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{{Infobox person
| name = Gauhar Khan
| image = Gauhar Khan at the Mod'Art Fashion Show (7).jpg
| caption = Khan at the Mod'Art Fashion Show.
| birth_name = Gauahar Zafar Khan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|08|23}}<ref name="1983Gauahar" /><ref name="Gauahar birthday party" />
| birth_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]<ref name=r2 />
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model<ref name=r2 />}}
| yearsactive = 2003–present
| partner = [[Kushal Tandon]] (2013–14)
| relatives = [[Nigaar Khan]]<ref name=r2 /> (sister)
}}

'''Gauahar Khan''' (also known as '''Gauhar Khan''', born 23 August 1983) is an Indian model<ref name="Gauahar birthday party">{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/gauahar-khan-birthday-kushal-tandon-nigaar-khan-twitter-trends/1/378634.html|title=Gauahar Birthday wishes}}</ref><ref name=r2 /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/sexiest-asian-women-2017-priyanka-chopra-nia-sharma-beat-deepika-padukone-1597173-9.html|title=Top 10 Sexiest Asian Women 2017: Priyanka, Nia Beat Deepika|website=News18|access-date=2018-01-03}}</ref><ref name="Gauahar Kushal">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kushal-wishes-gauahar-on-her-birthday-with-roses/story-UnS1SCIWuJlqBOVs8dblmO.html|title=Kushal wishes Gauahar on her birthday with roses}}</ref> 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><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bigg-boss-7-gauhar-khan-celebrated-her-29th-birthday-in-2011/1/328735.html|title=Gauahar 29th birthday in 2011}}</ref> After pursuing modeling, she made her acting debut with [[Yash Raj Films]]' ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'' (2009). Khan also starred in films such as the action thriller ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' (2011), the revenge drama ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' (2012), the suspense thriller ''[[Fever (2016 film)|Fever]]'' (2016), the romantic comedy ''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]'' (2017) and the Indian period drama ''[[Begum Jaan]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gauahar-Khan-sizzles-in-bikini-shares-lip-lock-with-Rajeev-for-Fever/articleshow/52776640.cms|title=Gauahar Khan sizzles in bikini, shares lip-lock with Rajeev for 'Fever'}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Gauahar-Khan-sizzles-in-a-pink-bikini-for-Fever/photostory/53021417.cms|title=Gauhar Khan in pink bikini}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-may-not-be-an-A-list-actor-but-I-am-successful-Gauahar-Khan/articleshow/53491775.cms|title=I may not be an A-list actor, but I am successful: Gauahar Khan}}</ref>

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), "Jhalla Walla" and "Chokra Jawaan" (''[[Ishaqzaade]]'', 2012). In 2013, she participated and became the winner of ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss 7]]'',<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-winners-lost-and-found|title=Bigg Boss winners ‘Lost and Found’}}</ref> a reality show on Colors TV. 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>

== Early life and modelling career ==
Gauhar Khan was born on August 23, 1983 in a Muslim family in Pune, Maharashtra.<ref name="1983Gauahar">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TVs-bombshell-Gauhar-Khan-turns-a-year-older/TVs-bombshell-Gauhar-Khan-turns-a-year-older/photostory/48581259.cms|title=TV’s bombshell Gauhar Khan turns a year older!}}</ref> She completed her schooling from Mount Carmel Convent School, Pune. Khan is one of five siblings in her family. She is the youngest of five siblings and the sister of actress [[Nigaar Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Negaar-Gauhar-Khan-The-Indian-Kardashians/articleshow/10385848.cms|title=Negaar & Gauhar Khan: The Indian Kardashians}}</ref>

== Career ==

[[File:Gauhar Khan promotes Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (07).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Gauhar Khan promotes [[Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3]], 2016]]

Khan has modeled for [[Manish Malhotra]], [[Ritu Kumar]], [[Payal Jain]] and [[Neeta Lulla]]. She has also acted in numerous television ads such as [[Ford Ikon]], [[Bajaj Auto]], [[Opel Patent Motor Car|Opel Car]] and [[Tanishq]] jewellery. In 2002, at the age of 18, she participated in [[Femina Miss India]] contest where she came fourth and won the Miss Talented title.<ref name="r3">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi-times/Gauhar-Khan-International-Miss-ion/articleshow/16379691.cms|title=Gauhar Khan: International Miss-ion|date=Jul 18, 2002|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Later that year, she represented India in the [[Miss International]] contest.<ref name="r3" /> Khan appeared in a small role in movie ''Miss India: The Mystery'' as a model participant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.beautypageants.in/miss-india-winners-2012-1964/2010-2001/Gauhar-Khan/articleshow/7284240.cms|title=Gauhar Khan|last=|first=|date=January 14, 2011|website=|access-date=June 25, 2017}}</ref> She also appeared in a couple of 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 (Indian 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|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012044011/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/talking-point-with-gauhar-khan/432682/|archivedate=12 October 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2009, she participated in the celebrity dance show, ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3)]]'' where she became the first runner up of the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bhaichung-bhutia-wins-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa/93849-8.html|title=Bhaichung Bhutia wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'|date=May 31, 2009|work=ibnlive}}</ref>

