Nigaar Khan
| Nigaar Zafar Khan | |
|---|---|
 Khan at PR Agency in October 2013 | |
| Born |
Nigaar Z. Khan c. 1978/1979 (age 37–38) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Khayaam Sheikh (m. 2015) |
| Relatives | Gauahar Khan (sister) |
| Website |
www |
Nigaar Khan (born c. 1978/1979)[1] is an Indian television actress mainly known for her portrayal of negative characters.[2][3] She is the elder sister of model-actress Gauhar Khan.[4][5][6]
Career
In 2008, Khan participated in the dancing competition show Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena.[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 Gauhar. 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.[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 only for a week where she got evicted in week 9 as she failed to do well like her sister Gauhar Khan did in Bigg Boss 7.[14]
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 as her sister Virus was killed by Baal Veer.
Personal life
Nigaar Khan married with her long-time boyfriend and Pakistani business man Khayyam Sheikh in Dubai on 23 July 2015.[15][16] Nigaar has moved to Dubai post marriage.[17][18][19]
Filmography
- 2002 Lipstick as Sheetal Singhania
- 2003 Prratima
- 2004-2005 Hum Do Hain Na
- 2005-2006 India Calling as Kamini Khanna
- 2006 Kasamh Se as Barnali
- 2008 Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena as herself
- 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Karan Johar (play)
- 2009 Yes Boss (TV Series) as Angelina
- 2009-2010 Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke as Rajbala
- 2010 Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai as Mohini
- 2010 Comedy Circus 20-20 as herself (winner)
- 2011 The Khan Sisters as herself
- 2012 Sacch Ka Saamna as herself
- 2012 Sapno Ke Bhawar Mein as Rangoli
- 2012 Love Story as Show anchor
- 2013 Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki as herself
- 2013 Jane Bhi Do as Show anchor
- 2013 Hongey Judaa Na Hum as Simran Rajpal
- 2013 Savitri as Yakshini
- 2013 Buddha as Mangala, Buddha's aunt[20][21][22]
- 2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil as various characters
- 2014 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah[23] as Sophia, yoga teacher.
- 2014 Main Naa Bhoolungi as Madhurima Jagganath[23]
- 2014: Bigg Boss 8 as contestant (Evicted on Day 63 - 23 November 2014)
- 2016 Baal Veer as Prachandika
References
- ↑ Navdeep Kaur Marwah, (18 October 2011). "TV show on Gauhar and Nigaar Khan". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "I was born to do negative roles: Nigaar Khan - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Nigaar Khan joins Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2014-01-28. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Negaar & Gauhar Khan: The Indian Kardashians".
- ↑ "Tanishaa-Gauahar can be good friends: Nigaar Khan - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ↑ "Nigar and Gauhar Khan's sister pact". Times of India. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ↑ Bandekar, Prathamesh (31 January 2009). "Nigaar Khan 2 of 7". Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ "When Nigaar got emotional". Times of India. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ Patel, Ano (10 July 2012). "I am not ashamed of my life: Nigaar Khan". Times of India. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ↑ Patel, Ano (16 July 2012). "I don't like the term – item girl: Nigaar Khan". Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ Saxena, Poonam (1 February 2013). "Fact and fiction meet in a new show on DD". New Delhi: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ↑ Dipti Nagpaul-D'Souza (1 February 2013). "Dining with the Stars". Indian Express. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ↑ "I can't dance in a two-piece: Nigaar Z. Khan – Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss 8: Wild card entry Nigaar Khan evicted, says she is glad". hindustantimes.com/. 2014-11-24. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
- ↑ "Model, actor Nigaar Khan ties the knot with long time boyfriend Khayyam Sheikh". Indian express.
- ↑ "Celebs' hush-hush weddings". The Times of India.
- ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigg-boss-contestant-nigaar-khan-ties-knot-dubai-based-businessman-sister-gauahar-khan-shares-640461
- ↑ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tv-star-nigaar-khan-all-set-to-marry-a-dubai-based-businessman-khayaam-sheikh-on-july-23/1/447490.html
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-actress-Nigaar-to-tie-the-knot-in-July/articleshow/46623475.cms
- ↑ "Nigaar Khan in awe of her character in 'Buddha'". Ibnlive.in.com. 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ Ians (2013-08-27). "Nigaar Khan in 'Buddha – The King of Kings' – | TV | MSN India Entertainment". Entertainment.in.msn.com. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ "Nigaar Khan opposite Siddharth Vasudev in Buddha! – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- 1 2 Bhopatkar, Tejashree (5 February 2014). "Garima Jain joins Nigaar Khan in Main Naa Bhoolungi". Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
External links
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- Nigaar Khan at the Internet Movie Database
- "Nigaar Khan to marry Dubai based Businessman on 23rd July"