Gaurav Khanna

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{{short description|Indian television actor}}
{{for|the badminton player|Gaurav Khanna (badminton)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Gaurav Khanna
| birth_name = Gaurav Khanna
| image =Khanna Gaurav.jpg
| image_caption = Khanna in 2016
| birth_date = 
| birth_place = [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]
| known = {{ubl|[[Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam]]|[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]|[[Anupamaa]]}}
| nationality = [[India]]n
| education = [[MBA]]
| occupation = {{ubl|Model|Actor}}
| years_active = 2003 - present
| spouse = {{marriage|Akanksha Chamola|2016}}
}}

'''Gaurav Khanna'''  is an Indian television actor and a model. He is known for his roles of Neil in ''[[Jeevan Saathi]]'', Inspector Kavin in ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]'' and Akshay in ''[[Tere Bin (TV series)|Tere Bin]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/tv-actor-gaurav-khanna-follows-akshay-kumar-s-footsteps-to-stay-healthy/story-iMAMhDg04WSU6JUzu6vavL.html|title=TV actor Gaurav Khanna follows Akshay Kumar's footsteps to stay healthy|date=2017-04-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/gaurav-khanna-i-like-doing-shows-for-a-shorter-time/17429169|title=Gaurav Khanna: I like doing shows for a shorter time|date=2016-07-13|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref> He is currently portraying Anuj Kapadia in [[Star Plus]]'s ''[[Anupamaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/tv-news-anupamaa-gaurav-khanna-breaks-silence-being-anuj-kapadia-says-havent-watched-the-show-anupamaa-anuj-kapadia-meeting-4929440/|title=Anupamaa: Gaurav Khanna Breaks Silence on Being Anuj Kapadia, Says 'Haven't Watched the Show'|date=2 September 2021}}</ref>

==Career==
'''Gaurav Khanna''' worked as a marketing manager in an IT firm for nearly a year before switching careers. He started his career appearing in television commercials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-am-the-most-romantic-guy-on-television-Gaurav-Khanna/articleshow/13687895.cms|title=I am the most romantic guy on television: Gaurav Khanna - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-actor-Gaurav-Khanna-continues-with-his-stint-on-the-ad-space-with-TV-commercials/articleshow/49494094.cms|title=TV actor Gaurav Khanna continues with his stint on the ad space with TV commercials - Times of India ►|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref> His first appearance on a television show was in the hit show ''[[Bhabhi (TV series)|Bhabhi]]'' as Bhuvan Sareen. His next notable role was in ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]'' as Sharman Wadhwa. Khanna's first lead role was in ''[[Meri Doli Tere Angana]]'' in 2007.

Khanna is best known for his role in ''[[Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam]]'' as Abeer Bajpayee opposite [[Yami Gautam]] in 2009.

Khanna was seen as a contestant in [[9X (TV channel)|9X]]'s dance competition, ''[[Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/9x-to-launch-new-jalwa-series-in-sunday-slot/|title=9X to launch new 'Jalwa' series in Sunday slot|last=Baddhan|first=Raj|date=2008-10-23|website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref> and made a special appearance on the show ''[[Dancing Queen (Indian TV series)|Dancing Queen]]''. He was also the host for Season 3 of the show ''[[Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/akshay-sethi-participate-gaurav-khanna-host-nachle-ve|title=Akshay Sethi to participate, Gaurav Khanna to host Nachle Ve|last=Team|first=Tellychakkar|website=Tellychakkar.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>

He was also seen in popular show [[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]] as Senior Inspector Kavin. He entered 'CID' in Episode 1060.

In late August 2021 he bagged the role of Anuj Kapadia amidst the rumours of [[Ronit Roy]] , [[Ram Kapoor]] and [[Varun Badola]] amongst others in [[Anupamaa]]

== Personal life ==
In early 2016, Khanna was revealed to be dating television actress Akanksha Chamola.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abplive.in/television/revealed-tv-actor-gaurav-khanna-is-dating-swaragini-actress--311950|title=REVEALED: TV actor Gaurav Khanna is DATING 'Swaragini' actress!|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|date=2016-03-27|website=www.abplive.in|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Khanna-is-dating-Swaragini-actress/articleshow/51549703.cms|title=Gaurav Khanna is dating 'Swaragini' actress - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref> The couple were married on 24 November 2016 in his hometown [[Kanpur]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tere-bin-actor-gaurav-khanna-marriage-akanksha-chamola-swaragini-in-kanpur-november-3102022/|title=Tere Bin actor Gaurav Khanna to marry Swaragini's Akanksha Chamola, see pics|date=2016-10-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-and-Akankshas-starry-wedding-in-Kanpur/articleshow/55621380.cms|title=Gaurav and Akanksha's starry wedding in Kanpur - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Khannas-big-Kanpur-wedding/articleshow/53338506.cms|title=Gaurav Khanna's big Kanpur wedding - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>

