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Gaurav Khanna

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Gaurav Khanna

Gaurav Khanna (born 11 December 1981) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He has appeared in several successful television shows, including CID, Anupamaa, which earned him the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role, and the romantic drama Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam. In 2025, Khanna won Celebrity MasterChef India and Bigg Boss 19.

Infobox

Born
(1981-12-11) 11 December 1981 (age 44)Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma mater
Dr. Virendra Swarup Education Centre, Kanpur (MBA)
Occupations
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Years active
2005–present
Notable work
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Spouse
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Occupation
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Tables

· Filmography › Television
2005
Role(s)
Tanmay Bakshi
2006
Role(s)
Bhuvan Sareen
2006–2007
Role(s)
Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan
Notes
Sharman Wadhwa
2007
Jamegi Jodi.com
Role(s)
Rahul
2007–2008
Role(s)
Meri Doli Tere Angana
Notes
Ruhaan Oberoi
2007–2009
Role(s)
Santaan
Notes
Shubh Dixit
2008
Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1
Role(s)
Contestant
2008–2009
Role(s)
Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke
Notes
Neil Fernandez
2009
Role(s)
Himself
2009–2010
Role(s)
Love Ne Mila Di Jodi
Notes
Prithvi Saxena
Role(s)
Abeer Bajpayee
2010–2011
Role(s)
Dil Se Diya Vachan
Notes
Prem Rajadhyaksha
2011
2012
Role(s)
Gopikishan "Krish" Vaishnav / Satya
2014
CID
Role(s)
Senior Inspector Kavin
2014–2015
Role(s)
Box Cricket League 1
Notes
Participant
2015
Role(s)
Birbal
2016
Box Cricket League 2
Role(s)
Participant
Role(s)
Various characters
Role(s)
Dr. Akshay Sinha
2017
Role(s)
Rajkumar Virendra Singh / Maharaj Harshvardhan
2019–2020
Role(s)
Apna News Aayega
Notes
Various characters
2021–2024
Role(s)
Anupamaa
Notes
Anuj "AK" Kapadia
2022
The Socho Project
Role(s)
Rahul Kishore
Notes
Unreleased
2024
Role(s)
Anuj "AK" Kapadia
Notes
Cameo; Episode 11
2025
Role(s)
Contestant
Notes
Winner
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2005
Siddhanth
Tanmay Bakshi
2006
Bhabhi
Bhuvan Sareen
2006–2007
Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan
Sharman Wadhwa
2007
Jamegi Jodi.com
Rahul
2007–2008
Meri Doli Tere Angana
Ruhaan Oberoi
Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi
Nivaan Banerjee
2007–2009
Santaan
Shubh Dixit
2008
Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1
Contestant
2008–2009
Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke
Neil Fernandez
2009
Dancing Queen
Himself
2009–2010
Love Ne Mila Di Jodi
Prithvi Saxena
Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam
Abeer Bajpayee
2010–2011
Dil Se Diya Vachan
Prem Rajadhyaksha
2011
Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan
Host
2012
Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka
Gopikishan "Krish" Vaishnav / Satya
