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| occupation = [[Actress]], [[Model (profession)|Model]]
| residence = [[Mumbai, India]]
| residence = [[Mumbai, India]]
| yearsactive = 2003 – Present
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'''Gauhar Khan '''(born '''Gauhar Zafar Khan''' on August 23, 1981), is an [[India]]n model, VJ and actress who appears in [[Hindi]] films. She is the younger sister of actress [[Nigaar Khan]]. She is a current participant of the Indian reality show, [[Bigg Boss 7]].
'''Gauhar Khan''' is an Indian model<ref name=r2/> and actress.<ref name=r2>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/gauhar-khan/biography.html Gauhar Khan Biography, Gauhar Khan Profile]. entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.</ref> 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 film)|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).


Khan is the winner of [[Bigg Boss 7]] in 2013 and first runner-up of [[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3]] in 2009. She also had a reality show of her own along with sister [[Nigaar Khan]] called [[The Khan Sisters]] (2011). In addition to films and television, she has a starring role in the Bollywood musical, ''[[Zangoora]]''.<ref name=TOI>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgoan/Kingdom-of-Dreams-formally-opens-to-public/articleshow/6575805.cms|title=Kingdom of Dreams formally opens to public|date=Sep 18, 2010|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Khan made her screen debut in the 2003 ''[[Miss India|Miss India: The Mystery]]'', a box office flop. Her portrayal of a troubled model Esha, drew critical appreciation. She subsequently earned wide critical recognition in the 2009 ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'', which was moderately successful at the [[Box Office]]. In 2010, she joined the cast of the first-ever [[Bollywood]] musical, ''[[Zangoora The Gypsy Prince|Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince]]'' at [[Kingdom of Dreams]], [[Gurgaon]], where she plays the female lead opposite [[Hussain Kuwajerwala]]. She achieved further commercial success by starring in films such as the action thriller ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' (2011), and the revenge drama ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' (2012), a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgoan/Kingdom-of-Dreams-formally-opens-to-public/articleshow/6575805.cms|title=Kingdom of Dreams formally opens to public|date=Sep 18, 2010|work=The Times of India}}</ref>


She is the winner of [[Bigg Boss 7|seventh season]] (2013) of [[Bigg Boss]], an Indian version of reality show ''[[Big Brother]]''.
Furthermore, she is active in humanitarian work and has a number of endorsement deals.


In addition to acting in films, she is active in humanitarian work, has a number of endorsement deals.
==Modelling and television career==

[[File:Nigaar and Gauhar Khan.jpg|thumb|Khan with sister [[Nigaar Khan]] in 2011]]
==Early life==
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 Patent Motor Car|Opel Car]] and [[Tanishq|Tanishq jewellery]]. In 2002, she participated in [[Femina Miss India]] contest and came fourth and represented India in [[Miss International]] contest that year. 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 (TV channel)|Zoom Television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/talking-point-with-gauhar-khan/432682/|title=Talking point with Gauhar Khan|publisher=Indian Express|accessdate=|archiveurl=http://archive.is/OoVD|archivedate=2012-07-30}}</ref> In 2009, she participated in the celebrity dance show, ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3)]]'' where she became the 1st runner up of the show.<ref>http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bhaichung-bhutia-wins-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa/93849-8.html</ref> From 2011 to 2012, Khan appeared in the TV show [[The Khan Sisters]] along with her sister [[Nigaar Khan]] which followed their life.
Gauhar Khan was born into a [[Muslim]], [[Pashtun]] family in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]]. She is the youngest of 5 siblings and the sister of actress [[Nigaar Khan]]. She completed her schooling from [[Mount Carmel Convent School (pune)|Mount Carmel Convent School]], [[Pune]]. Her sister Kausar Khan is a spa owner, Zakia Khan is an Interior Designer, and her only brother Asad Khan operates an ad agency, and all of them lives in [[Dubai]].

