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{{short description|Indian television and film actress (born 1996)}}
{{Use Indian English|date= October 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date= October 2024}}

{{Indian name|Jumana|Abdu Rahman}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Jumana Abdu Rahman
| image = Jumana at Filmfare 2022 (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|11|07|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Dubai, UAE]]
| native_name = جمانة عبد الرحمن
| native_name_lang = ar
| other_names = Jumana Khan
| education = {{Unbulleted list | [[Middlesex University Dubai]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B]])| | [[Model Private School, Abu Dhabi]]| }}
| alma_mater =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|Model|Internet celebrity }}
| years_active = 2015–present
| known_for =
| notable_works = [[Aanaparambile World Cup]], [[Moosetape]]
| module =
}}

'''Jumana Abdu Rahman''' ({{Langx|ar|جمانة عبد الرحمن}}) is an Indian actress, model & social media personality from Dubai, UAE. She works predominantly in [[Cinema of India|Indian]] and [[Arab cinema|Arab]] cinema. She has served as a brand ambassador for [[Tourism in Dubai|Dubai Tourism]]. She has appeared as the lead in over 10 music videos. In 2021, Jumana became the second celebrity, after [[Shah Rukh Khan]], to have her photo displayed on the [[Burj Khalifa]], earning recognition as the UAE's "most popular" [[internet celebrity]].

== Early life and education ==
Jumana Abdu Rahman was born in Dubai, UAE and raised in [[Abu Dhabi]]. She did her schooling at Model Private School, Abu Dhabi and went to Middlesex University, Dubai to pursue her [[Law degree|law graduation]]. Her father is a [[businessperson]] and her mother is a [[Homemaking|homemaker]], she also has an elder sister.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=Jumana Rahman: An artist with multiple talents |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/entertainment/jumana-rahman--an-artist-with-multiple-talents.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250513000734/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2024/entertainment/jumana-rahman--an-artist-with-multiple-talents.html |archive-date=2025-05-13 |access-date=2026-02-28 |work=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malayalam Actress Jumana Abdu Rahman Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/malayalam/actress/jumana-abdu-rahman |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
Jumana started as a [[Model (person)|model]] and gained fame on [[TikTok]] and [[Instagram]] for her short videos and pictures.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Gillett |first=Katy |date=2021-02-28 |title=10 top TikTok personalities from the Gulf: from Jumana Khan to Mohammed Abbas |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts/10-top-tiktok-personalities-from-the-gulf-from-jumana-khan-to-mohammed-abbas-1.1172369 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref> She began her [[YouTube]] career on 27 March 2017, where she posts vlogs and travel insight.

In February 2021, she participated in [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet's]] cooking reality show ''Family Cook Off Season 2'''.'''''<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Serrano |first=Sofia |date=8 February 2021 |title=Season 2 of Family Cook Off is back exclusively on Asianet Middle East |url=https://campaignme.com/season-2-of-family-cook-off-is-back-exclusively-on-asianet-middle-east/ |work=Campaign Middle East}}</ref><ref name=":19">{{Cite news |last=Garg |first=Tanya |date=30 October 2024 |title=Meet Jumana Abdu Rahman, who may become Bigg Boss 18's first wild card entry, know all about her connection with Sidhu Moose Wala |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/meet-jumana-abdu-rahman-who-may-become-bigg-boss-18s-first-wild-card-entry-know-all-about-her-connection-with-sidhu-moose-wala-7360429/ |work=[[India.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Create your own path beyond the conventional - YouTuber and actress Jumana Abdu Rahman |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/women/create-your-own-path-beyond-the-conventional-youtuber-and-actress-jumana-abdu-rahman-918234 |work=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>

In October 2021 Jumana participated in an [[amateur boxing]], ''Social Knockout 2,'' taking on social media personality and MBC TV presenter Sarleen Ahmed in the ring. It was the first-ever female influencer boxing match in Dubai.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=WEASER-SEYCHELL |first=LUKE |title=Social Knockout 2: What Date Is The Event? |url=https://www.givemesport.com/1757265-social-knockout-2-what-date-is-the-event/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=11 October 2021 |title=Jumana Khan excited for Social Knockout 2 |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/local-events/jumana-khan-excited-for-social-knockout-2 |work=[[Khaleej Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Corby |first=Donagh |date=15 October 2021 |title=What UK time is Social Knockout 2? TV channel and live stream as Adam Saleh and Slim Albaher return |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/what-uk-time-social-knockout-25217649 |work=[[Daily Mirror]]}}</ref>

