Hina Khan
Career
Active 2009 – present
Biography
About Hina Khan
Hina Khan, born on Friday 2nd of October 1987 in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, is an Indian actress, influencer, and reality TV star. She rose to fame portraying Akshara Maheshwari Singhania in the long-running television series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai from 2009 to 2016. Her performance earned her multiple accolades, including three ITA Awards, three Indian Telly Awards, and seven Gold Awards. After leaving the show, she competed as runner-up in two reality shows: Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2017) and Bigg Boss (2017-2018). She then took on a critically acclaimed negative role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 from 2018 to 2019. With a career spanning 17 years, she has become one of the highest-paid television actresses in India. She stands 5'5" with a slim build, black hair, and brown eyes. On Instagram, she has amassed a following of 19.4 million. She's straight and of Asian ethnicity. Her work spans Hindi and Punjabi films and television.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2009-present (started around 21 years old; 17 years active)
- Birthplace
- Srinagar, Kashmir, India
- Ethnicity
- Asian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 19.4m (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Hina Khan's career on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai impact her recognition?
Her portrayal of Akshara in the series from 2009 to 2016 made her widely recognized and contributed to her status as one of the highest-paid television actresses in India.
What reality TV shows has Hina Khan participated in?
She was runner-up in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2017) and Bigg Boss (2017-2018), and later played a negative role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2.
Did you know
- Hina Khan won a total of 13 major television awards, including three ITA Awards, three Indian Telly Awards, and seven Gold Awards.
- She has been active in the industry since 2009, starting around age 21.
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