Hina Khan Age, Height, Husband, Family, Wiki, Biography & More

Hina Khan (born 2 October 1987) is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi television, along with films, streaming shows and music videos. Born in Srinagar, she earned an MBA in Gurgaon and won her first acting audition, landing the role of Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009–2016), which made her one of the most popular faces on Indian TV. She finished as runner-up in both Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and Bigg Boss 11, played the villain Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, made her film debut with Hacked (2020) and her Punjabi debut with Shinda Shinda No Papa (2024). She married her long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal in June 2025. In 2024 she publicly shared that she was being treated for stage 3 breast cancer, and she kept working throughout her treatment.

Hina Khan Latest News (2026)

• Guest on Lock Upp 2 (July 2026): Hina appeared as a special guest, alongside Uorfi Javed, on Netflix’s reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2, hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. Her episode drew attention for her face-off with contestant Shilpa Shinde, her old rival from Bigg Boss 11.
• Pati Patni Aur Panga (2025): She and husband Rocky Jaiswal took part in Colors TV’s couples reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check, their first on-screen appearance after marriage, and finished as fourth runner-up.
• Speaking about her recovery: In interviews and on podcasts in 2025 and early 2026, Hina has spoken about the hard days of her treatment, her decision to keep working through it, and the slow process of regaining her strength.

Hina Khan Profile, Age and Wiki

Early Life and Education

Hina was born on 2 October 1987 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Her father, Aslam Khan, ran a travel business, and she has a younger brother, Aamir, who also works in travel. Having grown up in Kashmir, she speaks Kashmiri as well as Hindi and English. She moved to Delhi for higher studies and completed an MBA at the CCA School of Management in Gurgaon in 2009.

Before acting, she auditioned for Sony TV’s singing show Indian Idol in 2008 and reached the top 30. While she was still studying in Delhi, friends persuaded her to audition for a new Star Plus serial, and she was selected for the lead role.

Career

Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009–2016)

Hina moved to Mumbai and debuted in 2009 as Akshara Maheshwari Singhania in Rajan Shahi’s Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, which became one of the longest-running soaps on Indian television. For eight years she played the gentle, family-oriented Akshara, who grew from a young bride into a mother and grandmother on screen. The role made her a household name and won her two ITA Awards for Best Actress – Popular. She left the show in November 2016 to try new kinds of work.

Khatron Ke Khiladi and Bigg Boss (2017–2018)

In 2017 Hina surprised viewers who knew her as the soft-spoken Akshara by competing in Rohit Shetty’s stunt show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8, where she finished first runner-up. Later that year she entered Bigg Boss 11 and again finished first runner-up, losing narrowly to Shilpa Shinde. Her assertive game earned her the nickname “Sher Khan” and a large new fan base.

Komolika and Digital Debut (2018–2020)

In 2018 Ekta Kapoor cast Hina as Komolika, the iconic villain of Kasautii Zindagii Kay, opposite Erica Fernandes as Prerna. Her glamorous, scheming Komolika won her the Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role. She left the show in 2019 to focus on films and digital work. She made her streaming debut in the short film Smartphone and the series Damaged 2, presented the poster of her film Lines at Cannes in 2019, and made her Bollywood debut in Vikram Bhatt’s thriller Hacked (2020). That year she also played the lead Naagin in an extended cameo in Naagin 5 and returned to Bigg Boss 14 as a senior.

Films, Music Videos and Punjabi Debut (2020–2025)

Hina starred in the films Unlock and Wishlist (2020), which she co-produced, and Lines (2021), in which she played a woman separated from her family by the India–Pakistan border. She became a regular face in music videos, including “Baarish Ban Jaana” with Shaheer Sheikh and “Patthar Wargi”. In 2024 she made her Punjabi film debut opposite Gippy Grewal in the comedy Shinda Shinda No Papa and appeared in the series Namacool. In 2025 she was seen in the OTT series Griha Laxmi, which she had finished shooting before her diagnosis.

Hina Khan Shows and Films

Awards

• ITA Award for Best Actress – Popular – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (two wins)
• Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role – Kasautii Zindagii Kay
• Gold Award – Style Diva of the Television Industry
• Power Woman award at the Power Women Fiesta Awards (2018)
• Three ITA Awards, three Indian Telly Awards and seven Gold Awards in total

Personal Life

Hina began dating Rocky Jaiswal, a supervising producer on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, in 2014. After more than a decade together, the couple married in June 2025. Her father, Aslam Khan, passed away in 2021. In June 2024 Hina announced that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She shared parts of her treatment openly on social media, continued shooting and dubbing during chemotherapy, and in early 2025 said that her chemotherapy and surgery were complete and she was continuing further treatment. She has said she wanted to show that people can keep working and living normally while being treated.

Why Hina Khan Stands Out

Hina has reinvented herself several times. She went from the gentle Akshara, one of TV’s most traditional heroines, to a fearless reality-show contestant and then to the glamorous villain Komolika. She took her film Lines to Cannes, and she has moved into films, streaming shows and music videos while remaining one of the highest-paid actresses in Hindi television. The openness with which she shared her treatment has made her a voice of encouragement for many people.

Lesser-Known Facts About Hina Khan

• She has an MBA from CCA School of Management, Gurgaon.
• She reached the top 30 of Indian Idol in 2008.
• Her first acting audition won her the lead in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
• She learned to ride a motorbike for her film Lines.
• She met her husband, Rocky Jaiswal, on the set of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Related Biographies

• Erica Fernandes – her co-star in Kasautii Zindagii Kay

FAQs About Hina Khan

When was Hina Khan born?

Hina Khan was born on 2 October 1987 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Who is Hina Khan’s husband?

Hina Khan is married to Rocky Jaiswal, a former supervising producer of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. They married in June 2025 after dating since 2014.

Which role made Hina Khan famous?

Hina Khan became famous as Akshara Maheshwari Singhania in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, which she played from 2009 to 2016.

Did Hina Khan win Bigg Boss 11?

No. Hina Khan was the first runner-up of Bigg Boss 11, which was won by Shilpa Shinde.

What was Hina Khan’s first film?

Her first Hindi film was Vikram Bhatt’s thriller Hacked (2020). Her first Punjabi film was Shinda Shinda No Papa (2024).

What is Hina Khan’s educational qualification?

Hina Khan completed an MBA from the CCA School of Management in Gurgaon in 2009.

Who played Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay?

Hina Khan played Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay from 2018 to 2019, before Aamna Sharif took over the role.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Hina Khan
• NewKerala – Hina Khan on Lock Upp 2
• Free Press Journal – Hina’s treatment update (2025)
• Filmibeat – Hina on working through treatment