Jumana is known for her acting in ''Aanaparambile'' ''World Cup'' (2022), she has played the lead roles in [[Shane Nigam]] starring ''Aayirathonnam Ravu (2022) and'' an Emirati film ''Ghanoom the Billionaire (2023).''<ref name=":20">{{Cite news |last=Rajguru |first=Sumit |date=31 October 2024 |title=Who Is Jumana Abdu Rahman? Bigg Boss 18's Tentative Wild Card Contestant |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/web-stories/entertainment/who-is-jumana-abdu-rahman-bigg-boss-18-tentative-wild-card-contestant/photostory/114818437.cms |work=[[Times Now]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="غنوم الملياردير".. في السينما اليوم - الاتحاد للأخبار |url=https://www.aletihad.ae/news/دنيا/4420582/-غنوم-الملياردير----في-السينما-اليوم |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=www.aletihad.ae |date=2 August 2023 }}</ref>

Jumana has worked in more than ten music videos with various artists, including [[Maninder Buttar]] and [[Sidhu Moose Wala discography|Sidhu Moosewala]]. One of her music videos, ''GOAT (2021)'' from the album [[Moosetape]] has crossed 352 million views on YouTube. Additionally, she is a speaker at [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] events.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web |title=TEDxTSMU {{!}} TED |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/55386 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=www.ted.com}}</ref><ref name=":18">{{Cite news |last=Yadav |first=Shikha |date=31 October 2024 |title=बिग बॉस 18 की पहली वाइल्ड कार्ड कंटेस्टेंट बन सकती हैं जुमाना अब्दु रहमान, जानें सिद्धू मूसेवाला से क्या है कनेक्शन |url=https://ndtv.in/television/bigg-boss-18-first-wild-card-entry-jumana-abdu-rahman-know-connection-with-sidhu-moose-wala-6900087 |work=[[NDTV]] |language=hi}}</ref>

She has collaborated with more than 200 brands across the [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] (GCC). Additionally, she has acted as a brand ambassador for numerous companies, including [[Pond's]], [[Pantene]], [[Xiaomi]], [[Vivo (technology company)|Vivo]], [[Cetaphil]], [[Pepsi]] and the [[Emaar Group]].<ref name=":10">{{Cite news |last=Harsh |first=Harsh |date=2 November 2024 |title=Dubai Influencer Jumana Abdu Rahman Attends Exclusive D'YAVOL Fashion Launch by Shah Rukh Khan |url=https://www.dnpindia.in/entertainment/dubai-influencer-jumana-abdu-rahman-attends-exclusive-dyavol-fashion-launch-by-shah-rukh-khan/518222/ |work=DNP India}}</ref>

== In media ==
In 2021, Jumana became the second celebrity, after [[Shah Rukh Khan]], to have her photograph displayed on the [[Burj Khalifa]], and has been widely recognised by numerous media outlets as the “most popular” [[internet celebrity]] in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mathews |first=Anna |date=2021-01-04 |title=Malayali influencer Jumana Khan appears on Burj Khalifa's lit-up facade |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/malayali-influencer-jumana-khan-appears-on-burj-khalifas-lit-up-facade/articleshow/80101568.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Malik |first=Aashna |date=4 January 2021 |title=जुमाना खान की बुर्ज खलीफा पर लगी फोटो, प्रिया प्रकाश वारियर के डायरेक्टर के साथ कर रही हैं काम |url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/jumana-khan-and-ajmal-khan-will-seen-in-omar-lulu-upcoming-hindi-album-photo-viral-2347332 |work=[[NDTV]] |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Ajaz |first=Mahwash |date=20 May 2021 |title=I want to collaborate with Will Smith, says UAE influencer Jumana Khan |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/features/wknd-interview-i-want-to-collaborate-with-will-smith-says-uae-influencer-jumana-khan |work=[[Khaleej Times]]}}</ref>

