Firoza Khan is a well-known Indian television actress and model. She is famous for playing the character of ‘Kinjal’ in the popular television series ‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya’ on Star Plus.
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Wiki/Biography
Firoza Khan was born on Thursday, 14 November 1985 (age 38 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai, India. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. She did her schooling at B.P.M. High School, Mumbai. Later, Firoza Khan went to Mumbai University to pursue her graduation.
A childhood picture of Firoza Khan
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Farmaan Khan.
Firoza Khan with her father and sister
Her mother’s name is Farzaana Khan.
Firoza Khan with her mother and sister
Firoza Khan has a sister named Firdaus Khan.
A picture of Firoza Khan’s sister Firdaus Khan with her husband
Husband
On 13 November 2018, Firoza Khan got engaged to Sohel Khandwani, a real estate businessman based in Dubai.
Firoza Khan posing with Sohel
In May 2021, Firoza Khan got married to him.
Firoza Khan on her wedding day
Relationships/Affairs
In 2015, Firoza Khan was dating Shakir Chaudhary, a Delhi-based businessman. However, they parted ways after six months. She then began dating Zeeshan Ali, a doctor, in November 2015 and parted ways in 2016. Thereafter, she once dated Habibullah, who was the sponsor of her team, Ghaint Punjabi in the Box Cricket League. However, the relationship did not last long.
Career
Television
When she was in the 11th grade, Firoza auditioned for Vishesh Films’ movie ‘Murder.’ However, Mukesh Bhatt was not convinced that she was suitable for such a bold role due to her young age. Firoza then began her career as a model and began appearing in many commercial advertisements. She even worked in a call centre to make ends meet when she couldn’t find work in the acting industry. She made her acting debut in 2009, as a contestant on the television series ‘Big Switch 3.’
A still from ‘Big Switch 3’
After years of struggling to find work in the acting industry, Firoza was approached by ‘Rashmi Sharma Productions’ to play Kinjal’s role in their new show ‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya.’ The show premiered on 3 May 2010 and ran successfully for many years.
Firoza Khan on the sets of the television serial Sath Nibhana Saathiya
In 2017, Firoza Khan had a small appearance in the show ‘Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai,’ and also worked in the television show ‘Jana Na Dil Se Door’ on StarPlus in the same year.
Music Video
In 2018, Firoza appeared in the music video of the Punjabi song ‘Dabka’ by Harsimran.
Firoza Khan in a still from the music video of the Punjabi song ‘Dabka’ by Harsimran
Award
In 2023, Firoza Khan received the ‘Top Influencers Award 2023’ from Highgate International School, Dubai.
Firoza Khan while receiving the Top Influencer Award (2023)
Favourites
- Sport: Cricket
- Cricketer: Shoaib Akhtar
Facts/Trivia
- Despite receiving offers from ‘Balaji Telefilms’ for cameo roles in their various TV shows, Firoza struggled for six long years to enter the industry.
- Aside from acting and modelling, Firoza is also an active member of the ‘Box Cricket League’, which was created by ‘Balaji Telefilms’ in 2014. Initially, Firoza was part of the ‘Ghaint Punjabi’ team; however, she later joined the ‘Ahmedabad Express team. This show is India’s first sport-reality entertainment programme where television actors compete with each other in a 10-over indoor cricket game.
- In 2021, Firoza Khan was featured on the cover of Filmfare magazine.
Firoza Khan on the cover of Filmfare magazine
- In her leisure time, Firoza Khan likes travelling to distant places and trekking.
Firoza Khan during her trekking trip
- Firoza Khan is an avid dog lover. She has a pet dog named Stuart. She often shares pictures of her pet on social media.
Firoza Khan posing with her pet dog