2014
CID
Senior Inspector Kavin
2014–2015
Box Cricket League 1
Participant
2015
Hazir Jawab Birbal
Birbal
2016
Box Cricket League 2
Participant
Comedy Classes
Various characters
Tere Bin
Dr. Akshay Sinha
2017
Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta
Rajkumar Virendra Singh / Maharaj Harshvardhan
2019–2020
Apna News Aayega
Various characters
2021–2024
Anupamaa
Anuj "AK" Kapadia
2022
Ravivaar With Star Parivaar
2022
The Socho Project
Rahul Kishore
Unreleased
2024
Anupama: Namaste America
Anuj "AK" Kapadia
Cameo; Episode 11
2025
Celebrity MasterChef India
Contestant
Winner
Bigg Boss 19
· Filmography › Television › Special appearances
2004
Studio One
Role(s)
Sunny
Notes
Episode 1
2007
Role(s)
Aditya
Notes
Episode 57
Role(s)
Ritesh
Notes
Episode 55
2008
Rajkumar
Role(s)
Episodes 96-97
Unknown
Role(s)
Episodes 112-113
2011
Role(s)
Host Of Dancing Competition
2014
Role(s)
Senior Inspector Kavin
2016
Role(s)
Dr. Sameer Mirza
Notes
Photograph only
Role(s)
Saket / Sarthak
Notes
Double role, Episode 30
2018–2020
Role(s)
Laal Ishq
Notes
Dr. Avinash
Sunil
Role(s)
Episode 70
Raghav
Role(s)
Episode 167
Jaggu
Role(s)
Episode 201
2020
Role(s)
ATS Officer Devdutt
Notes
Episodes 30-31
2021
Role(s)
Senior Inspector Gaurav Rajput
Notes
Episodes 53/55/57
2022
Role(s)
Anuj "AK" Kapadia
2025
Iss Ishq Ka Rabb Rakha
Role(s)
Host of the Holi event
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2004
Studio One
Sunny
Episode 1
2007
Mano Ya Na Mano
Aditya
Episode 57
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai
Ritesh
Episode 55
2008
Rajkumar
Episodes 96-97
Unknown
Episodes 112-113
2011
Sasural Simar Ka
Host Of Dancing Competition
2014
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Senior Inspector Kavin
2016
Gangaa
Dr. Sameer Mirza
Photograph only
Darr Sabko Lagta Hai
Saket / Sarthak
Double role, Episode 30
2018–2020
Laal Ishq
Dr. Avinash
Episode 4
Sunil
Episode 70
Raghav
Episode 167
Jaggu
Episode 201
2020
Savdhaan India
ATS Officer Devdutt
Episodes 30-31
2021
Mauka-E-Vardaat
Senior Inspector Gaurav Rajput
Episodes 53/55/57
2022
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Anuj "AK" Kapadia
2024
2025
Iss Ishq Ka Rabb Rakha
Host of the Holi event
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
· Awards and nominations
2022
Role(s)
Best Actor Popular
Notes
Anupamaa
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Actor Popular- Drama
Notes
Nominated
2023
Role(s)
Best Onscreen Couple (with Rupali Ganguly)
Notes
Won
2024
Role(s)
Most Stylish TV Actor of the Year - Male
Notes
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2022
21st Indian Television Academy Awards
Best Actor Popular
Anupamaa
Nominated
Gold Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Nominated
Best Onscreen Jodi (with Rupali Ganguly)
Nominated
22nd Indian Television Academy Awards
Best Actor Popular- Drama
Nominated
2023
Indian Telly Awards
Best Onscreen Couple (with Rupali Ganguly)
Won
Best Actor in a Lead Role (Jury)
Won
2024
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons
Most Stylish TV Actor of the Year - Male
Won

