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Khan with sister Gauhar Khan in 2011

Nigaar Khan (born (1979-05-02)2 May 1979) is an Indian movie actress mainly known for her portrayal of negative characters. She was a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2014.

Early life

Khan was born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra. She is the elder sister of model-actress Gauhar Khan.

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" (Dil Chahta Hai) was well appreciated by the judges, Sushmita Sen and Wasim Akram, and the audience.

In 2011, the reality TV show The Khan Sisters focused on the lives of Khan and her sister Gauhar. The following year Khan appeared in the show Sacch Ka Saamna. She also hosted the show Love Story,showcased some love stories of Bollywood. Khan presented the stories and interviewed various celebrities.

In 2013, Khan appeared on the reality show Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki. Since September 2013, Khan has appeared in the mythological show Buddha based on life of Gautama Buddha. She plays the role of Buddha's aunt and Devadatta's mother.

In November 2014, Nigaar participated in Bigg Boss 8 as wild card entrant. She survived only for a week where she got evicted in week 9 as she failed to do well unlike her sister Gauhar Khan in Bigg Boss 7.

In June 2016, she made a comeback on television in the children's show Baal Veer on SAB TV as an evil fairy called Prachandika to create hurdles in the life of Baal Veer as her sister Virus was killed by Baal Veer.

Personal life

Nigaar Khan married her long-time boyfriend and Pakistani business man Khayyam Sheikh in Dubai on 23 July 2015. Nigaar has moved to Dubai post marriage.

Television

Year Show Role Notes Ref
2002 - 2004 Lipstick Sheetal Singhania
2004 - 2005 Prratima Anjali Thakur / Anjali Atul Roy
2004–05 Hum 2 Hain Na !
2005 – 2006 India Calling Kamini Khanna
2006 Kasamh Se Barnali
2007 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Neha
2008 Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena Contestant
2009 Yes Boss Angelina
2009–10 Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke as Rajbala
2010 Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai as Mohini
Comedy Circus Contestant
2011 The Khan Sisters Herself
2012 Sacch Ka Saamna Herself
Sapno Ke Bhawar Mein Rangoli
Love Story Host
2013 Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi Ki Contestant
Jane Bhi Do Host
Hongey Judaa Na Hum Simran Rajpal
Savitri - EK Prem Kahani Yakshini
Buddha Mangala, Buddha's aunt
Comedy Nights With Kapil Various characters
2014 Main Naa Bhoolungi Madhurima Jagganath
Bigg Boss 8 Contestant
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Sophia, yoga teacher.
2016 Baal Veer Prachandika
2017 Khwaabon Ke Darmiyaan