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{{short description|Indian film producer and fashion designer}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name               = Gauri Khan
| image              = Gauri Khan at Hindustan Times India Most Stylish Awards 2019.jpg
| caption            = Khan in 2019
| birth_name         = Gauri Chhibber
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1970|10|8}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0451215/|title=Gauri Khan|website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
| alma_mater         = Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
| occupation         = {{hlist|Film producer|interior designer|costume designer|fashion designer}}
| years_active       = 1992–present
| spouse             = {{marriage|[[Shah Rukh Khan]]|1991}}
| children           = 3
}}

'''Gauri Khan''' (''[[née]]'' '''Chhibber'''; born 8 October 1970) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[film producer]] and [[Fashion design|fashion designer]] who works in [[Hindi films]] and the designing industry. <ref>{{cite news |title=Gauri Khan Biography, Wiki, Age, Career and Profile |url=https://english.ganganews.com/people/gauri-khan/ |access-date=24 June 2023 |work=Ganga News English |date=20 June 2023}}</ref> She has produced films including ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'', ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' and ''[[Chennai Express]]'' under the production company [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] that she co-founded in 2002 with her husband, actor [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. 

Khan is also an interior designer who has designed spaces for high-profile individuals such as [[Mukesh Ambani]], [[Roberto Cavalli]] and [[Ralph Lauren]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/people/i-dont-want-to-make-my-business-mass-gauri-khan/102701|title=I don't want to make my business mass: Gauri Khan|website=www.fortuneindia.com|date=3 November 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> as well as celebrities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/gauri-khan-revamps-jacqueline-fernandez-s-apartment-shares-pics-on-instagram/story-wct82jvLWkFr8Rv2se9k3J.html|title=Gauri Khan revamps Jacqueline Fernandez's apartment, shares pics on Instagram|date=2018-06-16|website=Hindstan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/gauri-khan-infuses-life-into-sidharth-malhotra-s-new-bachelor-pad-see-pic/story-GtqsB7G3U8rgjsERZG0UON.html|title=Gauri Khan designs Sidharth Malhotra's new home, Shah Rukh says they stole his hammock|date=2018-11-06|website=Hindstan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref> In 2018, Khan was named as one of [[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]] magazine's "50 Most Powerful Women".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-calls-wife-gauri-their-family-s-fortunate-most-powerful-as-she-features-on-power-list/story-yt4ILb07ZoejtKFwJkev7M.html|title=Shah Rukh Khan calls wife Gauri their family's 'fortunate, most powerful' as she features on power list|date=2018-11-27|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-01-02}}</ref>

== Early life ==

Gauri Khan was born as Gauri Chhibber in Delhi to [[Punjabi Hindu]] parents Savita and [[Colonel (India)|Colonel]] Ramesh Chandra Chhibber who belong to [[Hoshiarpur]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-khan-father-dies-his-rare-pics-with-family-father-in-law/ | title=Shah Rukh Khan's father-in-law passes away, actor in Delhi with wife Gauri | date=3 March 2016 }}</ref> She was raised in the suburbs of Panchsheel Park, Delhi.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/7-days/a-big-fat-wedding/cid/507744 | title=A big fat wedding | date=13 June 2010 | newspaper=The Telegraph | location=India | access-date=6 November 2019 }}</ref> She completed her schooling at [[Loreto Convent School, Delhi|Loreto Convent School]], completed high school from Modern School Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, and graduated from [[Lady Shri Ram College for Women|Lady Shri Ram College]] with [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A. (Hons.)]] in History. She also completed a six-month course in fashion design from the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]]<ref name=":0" /> and learnt tailoring due to her father's garment business.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}

== Career ==
In 2002, Khan and her husband Shah Rukh Khan established the film production and distribution company [[Red Chillies Entertainment]]. It was transformed from the now defunct Dreamz Unlimited which the couple first established in 1999. She serves as co-chairperson and the main producer of all the films produced under the banner. The first film she produced was [[Farah Khan]]'s directorial debut ''[[Main Hoon Na]]''. The film performed well at the box office, becoming the second highest-grossing film of the year. She also made a guest appearance in one of the films she has produced ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' (2007).