==Career==
[[File:Nigaar and Gauhar Khan.jpg|thumb|Khan with sister [[Nigaar Khan]] in 2011.]]
===Modelling===
Khan has modeled for [[Manish Malhotra]], [[Ritu Kumar]], [[Payal Jain]] and [[Neeta Lulla]]. She has also acted in a couple of television ads [[Ford Ikon]], [[Bajaj Auto]], [[Opel Patent Motor Car|Opel Car]] and [[Tanishq|Tanishq jewellery]].

In 2002, she participated in [[Femina Miss India]] contest and came fourth and represented [[India]] in [[Miss International]] contest that year.
She ruled Indian Fashion World for four years 2002-2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=ruled Indian fashion|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Gauhar-Khan|accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref>

===Television===
Gauhar Khan started off with appearances in a couple of music videos.<ref>[http://www.mansworldindia.com/newsite/articles/gallery/feb06/gallery01.asp Man's World: Gauhar Khan]</ref> She has anchored the film gossip show ''Page 3'' on [[Zoom (TV channel)|Zoom Television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/talking-point-with-gauhar-khan/432682/|title=Talking point with Gauhar Khan|publisher=Indian Express|accessdate=|archiveurl=http://archive.is/OoVD|archivedate=2012-07-30}}</ref> In 2012, she participated in a popular celebrity dance show, ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]''. In ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5]]'' she paired up with [[Gurmeet Choudhary]], and became the winner of the show.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Times Of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Gauhar-Khan|accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref>

Khan along with her sister [[Nigaar Khan]] appeared in a TV show "The Khan Sisters" which was the Indian version of "[[Keeping up with the Kardashians]]". The show follows their life including modeling shows, auditions and interviews though the lavish setting of these starlets suggests much is staged.


In 2013, she was a participant of the Indian reality show, ''[[Bigg Boss 7]]'',<ref>{{cite web | title = 'Bigg Boss 7' complete list of contestants |publisher= Indian Express| url =http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bigg-boss-7-final-list-of-celebs/1169462/|date= Sep 15, 2013| accessdate = 2013-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Expected Bigg Boss 7 contestant list revealed! | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/news-and-gossip/Expected-Bigg-Boss-7-contestant-list-revealed/articleshow/22586812.cms |date=Sep 15, 2013| accessdate = 2013-09-15| publisher = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and was declared the winner.<ref>[* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/television/gauhar-khan-wins-bigg-boss-7-says-her-aim-is-to-attain-superstardom-in-showbiz/article1-1167282.aspx Gauhar Khan Bigg Boss 7 Winner]</ref>
In 2013, she was a participant of the Indian reality show, ''[[Bigg Boss 7]]'',<ref>{{cite web | title = 'Bigg Boss 7' complete list of contestants |publisher= Indian Express| url =http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bigg-boss-7-final-list-of-celebs/1169462/|date= Sep 15, 2013| accessdate = 2013-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Expected Bigg Boss 7 contestant list revealed! | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/news-and-gossip/Expected-Bigg-Boss-7-contestant-list-revealed/articleshow/22586812.cms |date=Sep 15, 2013| accessdate = 2013-09-15| publisher = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and was declared the winner.<ref>[* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/television/gauhar-khan-wins-bigg-boss-7-says-her-aim-is-to-attain-superstardom-in-showbiz/article1-1167282.aspx Gauhar Khan Bigg Boss 7 Winner]</ref>


== Acting career ==
===Films===
[[File:Gauhar khan trussardi watch.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Khan at the promotional event of ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]''.]]
Khan started her acting career with the 2003 film ''Miss India: The Mystery'', a drama revolving around the troubled model. The film didn't do well at the [[Box Office]], however her acting was critically appreciated. She began 2011 with an item number "Nasha" in the 2004 [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s film ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'', and "Naa Pere Kanchan Mala" in [[Telugu]] film ''[[Shankar Dada MBBS]]''.


