Gauhar Khan has been slowly but steadily making a mark on Bollywood - thanks to some well-crafted roles (Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year, Ishaqzaade), a few superhit item numbers, and of course plenty of gossip.
As she turns 33 today, here’s looking at some sizzling numbers and gossip that goes on to make Gauhar Khan a successful entertainer.
Chokra Jawan, Ishaqzaade
Slapped!
Gauhar Khan was slapped by a “member of the audience” on the sets of a reality TV show in 2014. She was shooting for India’s Raw Star when she was slapped by man called Akil Malik for wearing short dresses in spite of being a Muslim woman. Akil Malik later gave interviews to different media houses saying Gauhar had paid him to slap her and had even promised him a role in the film!
Jawani Le Doobi, Kya Cool Hain Hum 3
Jhalla Wallah, Ishaqzaade
Love And Loss In Public
Gauhar Khan and TV actor Kushal Tandon famously fell in love on reality TV show Bigg Boss 7. Gauhar went on to win the show and love blossomed between the two - for about an year. Kushal shared the news of their breakup over social media, where the two have been intermittently fighting ever since.
Parda Parda, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai
Nasha Nasha, Aan
Engaged To Sajid Khan
Gauhar started her career as a model and went on to appear in the Bombay Vikings hit video Hawa Mein Udati Jaaye. She also anchored the film gossip show Page 3 on Zoom Television. Gauhar also got engaged to director Sajid Khan, but fortunately or unfortunately, the relationship didn’t last long.
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