She is managed by the Bottomline Media, and close confidante and friend Tanaaz Bhatia from NYC. <ref>{{cite web|title=Gauri Khan turns model |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gauri-khan-turns-model--news-bollywood-kkfv9Meidfhsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218113515/http://www.sify.com/movies/gauri-khan-turns-model--news-bollywood-kkfv9Meidfhsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2019 |website=[[Sify]] |date=17 January 2005 }}</ref> Khan also designed a fashion collection titled 'Cocktails and Dreams' for [[Satya Paul]] in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/cocktails-and-dreams-satya-paul-gauri-khan-come-together-to-launch-new-collection/|title=Cocktails and dreams: Satya Paul, Gauri Khan launch their new collection
}}</ref>

Gauri first expressed interest in interior design as a hobby while renovating her [[Bandra]] bungalow, Mannat at Siraj Dokadia Road.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Mannat Lands End, Siraj Dokadia road |url=https://goo.gl/maps/TAs26tv3WZ3ee4mj9 |access-date=2021-02-08 |website=Mannat Lands End |language=en}}</ref> The bungalow is a tourist spot and a heritage building deemed important to the townscape and hence exempt from demolition. However, in 2010, she professionally ventured into interior designing in partnership with <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dezineinnovation.com/residential-interior-designer.html|title=Interior Designing|date=2022-05-20|website=Dezineinnovation.com|language=en|access-date=2022-05-20}}</ref> and close friend [[Sussanne Khan]] to design exclusive interior projects together.<ref name="Designer">{{cite web|title=Gauri Khan turns designer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Gauri-Khan-turns-designer/articleshow/9161469.cms|website=Times of India (indiatimes.com) |date=10 July 2011 }}</ref> The same year, they collaborated on their first commercial project together in [[Vadodara]].<ref name="Designer" /> In 2011, Khan (Gauri) partnered with Khan (Sussanne) again to launch and introduce ''The Charcoal Project'' foundation in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sussanne-khan-gauri-shinde-feted-as-women-achievers-4604761/|title=Sussanne Khan, Gauri Shinde feted as women achievers|date=2017-04-08|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:Shahrukh Khan and Gauri at 'The Outsider' launch party.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Khan with her husband [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in 2012]]

Gauri launched her first concept store called ''The Design Cell'' located in [[Worli]], Mumbai in early 2014. The store showcases furniture designed by Gauri herself as well as various other Indian designers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-a-synonym-for-talent-1962386|title=A synonym for talent |work=DNAINDIA.com|access-date=2018-05-22|language=en-IN}}</ref> In 2016, Khan was invited to show her designs at the prestigious [[Maison et Objet]] show in Paris.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/wknd/interviews/my-design-is-a-reflection-of-my-creativity-gauri-khan|title=My Design is a Reflection of My Creativity: Gauri Khan |work=Khaleej Times|access-date=2018-05-22|language=en-IN}}</ref>

