Showing posts with label Rakshanda Khan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rakshanda Khan. Show all posts
When Dhaakad Beera makers approached me, I asked if they were sure they had called the right person-Rakshanda Khan
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Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; October 18, 2025)
Rakshanda Khan, known for her roles in television hits like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Kasamh Se and Naagin, has often portrayed sophisticated, urban characters. In her latest project Dhaakad Beera, she steps away from that familiar image to play a character rooted in a rural setting.
She says, “My character Mallika in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin was quite glamorous. Tanya in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an America-returned woman. Most of my roles have been urban with an element of glamour. Even in Naagin, Sumitra was a housewife who later turned into a naagin — there was always some drama and style involved. But now I’m playing something very different. Dhaakad Beera is set in a village.”
On why she took up the role, she adds, “This was the first time I was offered a character without any glamour, and the makers were clear about that. When they approached me, I even asked if they were sure they had called the right person — I thought it was a mistake. But they wanted to test me for the role. I went for the narration, and the part was well written. She’s one of the main characters in the show. Initially, I wasn’t sure, but it’s worked out well.”
Looking back on her career of over two decades, Rakshanda says she never planned to become an actor. “I didn’t set out to act, and I didn’t have any other plans either. Modelling and acting just happened, and I went along with it. Even now, I tend to go with the flow. The things I say no to often end up happening anyway,” she says.
When I was in my 20s, some photographers had told me, ‘Ek kaam karo nose ki surgery karva lo’-Rakshanda Khan
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; October 9, 2021)
In this day and age, when everyone is obsessed with looking younger, Rakshanda Khan believes in ageing gracefully. The actress, who will be seen in Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na (TBJJN), says that there was a time when she had contemplated ‘fixing’ her nose, but decided otherwise. She says, “My nose has bothered me for years from the time I started modelling. I had a fall when I was two and that disturbed the balance of my nose. When I was in my 20s, some photographers had told me, ‘Ek kaam karo nose ki surgery karva lo bada achha career hoga.’ I considered it very strongly, but I realised that it would be too much of a trouble to go through. Kaun surgery karvaayega, do hafte plastic laga kar naak par baithega. It was easier for me to start liking my nose! Eventually, I came to a point where I made peace with it.”
She adds, “If I could look a certain way till I die, then God would not have allowed me to age... I would have just been frozen in time. Also, if I constantly hold onto my 20-year-old image then I am not being grateful for what I have. I understand people who go in for it because they are a part of the glamour industry, but glamour doesn’t mean that you sell a dream of beauty that is unattainable.”
Rakshanda says, “Fairness creams, anti-ageing creams, lifting creams and fillers, theek hai bhai lekin harr cheez agar aap ek limit mein karte ho. There could be things that genuinely bother you, but you have to draw the line somewhere. If I am only putting up pictures with a filter, it means I don’t want anyone to know my real face and if I don’t like my real face, how will someone else? I cannot expect to be loved if I dislike my own self. If I am not comfortable in my own skin, then it’s going to be a mess living with me.”
Emphasising the need to focus on fitness, one’s happiness and mental health, she says, “Mental health will sort out everything for an individual, while looks will only keep a part of the person happy. If I am mentally stable and happy, I will be able to keep everyone around me happy. Fitness is of paramount importance; one needs to follow a fitness regimen to be able to stay fit, and not to have six-packs. I want my child to know that fitness is important because of health and not because of looks.”
On the work front, the actress, who has played many negative characters, will be seen in a positive role in TBJJN. She says, “Negative characters are fun because you get to play so much with them. But you can get typecast and that’s a slight drawback of this medium. I would rather play realistic characters because, let’s face it, no one is completely negative or positive. For a change, my character in TBJJN is a positive mother. She isn’t the biological mother. But at the same time, she isn’t your constant melting mom who will break into tears at the drop of a hat. She is a principled and morally correct woman.”
Mona Singh to tie the knot on December 27 in Mumbai
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; December 25, 2019)
Speculations have been rife ever since the news of Mona Singh’s impending wedding surfaced in the media. The actress has managed to keep the details regarding the man-in-question and her big day under wraps. We have now learnt that Mona is all set to tie the knot on December 27 in Mumbai. Apparently, the groom-to-be, Shyam, is a South Indian investment banker. Her wedding will be a close-knit affair with a handful of her industry friends, including bestie Gaurav Gera, Rajesh Khera and Rakshanda Khan, attending the do. The actress recently had a bachelorette party in Goa.
A source informs BT, “Mona doesn’t want any undue attention on her big day. Only those extremely close to her have been invited to the wedding. A pre-wedding party will be hosted on December 26.”
Pearl V Puri, Rakshanda Khan, Chetan Hansraj join Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 3
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Clockwise from above: Anita Hassanandani, Surbhi Jyoti, Pearl V Puri, Chetan Hansraj, Rakshanda Khan
Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 21, 2018)
After two popular seasons, Naagin 3, on Colors, has found its cast members. With the original Naagin, Mouni Roy, having moved to films, Surbhi Jyoti has replaced her in the story. Karishma Tanna and Anita Hassanandani are the other two Naagins on the show along with her.
Pearl V Puri, who is paired with Surbhi is suave in stylish suits. Arjun Bijlani played the male lead in season one while Karanveer Bohra stepped into his shoes in season two. “Pearl was chosen due to the popularity of his previous show Naagarjuna — Ek Yoddha,” informs a source close to the development, adding that Rakshanda Khan and Chetan Hansraj are returning to the small screen after a hiatus. “They will be seen as a couple on the show which is expected to go on air by June. Shooting kicked off earlier this month, and Karishma and Anita shot a video on Wednesday.”
The first season of Naagin aired in 2015 and season two, the following year with actors Adaa Khan and Sudha Chandran being part of both seasons.
Rakshanda Khan to tie the knot with TV actor Sachin Tyagi
7:43 AM
Roshni K Olivera (BOMBAY TIMES; February 21, 2014)
Rakshanda
Khan, we hear, is set to wed telly actor Sachin Tyagi. The two will tie
the knot on March 15; the sangeet has been planned for March 13. The
two have been close friends for many years now and have finally decided
to take their friendship to the next level.
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