Gauhar Khan
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Gauhar Khan is an Indian model
, VJ and actress, most known for her prominent role in Ranbir Kapoor
starrer, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
(2009). She is the sister of television actress Nigaar Z Khan. 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
, along with Kashmira Irani.
, Maharashtra. She is the sister of Indian television actress, Nigaar Z. Khan. She completed her schooling from Mount Carmel Convent High School Lullanagar, Pune.
Gauhar has stated that she is a believing Muslim
and stated "My belief in my religion teaches me that there is one God and one God alone. I also believe at some point in my life everything that Islam
teaches or expects their people to do, I’ll be able to do.
, Ford Ikon
and Tanishq
jewellery. She has also modeled for Manish Malhotra
.
In 2002, she participated in Femina Miss India contest and came fourth and Represented in India
in Miss International
contest that year.
. She has anchored the film gossip show Page 3 on Zoom Television. Recently she had participated in a popular celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
where she ended up as the runner up.
film Aan: Men at Work
. She has played an important role in the 2009 Yash Raj
film, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
starring Ranbir Kapoor
, which was released in December 2009. Recently she did another item song Parda Parda.. which became very famous of 2010 release Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
Currently on a reality show named by Khan Sister on UTV Bindaas Saturday 7:00 PM.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, VJ and actress, most known for her prominent role in Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies.Making his acting debut in the 2007 film Saawariya, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, Kapoor went on to earn critical praise for his performance in Wake Up Sid...
starrer, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is a Hindi film directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films. Screenplay of the film is by Jaideep Sahni, who collaborated with Shimit Amin for Chak De! India. Ranbir Kapoor, Shazahn Padamsee and Gauhar Khan play primary roles in the movie...
(2009). She is the sister of television actress Nigaar Z Khan. In 2010, she joined the cast of the first-ever Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
musical, Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince at Kingdom of Dreams
Kingdom of Dreams
Kingdom of Dreams is India's first live entertainment, theatre and leisure destination , and is located in Sector 29, Gurgaon in NCR Delhi, near the Leisure Valley Park...
, Gurgaon
Gurgaon
Gurgaon is the second largest city in the Indian state of Haryana. Gurgaon is the industrial and financial center of Haryana. It is located 30 km south of national capital New Delhi, about 10 kilometers from Dwarka Sub City and 268 km south of Chandigarh, the state capital...
, where she plays the female lead opposite Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala
Hussain Kuwajerwala is an Indian actor, anchor and dancer. His most prominent roles to date have been Sumit Wadhwa in the soap Kumkum and Chirag Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi...
, along with Kashmira Irani.
Biography
Gauhar Khan was born in PunePune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Maharashtra. She is the sister of Indian television actress, Nigaar Z. Khan. She completed her schooling from Mount Carmel Convent High School Lullanagar, Pune.
Gauhar has stated that she is a believing Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
and stated "My belief in my religion teaches me that there is one God and one God alone. I also believe at some point in my life everything that Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
teaches or expects their people to do, I’ll be able to do.
Modelling
Gauhar Khan has acted in a couple of television ads, such as Bajaj AutoBajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian vehicle manufacturer started by Jamnalal Bajaj from Rajasthan in the 1930s. It is based in Pune, Maharashtra, with plants in Chakan , Waluj and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal. The oldest plant at Akurdi now houses the R&D centre Ahead...
, Ford Ikon
Ford Ikon
The Ford Ikon is a sedan version of the Ford Fiesta Mark IV on the Ford B platform. It was manufactured and sold in India until 2011. A 2012 model year subcompact sedan and hatchback named Ikon is sold in Mexico. The Mexican-market hatchback is the Ford Figo imported from India...
and Tanishq
Tanishq
Tanishq is a prominent jewellery brand of India. It pioneered the concept of branded jewellery and ornaments in India. It is a division of Titan Industries Limited, a company promoted by the Tata Group, one of India's largest conglomerates...
jewellery. She has also modeled for Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra is considered to be India's leading and most successful fashion designer.Manish Malhotra has designed for many leading actresses in Bollywood. He is known for his different style and his ability to envision a 'look' for the character. He is known for designing the costumes for...
.
In 2002, she participated in Femina Miss India contest and came fourth and Represented in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in Miss International
Miss International
Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador...
contest that year.
Television
Gauhar Khan started off with appearances in two music videos, one of them being a music video by Bombay VikingsBombay Vikings
Bombay Vikings is a pop and rock group that combines Indian and classical music. It was formed in 1994 Stockholm, Sweden. The band was originally started by Neeraj Shridhar, Oscar Söderberg and Mats Nordenborg, and became popular with remix hits like, Kya Soorat Hai, Woh Chali and Chod Do Anchal ...
. She has anchored the film gossip show Page 3 on Zoom Television. Recently she had participated in a popular celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a television reality show and the Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars.- Concept :...
where she ended up as the runner up.
Films
Gauhar started her career with the 2003 film Miss India: The Mystery. She also did an item song for the 2004 Madhur BhandarkarMadhur Bhandarkar
Madhur Bhandarkar is a National Award-winning Indian film director, script writer, and producer. He is best known for his films such as Chandni Bar , Page 3 , Traffic Signal , and Fashion...
film Aan: Men at Work
Aan: Men at Work
Aan: Men At Work is a 2004 Bollywood film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The movie is about the life of a police officer fighting crime constantly.-Plot:Crime is at its highest peak in Mumbai with it split in three ways...
. She has played an important role in the 2009 Yash Raj
Yash Raj Films
Yash Raj Films is an Indian Entertainment company set up by Yash Chopra, an Indian film director and producer who is considered an entertainment mogul in India.-Initial years:...
film, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is a Hindi film directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films. Screenplay of the film is by Jaideep Sahni, who collaborated with Shimit Amin for Chak De! India. Ranbir Kapoor, Shazahn Padamsee and Gauhar Khan play primary roles in the movie...
starring Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies.Making his acting debut in the 2007 film Saawariya, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, Kapoor went on to earn critical praise for his performance in Wake Up Sid...
, which was released in December 2009. Recently she did another item song Parda Parda.. which became very famous of 2010 release Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.
Currently on a reality show named by Khan Sister on UTV Bindaas Saturday 7:00 PM.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Miss India: The Mystery | Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... |
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| 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS Shankar Dada MBBS Shankar Dada MBBS is a 2004 Telugu film which is a remake of Hindi blockbuster Munnabhai MBBS. This film stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role and Paresh Rawal, Sonali Bendre, Girish Karnad, and Srikanth. in supporting roles. Jayanth C... |
Special Appearance | Telugu | Appeared in an item song |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work Aan: Men at Work Aan: Men At Work is a 2004 Bollywood film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The movie is about the life of a police officer fighting crime constantly.-Plot:Crime is at its highest peak in Mumbai with it split in three ways... |
Special Appearance | Hindi | Appeared in an item song |
| 2009 | Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is a Hindi film directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films. Screenplay of the film is by Jaideep Sahni, who collaborated with Shimit Amin for Chak De! India. Ranbir Kapoor, Shazahn Padamsee and Gauhar Khan play primary roles in the movie... |
Koena Sheikh | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Dancer / Singer | Hindi | Appeared in the item song "Parda Parda" |
| 2011 | Game | Samara Shroff / Natasha Malhotra | Hindi |