Ragini Khanna | |
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Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 9 December 1984
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–2021 |
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Family | See Govinda family |
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Ragini Khanna (born 9 December 1984) [1] is an Indian film and television actress, model, comedian, singer and television host. [2] She has hosted various reality shows, such as India's Best Dramebaaz (2013) [3] and Gangs of Haseepur (2014). [4] She is best known for her role as Bharti in Bhaskar Bharti and Suhana Kashyap in Sasural Genda Phool . She was a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 in 2010. She also appeared in Comedy Nights with Kapil portraying many characters.
Khanna's parents are Praveen Khanna and Kamini Khanna. She is the 2nd child of her parents. Her elder brother, Amit Khanna is also an actor and has worked in serials like Yeh Dil Chahe More .[ citation needed ] Her mother, Kaamini Khanna is a writer, music director, singer, anchor and founder of 'Beauty with Astrology'. [5] Ragini is the granddaughter of classical singer Nirmala Devi and popular 1940s actor Arun Kumar Ahuja. She is also the niece of Indian actor Govinda and the cousin of Krushna Abhishek (actor, stand-up comedian), Arti Singh (TV actress) and Soumya Seth (TV actress). [6] Khanna's father died in October 2015. [7]
Khanna made her acting debut with the daily soap opera Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on NDTV Imagine as "Ragini Sharma". [8] In 2009, Khanna played in Sony TV's comedy show Bhaskar Bharti . [9] Khanna also appeared as a guest in an episode of 10 Ka Dum , Khanna won an amount of 1,000,000 rupees and donated the money for charity. [10] She was also seen as a guest in Imagine TV's reality show Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game.[ citation needed ]
In March 2010, Khanna appeared in Star Plus's show Sasural Genda Phool . [11] [12] [13] She played the lead role as Suhana Kashyap, an arrogant, but good at heart woman who marries a man of a middle class joint family. The show went off air on 21 April 2012. Her portrayal as Suhana won her some awards including BIG Star Most Entertaining Television Actor - Female. She also appeared in a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 . [14]
In December 2010, Khanna participated in the 4th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa . [15] [16] and was eliminated at 9th position on 14 February 2011. [17] In 2011, Khanna participated in a celebrity singing reality show Star Ya Rockstar on Zee TV. [18] Khanna's next project was the 5th season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as host. [19] She also did a cameo role in Life OK's show Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki . [20] In January 2013, Khanna was seen in Life OK's cookery show Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki . [21] She appeared in Comedy Nights with Kapil and Comedy Nights Live. In 2016, Khanna hosted a show on ABP News called Good Morning with Ragini Khanna.
In 2011, Khanna made her Hindi Film debut with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's comedy film Teen They Bhai . [22] [23] In 2013, Khanna worked in Punjabi film Bhaji in Problem . [24] the film earned a good box office collection.[ citation needed ] Khanna is scheduled to feature opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Pushpendra Mishra's comedy film Ghoomketu which was released in 2020 in ZEE5 platform on 22 May 2020 instead of theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic in India. [25]
Khanna was termed as the "Next Big Thing" on Television by JD Majethia, Varun Badola and Rajan Shahi, in a Hindustan Times poll. They praised the actress for her talent, looks and range of emotions. [26] Hindustan Times further termed her as one of the "most vivacious actresses" on television. [26]
Khanna is known for her frank and assertive nature, and has been outspoken on issues including the commercialisation of festivals such as Navratri. [27] She has also indulged in a number of controversies. During Star Ya Rockstar, the actress reacted defensively when her fellow contestants expressed their preference for the performance of another contestant, Chhavi Mittal. [28] In an interview after her elimination from the show, Khanna said, "I always motivated Chhavi whenever she was nervous before her performance. I think I have a certain aura which prompts people to like me. I am always nice to people who are nice to me. I don't throw tantrums for any rhyme or reason." [29] During Life OK's culinary show Welcome , Khanna and her co-contestant Nigaar Khan were seen arguing during the show. [30] Khanna vented her anger against the channel through her Twitter account, where she claimed that in an episode of the show, Khanna's mother's name was mispronounced in a demeaning fashion. [31]
