Gauahar Khan is an Indian actor and model, who mainly works in Hindi films and TV serials. She won the Colors reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Season 7’ in 2013.
Wiki/Biography
Gauahar Khan also spelt as Gauhar Khan was born on Tuesday, 23 August 1983 (age 40 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Gauahar Khan’s childhood picture
She did her schooling at Bai RFD Panday Girls’ High School, Mumbai and Mount Carmel Convent School, Pune.
Gauahar Khan’s school ID card
She then attended Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune, however, she dropped out of the college in her first year. She did her training in acting at Anupam Kher’s Acting School.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
She belongs to a Muslim family.
Gauahar Khan at Makkah
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Zafar Ahmed Khan, used to work in Japan and died in 2021. Her mother’s name is Razia Zafar Khan. She has three elder sisters named Kausar Khan, Zakia Khan, and Nigaar Khan and one elder brother named Asad Khan. Her sister, Kausar Khan, owns a salon in Dubai. Her sister, Nigaar Khan, is an actor and model.
Gauahar Khan with her father
Gauahar Khan with her mother and sisters Kausar and Nigaar
Gauahar Khan with her sister Zakia Khan
Gauahar Khan with her brother
Husband & Children
In 2020, there were rumours that she was dating the famous Indian actor, dancer, influencer, and content creator Zaid Darbar, who is more than ten years younger than her. The rumours turned out to be true when she shared a video on Instagram about her ‘lockdown’ love story. The animated video begins with how Gauahar and Zaid met while shopping for groceries during the lockdown, they started chatting with each other via texts and soon, the duo bonded over long drives and video calls. Ultimately, Zaid asked Gauahar to marry him. On 3 September 2020, Gauahar and Zaid shared a video, dancing to Neha Kakkar‘s song ‘Diamond Da Challa.’ At the end of the video, Zaid bent down on his knees and slided a ring on her finger.
Video in which Zaid Darbar proposed Gauahar Khan
On 25 December 2020, the couple got married.
Gauahar Khan’s Nikaah photo
On 10 May 2023, Gauhar and Zaid became parents to their first child, a baby boy named Zehaan.
Gauahar Khan with her husband and son
Other Relatives
Her father-in-law, Ismail Darbar, is a popular Indian music director. Her brother-in-law, Awez Darbar, is a choreographer and social media influencer. Her sister-in-law, Anam Darbar, is a social media influencer.
Gauahar Khan with her husband and father-in-law
Gauahar Khan with her brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and husband
Relationships/Affairs
Sajid Khan
In 2003, she was in a relationship with the Indian film director Sajid Khan. After dating for a year, they got engaged in a private ceremony. Later, they broke their engagement and got separated. In an interview, while hinting towards Gauhar, Sajid said,
I wasn’t even a bad person that time. I didn’t even cheat her. I think that she got bored of me.”
A collage of Gauhar Khan and her ex-fiancé Sajid Khan
Sahil Peerzada
She was once in a serious relationship with the Indian businessman Sahil Peerzada. After dating for more than two years, the couple got separated.
Gauhar Khan and her ex-boyfriend Sahil Peerzada
Nihaar Pandya
Before participating in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ in 2013, she was rumoured to dating the Indian actor and model Nihaar Pandya for a few years. Reportedly, before entering the Bigg Boss house, the couple broke up.
Gauhar Khan and her rumoured ex-boyfriend Nihaar Pandya
Kushal Tandon
In 2013, Gauahar Khan and Kushal Tandon met for the first time on the reality TV show Bigg Boss, which marked the beginning of their love story. Their fans lovingly called them ‘Gaushal’. Even after the show ended, the couple stayed together. However, one day Kushal surprised everyone by announcing on the internet that he and Gauahar had broken up. At the same time, there were rumours circulating about Gauahar Khan getting engaged to Kushal Tandon. Kushal used his Twitter account to share the news of their breakup with his fans. According to a report, Kushal later told one of his journalist friends that the main reason for their break up was their religion. Gauahar wanted him to change his religion from Hindu to Muslim.
Gauhar Khan with her ex-boyfriend Kushal Tandon
Rupin Pahwa
In 2017, there were rumours that Gauhar was dating the Indian singer-actor Rupin Pahwa who represented India at the World Karaoke Championship held in Finland in 2013. Reportedly, they met at an event and became good friends there. Soon, they started dating each other. In an interview, when Khan was asked about the same, she said,
It’s a joke… Can’t a girl and boy be friends? Boyfriend-girlfriend is not the only relationship in the world. Gossip bloggers need to get a life. Rupin is just a friend, we are not dating.”
Gauahar Khan and her rumoured ex-boyfriend Rupin Pahwa
Jackky Bhagnani
She was once spotted spending time with the Indian actor Jackky Bhagnani. There were rumours that the couple were dating.
Gauahar Khan and her rumoured ex-boyfriend Jackky Bhagnani
Melvin Louis
In February 2018, there was rumour that she was dating the Indian choreographer Melvin Louis.
Gauhar Khan with her rumoured ex-boyfriend Melvin Louis
Career
Model
Gauahar started her career as a model. At the age of 18, she finished on fourth place in the beauty pageant Femina Miss India. She won Miss Talented Title in the sub-contest of the beauty pageant.
Gauahar Khan in Femina Miss India
She then represented India at the Miss International beauty pageant.
Gauahar Khan in the Miss India contest
She has also appeared in various print advertisements.
Gauahar Khan in a print ad
She has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Godrej soap, Ford Ikon, Tanishq, and VLCC.
Gauahar Khan in VLCC ad
She has also walked the ramp for many ace Indian fashion designers.
Gauahar Khan in a fashion show
Theatre
She has performed in various theatre plays like ‘Kya Kare, Control Nahin Hota,’ ‘The Classroom,’ and ‘Freaky Friday.’ For a few years, she played the role of Lachi in the musical theatre play Zangoora at Nautanki Mahal of Kingdom of Dreams, Gurugram.
Gauahar Khan performing in Zangoora
Film
Hindi
In 2003, she made a small appearance in the Hindi film ‘Miss India: The Mystery’ as a model.
Miss India- The Mystery
In 2009, she made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year’ in which she played the role of Koena Sheikh.
Rocket Singh
Some of her other Hindi films are ‘Game’ (2011), ‘Ishaqzaade’ (2012), ‘Fever’ (2016), ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ (2017), and ’14 Phere’ (2021).
Ishaqzaade
Punjabi
She made her Punjabi film debut with the film ‘Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya’ (2015) in which she played the role of Gunjan Kaur.
Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya
Item Songs
Hindi
Khan has appeared in various Hindi items songs like “Nasha” from ‘Aan: Men at Work’ (2004), “Parda” from ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’ (2010), “Jawaani Le Doobi” from ‘Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3’ (2016), and “Barbie” from ‘Tera Intezaar’ (2017).
Jawaani Le Doobi
Telugu
In 2004, she appeared in the Telugu music video “Naa Pera Kanchan Mala” from the film ‘Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.’
Naa Pera Kanchan Mala
Television
In 2002, she appeared in the British TV documentary film ‘Bitches & Beauty Queens: The Making of Miss India.’ She has participated in various reality TV shows like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3’ (2009; Sony), ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5’ (2014; Colors), and ‘I Can Do That’ (2015; Zee TV).
Gauahar Khan in Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi
In 2011, she appeared in the reality show ‘The Khan Sisters’ which showcased her real life. The show was aired on the UTV Bindass channel.
The Khan Sisters
In 2013, she won the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss 7,’ which aired on Colors.
Gauahar Khan with Bigg Boss trophy
She appeared as a mentor in the reality TV show ‘Ticket to Bollywood,’ aired on NDTV Prime. She has also made special appearances in various seasons of Bigg Boss.
Gauahar Khan in Bigg Boss 14
Short Video
Gauahar has acted in a few Hindi short films like ‘Peanut Butter’ and ‘Ek Dopahar’ in 2017.
Peanut Butter
Web Series
Khan has acted in a few Hindi web series like ‘Parchhayee: Ghost Stories’ (2019; ZEE5), ‘Tandav’ (2021; Amazon Prime Video), ‘Salt City’ (2022; SonyLIV), and ‘Shiksha Mandal’ (2022; MX Player).
Tandav
Music Videos
She has also been featured in various Hindi music videos like “Baar Baar Dekho” (2002; by Jalwa III), “Hawa Mein Udati Jaaye” (2002; by Bombay Vikings), “Tohmat” (2021; by Shipra Goyal), and “Dil Ka Gehna” (2022; by Yasser Desai).
Tohmat
Business
She owns a clothing line www.gauahargeous.com.