Khan rose to get fame with portraying the lead role opposite [[Ranbir Kapoor]] in the 2009 [[Yash Raj Films|Yash Raj]]'s ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'', a moderately successful at the box office. However, Khan's performance was praised by film critics. [[Anupama Chopra]] said, "Gauhar was fashionable, ambitious and smart receptionist, she was sharply etched and memorable as Koena. in the film".<ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/rocket-singh-salesman-of-the-year-461</ref> Namrata Joshi from [[Outlook India]] noted that "Leading the pack is Gauhar Khan as the feisty office secretary. Gauhar is the colorful character in the film who played too nice."<ref>http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?263372</ref> [[The Economic Times]] added that "The one item-number old Gauhar surprise with an amazing natural performance and is a talent to look forward to". [[The New York Times]] wrote: "Gauhar, a heartthrob who has quickly become a star playing cads, turn in a skillfully understated performance. Her Harpreet is an old-school heroine: solid, righteous, compassionate. You can't help cheering for her."<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/movies/15rocket.html?_r=0</ref>
[[File:Gauhar khan trussardi watch.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Khan at the promotional event of ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'']]
In 2004, she appeared in two [[item number]]s, "Nasha" from [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s film ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' and "Naa Pere Kanchan Mala" from [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]''.


In 2010, she did another [[item number]] "Parda Parda" in [[Milan Luthria]]'s ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai]]''. "Parda Parda" was well received by critics and audiences alike, and become popular on music channels and radio stations.
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".<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/rocket-singh-salesman-of-the-year-461 Rocket Singh | NDTV Movies.com]. Movies.ndtv.com (2009-12-11). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.</ref> 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."<ref>[http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?263372 Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year | Namrata Joshi]. Outlookindia.com (2009-12-28). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.</ref>


Khan next appeared as outspoken and rebellious Samara Shroff in the action thriller ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]''. The film failed to do well at box office, but Khan earned critical acclaim for her performance. [[Internet Movie Database|IMBD]] stated that, "Gauhar's character though central to the permise hardly leaves an impact owing to the soul-less performance."[[File:Gauhar Khan IIFA 2012.jpg|thumb|Khan at [[13th IIFA Awards]] in [[Singapore]].]]<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772872/</ref> [[Technorati]] noted that, "Except Gauhar and [[Abhishek Bachann]] the rest of the cast is strictly okay." [[Anupama Chopra]] said, "Gauhar tries too hard to be cool but she needs to get idea of good scripts." [[NDTV]] observed that "Gauhar as the loyal secretary Samara is nicely outfitted."<ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/review-game-608</ref>
In 2010, she did another [[item number]] "Parda Parda" in [[Milan Luthria]]'s ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai]]'' and joined the cast of the [[Bollywood]] musical, ''[[Zangoora The Gypsy Prince|Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince]]'' at [[Kingdom of Dreams]], [[Gurgaon]], where she plays the female lead.


She achieved further critical and commercial success for her role of of kind-hearted [[Prostitute]] Chand Bibi, in the 2012 romantic drama ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'', in which she also did two [[item number]]s "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan". Her performance received positive feedback from critics and her performance was praised in particular. 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."<ref>http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/review-ishaqzaade-almore-i-haramzaade-i-shine-steadily_111153.html</ref> Mrigank Dhaniwala from [[Koimoi]] observed, "Gauhar, who plays [[courtesan]] Chand, does very well. [[Taran Adarsh]] said, "Gauhar is lovely in a special role. Also, she dances very well in the two tracks." [[India|Glamsham]] described Khan as "Gauhar was hilarity in mood to the sensual pacing of a typical Bollywood "item-song" feast".<ref>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tag/gauhar-khan/</ref>
Khan next appeared as outspoken and rebellious Samara Shroff in the action thriller ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' (2011).<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772872/ Game (I) (2011)]. imdb.com</ref> [[Technorati]] stated that, "Except Gauhar and [[Abhishek Bachann]] the rest of the cast is strictly okay." [[NDTV]] said that "Gauhar as the loyal secretary Samara is nicely outfitted."<ref>[http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/review-game-608 Review: Game | NDTV Movies.com]. Movies.ndtv.com (2011-04-01). Retrieved on 2013-12-13.</ref>