In August 2017, Gauri launched her design studio, '<nowiki/>''Gauri Khan Designs'''<nowiki>  that spans over {cvt|8,700|sqft}} in </nowiki>[[Juhu]], Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Gauri-Khan-launches-design-store-in-Mumbai,859857.html#.WoaRE1pubIU|title=Gauri Khan launches design store in Mumbai|last=Crossley|first=FashionNetwork.com, Isabelle|work=FashionNetwork.com|access-date=2018-02-16|language=en-IN}}</ref> Khan has collaborated with various international artists including [[Roberto Cavalli]] and [[Ralph Lauren]] for home accessories.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vogue.in/content/gauri-khan-designs-new-home-decor-store-juhu-mumbai/#s-cust0|title=Everything you need to know about Gauri Khan's new design store|work=vogue.in|access-date=2018-05-22|language=en-IN}}</ref> In a 2017 interview with [[Vogue India]], She spoke about her project, she said "It’s been an exciting experience, seeing it all come together. I’ve been influenced by my travels across India and the globe. I take a keen interest in the architecture of places when I travel."<ref>{{cite web|title=Gauri Khan's decor advice is a must-read for anyone redoing their home |publisher=Inhome.rediff.com |url= https://www.vogue.in/content/gauri-khans-decor-advice-is-a-must-read-for-anyone-redoing-their-home/#gauri-khan-designs-opened-in-august-2017 | date=18 December 2017}}</ref> For her work in the field of interior design, Khan was awarded with the Excellence in Design Award at the Hello! Hall of Fame Awards in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/home-garden/gauri-khan-receives-the-excellence-in-design-award/articleshow/63267612.cms|title=Gauri Khan receives Excellence in Design Award |website=The Times of India|date=12 March 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-22}}</ref>

In 2017, Khan curated a collection of designer lights for TISVA, a premium home decorative lighting brand from Usha International Limited which introduced smart-control magnetic systems—launched for the first time in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/119932/|title=Gauri Khan lights up the house with TISVA's new collection|date=2017-08-28|website=Architectural Design {{!}} Interior Design {{!}} Home Decoration Magazine {{!}} AD India|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-26}}</ref> 

=== In the media ===
Gauri Khan is known for keeping a low profile and being media shy, though she is often cited as one of the most stylish women in Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.in/content/gauri-khan-complete-style-evolution|title=Gauri Khan's Complete Style Evolution|website=Vogue India|date=8 September 2017 |language=en-IN|access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref> She appeared on the cover of page of the popular Indian lifestyle magazine, ''[[Vogue India]]'' in January 2008. The photos were taken by the well-known British lifestyle photographer [[Chris Craymer]]. The magazine called her the "First Lady of Bollywood".<ref>{{cite web|title=Gauri Khan is Vogue's cover girl|url=https://m.rediff.com/%0Amovies/2007/dec/18look.htm|website=Rediff.com movies |publisher=Inhome.rediff.com |date=18 December 2007 }}</ref> She appeared again on the cover page of ''Vogue India'' along with [[Sussanne Khan]] in [[List of Vogue India cover models|April 2012]]. She also walked the ramp alongside her husband for filmmaker turned fashion designer [[Karan Johar]] at the HDIL India Couture Week 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090112788&keyword=&subcatg= |title=SRK, Gauri walk the ramp for KJo |publisher=Movies.ndtv.com |access-date=7 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019104534/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090112788&keyword=&subcatg= |archive-date=19 October 2009}}</ref>

In 2008, she appeared in a television and print commercial for the home furnishings brand, [[D'decor]] along with her husband. The couple play themselves in the commercial.<ref>Rubina A Khan (13 October 2011) [ Gauri Khan strikes a pose as husband SRK looks on]. firstpost.com</ref>

== Personal life ==

[[File:Shahrukh Khan with his wife Gauri Khan at Karan Johar's 40th birthday bash at Taj Lands End (30).jpg|thumb|right|Khan with her husband [[Shah Rukh Khan]] at [[Karan Johar]]'s 40th birthday bash at Taj Lands End ]]
Khan first met [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in 1984 in [[Delhi]], before the start of his successful career in [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/valentinesday/famous-inter-religious-marriages?page=3|title=Famous inter-religious marriages|date=30 January 2014|publisher=[[MSN]]|access-date=25 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703032243/http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/valentinesday/famous-inter-religious-marriages?page=3|archive-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> The couple married on 25 October 1991 in traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, after a six-year courtship.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan/bday-special-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/25059326.cms |title=B'day Special: Shah Rukh Khan (p. 16) |work=The Times of India |access-date=3 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109191757/http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan/bday-special-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/25059326.cms |archive-date=9 November 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>

