Ragini Khanna, an Indian actress, model, comedian, singer, and television personality, was born on December 9th, 1987. She has presented several reality programs, including Gangs of Haseepur and India's Best Dramebaaz (2013). (2014). She is most recognized for her performances as Suhana Kashyap in Sasural Genda Phool and Bharti in Bhaskar Bharti. She participated in season four of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2010. She played a variety of characters in Comedy Nights with Kapil.
Early years
Khanna's parents are Kamini and Praveen Khanna. She is her parents' second child. Amit Khanna, her older brother, has appeared in serials like Yeh Dil Chahe More as an actor. Her mother, Kaamini Khanna, founded the organization "Beauty with Astrology" and is a writer, music director, vocalist, anchor, and singer. She is the granddaughter of well-known 1940s actor Arun Ahuja and classical singer Nirmala Devi. She is also the cousin of Soumya Seth, Arti Singh, and Krushna Abhishek, as well as the niece of Indian actor Govinda and stand-up comedian Krushna Abhishek. (TV actress). Father Khanna passed away in October 2015.
Career Television
In the daily soap opera Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on NDTV Imagine, Khanna made her acting debut as "Ragini Sharma." Khanna performed in the comic series Bhaskar Bharti on Sony TV in 2009. Khanna also made an appearance as a guest on an episode of 10 Ka Dum; on that show, Khanna won one million rupees and gave it to charity. She also appeared as a guest on the reality program Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game on Imagine TV.
Khanna had an appearance in the Star Plus program Sasural Genda Phool in March 2010. Suhana Kashyap, a haughty yet good-hearted woman who marries a man from a middle class joint family, was the main character she played. The program stopped airing on April 21, 2012. She received several honors for her depiction of Suhana, including the BIG Star for Most Entertaining Female Television Actor. She additionally made an appearance in a special Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 episode.
Khanna took part in the fourth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in December 2010, and on February 14, 2011, she was evicted in ninth place. Khanna took part in the Zee TV celebrity singing competition Star Ya Rockstar in 2011. The fifth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa was Khanna's next undertaking as host. She additionally appeared in a cameo in the Life OK program Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki. Khanna appeared in the January 2013 episode of Life OK's cooking program Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki. Both Comedy Nights with Kapil and Comedy Nights Live included her. In 2016, Khanna served as the host of the Good Morning with Ragini Khanna program on ABP News.
Films
Khanna made her Hindi cinema debut in 2011 with the comedy Teen They Bhai from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Khanna participated in the 2013 Punjabi film Bhaji in Problem. The movie had a respectable box office haul. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Pushpendra Mishra's comedy film Ghoomketu, which stars Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, will premiere on the ZEE5 platform on May 22, 2020 rather than in theaters.
Khanna is renowned in the media for being forthright and opinionated, and she has spoken out against topics like the commercialization of holidays like Navratri.
When other candidates stated their choice for Chhavi Mittal's performance during a Star Ya Rockstar shoot, the actress responded defensively. After being eliminated from the show, Khanna stated in an interview, "I always encouraged Chhavi anytime she felt anxious before her performance. I believe I exude a certain vibe that makes people like me. When someone is good to me, I always return the favor. I don't have temper tantrums for any specific cause. Khanna and her fellow participant Nigaar Khan were seen bickering on Life OK's cooking competition Welcome. Khanna took to Twitter to express her ire at the network, alleging that a derogatory pronunciation of her mother's name appeared in one of the show's episodes.
Other projects and outings
Khanna presided over the Star Plus Diwali celebration event Diwali Dilo Ki in 2010.
Khanna presided over the Ra.One music premiere in 2011, which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor in a Bollywood science fiction film. Khanna then presided over another Diwali celebration event for Star Plus in 2011. Diwali Rishton Ki Mithas was the name of the event, and Khanna hosted various parts of it. She additionally had an appearance alongside fellow Star Plus actresses Deepika Singh, Nia Sharma, and Pooja Gaur in the Ruk Jana Nahi promotional video.
