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Ragini Khanna

Ragini Khanna on Day 5 of Lakme Fashion Week 2017 (47)
Ragini Khanna on Day 5 of Lakme Fashion Week 2017 (47) Image: Wikimedia Commons. Bollywood Hungama / CC BY 3.0

Ragini Khanna (born 9 December 1984) is an Indian actress, model, comedian, singer and television host. She is best known for her work in Hindi television, particularly her lead roles in Bhaskar Bharti and Sasural Genda Phool, and for hosting and participating in several reality shows.

Key facts

Full name Ragini Khanna
Born 9 December 1984
Nationality Indian
Occupations Actress, model, comedian, singer, television host
Notable roles Bharti in Bhaskar Bharti; Suhana Kashyap in Sasural Genda Phool
Notable shows hosted India's Best Dramebaaz (2013); Gangs of Haseepur (2014)

Career

Khanna established herself on Hindi general entertainment television, taking on the lead role of Bharti in Bhaskar Bharti and later portraying Suhana Kashyap in Sasural Genda Phool, a family drama that became one of her most recognised performances.

In 2010, she participated as a contestant on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4. She subsequently moved into hosting, anchoring the children's acting talent series India's Best Dramebaaz in 2013 and the comedy reality show Gangs of Haseepur in 2014.

Khanna has also worked in comedy, appearing on Comedy Nights with Kapil, where she portrayed several characters across episodes. Alongside her television work, she has been active as a model and has pursued work in films and singing.

Timeline

  • 1984 – Born on 9 December.
  • Bhaskar Bharti – Played the lead role of Bharti.
  • Sasural Genda Phool – Portrayed Suhana Kashyap.
  • 2010 – Contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4.
  • 2013 – Hosted India's Best Dramebaaz.
  • 2014 – Hosted Gangs of Haseepur.
  • Featured in Comedy Nights with Kapil in multiple character roles.

Significance

Khanna is recognised for her versatility across Indian television, having combined long-running fictional roles with reality show participation, hosting and sketch comedy. Her portrayal in Sasural Genda Phool in particular contributed to her wider recognition in the Hindi television audience.

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