Ragini Khanna

Ragini Khanna is an Indian film and television actress.[1] She has also hosted various reality shows, such as India's Best Dramebaaz (2013)[2] and Gangs of Haseepur (2014).[3] She is best known for her roles as Bharti in Bhaskar Bharti and as Suhana Kishore Bajpai-Kashyap in Sasural Genda Phool. She was a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in its fourth season in 2010. She appeared in Comedy Nights with Kapil portraying many roles.

Ragini Khanna
Khanna at Vivaha Fashion Show with Beti Foundation 2016
Born
Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
RelativesGovinda (uncle)
Krushna Abhishek, Arti Singh, Soumya Seth (Cousins)
FamilySee Govinda family
Signature

Early life

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.[4] Her mother, Kaamini Khanna is a writer, music director, singer, anchor and founder of 'Beauty with Astrology'.[5] She is the granddaughter of classical singer Nirmala Devi and popular 1940s actor Arun Ahuja. She is also the niece of Bollywood actor Govinda and the cousin of Krushna Abhishek (actor, stand-up comedian), Aarti Singh (TV actress) and Soumya Seth (TV actress).[6] In October 2015, Khanna's father died.

Career

Television

Khanna made her acting debut with the daily soap opera Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi on NDTV Imagine as "Ragini Sharma".[7] In 2009, Khanna played in Sony TV's comedy show Bhaskar Bharti.[8] 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.[9] She was also seen as a guest in Imagine TV's reality show Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game.[10]

Ragini Khanna with Pooja Gaur, Disha Wakani, Aishwarya Sakhuja and Aashka Goradia on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati - Season 4, 2010

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.

Films

In 2011, Khanna made her Bollywood 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.[25] Khanna is scheduled to feature opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Pushpendra Mishra's comedy film Ghoomketu which released in 2020 in ZEE5 platform on 22 May 2020 instead of theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic in India.[26]

In the media

Khanna is known for her frank and assertive nature, and has been outspoken on issues including the commercialisation of festivals such as Navratri.[27] During a shoot of Star Ya Rockstar, the actress reacted defensively when 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][32]

Other works and appearances
Khanna at the music launch of Ra.One (2011) along with Shah Rukh Khan and Pooja Gaur, Giaa Manek and Sanaya Irani

In 2010, Khanna hosted Diwali Dilo Ki, a Diwali celebration event by Star Plus.[33] In 2011 Khanna hosted the music launch of Ra.One, a Bollywood science-fiction starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor.[34] 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.[35] 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.[36]

TV commercials and endorsements

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.[37] In 2010, Khanna was roped in as judge in Frito-Lay India's consumer campaign titled "Kurkure Spend Time with Family".[38]

Khanna was also the brand ambassador of "Mix n Drink" campaign launched by Catch foods] in 2011.[39] In 2013, Khanna featured in the "My Roohafza story" activation campaign launched by Hamdard division.[29][40][31]

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2011 Teen Thay Bhai Gurleen Kaur
2013 Bhaji in Problem Preet Cheema Punjabi film
2017 Gurgaon Preet [41]
2019 Posham Pa Shikha Deshpande Released[42] on Zee5
2020 Ghoomketu Janki Devi Released[43] on Zee5

Television
Year Name Role Ref(s)
2008 Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi Ragini Sharma
Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family Guest [44]
2009 Bhaskar Bharti Bharti
Dekh India Dekh Contestant
10 Ka Dum Season 2 Contestant [9]
2010 Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna Guest (as Suhana to promote Sasural Genda Phool)
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
2010–2012 Sasural Genda Phool Suhana Ishaan Kashyap
2010 Big Money: Chota Parda Bada Game Contestant
Meethi Choori No 1
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 4
Comedy Ka Daily Soap Guest [45]
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai
Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars Guest Performer
Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Guest (as Suhana)
2010–2011 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 Contestant
2011 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Guest (as Suhana)
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya
Ruk Jaana Nahin
Jubilee Comedy Circus Host
Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur Guest Contestant
Star Ya Rocktar Contestant [28]
Ratan Ka Rishta Guest
2012 Kahani Comedy Circus Ki Contestant
Movers & Shakers Masala Markey Guest
Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki Herself / Guest
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5 Host
2013 Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki Contestant
India's Best Dramebaaz Host
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 Guest Contestant [46]
Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan Herself [47]
2014 Diya Aur Baati Hum Cameo
Comedy Nights with Kapil Personality Development Teacher
Gangs of Haseepur Host
Dil Hai Chota Sa Choti Si Asha Host [48]
2016 Comedy Nights Live Mrs. Sharma and Various characters
Good Morning with Ragini Khanna Host
2017 Rasoi Ki Jung Mummyon Ke SungContestant [49]
2018 Entertainment Ki Raat
2019 Kitchan Champion 5

Awards and nominations
Khanna at AIAC Golden Achievers Awards, 2012
Khanna at BIG Television Awards
YearCategoryFor The ShowResult
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
2012Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Drama SeriesSasural Genda PhoolWon
(tied with Sakshi Tanwar)[50][51]
BIG Television Awards
2011Dulara Charactater Female (Fiction)Sasural Genda PhoolNominated[52]
BIG Garma Garam Jodi (Fiction) (along with Jay Soni)Won[53]
Rangeela Character Female (Fiction)Nominated[53]
Indian Television Academy Awards
2010Best Actress - Drama (Popular)Sasural Genda PhoolNominated[54]
Best Actress - Drama (Jury)Nominated[55]
2013Best Anchor - Music & Film Based ShowIndia's Best DramebaazNominated[56]
Indian Telly Awards
2010Best Actress in a Lead RoleSasural Genda PhoolWon[57]
2012Best Actress in a Lead Role (Jury)Nominated[58]
Zee Gold Awards
2011Best Actor - Female (Popular)Sasural Genda PhoolNominated[59]
Best Celebrity JodiNominated[59]

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