=== Personal life ===
Khan played the Chand Bibi, in the 2012 romantic drama ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'', in which she also did two [[item number]]s "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."<ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/review-ishaqzaade-almore-i-haramzaade-i-shine-steadily_111153.html Review 'Ishaqzaade': Almore haramzaade shine steadily!]. Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.</ref> Mrigank Dhaniwala from [[Koimoi]] stated, "Gauhar, who plays courtesan Chand, does very well."<ref>http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/ishaqzaade-review/</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] said, "Gauhar is lovely in a special role. Also, she dances very well in the two tracks."<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/548051</ref>
Khan shares a close bond with her family, and visits them regularly to [[Dubai]] as her family lives there. She lives by herself in [[Mumbai]] with her sister [[Nigaar Khan]]|Nigaar]] and admits to missing the presence of her family there. She says, "I miss them, but luckily I have a life of my own, which keeps me from getting homesick. I wouldn’t want them to uproot their lives from [[Dubai]] just to be with me. A practicing [[Muslim]], Khan considers religion to be an important aspect of her life, makes frequent visits to religious shrines and praying [[Namaz]] five times a day.


While being a participant of ''[[Bigg Boss 7]]'', it was widely speculated that she was in a romantic relationship with another contestant [[Kushal Tandon]]. However, it was denied by both the actors saying that "they are just good friends".
== Personal life ==
Sources conflict about her birth, listing the year as 1983<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-final-list-of-bigg-boss-7-contestants-kushal-tandon-gauhar-khan-shilpa-and-apurva-agnihotri-among-celebs-1889680</ref> or 1980 <ref name=r2>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/gauhar-khan/biography.html Gauhar Khan Biography, Gauhar Khan Profile]. entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 2013-12-13.</ref> She lives in [[Mumbai]].


=== Other Works ===
[[File:Gauhar Khan (3) at the IIFA Rocks fashion show.jpg|thumb|Khan performing at [[IIFA Awards|IIFA Fashion Show]] in 2012]]
=== Stage performances ===
[[File:Gauhar Khan (3) at the IIFA Rocks fashion show.jpg|thumb|Khan performing at [[IIFA Awards|IIFA Fashion Show]] in 2012.]]
Khan has participated in a number of concerts and award ceremonies. She took part in [[13th IIFA Awards]] with actor [[Ayushmann Khurrana]], held in [[Singapore]]. In late 2012, she performed at [[IIFA Awards|IIFA Rocks Fashion Show]] with [[Parineeti Chopra]], [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Dia Mirza]], [[Hussain Kuwajerwala]] and [[Bipasha Basu]]. The following year, Khan performed at [[Stardust Awards]] and [[Miss India Universe 2013|Miss Diva]]. She also performed at [[Dubai Festival City]]'s Ahlan Bollywood Concert with [[Salman Khan]], [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Sophie Choudry]], [[Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]] and [[Sohail Khan]].


=== In the media ===
==Filmography==
Khan has always been in the media spotlight, her debut was also heavily hyped due to the stated reason. Khan is known for having a "outspoken" and "bold" personality, as perceived from various media interactions, how she presents herself in public and her choice of films. Since the release of ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' (2012), Khan has been widely recognized as a "fashionista", due to her unique sense of style. Therefore, she regularly features on fashion magazine covers based in India, such as [[Stardust]] and [[Filmfare]]. Khan was also widely appreciated for being a fashionista and for her performances in her films.