References

  1. India.com
    https://www.india.com/entertainment/tv-news-anupamaa-rupali-ganguly-sends-birthday-wishes-national-crush-anuj-kapadia-gaurav-khanna-unseen-pics-5134296/
  2. "Bigg Boss 19 finale: Green flag – Gaurav Khanna's journey to Top 5"
    https://www.news18.com/viral/bigg-boss-19-finale-green-flag-gaurav-khanna-journey-to-top-5-aa-ws-l-9754556.html
  3. "Anupamaa: Gaurav Khanna Breaks Silence on Being Anuj Kapadia, Says 'Haven't Watched the Show'"
    https://www.india.com/entertainment/tv-news-anupumaa-gaurav-khanna-breaks-silence-being-anuj-kapadia-says-havent-watched-the-show-anupamaa-anuj-kapadia-meeting-4929440/
  4. IndiaToday
    https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv/tv-thursday-actor-who-worked-opposite-yami-gautam-won-2-reality-shows-and-holds-an-mba-degree-2025-12-11-1021344
  5. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/I-am-the-most-romantic-guy-on-television-Gaurav-Khanna/articleshow/13687895.cms
  6. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/TV-actor-Gaurav-Khanna-continues-with-his-stint-on-the-ad-space-with-TV-commercials/articleshow/49494094.cms
  7. Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media
    https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-tv-announces-new-soap-meri-doli-tere-angana-26103.html
  8. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/actor-gaurav-khanna-changes-look-for-virendras-role-in-chandrakanta/articleshow/58180365.cms
  9. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-gaurav-khanna-confirms-his-exit-from-anupamaa-for-now-anujs-chapter-is-closed/articleshow/115907753.cms
  10. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/celebrity-masterchef-winner-gaurav-khanna-wife-akanksha-no-children-respect-decision-expert-9963268/
  11. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/gaurav-khanna-dedicates-his-bigg-boss-19-win-to-the-common-man-fans-salman-khan-farrhana-bhatt-101765163262351.html
  12. ABP Live
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190830220302/https://www.abplive.in/television/revealed-tv-actor-gaurav-khanna-is-dating-swaragini-actress--311950
  13. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Khanna-is-dating-Swaragini-actress/articleshow/51549703.cms
  14. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tere-bin-actor-gaurav-khanna-marriage-akanksha-chamola-swaragini-in-kanpur-november-3102022/
  15. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-and-Akankshas-starry-wedding-in-Kanpur/articleshow/55621380.cms
  16. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Khannas-big-Kanpur-wedding/articleshow/53338506.cms
  17. Times Now
    https://www.timesnownews.com/lifestyle/food/news/celebrity-masterchef-gaurav-khannas-physical-disability-didnt-hinder-him-from-perfecting-his-dishes-chef-vikas-khannaisallpraise-article-118210634
  18. Outlook
    https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/more-spellbinding-soap-gathas/300602
  19. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sayonara-santaan/story-s7ed0I1ZXCsRpDo7dtGnNN.html
  20. "'Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam' similar to Delhi 6'?"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111003010258/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3303954
  21. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/playing-on-the-extremes/story-c9dmQZGRVBXtgOwtuV1b8I.html
  22. archive.indianexpress.com
    http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/nothing-exciting-so-far/708778/
  23. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Gaurav-Khanna-in-Byah-Hamari-Bahu-Ka/articleshow/12994240.cms
  24. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shrenu-Parikh-heaps-praises-on-co-actor-Gaurav-Khanna/etarticleshow/16969017.cms
  25. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/Gaurav-Khanna-wants-CID-team-in-BCL/videoshow/45058266.cms
  26. mid-day
    https://www.mid-day.com/photos/photos-mumbai-warriors-team-launch/8125
  27. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hasan-Gaurav-are-the-new-Akbar-Birbal/articleshow/48403054.cms
  28. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/wanted-to-become-doctor-now-getting-to-play-one-on-tv-gaurav-khanna-2895746/
  29. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaurav-khanna-to-play-the-lead-in-life-oks-chandrakanta-and-chandan-anand-to-play-the-bad-guy/articleshow/56521769.cms
  30. PINKVILLA
    https://web.archive.org/web/20221206074233/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-finale-anupamaa-star-gaurav-khanna-turns-into-kajol-from-ddlj-1191940
  31. Bollywood Hungama
    https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/gaurav-khanna-aka-anuj-kapadia-turns-kajol-ddlj-anupamaa-actor-entertains-everyone-grand-finale-ravivaar-star-parivaar/
  32. "Anupamaa:Namaste America"
    https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/anupama-namaste-america-cast-release-date-and-story-first-episode-upcoming-disney-hotstar-promo/402292
  33. Times Now
    https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/entertainment/tv/interviews/gaurav-khanna-responds-to-joining-celebrity-masterchef-and-alisha-parveens-exit-from-anupamaa-video-116574877
  34. India Today
    https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/television/story/gaurav-khanna-highest-paid-contestant-bigg-boss-19-reaction-exclusive-2776172-2025-08-24
  35. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/CID-Tarak-Mehta-Ka-Oolta-Chashma-to-have-a-Mahasangram-episode/articleshow/37645778.cms
  36. Jagran Josh
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    https://www.goldawards.in/
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    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ita-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-varun-dhawan-nakuul-mehta-the-kashmir-files-win-big-8320262/
  39. India Today
    https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/photo/rupali-ganguly-to-harshad-chopra-celebs-win-big-at-indian-telly-awards-2023-see-pics-2365039-2023-04-26
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