Nigaar Khan (born 2 May 1979) is an Indian television actress mainly known for her portrayal of negative characters.

Early life

Khan was born and brought up in

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. She is the elder sister of model-actress

Gauahar Khan Gauahar Khan (born 23 August 1983) is an Indian model and actress who appears in Hindi films and television. She started her career as a model and participated in the Femina Miss India contest in 2002. After appearing in dance songs, Khan made ...

Career

In 2008, Khan participated in the dancing competition show '' Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena''. Their dance in one of the episodes on the song "Woh Ladki Hai Kaha" (''

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'') was well appreciated by the judges,

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and

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, and the audience. 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'', showcased some love stories of

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. Khan presented the stories and interviewed various celebrities. In 2013, Khan appeared on the reality show '' Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki'' along with

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and

Sanaya Irani Sanaya Irani (born 17 September 1983) is an Indian actress. She is known for playing Gunjan in '' Miley Jab Hum Tum'', Khushi in '' Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'' and Parvati in '' Rangrasiya''. In 2015, she participated in the eight season of ...

. Since September 2013, Khan has appeared in the mythological show ''

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'' based on life of

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. She plays the role of Buddha's aunt and

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's mother. In November 2014, Nigaar participated in

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as wild card entrant. She survived for 2 weeks. In June 2016, she made a comeback on television in the children's show ''

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'' on SAB TV as an evil fairy called Prachandika to create hurdles in the life of Baal Veer.

Personal life

Nigaar Khan married her long-time boyfriend and

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i business man Khayyam Sheikh in

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on 23 July 2015. Nigaar has moved to

post her marriage.

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Nigaar 1979 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Indian television actresses Actresses in Hindi television Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants