Nigaar Khan (born 2 May 1979)[1] is an Indian television actress mainly known for her portrayal of negative characters.[2][3]
Nigaar Khan | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Nigaar Zafar Khan 2 May 1979 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–2017 |
| Spouse |
Khayaam Sheikh (m. 2015) |
| Relatives | Gauahar Khan (sister) |
Early life
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Khan was born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra. She is the elder sister of model-actress Gauahar Khan.[4][5][6]
Career
editIn 2008, Khan participated in the dancing competition show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena along with Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik.[7] Their dance in one of the episodes on the song "Woh Ladki Hai Kaha" (Dil Chahta Hai) was well appreciated by the judges, Sushmita Sen and Wasim Akram, and the audience.[8]
In 2011, the reality TV show The Khan Sisters focused on the lives of Khan and her sister Gauahar. The following year Khan appeared in the show Sacch Ka Saamna. She also hosted the show Love Story,[9] showcased some love stories of Bollywood. Khan presented the stories and interviewed various celebrities.[10]
In 2013, Khan appeared on the reality show Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki along with VJ Andy, Ragini Khanna and Sanaya Irani.[11][12] Since September 2013, Khan has appeared in the mythological show Buddha based on life of Gautama Buddha. She plays the role of Buddha's aunt and Devadatta's mother.[13]
In November 2014, Nigaar participated in Bigg Boss 8 as wild card entrant. She survived for 2 weeks.
In June 2016, she made a comeback on television in the children's show Baal Veer on SAB TV as an evil fairy called Prachandika to create hurdles in the life of Baal Veer.
Personal life
editNigaar Khan married her long-time boyfriend and Pakistani business man Khayyam Sheikh in Dubai on 23 July 2015.[14][15] Nigaar has moved to Dubai post her marriage.[16][17]
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Lipstick | Sheetal Singhania | Negative Role | |
| 2004–2005 | Prratima | Anjali Thakur / Anjali Atul Roy | Negative Role | |
| 2006 | Stree Teri Kahani | |||
| 2004–2005 | Hum 2 Hain Na ! | |||
| 2005–2006 | India Calling | Kamini Khanna | Negative Role | |
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Pranali | Negative Role | |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Neha | ||
| 2007 | Ek Ladki Anjaani si | Negative role | ||
| 2008 | Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | Contestant | ||
| 2008 | Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai | Negative role | ||
| 2009 | Yes Boss | Angelina | ||
| 2009–2010 | Mitwa Phool Kamel Ke | Rajbala | Negative Role | |
| 2010 | Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai | Mohini | ||
| Comedy Circus | Contestant | |||
| 2011 | The Khan Sisters | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Sacch Ka Saamna | Herself | ||
| Sapno Ke Bhawar Mein | Rangoli | Negative Role | ||
| Love Story | Host | |||
| 2013 | Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki | Contestant | ||
| Jane Bhi Do | Host | |||
| Hongey Judaa Na Hum | Simran Rajpal | |||
| Savitri - Ek Prem Kahani | Yakshini | Negative Role | ||
| Buddha | Mangala | Negative Role | [18] | |
| Comedy Nights with Kapil | Various Characters | |||
| 2014 | Main Naa Bhoolungi | Madhurima Jagganath | Negative Role | [19] |
| Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | |||
| Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Sophia | [19] | ||
| 2016 | Baal Veer[20] | Prachandika | Negative Role | |
| 2017 | Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan |
References
edit- ^ Navdeep Kaur Marwah (18 October 2011). "TV show on Gauhar and Nigaar Khan". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ^ "I was born to do negative roles: Nigaar Khan - Times Of India". The Times of India. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Nigaar Khan joins Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah - Times Of India". The Times of India. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Negaar & Gauhar Khan: The Indian Kardashians". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tanishaa-Gauahar can be good friends: Nigaar Khan - The Times of India". The Times of India. 28 December 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Nigar and Gauhar Khan's sister pact". The Times of India. 7 February 2012. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Bandekar, Prathamesh (31 January 2009). "Nigaar Khan 2 of 7". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "When Nigaar got emotional". The Times of India. 9 October 2008. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ Patel, Ano (10 July 2012). "I am not ashamed of my life: Nigaar Khan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Patel, Ano (16 July 2012). "I don't like the term – item girl: Nigaar Khan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ Saxena, Poonam (1 February 2013). "Fact and fiction meet in a new show on DD". Hindustan Times. New Delhi. Archived from the original on 28 February 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ Dipti Nagpaul-D'Souza (1 February 2013). "Dining with the Stars". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ "I can't dance in a two-piece: Nigaar Z. Khan". The Times of India. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ "Model, actor Nigaar Khan ties the knot with long time boyfriend Khayyam Sheikh". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Celebs' hush-hush weddings". The Times of India.
- ^ "TV star Nigaar Khan all set to marry Dubai-based businessman".
- ^ "TV actress Nigaar to tie the knot in July - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Nigaar Khan in awe of her character in 'Buddha'". Ibnlive.in.com. 4 September 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ^ a b Bhopatkar, Tejashree (5 February 2014). "Garima Jain joins Nigaar Khan in Main Naa Bhoolungi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ^ "Baalveer Returns: Watch Baal Veer fight evil with a new partner". Baal Veer. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
External links
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- Nigaar Khan at IMDb
