Negar Khan

Not to be confused with Nigaar Khan.
Negar Khan
Khan in 2004
Born (1984-07-18) 18 July 1984 (age 40)[1]
Tabriz, Iran
Other namesNigar Khan
Occupations
Years active2004–2009
Spouse
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(m. 2004; div. 2005)​

Negar Khan (born 18 July 1984; also credited as Nigar Khan) is an Iranian-born Norwegian actress. She is best known for her time in bollywood from 2000-2010.

Personal life

Khan is fluent in the Persian, Azeri, Norwegian, English and Urdu languages.[citation needed] Khan has a bachelor's degree in Marketing & Advertising and two master's degree in international business and film & television.[2]

She married Sahil Khan on September 21, 2004,[3] but divorced in July 2005.[4] In 2009, she had a new romance with someone from India while keeping a low profile.[5]

Career

Khan gained fame when she appeared in the music video of a remix of the classic Indian Hindi movie song "Chadti Jawani Meri Chaal Mastani".[6] She was a contestant in the Norwegian version of the Paradise Hotel reality show, where she was accused of having multiple plastic surgeries. She claimed that she had not undergone any surgery.[7]

Filmography

Movies
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2004 Rudraksh Khan took pole dancing classes in London [2]
Shaadi Ka Laddoo Sheena
Ab... Bas! Special appearance in "Kehta Hai Mera Dil"
2005 Double Cross" Ek Dhoka
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
2006 Hello? Kaun Hai/Jaan Leva
Vita Smeralda
2009 Shortcut [8]
2012 3 Bachelors Special appearance [9]
Television
Year Title Role Ref.
2009 Paradise Hotel Contestant
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao [10]
Music videos
Year Album Song Singer(s)
2002 Aur Ek Haseena Thi "Chadti Jawani Remix" DJ Aqeel, DJ Doll
2003 Deadly Dance Mix "Rama Rama Gazab Hui Gava Re Remix" DJ Jawahar
2004 DJ Hot Remix Vol.2 & The Return Of The Kaanta Mix "Chadti Jawani Remix" DJ Aqeel, DJ Doll
DJ Hot Remix Vol.3 "Aap Jaisa Koi Remix" and "Chhod Do Aanchal Zamaanaa Kyaa Kahegaa Remix" DJ Hot
Sweet Honey Mix "Sundar Pari Hoon Main Motiyon Kii Ladi Hoon Main Remix"
War Of DJ's Vol 2 "Jalta Hai Jiiya Meraa Bheegi Bhaagi Raaton Mein Remix"
Maal Bhari Aahe - DJ Hot Remix "Nako Uga Tu Maru Boba"
2005 Kajra Nite Remix "Apni Toh Jaisay Taisay Remix"

Controversies

Khan allegedly posed topless for the Norwegian men's magazine VI Menn in 2004.[11] She denied this and said that the pictures had been graphically manipulated.[2]

She was deported from India to Norway in February 2005 for allegedly providing false documents to procure her work visa.[12] She had been working while on tourist visa. However, she and Sahil Khan claimed that she had married him and hence was eligible to become an Indian national.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Negar Khan". Metacafe. 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Negar's biography on One India Entertainment". Archived from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  3. ^ Panchouli Manish (February 25, 2005). "Negar in the eye of the storm". The Times of India. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "Actor Sahil Khan divorces Negar". The Indian Express. IndiaFM. 14 July 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  5. ^ Hindhammar, Sølve (15 August 2014). "Jeg dater en het fyr" [I'm Dating a Hot Guy]. Se og Hør (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  6. ^ Walia Nona (May 14, 2004). "The perils of Chadti Jawaani". The Times of India. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  7. ^ Ighanian, Catherine Gonsholt (23 March 2009). ""Paradise"-Negar: - Har ikke operert meg!" ["Paradise" - Negar: - No one has operated on me!]. Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  8. ^ "Negar's Filmography on Apun Ka Choice". Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  9. ^ Tankha, Madhur (23 June 2012). "It's time for some confusion, comedy and romance". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023.
  10. ^ Kamra Diksha (April 25, 2012). "No obscenity before 11pm. oh, really?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  11. ^ "Negar Khan takes 'Short Cut'". The Times of India. January 22, 2005. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  12. ^ "Brace up for Negar". The Times of India. April 10, 2008. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  13. ^ "Police probe into Negar's marriage". The Times of India. February 23, 2005. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
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