Jumana has worked as a [[brand ambassador]] for Dubai Tourism and collaborated with [[Dubai Police Force]] multiple times.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pandit |first=Vishakha |date=1 November 2024 |title=Jumana Abdu Rahman Decides Not To Participate In Salman Khan's Show For THIS Reason - Exclusive |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/bigg-boss-18-jumana-abdu-rahman-decides-not-to-participate-in-salman-khan-show-for-this-reason-exclusive-article-114852552 |work=[[Times Now]]}}</ref> She has appeared on billboards in Dubai for major campaigns, including [[TikTok]], [[Abu Dhabi National Oil Company]], and Al Ansari Exchange.<ref name=":0" /> Rahman is also the brand ambassador for the Kerala Strikers of [[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL) owned by [[Mohanlal]], [[Rajkumar Sethupathi|Rajkumar]], [[Sripriya]] and [[Shaji Kailas|Shaji]].<ref name=":10" />

== Awards ==

{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Result
!Ref
|-
|2019
|[[Middle East]] WOW Awards
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2021
| [[Filmfare]] Social Night Awards
|{{Won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Naval-Shetye |first=Aakanksha |date=2021-01-22 |title=Filmfare ME Social Night: Check out the complete list of Winners |url=https://filmfaremiddleeast.com/filmfare-me-social-night-check-out-the-complete-list-of-winners/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|[[Madhyamam]] Indo-Arab Women Excellence Award
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |date=2022-06-23 |title=ഗൾഫ് മാധ്യമം ഇന്തോ-അറബ് വിമൻ എക്സലൻസ് അവാർഡ് അംഗീകാര നിറവിൽ അഞ്ചു വനിത പ്രതിഭകൾ {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/gulf-news/uae/gulf-madhyamam-indo-arab-women-excellence-award-five-in-recognition-women-geniuses-1033479 |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=[[Madhyamam]] |language=ml}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Mastervision International Excellence Awards
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2023
|Talent Record Book ([[World record]])
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":10" />
|}

== Filmography ==

=== TV ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col"|Channel

! scope="col"|References

|-
| 2022 || ''Family Cook Off Season 2'' || herself || [[Disney Star]] and [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] ||<ref name=":5" />
|}

=== Films ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
! References

|-

| 2022 || ''[[Aanaparambile World Cup]]'' || Female protagonist || Malayalam ||<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=18 October 2022 |title=Exclusive! Antony Varghese's comedy-drama Poovan has a rooster in a pivotal role: Vineeth Vasudevan |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-antony-vargheses-comedy-drama-poovan-has-a-rooster-in-a-pivotal-role-vineeth-vasudevan/ea40f13c5f860 |work=[[OTTplay]]}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=പെപ്പെയ്ക്കൊപ്പം അഭിനയിച്ചത് നല്ല അനുഭവമായിരുന്നു; ജുമാന പറയുന്നു |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/photo-gallery/cinema/actress-jumana-khan-talks-about-her-new-movie-aanaparambile-world-cup/photoshow/94726367.cms |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=L |first=Manoj |date=2023-12-01 |title=Jumana Abdu Rahman: A Beacon of Persistence and Resilience in the Digital Realm |url=https://www.cinetalkers.com/jumana-abdu-rahman-a-beacon-of-persistence-and-resilience-in-the-digital-realm/ |access-date= |website=CineTalkers |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2023
| ''Ghanoom the Billionaire'' || Lead role || Arabic||<ref name=":16">https://uae.voxcinemas.com/movies/ghanoom-the-billionaire-arabic</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cinema |first=Al Shaab |title=GHANOOM THE BILLIONAIRE (ARABIC) |url=https://www.alshaabcinema.com/movies/ghanoom-the-billionaire-arabic/113 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=www.alshaabcinema.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghanoom the Billionaire (2023) |url=https://www.gawby.com/movies/9875122 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=GAWBY |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://elcinema.com/en/work/2081368/ |title=Movie - Ghanoom Al Milliardaire - 2023 Watch Online، Video، Trailer، photos، Reviews، Showtimes |language=en |access-date=2024-11-02 |via=elcinema.com}}</ref>
|}

