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Gaurav Khanna

This article is about the Indian actor and model. For other uses, see Gaurav Khanna (disambiguation).

Gaurav Khanna
Khanna in 2022
Born (1981-12-11) 11 December 1981 (age 43)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2004–present
Notable work
Spouse
Akanksha Chamola
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(m. 2016)​

Gaurav Khanna (born 11 December 1981)[1] is an Indian television actor. He is known for his roles of Neil in Jeevan Saathi, Inspector Kavin in CID, and Akshay in Tere Bin.[2][3] and best known for his portrayal of Anuj Kapadia in Star Plus's Anupamaa, for which he won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor (Editorial).[4]

Career

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Khanna worked as a marketing manager in an IT firm for nearly a year before switching careers. He started his career appearing in television commercials.[5][6] His first appearance on a television show was in Bhabhi. His next role was in Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. Khanna's first lead role was in Meri Doli Tere Angana in 2007.[citation needed]

Personal life

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In early 2016, Khanna was revealed to be dating television actress Akanksha Chamola.[7][8] The couple was married on November 24, 2016 in Khanna's hometown of Kanpur.[9][10][11]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Studio One Sunny Episode 1
2005 Siddhanth Tanmay Bakshi
2006 Bhabhi Bhuvan Sareen [12]
2006–2007 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Sharman Wadhwa
2007 Mano Ya Na Mano Aditya Episode 57
Jamegi Jodi.com Rahul
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Ritesh Episode 55
2007–2008 Meri Doli Tere Angana Ruhaan Oberoi
Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi Nivaan Banerjee
2007–2009 Santaan Shubh Dixit [13]
2008 Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Contestant
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Rajkumar Episodes 96-97
Un­known Episodes 112-113
2008–2009 Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke Neil Fernandez
2009 Dancing Queen Himself
2009–2010 Love Ne Mila Di Jodi Prithvi Saxena
Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam Abeer Bajpayee [14]
2010–2011 Dil Se Diya Vachan Prem Rajadhyaksha [15][16]
2011 Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan Host
2012 Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Gopikishan "Krish" Vaishnav / Satya [17][18]
2014 CID Senior Inspector Kavin [19]
2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Contestant [20]
2015 Hazir Jawab Birbal Birbal [21]
2016 Darr Sabko Lagta Hai Saket / Sarthak Episode 30
Box Cricket League 2 Contestant
Comedy Classes Various characters
Tere Bin Dr. Akshay Sinha [22]
2016 Gangaa Dr. Sameer Mirza
2017 Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta Rajkumar Virendra Singh / Maharaj Harshvardhan [23][24]
2018–2020 Laal Ishq Dr. Avinash Episode 4
Sunil Episode 70
Raghav Episode 167
Jaggu Episode 201
2019–2020 Apna News Aayega Various characters
2020 Savdhaan India ATS Officer Devdutt Episodes 30-31
2021 The Socho Project Rahul Kishore
2021 Mauka-E-Vardaat Senior Inspector Gaurav Rajput
2021–2024 Anupamaa Anuj "AK" Kapadia [25]
2022 Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Episode: 1/ 2/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10/ 11/ 12/ 14/ 15/ 16 [26][27]
2025 Celebrity MasterChef India Contestant [28]

Special appearances

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Year Title Role Ref.
2011 Sasural Simar Ka Host Of Dancing Competition
2014 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Senior Inspector Kavin [29]
2022 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Anuj "AK" Kapadia
2024

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Anupama: Namaste America Anuj "AK" Kapadia Cameo; Episode 11 [30]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Popular Anupamaa Nominated [31]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated [32]
Best Onscreen Jodi (with Rupali Ganguly) Nominated
22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Popular- Drama Nominated [33]
2023 Indian Telly Awards Best Onscreen Couple (with Rupali Ganguly) Won [34]
Best Actor in a Lead Role (Jury) Won

References

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  1. ^ Desk, India com Entertainment. "Rupali Ganguly Sends Birthday Wishes To 'National Crush' Anuj Kapadia Aka Gaurav Khanna With These Unseen Pics". India.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "TV actor Gaurav Khanna follows Akshay Kumar's footsteps to stay healthy". Hindustan Times. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Gaurav Khanna: I like doing shows for a shorter time". mid-day. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Anupamaa: Gaurav Khanna Breaks Silence on Being Anuj Kapadia, Says 'Haven't Watched the Show'". 2 September 2021.
  5. ^ "I am the most romantic guy on television: Gaurav Khanna - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  6. ^ "TV actor Gaurav Khanna continues with his stint on the ad space with TV commercials - Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  7. ^ Bureau, ABP News (27 March 2016). "REVEALED: TV actor Gaurav Khanna is DATING 'Swaragini' actress!". www.abplive.in. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Gaurav Khanna is dating 'Swaragini' actress - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Tere Bin actor Gaurav Khanna to marry Swaragini's Akanksha Chamola, see pics". The Indian Express. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Gaurav and Akanksha's starry wedding in Kanpur - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Gaurav Khanna's big Kanpur wedding - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  12. ^ "More spellbinding soap gathas". Outlook. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Sayonara Santaan". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  14. ^ "'Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam' similar to Delhi 6'?". MSN Entertainment. 18 December 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  15. ^ "Playing on the extremes!". Hindustan Times. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Nothing exciting so far - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Gaurav Khanna in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  18. ^ Das, Soumitra (26 November 2012). "Shrenu Parikh heaps praises on co-actor Gaurav Khanna". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  19. ^ "Gaurav Khanna wants CID team in BCL | TV - Times of India Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  20. ^ "Photos: Mumbai Warriors team launch". mid-day. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  21. ^ "Hasan-Gaurav are the new Akbar Birbal". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  22. ^ "Wanted to become doctor, now getting to play one on TV: Gaurav Khanna". The Indian Express. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  23. ^ "Gaurav Khanna to play the lead in Life OK's Chandrakanta and Chandan Anand to play the bad guy". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  24. ^ "Actor Gaurav Khanna changes look for Virendra's role in Chandrakanta". The Times of India. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  25. ^ "Exclusive - Gaurav Khanna confirms his exit from Anupamaa: For now, Anuj's chapter is closed". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  26. ^ "Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Finale: Anupamaa star Gaurav Khanna turns into Kajol from DDLJ". PINKVILLA. 24 September 2022. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  27. ^ "Gaurav Khanna turns into Kajol from DDLJ; Anupamaa actor entertains everyone on the grand finale of Ravivaar With Star Parivaar". Bollywood Hungama. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  28. ^ "Gaurav Khanna responds to joining Celebrity MasterChef". Times Now. 23 December 2024. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  29. ^ "CID & Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma to have a Mahasangram episode". The Times of India. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  30. ^ ""Anupamaa:Namaste America" is all set to launch. Know the premise story of your favourite show Anupamaa's prequel web series". Times Now Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  31. ^ "Know the winners list of ITA 2022". Jagran Josh. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  32. ^ "14th Boroplus Gold Awards, 2022: Check Out The List Of Nominees". Gold Awards. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  33. ^ "ITA Awards 2022 complete winners list: Varun Dhawan, Nakuul Mehta, The Kashmir Files win big". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  34. ^ "Celebs win big at Indian Telly Awards 2023". India Today. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
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