Controversies
Faux Cover Photo
The Indian actor Kushal Tandon once posted a picture of Gauahar with the Stardust magazine logo. Many people started speculating that Gauahar was featured as the cover girl for that month’s magazine. However, it turned out that the image was fake. As a result, the officials from Stardust magazine released a statement clarifying that Gauahar’s Instagram post with the Stardust logo had nothing to do with them. They reached out to Gauahar to ask her to remove the post, but she was hesitant because she was afraid that the media would make negative speculations about her. The magazine officials even said that they would take legal action against the person who used their logo without permission, which goes against their company policy. Later, in a video, Gauahar explained the situation and made everything clear. She said,
It’s very unprofessional when certain media outlets use my personal conversations with them as quotes. It’s saddening. The picture itself doesn’t show that it was a cover of the magazine they talked about. They have also mentioned that they will take legal action against the people who made it, so please stay calm!”
Gauahar Khan’s fake magazine cover
Wardrobe Malfunction
In 2006, in the fashion show Fashion Week in Mumbai, Gauahar Khan was walking the ramp as one of the runway models. On the third day of the event, she wore a golden top and a black skirt designed by fashion designer Lascelles Symmons. While walking down the ramp, her skirt tore in the middle. However, she quickly covered it with her hand and continued her walk. Some media sources speculated that it was a planned act, and she did it intentionally to gain publicity.
A collage of Gauahar Khan’s wardrobe malfunction
Slapped in a Reality Show
In 2014, while hosting the Hindi reality TV show India’s Raw Star finale, Gauahar Khan was slapped by a man named Akil Mallik. He also made inappropriate comments about her clothing and said that as a Muslim woman, she shouldn’t wear short clothes. However, in an interview, Akil admitted that it was actually a planned publicity stunt and shared his side of the story. According to Akil, he had met Gauahar two days before the incident, and she had proposed the idea of creating controversy by slapping her during the reality show. Gauahar had promised him a significant role in Salman Khan‘s movie ‘Dabangg 3’ as a reward. When asked why he changed his perspective and revealed the truth, Akil explained that Gauahar had not kept her promise, and he felt the need to come forward and share the real story with the world.
Gauahar Khan after getting slapped on a TV show
Awards
- 2014: Gold Award for Fittest Actor Female
Gauahar Khan with her Gold Award 2014
- 2015: Kalaakar Award for Star Anchor for the Hindi TV show India’s Raw Star
Gauahar Khan with her Kalaakar Award
- 2015: Hindustan Times Most Stylish TV Personality Award
Gauahar Khan with her HT Award
- 2015: Tassel Award for Youth Icon of the Year
Gauahar Khan with her Tassel Award
- 2015: Miss India Organisation for her Achievements
Gauahar Khan with her Miss India Organisation Award
- 2016: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress
Gauahar Khan with her PTC Punjabi Film Award
- 2018: IFTDA for Best Actress in Short Film
Gauahar Khan with her IFTDA award
- 2019: Passion Vista Award for Young Achiever and Fashion Entrepreneur
Gauahar Khan with her Passion Vista Award
- 2019: Global Excellence Award
Gauahar Khan after getting slapped on a TV show
Car Collection
- Mercedes Benz GLA
Gauahar Khan with her Mercedes car
- Audi Q7
Gauahar Khan and her Audi car
Net Worth
As of 2023, her net worth is around $60 million.
Favourites
- Restaurant: The Calamari Beach Shack in Goa
- Perfume: Cartier by Mont Blanc
- Food: Chicken Biryani, Chocolate Fudge
- Travel Destination: London
- Cuisine(s): Goan Coastal, Thai
Facts/Trivia
- Her family and friends call her Gau.
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Thnk Mkt Magazine, Fitlook, Fablook, and Women Fitness.
Gauahar Khan featured on a Fitlook magazine
- She was once best friends with the Indian TV actor VJ Bani.
Gauahar Khan and VJ Bani
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet cat named Snow.
Gauahar Khan and her pet cat
- She has appeared in dance videos on various YouTube channels.
Gauahar Khan in a dance video
- In her leisure time, she loves to travel and hang out with her friends.
Gauahar Khan during her trip
- To maintain her fitness, she regularly workout at a gym.
Gauahar Khan at the gym
- Gauahar Khan follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Before participating in Bigg Boss (2013), she added an extra ‘A’ to her name and changed it to Gauahar Khan from Gauhar Khan at the suggestion of her astrologer.
- Gauahar Khan was chosen as one of the top 10 sexiest women in Asia for four years in a row, from 2014 to 2017.
- She has been involved in various charitable activities and has been associated with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for a very long time.
- She has started a YouTube channel on which she uploads her makeup videos and vlogs.
Gauahar Khan’s YouTube channel
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