Khan is considered a sex symbol and style icon in [[India]] – the media cites her figure, height, smile, and eyes as her distinctive physical features.
* 2004 ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' Special appearance in the song "Nasha"
* 2004 ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'' Special appearance in the song "Naa Pera Kanchan Mala"
* 2009 ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'' as Koena Sheikh
* 2010 ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbai]]'' Special appearance in the song "Parda"
* 2011 ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' as Samara Shroff/Natasha Malhotra
* 2012 ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' as Chand Bibi


==Reality shows==
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%"
* 2009 ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3]]'' - First runner up
|- style="text-align:center;"
* 2011 ''[[The Khan Sisters]]''
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
* 2013 ''[[Bigg Boss 7]]'' - Winner
|-
||2003 || ''[[Miss India|Miss India: The Mystery]]'' || Esha || [[Hindi]] ||
|-
||2004 || ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' || Herself || Hindi || Special Appearance in "Nasha"
|-
||2009 || ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'' || Koena Sheikh || Hindi ||
|-
||2010 || ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbai]]'' || Herself || Hindi || Special Appearance in "Parda"
|-
||2011 || ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' || Samara Shroff/Natasha Malhotra || Hindi ||
|-
||2012 || ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' || Chand Bibi || Hindi ||
|-
||2014 || ''[[Fever (upcoming film)|Fever]]'' || TBA || Hindi || Pre-production
|}


==Musical==
===Item Numbers===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%"
*2010 - present ''[[Zangoora]]'' as Lachi
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Language
! Song
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Shankar Dada MBBS]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || "Naa Pera Kanchan Mala"
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' || [[Hindi]] || "Nasha Nasha"
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai]]'' || Hindi || "Parda Parda"
|-
| 2012|| ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' || Hindi || "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan"
|-
|}


==Nominations==
===Reality show===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%"
* ''Most Promising Newcomer - Female'' for [[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]] at [[Screen Awards]] 2010<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/screen-awards-nominations-311209.html</ref>
|- style="text-align:center;"
* ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female'' for [[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]] at [[Screen Awards]] 2010<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/screen-awards-nominations-311209.html</ref>
! Year
* ''Best Breakthrough Performance - Female'' for [[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]] at [[Stardust Awards]] 2010<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/644/</ref>
! Show
* ''Best Actress in a Supporting Role'' for [[Ishaqzaade]] at [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award|Renault Star Guild Awards]] 2013<ref>http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html</ref>
! Role
! Channel
! Notes
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3]]''
| Contestant
| [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]
| Runner-up
|-
| 2011
| ''Khan Sisters''
| Herself
| [[UTV Bindass]]
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Bigg Boss 7]]'' <ref>{{cite web | title = 'Bigg Boss 7' complete list of contestants |publisher= Indian Express| url =http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bigg-boss-7-final-list-of-celebs/1169462/|date= Sep 15 2013| accessdate = 2013-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Expected Bigg Boss 7 contestant list revealed! | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/news-and-gossip/Expected-Bigg-Boss-7-contestant-list-revealed/articleshow/22586812.cms |date=Sep 15 2013| accessdate = 2013-09-15| publisher = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
| Herself
| [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors TV]]
| Winner
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi|Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5)]]''
| Herself
| [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors TV]]
| Post-production
|}


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|India|Bollywood}}
{{Portal|India|Bollywood}}
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]
*[[List of Indian film actresses]]
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==External links==
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Gauahar Khan
File:Gauhar Khan at her candid best at IIFA 2012 - Day 6.jpg
Born
Gauhar Zafar Khan

(1981-08-23) August 23, 1981 (age 43)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Years active2003–present
RelativesNigaar Khan (sister)

Gauhar Khan (born Gauhar Zafar Khan on August 23, 1981), is an Indian model, VJ and actress who appears in Hindi films. She is the younger sister of actress Nigaar Khan. She is a current participant of the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 7.

Khan made her screen debut in the 2003 Miss India: The Mystery, a box office flop. Her portrayal of a troubled model Esha, drew critical appreciation. She subsequently earned wide critical recognition in the 2009 Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, which was moderately successful at the Box Office. In 2010, she joined the cast of the first-ever Bollywood musical, Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon, where she plays the female lead opposite Hussain Kuwajerwala. She achieved further commercial success by starring in films such as the action thriller Game (2011), and the revenge drama Ishaqzaade (2012), a critical and commercial success.[1]

She is the winner of seventh season (2013) of Bigg Boss, an Indian version of reality show Big Brother.

In addition to acting in films, she is active in humanitarian work, has a number of endorsement deals.

