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Nigaar Khan (born 2 May 1979)[1] is an Indian television actress mainly known for her portrayal of negative characters.[2][3]
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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) |
Khan was born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra. She is the elder sister of model-actress Gauahar Khan.[4][5][6]
In 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.
Nigaar 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]
Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Ref |
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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 | |||
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 | |||
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 | |||