In 2010, Khanna hosted Diwali Dilo Ki, a Diwali celebration event by Star Plus. [32] In 2011, she hosted the music launch of Ra.One , a Bollywood science-fiction starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor. [33] Khanna then hosted another instalment of Diwali celebration events by Star Plus for the year 2011. The event was titled Diwali Rishton Ki Mithas and Khanna hosted various segments of that event. [34] She also appeared in the promotional video of Ruk Jana Nahi (another Star Plus serial) along with fellow Star Plus actresses Deepika Singh, Nia Sharma and Pooja Gaur. [35]
Khanna is the brand ambassador of 'Beauty with Astrology' science organisation founded by her mother, Kamini Khanna. They have also launched an early morning spiritual and wellness radio show titled 'Seher' on 92.7 BIG FM with Khanna as the brand ambassador. [36] In 2010, Khanna was roped in as judge in Frito-Lay India's consumer campaign titled "Kurkure Spend Time with Family". [37]
Khanna has also walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week, IIJW and for various other designers. Khanna was also the brand ambassador of "Mix n Drink" campaign launched by Catch foods] in 2011. [38] In 2013, Khanna featured in the "My Roohafza story" activation campaign launched by Hamdard division. [29] [39] [31]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2011 | Teen Thay Bhai | Gurleen Kaur | ||
2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Preet Cheema | Punjabi film | |
2017 | Gurgaon | Preet Singh | [40] | |
2019 | Posham Pa | Shikha Deshpande | [41] | |
2020 | Ghoomketu | Janki Devi |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2008 | Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi | Ragini "Gini" Sharma | ||
2009 | Bhaskar Bharti | Bharti | ||
Dekh India Dekh | Contestant | |||
2010–2012 | Sasural Genda Phool | Suhana Bajpai Kashyap | [42] | |
2010 | Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game | Contestant | ||
Meethi Choori No 1 | ||||
2010–2011 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | 6th place | ||
2011 | Jubilee Comedy Circus | Host | ||
Star Ya Rocktar | Contestant | [28] | ||
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 | [43] | |||
2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Various Characters | ||
Good Morning with Ragini Khanna | Host |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2008 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Ragini Sharma | [44] |
2009 | 10 Ka Dum 1 | Herself | [10] |
2010 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 | ||
Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna | Suhana Bajpai Kashyap | ||
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | |||
Comedy Ka Daily Soap | [45] | ||
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | |||
Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars | Herself | ||
Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | Suhana Bajpai 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 | [46] | |
Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan | [47] | ||
2014 | Diya Aur Baati Hum | ||
2017 | Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke Sung | [48] | |
2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat | ||
2019 | Kitchan Champion 5 | ||
2021 | Pandya Store | Suhana Bajpai Kashyap | [49] |
Sasural Genda Phool 2 |
Year | Category | Show | Result |
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Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards | |||
2012 | Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series | Sasural Genda Phool | Won (tied with Sakshi Tanwar) [50] [51] |
Indian Television Academy Awards | |||
2010 | Best Actress - Drama (Popular) | Sasural Genda Phool | Nominated [52] |
Best Actress - Drama (Jury) | Nominated [53] | ||
2013 | Best Anchor - Music & Film Based Show | India's Best Dramebaaz | Nominated [54] |
Indian Telly Awards | |||
2010 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Sasural Genda Phool | Won [55] |
2012 | Best Actress in a Lead Role (Jury) | Nominated [56] | |
Zee Gold Awards | |||
2011 | Best Actor - Female (Popular) | Sasural Genda Phool | Nominated [57] |
Best Celebrity Jodi | Nominated [57] |
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