Adaa Khan

Adaa Khan

Adaa Khan at the success party of Box Cricket League (2014)
Born Adaa Khan
(1989-05-12) 12 May 1989[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2009—Present
Television Behenein (2010-11),
Amrit Manthan (2012-13),
Piya Basanti Re (2014),
Naagin (2015-17),
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil (2017)
Parent(s) Parvin Khan (mother)
Relatives Imran Khan (brother)

Adaa Khan is an Indian television actress and model.[2][3][4] She is recognized for her roles in the shows Behenein as Aakashi, Amrit Manthan as Rajkumari Amrit,[5][6][7] Piya Basanti Re as Piya, Naagin as Shesha[8][9][10] and Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil as Aahana.[11]

Personal life

Adaa Khan was born on 12 May 1986 and raised in the city of dreams Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India. Her whole family belongs to the same city and this lead to her easy access into the television industry as everything is based out of here. Adaa Khan parents always stood by their daughter like a thick rock in the times of misfortune. Khan finished her Graduation in English literature. She also got a Masters degree in Sociology. After completing her studies, she then concentrated on her passion which is acting.[12]

Adaa lost her mother Parvin Khan in March 2013 due to cancer.[13][14]

Early life and career

Khan started her career as a model.[15] Then she did several advertisements.[16][17][18] She made her acting debut with Sony India's TV show Palampur Express.[19]

In 2010, Khan played the supporting role of Aakashi in Behenein on Star Plus.[20][21] In 2012, Khan was seen as the herioc Rajkumari Amrit Kaur in Life OK's show Amrit Manthan.[22][23]

She has also done episodic roles in Yeh Hai Aashiqui,[24][25] Crime Patrol, Code Red and Savdhaan India @ 11.[26] She was also part of the reality show Welcome 2 – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki.[27]

In 2014, she played the title role of Piya in Piya Basanti Re on Sony Pal. Khan played the lead role of Naagin Sesha in Colors TV's show Naagin produced by Balaji Telefilms and is also doing Comedy Nights Bachao on Colors TV. She played for the team Jaipur Raj Joshiley in Box Cricket League (2016).

Television

Daily soaps

Year Name Role Channel Notes
2009 Palampur Express[19] Anita Kulkarni Sony TV Debut Show
2010-11 Behenein[20] Aakashi Shyamad Das Star Plus Parallel Lead Role
2012-13 Amrit Manthan[28] Rajkumari Amrit Tej Malik Life OK Main Lead Antagonist
2013 Yeh Hai Aashiqui[24] Subbalaxmi Bindaas Episodic Appearance
2013 Savdhaan India @ 11[26] Pooja Saxena Life OK Episodic Appearance
2013 Crime Patrol Nusrat Kazmi Sony TV Episodic Appearance
2014 Piya Basanti Re[29] Piya Kabir Shah Sony Pal Lead Role
2015 Code Red Zarina/Aafreen Murtaza Colors TV Episodic Appearance
2015-present Naagin (Seasons: 1&2)[30] Shesha (Naagin)/Ruchika(Human) Colors TV Main Lead Antagonist
2017 Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil[31] Aahana Star Plus Cameo Role

Reality appearances

Year Name Role Channel Notes
2014 Welcome 2 – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki Herself Life OK Along with Nandish Sandhu and other celebs
2014-15 Box Cricket League[32] Herself Sony TV Player in Ahmedabad Express
2015 The Great Indian Family Drama[33] Host SAB TV Comedy Show
2015-17 Comedy Nights Bachao[34] Herself Colors TV Comedy Show: with Karan Wahi
2015 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded Herself Colors TV Comedy Performance
2015 Bigg Boss 9 [35] Guest Colors TV Dance Performance
2016 Box Cricket League 2[36] Herself Sony TV Player for Jaipur Raj Joshiley
2016 Comedy Classes Herself Life OK Dance Performance
2016 Comedy Nights Live[37] Guest, Itee, various roles Colors TV For one episode
2016 Bigg Boss 10[38] Herself/guest Colors TV Along with Karanvir Bohra, Mouni Roy, Rubina Dilaik, Meera Deosthale

Special appearances

Year Name Role Channel Notes
2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil Guest Colors TV [39]
2015 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Herself Colors TV [40]
2016 Yeh Vaada Raha Herself for dance performance Zee TV [41]
2017 Waaris Herself (Dance Performance with Ravi Dubey for Holi Special &TV [11]