==Television==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Show
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2003–2005
| ''[[Kayaamat]]''
| Ritesh
|
|-
| 2004
| ''Studio One''
| Sunny
| Episode 1
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Chi and Me]]''
| Dr. Sharad Batra / Birbal
|
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Siddhant]]''
| Tanmay Bakshi
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| ''[[Bhabhi (TV series)|Bhabhi]]''
| Bhuvan Sareen
|
|-
| ''[[Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka]]''
| Sahil
|
|-
| 2006–2007
| ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''
| Sharman Wadhwa
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2007
| ''[[Mano Ya Na Mano (2006 TV series)|Mano Ya Na Mano]]''
| Aditya
| Cameo (Episode 57)
|-
| ''Jamegi Jodi. Com''
| Rahul
| Cameo
|-
| rowspan="3" | ''[[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai]]''
| Ritesh
| Episode 55
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| Rajkumar
| Episodes 96 & 97
|-
|
| Episodes 112 & 113
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007–2008
| ''[[Meri Doli Tere Angana]]''
| Ruhaan Oberoi
|
|-
| ''[[Ardhangini (2007 TV series)|Ardhangani]]''
| Nivaan Banerjee
|
|-
| 2007-2009
| ''Santaan''
| Shubh Dixit
| Lead role<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sayonara-santaan/story-s7ed0I1ZXCsRpDo7dtGnNN.html|title=Sayonara Santaan|date=2009-03-03|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1]]''
| Contestant
|
|-
| 2008–2009
|''[[Jeevan Saathi]]''
| Neil Fernandez
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 2)|Bigg Boss 2]]''
| rowspan="3" | Guest (as Neil)
| To promote ''Jeevan Saathi''
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2009
| ''[[Balika Vadhu]]''
| rowspan="3" | Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Uttaran]]''
|-
| ''[[Dancing Queen (Indian TV series)|Dancing Queen]]''
| Guest
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2009–2010
| ''[[Love Ne Mila Di Jodi]]''
| Prithvi Saxena
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam]]''
| Abeer Bajpayee
|
|-
| 2010–2011
| ''[[Dil Se Diya Vachan]]''
| Prem Rajadhyaksha
| Lead role<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/playing-on-the-extremes/story-c9dmQZGRVBXtgOwtuV1b8I.html|title=Playing on the extremes!|date=2010-11-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/nothing-exciting-so-far/708778/|title=Nothing exciting so far - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2011
| ''[[Sasural Simar Ka]]''
| Host Of Dancing Competition
| Cameo
|-
| ''[[Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan]]''
| Host
| [[Reality show]]<ref name=":0" />
|-
| 2011–2012
| ''[[Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga]]''
| Jai's father
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka]]''
| Gopikishan (Krish) Vaishnav / Real Satya
| Lead role<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Khanna-in-Byah-Hamari-Bahu-Ka/articleshow/12994240.cms|title=Gaurav Khanna in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shrenu-Parikh-heaps-praises-on-co-actor-Gaurav-Khanna/etarticleshow/16969017.cms|title=Shrenu Parikh heaps praises on co-actor Gaurav Khanna|last=Das|first=Soumitra|date=26 November 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref>''
|-
| 2012–2013
| ''[[Hongey Judaa Na Hum]]''
| Rajeev Mishra
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar]]''
| Mohit Khanna
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014
| ''[[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]''
| rowspan="2" | Senior Inspector Kavin<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/Gaurav-Khanna-wants-CID-team-in-BCL/videoshow/45058266.cms|title=Gaurav Khanna wants CID team in BCL {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|
|-
| ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]''
|
|-
| 2014–2015
|''[[Box Cricket League|Box Cricket League 1]]''
| Contestant
| Sports reality television show<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/photos/photos-mumbai-warriors-team-launch/8125|title=Photos: Mumbai Warriors team launch|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Hazir Jawab Birbal]]''
| [[Birbal]]
| Lead role<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hasan-Gaurav-are-the-new-Akbar-Birbal/articleshow/48403054.cms|title=Hasan-Gaurav are the new Akbar Birbal - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|-
| 2015–2016
| ''[[Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat]]''
| Samrat Bindusar Maurya
|
|-
| rowspan="7" | 2016
| ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]''
| Saket / Sarthak
|(Episode 30)
|-
| ''[[Box Cricket League|Box Cricket League 2]]''
| Contestant
| Sports reality television show
|-
| ''[[Comedy Classes]]''
| Various Characters
|
|-
| ''[[Gangaa]]''
| Sameer Mirza
|
|-
| ''[[Tere Bin (TV series)|Tere Bin]]''
| Dr. Akshay Sinha
| Lead role<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/wanted-to-become-doctor-now-getting-to-play-one-on-tv-gaurav-khanna-2895746/|title=Wanted to become doctor, now getting to play one on TV: Gaurav Khanna|date=2016-07-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum]]''
| rowspan="2" | Guest (as Akshay)
| rowspan="2" | Special appearance
|-
| ''[[Waaris (2016 TV series)|Waaris]]''
|-
| 2016–2017
| ''[[Chandra Nandini]]''
| [[Seleucus I Nicator]]
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Prem Ya Paheli - Chandrakanta]]''
| Maharaj Harshvardhan / Rajkumar Virendra Singh
| Lead role<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaurav-khanna-to-play-the-lead-in-life-oks-chandrakanta-and-chandan-anand-to-play-the-bad-guy/articleshow/56521769.cms|title=Gaurav Khanna to play the lead in Life OK's Chandrakanta and Chandan Anand to play the bad guy - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/actor-gaurav-khanna-changes-look-for-virendras-role-in-chandrakanta/articleshow/58180365.cms|title=Actor Gaurav Khanna changes look for Virendra's role in Chandrakanta|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|date=14 April 2017|access-date=2020-09-28}}</ref>
|-
| 2018–2019
| ''[[Karn Sangini]]''
| Maharaj Vahush
|
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2018–2020
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Laal Ishq (2018 TV series)|Laal Ishq]]''
| Dr. Avinash
| Episode 4
|-
| Sunil
| Episode 70<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/gaurav-khanna-and-sukriti-kandpal-laal-ishq-190219|title=Gaurav Khanna and Sukriti Kandpal in Laal Ishq|last=Team|first=Tellychakkar|website=Tellychakkar.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-30}}</ref>
|-
| Raghav
| Episode 167
|-
| Jaggu
| Episode 201
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Chandragupta Maurya (2018 TV series)|Chandragupta Maurya]]''
| [[Seleucus I Nicator]]
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Savdhaan India]]''
| ATS Officer Devdutt
| Episode 30 & 31
|-
| 2021
| ''The Socho Project''
| Rahul Kishore (RK)
|
|-
|-
| 2021–present
| ''[[Anupamaa]]''
| Anuj Kapadia
| Lead role
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Male actors from Uttar Pradesh]]

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