*

=== Music videos ===

{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#AAAAACCCCDDDDD" align="center"
! Year !! Album !! Singer(s) !! Music !! References

|-
| 2023
|'' About You ''
| [[Maninder Buttar]]
| Jay B
||<ref name=":19" /><ref name=":18" />

|-

| 2022
| ''Ghoda''
| Karan Randhawa
| Showkidd
|
|-

| 2021
| ''GOAT, [[Moosetape]]''
| [[Sidhu Moosewala]]
| Wazir Patar
| |<ref name=":19" /><ref name=":13">{{Cite news |last=Team |first=Kiddaan.com |date=25 July 2021 |title=GOAT Review: Can Sidhu Moosewala Ever Disappoint? No! |url=https://kiddaan.com/goat-review-can-sidhu-moosewala-ever-disappoint-no/ }}</ref>

|-
| 2021
| ''Tu Hi Meri Zindagi ''
| [[Nikhil D'Souza|Nikhil D’Dsouza]]
| [[Jubair Muhammed]]
| |

|-

| 2021
| ''Maar Hi Dalogi''
| Asli Gold
| Barrel
| |

<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |title=Watch Latest Hindi Song 'Maar Hi Dalogi' Sung By Asli Gold Featuring Mr Faisu And Jumana Khan {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/watch-latest-hindi-song-maar-hi-dalogi-sung-by-asli-gold-featuring-mr-faisu-and-jumana-khan/videoshow/83041004.cms |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-

| 2021
| ''Jaana Mere Jaana''
| [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
| Jubair Muhammed
| |<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2022-04-08 |title=Shane Nigam collaborates with influencer Jumana Khan for a movie |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shane-nigam-collaborates-with-influencer-jumana-khan-for-a-movie/articleshow/90729452.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-02 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

|-

| 2020
| '' Teri Yaad Mey''
| Zak Zorro
| Atif Ali
|
|-

| 2020
| ''DIL YAARA VE''
| Aaron Tamang
| Pritom
| |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-02 |title=8 Music Videos Featuring Our Fave Influencers That Made August Beat-tiful |url=https://www.missmalini.com/2020/09/02/8-music-videos-featuring-our-fave-influencers-that-made-august-beat-tiful |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=MissMalini |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-22 |title=वीडियो सॉन्ग 'दिल यारा वे' 26 अगस्त को होगा रिलीज, हसनैन के, अक्षत ईरानी और जुमन खान पर फिल्माया गया {{!}} Hasnain Dil Yara Ve Video Song Juman Khan 26 August |url=https://www.patrika.com/jaipur-news/hasnain-dil-yara-ve-video-song-juman-khan-26-august-6355474/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref>

|-

| 2020
| ''Ro Ro Ke Guzre Din''
| Hardik Tailor
| Hardik Tailor
| |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-08 |title='Ro Ro Ke Guzre Din' Starring Adnaan Shaikh & Jumana Khan Is Finally Out |url=https://www.missmalini.com/2020/08/08/ro-ro-ke-guzre-din-starring-adnaan-shaikh-jumana-khan-is-finally-out |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=MissMalini |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=N |first=S |date=14 August 2020 |title=A music video that encourages to say 'no' to suicide |url=https://www.apnnews.com/a-music-video-that-encourages-to-say-no-to-suicide/ }}</ref>

|-

| 2020
| ''Taake Naina''
| [[Ankit Tiwari]], [[Jyotica Tangri]]
| Abhishek - Amol
| |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Post News |date=2020-07-09 |title=Ankit Tiwari teases new love song'Taake naina' - OrissaPOST |url=https://www.orissapost.com/ankit-tiwari-teases-new-love-songtaake-naina/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Editorial |date=2020-02-19 |title=Bhavin Bhanushali and Jumana Khan in romantic music video Taake Naina |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/movies/news-movies/bhavin-bhanushali-jumana-khan-romantic-music-video-taake-naina/2020/02/19 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=IWMBuzz |language=en}}</ref>

|-

| 2019
| ''Nazar Na Lag Jaye''
| [[Ramji Gulati]]
| Ramji Gulati
| |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-22 |title=India is listening to Ramji Gulati's "Nazar Na Lag Jaye" |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/india-is-listening-to-ramji-gulati-nazar-na-lag-jaye-6018055/ |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

|-

| 2019
| '' Giftaan''
| Abhinav Shekhar
| Ramji Gulati
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Latest Punjabi Official Music Video Song 'Giftaan' Sung By Abhinav Shekhar And Shambhavi Thakur Featuring Jumana Khan And Abhinav Shekhar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/watch-latest-punjabi-official-music-video-song-giftaan-sung-by-abhinav-shekhar-and-shambhavi-thakur-featuring-jumana-khan-and-abhinav-shekhar/videoshow/82910268.cms |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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== External links ==
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*[https://m.youtube.com/@jumanaabdurahman/ Jumana Abdu Rahman] at [[YouTube]]

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