidiary label of [[Universal Records]]. She has hosted live shows and worked as a red carpet correspondent for ''[[Extra (TV program)|Extra]]''.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.rachnakhatau.com/bio/|title=Biography|publisher=rachnakhatau.com|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>
Rachna has appeared in numerous premium shows at The Second City Hollywood.<ref name="TSC">{{cite web|url=https://www.secondcity.com/people/hollywood/rachna-khatau-2/|title=Rachna Khatau|publisher=[[The Second City]]|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref> As a singer, Rachna was previously signed to a record deal with a subsidiary label of [[Universal Records]]. She has hosted live shows and worked as a red carpet correspondent for ''[[Extra (U.S. TV program)|Extra]]''.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.rachnakhatau.com/bio/|title=Biography|publisher=rachnakhatau.com|accessdate=August 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824174349/http://www.rachnakhatau.com/bio/|archive-date=August 24, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Her early works included starring in low-budget independent films such as ''Heather'' (2006),''Turbo'' (2009) and ''Embarrassing Facebook Girl'' (2011).<ref name="Credits"/>
Her early works included starring in low-budget independent films such as ''Heather'' (2006),''Turbo'' (2009) and ''Embarrassing Facebook Girl'' (2011).<ref name="Credits"/>


Rachna had a recurring role in the sitcom ''[[Baby Daddy]]'' portraying Sondra, the over zealous neighbor.<ref name="BD">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/rachna-khatau-57882201/|title=Rachna Khatau|publisher=Hollywood|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref> She appeared in the series from 2013 until the series finale in 2017.<ref name="BD"/> Since then, she has appeared in small supporting roles in [[Disney]]'s ''[[Bizaardvark]]'' as Principal Karen<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvmaze.com/characters/438336/bizaardvark-principal-karen|title=Principal Karen|publisher=TV Maze|accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref> and in [[Nickelodeon]]'s ''[[Game Shakers]]'' as Pam Chowdree.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.listal.com/tv/game-shakers/cast|title=Cast and credits for Game Shakers|publisher=Listal|accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref>
Rachna had a recurring role in the sitcom ''[[Baby Daddy]]'' portraying Sondra, the over zealous neighbor.<ref name="BD">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/rachna-khatau-57882201/|title=Rachna Khatau|publisher=Hollywood|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref> She appeared in the series from 2013 until the series finale in 2017.<ref name="BD"/> Since then, she has appeared in recurring guest star roles in [[Disney]]'s ''[[Bizaardvark]]'' as Principal Karen<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvmaze.com/characters/438336/bizaardvark-principal-karen|title=Principal Karen|publisher=TV Maze|accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref> and in [[Nickelodeon]]'s ''[[Game Shakers]]'' as Pam Chowdree.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.listal.com/tv/game-shakers/cast|title=Cast and credits for Game Shakers|publisher=Listal|accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref>


