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Biography
Rakshanda Khan (born September 27, 1974) is a former model, actress and anchor in the Indian Television Industry. She is best known for playing grey-shaded characters like Mallika Seth in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, and Tanya Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, as well as a villain, Roshni Chopra in Kasamh Se.
Personal life
Rakshanda Khan was born into a Muslim family on September 27, 1974 in Mumbai, India. She has two older brothers and a younger brother.
She attended Alexandra Girls English Institute and St Xavier's College from where she graduated with a B.A. in English Literature in 1995.
Rakshanda Khan is married to actor Sachin Tyagi. The couple met on the sets of a dance reality show Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar in 2008 and got married on 15 March 2014 in Mumbai. Together the couple have one child, a daughter Enaya Tyagi (b. December 2014).
Dubbing roles
Live action films
The mummy returns as herself
| Film title | Actress | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Man | Gwyneth Paltrow | Pepper Potts | Hindi | English | 2008 | 2008 | Performed alongside Rajesh Khattar who voiced Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S.. |
| Iron Man 2 | Gwyneth Paltrow | Pepper Potts | Hindi | English | 2010 | 2010 | Performed alongside Rajesh Khattar who voiced Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S.. This character was dubbed by Unknown Voice-Over Actress in next series. |
| The Mummy | Rachel Weisz | Evelyn Carnahan | Hindi | English Arabic Ancient Egyptian | 1999 | 1999 | An Unknown Voice-Over Actress dubbed this role in sequel. |
| Total Recall | Jessica Biel | Melina | Hindi | English | 2012 | 2012 | Performed alongside Sanket Mhatre who voiced Colin Farell as Doug Quaid/Carl Hauser in Hindi. |
| Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Rebecca Ferguson | Ilsa Faust | Hindi | English | 2015 | 2015 | Performed alongside Viraj Adhav who voiced Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Hindi. |
Animated films
| Film title | Original Voice(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Incredibles | Holly Hunter | Helen Parr / Elastigirl | Hindi | English | 2004 | 2004 | The Hindi dub released as "Hum Hain Lajawab". |
Television career
- Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin as Mallika Seth
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Tanya Malhotra / Tanya Karan Virani
- Kya Haadsa Kya Haqeeqat as Devyani
- Saara Akaash as Sadia
- Kasamh Se as Roshni Chopra
- Kaajjal as Kamayani
- Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki as Amba
- Naaginn as Mayuri
- Kitani Mohabbat Hai as Advocate Ganga Rai
- Adaalat as Ms. Pratigya
- Ammaji Ki Galli as Parminder Kaur
- Phulwa as Advocate Roshni Mukherjee
- Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev as Madanike
- Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Angan Hoga as Kusum / Damini Dhanraj
- Bade Achhe Lagte Hain as Isha Singhania
- Brahmarakshas (TV series) as Mohini Nigam Shrivastava
Other television shows
- Meethi Choori No 1 - Contestant
- Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar - Host
- Comedy Circus 20 - 20 - Contestant with Rehmaan
- Jodi Kamaal Ki - Host
- Indian Idol 2 Taka tak - Host
- Brahmarakshas - Mohini Nigam Shrivastava.