Early life

Gauhar Khan was born into a Muslim, Pashtun family in Pune, Maharashtra. She is the youngest of 5 siblings and the sister of actress Nigaar Khan. She completed her schooling from Mount Carmel Convent School, Pune. Her sister Kausar Khan is a spa owner, Zakia Khan is an Interior Designer, and her only brother Asad Khan operates an ad agency, and all of them lives in Dubai.

Career

Khan with sister Nigaar Khan in 2011.

Modelling

Khan has modeled for Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Payal Jain and Neeta Lulla. She has also acted in a couple of television ads Ford Ikon, Bajaj Auto, Opel Car and Tanishq jewellery.

In 2002, she participated in Femina Miss India contest and came fourth and represented India in Miss International contest that year. She ruled Indian Fashion World for four years 2002-2006.[2]

Television

Gauhar Khan started off with appearances in a couple of music videos.[3] She has anchored the film gossip show Page 3 on Zoom Television.[4] In 2012, she participated in a popular celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 she paired up with Gurmeet Choudhary, and became the winner of the show.[5]

Khan along with her sister Nigaar Khan appeared in a TV show "The Khan Sisters" which was the Indian version of "Keeping up with the Kardashians". The show follows their life including modeling shows, auditions and interviews though the lavish setting of these starlets suggests much is staged.

In 2013, she was a participant of the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 7,[6][7] and was declared the winner.[8]

Films

Khan at the promotional event of Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.

Khan started her acting career with the 2003 film Miss India: The Mystery, a drama revolving around the troubled model. The film didn't do well at the Box Office, however her acting was critically appreciated. She began 2011 with an item number "Nasha" in the 2004 Madhur Bhandarkar's film Aan: Men at Work, and "Naa Pere Kanchan Mala" in Telugu film Shankar Dada MBBS.

Khan rose to get fame with portraying the lead role opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the 2009 Yash Raj's Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, a moderately successful at the box office. However, Khan's performance was praised by film critics. Anupama Chopra said, "Gauhar was fashionable, ambitious and smart receptionist, she was sharply etched and memorable as Koena. in the film".[9] Namrata Joshi from Outlook India noted that "Leading the pack is Gauhar Khan as the feisty office secretary. Gauhar is the colorful character in the film who played too nice."[10] The Economic Times added that "The one item-number old Gauhar surprise with an amazing natural performance and is a talent to look forward to". The New York Times wrote: "Gauhar, a heartthrob who has quickly become a star playing cads, turn in a skillfully understated performance. Her Harpreet is an old-school heroine: solid, righteous, compassionate. You can't help cheering for her."[11]

In 2010, she did another item number "Parda Parda" in Milan Luthria's Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. "Parda Parda" was well received by critics and audiences alike, and become popular on music channels and radio stations.

Khan next appeared as outspoken and rebellious Samara Shroff in the action thriller Game. The film failed to do well at box office, but Khan earned critical acclaim for her performance. IMBD stated that, "Gauhar's character though central to the permise hardly leaves an impact owing to the soul-less performance."

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Khan at 13th IIFA Awards in Singapore.

[12] Technorati noted that, "Except Gauhar and Abhishek Bachann the rest of the cast is strictly okay." Anupama Chopra said, "Gauhar tries too hard to be cool but she needs to get idea of good scripts." NDTV observed that "Gauhar as the loyal secretary Samara is nicely outfitted."[13]

She achieved further critical and commercial success for her role of of kind-hearted Prostitute Chand Bibi, in the 2012 romantic drama Ishaqzaade, in which she also did two item numbers "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan". Her performance received positive feedback from critics and her performance was praised in particular. 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."[14] Mrigank Dhaniwala from Koimoi observed, "Gauhar, who plays courtesan Chand, does very well. Taran Adarsh said, "Gauhar is lovely in a special role. Also, she dances very well in the two tracks." Glamsham described Khan as "Gauhar was hilarity in mood to the sensual pacing of a typical Bollywood "item-song" feast".[15]

Personal life

Khan shares a close bond with her family, and visits them regularly to Dubai as her family lives there. She lives by herself in Mumbai with her sister Nigaar Khan|Nigaar]] and admits to missing the presence of her family there. She says, "I miss them, but luckily I have a life of my own, which keeps me from getting homesick. I wouldn’t want them to uproot their lives from Dubai just to be with me. A practicing Muslim, Khan considers religion to be an important aspect of her life, makes frequent visits to religious shrines and praying Namaz five times a day.