TV ads and product placements
Khanna represents the science organization "Beauty with Astrology," which her mother, Kamini Khanna, created. On 92.7 BIG FM, they also debuted the spiritual and wellness radio program "Seher" with Khanna serving as the brand ambassador. Khanna served as a judge for the Frito-Lay India consumer campaign "Kurkure Spend Time with Family" in 2010.
In addition, Khanna has walked the runway for numerous other designers as well as Lakme Fashion Week and IIJW.
Khanna served as the "Mix n Drink" campaign's brand ambassador when it was introduced by Catch foods in 2011. In 2013, Hamdard Division's "My Roohafza story" activation campaign featured Khanna.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Teen Thay Bhai | Gurleen Kaur | |
2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Preet Cheema | Punjabi film |
2017 | Gurgaon | Preet Singh | |
2019 | Posham Pa | Shikha Deshpande | Released on Zee5 |
2020 | Ghoomketu | Janki Devi | Released on Zee5 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi | Ragini Sharma | |
2009 | Bhaskar Bharti | Bharti | |
Dekh India Dekh | Contestant | ||
10 Ka Dum | Season 1 | ||
2010–2012 | Sasural Genda Phool | Suhana Kashyap | |
2010 | Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game | Contestant | |
Meethi Choori No 1 | |||
Kaun Banega Crorepati | Season 4 | ||
2010–2011 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | 6th place | |
2011 | Jubilee Comedy Circus | Host | |
Star Ya Rocktar | Contestant | ||
2012 | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | ||
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Host | ||
2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki | Contestant | |
India's Best Dramebaaz | Host | ||
2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Personality Development Teacher | |
Gangs of Haseepur | Host | ||
Dil Hai Chota Sa Choti Si Asha | |||
2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Various Characters | |
Good Morning with Ragini Khanna | Host |
Year | Title | Role |
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2008 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Ragini Sharma |
2010 | Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna | Suhana Kashyap |
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | ||
Comedy Ka Daily Soap | ||
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | ||
Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars | Herself | |
Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Suhana Kashyap | |
2011 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | |
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | ||
Ruk Jaana Nahin | ||
Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Herself | |
Ratan Ka Rishta | ||
2012 | Movers & Shakers Masala Markey | |
Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki | ||
2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | |
Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan | ||
2014 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | |
2017 | Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung | |
2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat | |
2019 | Kitchan Champion 5 | |
2021 | Pandya Store | |
Sasural Genda Phool 2 | Suhana Kashyap |
Year | Category | Show |
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Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards | ||
2012 | Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series | Sasural Genda Phool |
Indian Television Academy Awards | ||
2010 | Best Actress - Drama (Popular) | Sasural Genda Phool |
Best Actress - Drama (Jury) | ||
2013 | Best Anchor - Music & Film Based Show | India's Best Dramebaaz |
Indian Telly Awards | ||
2010 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Sasural Genda Phool |
2012 | Best Actress in a Lead Role (Jury) | |
Zee Gold Awards | ||
2011 | Best Actor - Female (Popular) | Sasural Genda Phool |
Best Celebrity Jodi |
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession | Actor |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet & inches- 5’ 6” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | TV: Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi (2008); as Ragini Sharma Film, Hindi: Teen Thay Bhai (2011) Film, Punjabi: Bhaji in Problem (2013) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 9 December 1987 (Wednesday) |
Age (as in 2022) | 35 Years |
Birthplace | Mumbai |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Signature | |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai |
School | R N Shah High School, Juhu in Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Post Graduation in Commerce |
Caste | Khatri |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Jeasal Arya, Businessman (Rumoured) |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Father- Late Praveen Khanna (Indian film director) Mother- Kaamini Khanna (Writer, Music Director, Singer, Anchor, and Astrologer) |
Siblings | Brother- Amit Khanna, Elder (Actor) |