They have a son Aryan (born 1997) and a daughter Suhana (born 2000). In 2013 they became parents of a third child, a son, named Abram, who was born through a surrogate mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/1137115/ |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri blessed with a baby boy |work=[[The Indian Express]] |author=Sharma, Sarika |date=3 July 2013 |access-date=23 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905122414/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/shah-rukh-khan-gauri-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/1137115/ |archive-date= 5 September 2014 }}</ref> According to Shahrukh Khan, while he believes in the religion of [[Islam]], he respects his wife's [[religion]] greatly. Their children follow both religions; at home the [[Qur'an]] is situated next to the [[Hindu]] deities.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4274774.stm |title=Who's the real Shah Rukh Khan? |author=Zubair Ahmed |publisher=BBC News |date=23 September 2005 |access-date=26 August 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126235323/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4274774.stm |archive-date=26 January 2009 }}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== As a producer ===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#CCC; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Notes
|-
|2004
| ''[[Main Hoon Na]]''
| Nominated — [[Filmfare Award for Best Film]]
|-
|2005
| ''[[Paheli]]''
|
|-
|2007
| ''[[Om Shanti Om]]''
| Also [[cameo appearance]] in the end credits<br />Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film
|-
|2009
|''[[Billu]]''
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2011
| ''[[Always Kabhi Kabhi]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Ra.One]]''
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Student of the Year]]''
| co-produced with Dharma Productions
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Chennai Express]]''
| co-produced with [[UTV Motion Pictures]]<br />Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Happy New Year (2014 film)|Happy New Year]]''
|Also [[cameo appearance]] in the end credits
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Dilwale (2015 film)|Dilwale]]''
| co-produced with Rohit Shetty Productions
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Dear Zindagi]]''
| co-produced with Dharma Productions and Hope Productions
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2017
| ''[[Raees (2017 film)|Raees]]''
| co-produced with [[Excel Entertainment]]
|-
| ''[[Jab Harry Met Sejal]]''
| co-produced with Window Seat Films
|-
| ''[[Ittefaq (2017 film)|Ittefaq]]''
| co-produced with Dharma Productions and B.R. Studios
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Zero (2018 film)|Zero]]''
| co-produced with [[Colour Yellow Productions]]
|-
|2019
| ''[[Badla (2019 film)|Badla]]''
| co-produced with Azure Entertainment
|-
|rowspan="2" |2020
|''[[Class of '83]]''
|
|-
|''[[Kaamyaab]]''
|co-produced with [[Drishyam Films]]
|-
|2021
|''[[Bob Biswas]]''
|co-produced with [[Sujoy Ghosh|Bound Script Production]]
|-
|rowspan="2" |2022
|''[[Love Hostel]]''
|co-produced with [[Drishyam Films]]
|-
|''[[Darlings (film)|Darlings]]''
|co-produced with [[Alia Bhatt|Eternal Sunshine Productions]]
|-
|2023
|''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]''
|
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=ഡെസ്ക് |first=വെബ് |date=2023-05-16 |title=എന്റെ മുറിയൊരുക്കാൻ നേരമില്ല, ലോകം മുഴുവനും ഡിസൈൻ ചെയ്യുന്ന തിരക്കിലാണ് ഭാര്യ- ഗൗരി ഖാന്റെ പുസ്തകത്തെ കുറിച്ച് ഷാറൂഖ് {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/celebrities/srk-jokes-that-gauri-khan-is-busy-designing-the-world-except-his-room-1160489 |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml}}</ref>
[https://www.showbez.com/gauri-khans-confession-about-shahrukh-khan/ ″Gauri Khan’s confession about Shahrukh Khan″]
Showbez.com 22 September 2022

== External links ==

* {{IMDb name|id=0451215}}
* {{Twitter|gaurikhan|name=Gauri Khan}}

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