While being a participant of Bigg Boss 7, it was widely speculated that she was in a romantic relationship with another contestant Kushal Tandon. However, it was denied by both the actors saying that "they are just good friends".

Other Works

Stage performances

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Khan performing at IIFA Fashion Show in 2012.

Khan has participated in a number of concerts and award ceremonies. She took part in 13th IIFA Awards with actor Ayushmann Khurrana, held in Singapore. In late 2012, she performed at IIFA Rocks Fashion Show with Parineeti Chopra, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, Hussain Kuwajerwala and Bipasha Basu. The following year, Khan performed at Stardust Awards and Miss Diva. She also performed at Dubai Festival City's Ahlan Bollywood Concert with Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Sophie Choudry, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Sohail Khan.

In the media

Khan has always been in the media spotlight, her debut was also heavily hyped due to the stated reason. Khan is known for having a "outspoken" and "bold" personality, as perceived from various media interactions, how she presents herself in public and her choice of films. Since the release of Ishaqzaade (2012), Khan has been widely recognized as a "fashionista", due to her unique sense of style. Therefore, she regularly features on fashion magazine covers based in India, such as Stardust and Filmfare. Khan was also widely appreciated for being a fashionista and for her performances in her films.

Khan is considered a sex symbol and style icon in India – the media cites her figure, height, smile, and eyes as her distinctive physical features.

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2003 Miss India: The Mystery Esha Hindi
2004 Aan: Men at Work Herself Hindi Special Appearance in "Nasha"
2009 Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year Koena Sheikh Hindi
2010 Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Herself Hindi Special Appearance in "Parda"
2011 Game Samara Shroff/Natasha Malhotra Hindi
2012 Ishaqzaade Chand Bibi Hindi
2014 Fever TBA Hindi Pre-production

Item Numbers

Year Film Language Song
2004 Shankar Dada MBBS Telugu "Naa Pera Kanchan Mala"
2004 Aan: Men at Work Hindi "Nasha Nasha"
2010 Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Hindi "Parda Parda"
2012 Ishaqzaade Hindi "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan"

Reality show

Year Show Role Channel Notes
2009 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 Contestant Sony TV Runner-up
2011 Khan Sisters Herself UTV Bindass
2013 Bigg Boss 7 [16][17] Herself Colors TV Winner
2014 Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5) Herself Colors TV Post-production

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gauhar Khan.

References

  1. ^ "Kingdom of Dreams formally opens to public". The Times of India. Sep 18, 2010.
  2. ^ "ruled Indian fashion". Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  3. ^ Man's World: Gauhar Khan
  4. ^ "Talking point with Gauhar Khan". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30.
  5. ^ "The Times Of India". Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  6. ^ "'Bigg Boss 7' complete list of contestants". Indian Express. Sep 15, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  7. ^ "Expected Bigg Boss 7 contestant list revealed!". The Times of India. Sep 15, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  8. ^ [* Gauhar Khan Bigg Boss 7 Winner
  9. ^ http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/rocket-singh-salesman-of-the-year-461
  10. ^ http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?263372
  11. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/movies/15rocket.html?_r=0
  12. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772872/
  13. ^ http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/review-game-608
  14. ^ http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/review-ishaqzaade-almore-i-haramzaade-i-shine-steadily_111153.html
  15. ^ http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tag/gauhar-khan/
  16. ^ "'Bigg Boss 7' complete list of contestants". Indian Express. Sep 15 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ "Expected Bigg Boss 7 contestant list revealed!". The Times of India. Sep 15 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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