Rachna has starred in plays at the [[East West Players]] theatre in [[Los Angeles]] appearing in the farcical comedy ''Washer/Dryer'' and ''A Nice Indian Boy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-review-washer-dryer-at-east-west-players-20150219-story.html|title=Review 'Washer/Dryer' needs less softener, more starch|date=February 19, 2015|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2014/mar/07/entertainment/la-et-cm-review-a-nice-indian-boy-at-east-west-players-20140305|title=Review: Rooting for 'A Nice Indian Boy' at East West Players|date=March 7, 2014|accessdate=August 24, 2017|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>
Rachna has starred in plays at the [[East West Players]] theatre in [[Los Angeles]] appearing in the farcical comedy ''Washer/Dryer'' and ''A Nice Indian Boy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-review-washer-dryer-at-east-west-players-20150219-story.html|title=Review 'Washer/Dryer' needs less softener, more starch|date=February 19, 2015|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2014-mar-07-la-et-cm-review-a-nice-indian-boy-at-east-west-players-20140305-story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015011002/http://articles.latimes.com/2014/mar/07/entertainment/la-et-cm-review-a-nice-indian-boy-at-east-west-players-20140305|url-status=live|archive-date=15 October 2015|title=Review: Rooting for 'A Nice Indian Boy' at East West Players|date=March 7, 2014|access-date=August 24, 2017|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Rachna married Matt Black, an Assistant Professor at the [[University of Southern California]], in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://registry.theknot.com/rachna-khatau-matt-black-may-2012-ca/1486930|title=Rachna Khatau and Matt Black|publisher=Registry|accessdate=August 26, 2017|date=May 27, 2012}}</ref> The couple reside in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref name="bio"/> She regularly volunteers with The Art of Elysium, performing for kids with intellectual disabilities, and Laughter for a Change, playing improv games with the patients and families at [[Children's Hospital Los Angeles]].<ref name="bio"/>
Rachna regularly volunteers with The Art of Elysium, performing for kids with intellectual disabilities, and Laughter for a Change, playing improv games with the patients and families at [[Children's Hospital Los Angeles]].<ref name="bio"/>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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* ''Hufflepuff Boyz'' (2011)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''Hufflepuff Boyz'' (2011)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' (2012)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' (2012)<ref name="Credits"/>
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* ''[[Baby Daddy]]'' (2013-2017)<ref name="TV"/>
* ''Father(s) Day'' (2016)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''Father(s) Day'' (2016)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Bizaardvark]]'' (2017)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Bizaardvark]]'' (2017-2019)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Game Shakers]]'' (2017)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Game Shakers]]'' (2017)<ref name="Credits"/>
* ''[[Downward Dog (TV series)|Downward Dog]]'' (2017)<ref name="TV">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/rachna-khatau/credits/622873/|title=Rachna Khatau Credits|publisher=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[Downward Dog (TV series)|Downward Dog]]'' (2017)<ref name="TV">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/rachna-khatau/credits/622873/|title=Rachna Khatau Credits|publisher=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref>
* ''[[The Villains of Valley View]]'' (2022)
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* ''[[Baby Daddy]]'' (2013&ndash;2017)<ref name="TV"/>
* ''[[Raven's Home]]'' (2023)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
== External links ==
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* {{Twitter|RachnaKhatau}}
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Latest revision as of 06:11, 2 November 2024

Rachna Khatau
Born (1981-01-29) 29 January 1981 (age 43)
London, England
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, television host, writer
Years active2006–present

Rachna Khatau (born 29 January 1981) is a British-American television and stage actress, singer, writer and television host. She is notable for her role as Sondra in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy appearing in the series from 2013 through 2017.

Early life

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Rachna Khatau was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She received a master's degree in journalism at the University of Southern California.[2]

Career

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Rachna has appeared in numerous premium shows at The Second City Hollywood.[1] As a singer, Rachna was previously signed to a record deal with a subsidiary label of Universal Records. She has hosted live shows and worked as a red carpet correspondent for Extra.[3]

Her early works included starring in low-budget independent films such as Heather (2006),Turbo (2009) and Embarrassing Facebook Girl (2011).[4]

Rachna had a recurring role in the sitcom Baby Daddy portraying Sondra, the over zealous neighbor.[5] She appeared in the series from 2013 until the series finale in 2017.[5] Since then, she has appeared in recurring guest star roles in Disney's Bizaardvark as Principal Karen[6] and in Nickelodeon's Game Shakers as Pam Chowdree.[7]

Rachna has starred in plays at the East West Players theatre in Los Angeles appearing in the farcical comedy Washer/Dryer and A Nice Indian Boy.[8][9]

Personal life

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Rachna regularly volunteers with The Art of Elysium, performing for kids with intellectual disabilities, and Laughter for a Change, playing improv games with the patients and families at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.[3]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Rachna Khatau". The Second City. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Rachna Khatau". University of Southern California. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Biography". rachnakhatau.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Rachna Khatau". Breakdown Express. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Rachna Khatau". Hollywood. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Principal Karen". TV Maze. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Cast and credits for Game Shakers". Listal. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Review 'Washer/Dryer' needs less softener, more starch". Los Angeles Times. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Review: Rooting for 'A Nice Indian Boy' at East West Players". Los Angeles Times. 7 March 2014. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  10. ^ a b c "Rachna Khatau Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
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