Awards

Year Award Category Role Show Result
2011 Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Behen Akashi Behenein Nominated
2013 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) Amrit Amrit Manthan Won
Best Actress in a Negative Role (popular) Nominated[42]
2016 Lions Gold Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role Sesha Naagin Won
Zee Gold Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role Won
Best Actress in a Negative Role (Popular) Nominated
India News Awards Fittest Star of The Year Won
2017 Indian Kalakar Awards Best Actress in Negative Role Won

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mulla, Zainab (14 May 2016). "Hotness Alert! Naagin actresses Mouni Roy chilling on the beaches of Goa, Adaa Khan celebrates birthday in Srinagar". India.com. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Uniyal, Parmita (12 May 2016). "Birthday special: Five reasons we love Adaa Khan aka Sesha of Naagin". India Today. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Chatterjee, Swasti (20 August 2012). "Shopping before Eid is an addiction for Adaa Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Chatterjee, Swasti (3 September 2013). "Books are Adaa Khan’s latest obsession". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  5. ↑ Tiwari, Vijaya (9 July 2012). "Adaa Khan misses Dimple!". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  6. ↑ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (25 June 2013). "Ankita Sharma and Adaa Khan at logger heads!". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Adaa Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "Adaa Khan in Naagin 2". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  9. ↑ "Playing Naagin is challenging for Adaa Khan". The Indian Express. 25 December 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  10. ↑ Naagin actress Adaa Khan cuts a pretty figure in her latest photo shoot
  11. 1 2 "Adaa Khan, Ravi Dubey to perform together this Holi".
  12. ↑ "Adaa Khan".
  13. ↑ Maheshwri, Neha (14 December 2014). "Why Adaa Khan is very emotional about this tattoo". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  14. ↑ Agarwal, Stuti (10 May 2013). "Adaa Khan misses mom at success bash". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  15. ↑ Jambhekar, Shruti (17 April 2013). "After every three months I get a new ‘reel’ look: Adaa Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "Adaa Khan shoots for jewellery designer Nidhi Jain". The Times of India. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  17. ↑ Mulchandani, Amrita (3 June 2012). "TV shows are getting bolder: Adaa Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "Adaa Khan shoots for jewellery designer Nidhi Jain". Zee News. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  19. 1 2 "Not full of ego in real life, says TV actress Adaa Khan". NDTV Movies. 30 July 2012. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  20. 1 2 "Behenein brings more spice with IPL!". One India. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  21. ↑ Mulchandani, Amrita (21 April 2012). "No Bollywood for me, can’t handle stardom: Adaa Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  22. ↑ Chatterjee, Swasti (13 August 2012). "Adaa Khan wants to do Bollywood item numbers". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  23. ↑ Agarwal, Stuti (25 February 2013). "Adaa Khan inspired by Rekha". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  24. 1 2 Maheshwri, Neha (28 August 2013). "Adaa Khan to play a rape victim". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  25. ↑ "Yeh Hai Aashiqui: Adaa Khan plays a rape survivor". IBN Live. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  26. 1 2 Kulkarni, Onkar (13 September 2013). "Adaa Khan opts for episodics". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  27. ↑ "Aashka, Adaa, JD, Nandish to spice up Welcome!". The Times of India. 3 April 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  28. ↑ ""The wait for Amrit Manthan has been worth it," says Adaa Khan". Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  29. ↑ "Adaa Khan to play a maid in Piya Basanti Re". Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  30. ↑ "Adaa Khan in Naagin 2". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  31. ↑ "Adaa Khan Joins Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  32. ↑ "Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2014 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities". india.com. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  33. ↑ "Adaa Khan to host The Great Indian Family Drama". Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  34. ↑ "Sara Khan out of Comedy Nights Bachao; Adaa Khan to take her place". tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  35. ↑ "Bigg Boss 9: Gutthi, Siddharth Shukla and Adaa Khan to ring in New Year with the housemates!". DNA.com. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  36. ↑ "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  37. ↑ Goswami, Parismita (22 February 2016). "Comedy Nights Live: Lead actors from 'Naagin,' 'Chakravartin Ashok Samrat' and others to make an appearance". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  38. ↑ "Here's why Adaa Khan doesn't want to be a part of Bigg Boss". Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  39. ↑ "Mouni-Arjun on Comedy Nights With Kapil!". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  40. ↑ "Colors' Meri Aashiqui... to have an integration episode with Naagin". tellychakkar. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  41. ↑ "Adaa Khan in Zee TV's Yeh Vaada Raha". tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  42. ↑ "The Twelfth Indian Telly Awards - Nominate your Favourites". Indiantelevision.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
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