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]]'' (2011). [[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>

Khan played 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 name=koimoi>{{cite news|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/ishaqzaade-review/|title=Ishaqzaade Review|date=May 11, 2012|work=koimoi}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] said, "Gauhar is lovely in a special role. Also, she dances very well in the two tracks."<ref name=BollywoodHungama>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/548051|title=Ishaqzaade|date=May 11, 2012|work=BollywoodHungama}}</ref>

In 2013, Khan became a celebrity contestant in [[Colors TV]]'s popular show ''[[Bigg Boss]]'', Indian version of the [[reality TV]] show ''[[Big Brother (TV series)|Big Brother]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2013/salman-khan-bigg-boss-7-confirmed-contestant-list-14-celebrity-names-119860.html|title=Bigg Boss Saath 7 Confirmed List Of The 14 Contestants! Gauhar, Tanishaa and many more|date=15 September 2013}}</ref> She survived for full 15 weeks and was emerged as the winner in December 2013 defeating actress [[Tanishaa Mukerji]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bigg-boss-7-gauahar-khan-wins-tanisha-mukherji-first-runnerup/442142-44-124.html |title=Bigg Boss 7: Gauahar Khan wins, Tanishaa Mukherji first runner-up – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=2013-12-28 |accessdate=2014-04-30}}</ref> On Day 43, Gauhar took an exit after her boyfriend [[Kushal Tandon]] was asked to leave after he hit [[VJ Andy]]. A day later she returned to the house.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/here-is-what-led-to-kushal-and-gauhars-exit-from-bigg-boss-house-215871-2013-10-29|title=Here is what led to Kushal and Gauhar's exit from Bigg Boss House|date=29 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-7-gauhar-khan-returns-wants-kushal-back-too/story-4fhbMrVGoQ3UYZ7bW7dnsM.html|title=Bigg Boss 7: Gauhar Khan returns, wants Kushal back too|date=31 October 2013}}</ref>

In May 2014, Khan participated in [[Colors TV]]'s stunt show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' in its [[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5|Fifth Season]] along with [[Kushal Tandon]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/Meet-the-contestants-of-Fear-Factor-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-5/photostory/29602736.cms Meet the contestants of Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 – The Times of India]</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/news/2014/khatron-khiladi-5-photos-gauhar-kushal-stunt-cockroaches-136029.html 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' 5 Photos: Gauhar And Kushal's Stunt With African Cockroaches!]</ref><ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/news/2014/khatron-ke-khiladi-5-gauhar-salman-khan-stunt-with-scorpions-face-137642.html Khatron Ke Khiladi 5: Gauhar And Salman's Stunt With Scorpions On Their Face!]</ref>

In September 2014, Khan hosted [[Star Plus]]'s singing reality show ''[[India's Raw Star]]''. On 30 November 2014, Khan was slapped during the shooting of a singing [[reality show]] called ''[[India's Raw Star]]'' by a member of the audience who admonished her for wearing a short dress.<ref name=Times>{{cite web|title=India's Raw Star: Finale highlights 3/8|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Indias-Raw-Star-Finale-highlights/photostory/45331092.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=9 January 2016}}</ref> Police arrested 24-year-old Akil Malik for attacking the actress at [[film city|show's studio]] in [[Mumbai]]. They quoted the man as telling Khan that "being a Muslim woman, she should not have worn such a short dress".<ref name=Times /> He was later produced in court on 1 December 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-30272285|title=Bollywood actress Gauhar Khan slapped for wearing 'short dress'|publisher=BBC News|date=1 December 2014}}</ref>

In June 2019, Khan appeared in the Indian version of [[The Office (Indian TV series)|The Office]], an adaptation of the hit [[BBC]] [[The Office (UK TV series)|series of the same name]]. The show released on streaming service Hotstar on June 28, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/the-office-india-release-date-hotstar-cast-characters-2058245|title=Hotstar Reveals Release Date for Indian Remake of The Office|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|language=en|access-date=2019-08-12}}</ref> Gauhar plays the character of Riya Pahwa, who is the boss of the lead character Jagadeep Chadda.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/gauahar-khan-and-mukul-chadda-explain-the-dynamics-of-relationships-in-the-office-2206569.html|title=Relationship Dynamics in The Office Form an Interesting Backdrop for Humour, Say Gauahar Khan & Mukul Chadda|website=News18|access-date=2019-08-12}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Khan was engaged to director [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]] in 2003, but the relationship didn't last long.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/This-is-Sajid-No-1-seriously/articleshow/28535.cms|title=Gauahar Sajid}}</ref> Khan was then in a relationship with actor and fellow contestant of ''Bigg Boss'', [[Kushal Tandon]] in 2013,<ref name="Gauahar Kushal" /> but later they split.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gauhar-Khan-Kushal-Tandon-kiss-and-make-up/articleshow/45156391.cms|title=Gauahar Kushal}}</ref> Sources conflict about her birth year, listing the year as 1983<ref name=r16>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-final-list-of-bigg-boss-7-contestants-kushal-tandon-gauhar-khan-shilpa-and-apurva-agnihotri-among-celebs-1889680|title=Final list of 'Bigg Boss' 7 contestants|date=Sep 16, 2013|work=DNA}}</ref> or 1980.<ref name="r2" />

== Filmography ==
=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year || Film || Role || Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' || Special appearance in song "Nasha" ||
|-
|''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'' || Special appearance in song "Naa Pera Kanchan Mala" ||Telugu film
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'' || Koena Sheikh ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mumbai]]'' || Special appearance in song "Parda" ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Game (2011 film)|Game]]'' || Samara Shroff/Natasha Malhotra ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' || Chand Bibi ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Oh Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya]]'' || Gunjan Kaur ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Gauahar Khan is all set to play a Punjabi kudi|url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/gauahar-khan-is-all-set-to-play-a-punjabi-kudi-285624/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gauahar Khan on Punjabi films debut: I work for the excitement, not the money |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/material-girl/}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016 || ''[[Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3]]'' || Special appearance in song "Jawaani Le Doobi" ||<ref>{{cite web|title=Gauahar in 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3'|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-gauahar-in-kyaa-kool-hain-hum-3-2095602}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Fever (2015 film)|Fever]]''|| Kavya Chaoudhary/ Pooja Warrier ||
|-
|''[[Fuddu]]''|| Special appearance in song "Intoxicating killer curvers" ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gauahar-Khan-clarifies-she-is-not-a-part-of-Fuddu/articleshow/54674931.cms|title=Gauahar Khan clarifies she is not a part of Fuddu}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2017
|''[[Badrinath Ki Dulhania]]''
|Laxmi Shankar
| [[Cameo appearance|Cameo]]
|-
|''[[Begum Jaan]]''|| Rubina ||
|-
| ''[[Tera Intezaar]]'' || {{n/a}} || Cameo appearance
|-
|2018
|''Nine Hours in Mumbai''
|Gulabi
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/nine-hours-in-mumbai/movieshow/61934638.cms|title=Nine Hours In Mumbai Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2018-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Rahhi|first=Raaj|title=Nine Hours in Mumbai|date=2018-10-12|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4599830/|others=Gauhar Khan, Sanjay Mishra, Adil Hussain|accessdate=2018-01-03}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year || Show || Role || Notes
|-
| 2002 || ''Bitches & Beauty Queens: The Making of Miss India'' || Herself || British [[Television film|Television Documentary film]]
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3]]'' || Contestant || First runner up
|-
| 2011 || ''The Khan Sisters'' || Herself ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 7)|Bigg Boss 7]]'' || rowspan="2" | Contestant || ''Winner''
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014 || ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5]]'' || Semi-Finalist
|-
| ''[[India's Raw Star]]'' || Host ||
|-
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 8)|Bigg Boss 8]]'' || Herself ||Guest appearance
|-
|2015
|''[[I Can Do That (Indian TV series)|I Can Do That]]''|| Contestant ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 ||''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 1]]''
| rowspan="3" |Herself || rowspan="3" | Guest appearance
|-
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 10)|Bigg Boss 10]]''
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019 || ''[[Gathbandhan]]''
|-
|[[The Office (Indian TV series)|The Office]]
|Riya Pahwa
|
|-
|[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]
|Herself
|Guest Appearance
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]'' || Seniors || Guest Appearance
|-
|}

== Nominations ==
* Most Promising Newcomer – Female for ''[[Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year]]'' at [[Screen Awards]] 2010<ref name=r17>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2009/screen-awards-nominations-311209.html|title=Nominations for 16th Star Screen Awards|date=Dec 31, 2009|work=OneIndiaEntertainment}}</ref>
* Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female for ''Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'' at [[Screen Awards]] 2010<ref name=r17 />
* Best Breakthrough Performance – Female for ''Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'' at [[Stardust Awards]] 2010<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/644/|title=Nominations for Max Stardust Awards 2010|date=Jan 16, 2010|work=BollywoodHungama}}</ref>
* Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ''[[Ishaqzaade]]'' at [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award|Renault Star Guild Awards]] 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.htmll|title=Star GuildNominations|date=Feb 13, 2013|work=StarGuildAwards}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of Indian film actresses]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
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