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Gaurav Khanna
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Khanna in 2025
Born (1981-12-11) 11 December 1981 (age 44)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
EducationDr. Virendra Swarup Education Centre, Kanpur (MBA)
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2005–present
Notable work
Spouse
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(m. 2016⁠–⁠2026)​

Gaurav Khanna (born 11 December 1981)[1] is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television.[2] 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.[3] In 2025, Khanna won Celebrity MasterChef India and Bigg Boss 19.[4] In 2026, he participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.[5]

Early life

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Khanna spent almost a year working as a marketing manager for an IT company before entering the entertainment sector. He had a solid professional foundation from his schooling and work experience, which he later applied to his acting career.[6]

Career

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He began his acting career by appearing in television commercials.[7][8]

His first appearance on television was in Bhabhi. He next appeared in Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. Khanna's first lead role was in Meri Doli Tere Angana in 2007. He rose to prominence with his roles as Neil Fernandez in Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke, Abeer Bajpayee in Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, Inspector Kavin in CID, Dr. Akshay Sinha in Tere Bin and Prince Virendra Singh in Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta. He gained widespread attention for portraying Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa from 2021 to 2024.

Khanna's first reality show appearance was in Celebrity MasterChef India in 2025, which he won.[9] He subsequently participated in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 19 and emerged as the winner.[10]

Personal life

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In early 2016, Khanna was revealed to be dating television actress Akanksha Chamola.[11][12] The couple married on 24 November 2016 in Khanna's hometown of Kanpur.[13][14][15]

In 2025, he revealed on Celebrity MasterChef that he is colour-blind. He was also the only vegetarian contestant on the show.[16]

In 2026, on the premiere of Netflix reality series, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, Chamola revealed that she and Khanna had been living separately for a year and would be getting a divorce.[17]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005 Siddhanth Tanmay Bakshi
2006 Bhabhi Bhuvan Sareen [18]
2006–2007 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Sharman Wadhwa
2007 Jamegi Jodi.com Rahul
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Ritesh Episode 55 - Kharkhana
2007–2008 Meri Doli Tere Angana Ruhaan Oberoi
Ardhangini – Ek Khoobsurat Jeevan Saathi Nivaan Banerjee
2007–2009 Santaan Shubh Dixit [19]
2008 Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Contestant
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Virendra Episode 96 & 97 - Divyaastra
Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Yuvraaj Episode 112 & 113 - Saaye Ki Dehshat
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 [20]
2010–2011 Dil Se Diya Vachan Prem Rajadhyaksha [21][22]
2011 Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan Host
2012 Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Gopikishan "Krish" Vaishnav / Satya [23][24]
2014 CID Senior Inspector Kavin [25]
2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Participant [26]
2015 Hazir Jawab Birbal Birbal [27]
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Participant
Comedy Classes Various characters
Tere Bin Dr. Akshay Sinha [28]
2017 Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta Rajkumar Virendra Singh / Maharaj Harshvardhan [29][30]
2019–2020 Apna News Aayega Various characters
2021–2024 Anupamaa Anuj "AK" Kapadia [31]
2022 Ravivaar With Star Parivaar [32][33]
2022 The Socho Project Rahul Kishore Unreleased
2022 Anupama: Namaste America Anuj "AK" Kapadia Cameo; Episode 11 [34]
2025 Celebrity MasterChef India Contestant Winner [35]
Bigg Boss 19 [36]
2026 Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 10th place [37]

Special appearances

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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 [38]
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 [39]
Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
2026 Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment season 3 Himself

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2022 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor Popular Anupamaa Nominated [40]
Gold Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated [41]
Best Popular Actor Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Rupali Ganguly Sends Birthday Wishes To 'National Crush' Anuj Kapadia Aka Gaurav Khanna With These Unseen Pics". India.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Bigg Boss 19 finale: Green flag – Gaurav Khanna's journey to Top 5". News18. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Anupamaa: Gaurav Khanna Breaks Silence on Being Anuj Kapadia, Says 'Haven't Watched the Show'". 2 September 2021.
  4. ↑ Networks, India News. "Bigg Boss 19 Champion Gaurav Khanna Addresses 'Fixed Winner' Claims". www.indianewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive: Gaurav Khanna opens up about his participation in Khatron Ke Khiladi; says, "I'm not going to run after the trophies, but…"". The Times of India. 6 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "TV Thursday: Actor, who worked opposite Yami Gautam, won 2 reality shows and holds an MBA degree". IndiaToday. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "I am the most romantic guy on television: Gaurav Khanna - Times of India". The Times of India. June 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "TV actor Gaurav Khanna continues with his stint on the ad space with TV commercials - Times of India►". The Times of India. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  9. ↑ "Celebrity MasterChef winner Gaurav Khanna speaks about wife Akanksha not wanting children: 'It's been nine years since our marriage'". The Indian Express. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "'Truth and goodness always prevail': Gaurav Khanna dedicates his Bigg Boss 19 win to the common man, fans". Hindustan Times. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  11. ↑ "REVEALED: TV actor Gaurav Khanna is DATING 'Swaragini' actress!". ABP Live. 27 March 2016. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  12. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna is dating 'Swaragini' actress". The Times of India. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  13. ↑ "Tere Bin actor Gaurav Khanna to marry Swaragini's Akanksha Chamola, see pics". The Indian Express. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  14. ↑ "Gaurav and Akanksha's starry wedding in Kanpur". The Times of India. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  15. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna's big Kanpur wedding". The Times of India. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  16. ↑ Arora, Sakshi (13 February 2025). "Celebrity MasterChef Gaurav Khanna's Physical Disability Didn't Hinder Him From Perfecting His Dishes, Chef Vikas Khanna Is All Praise". Times Now. Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited.
  17. ↑ "Lock Upp 2: Akanksha Chamola announces divorce with Gaurav Khanna, says 'We have been living separately for the past one year'". The Times of India. 27 June 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "More spellbinding soap gathas". Outlook. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
  19. ↑ "Sayonara Santaan". Hindustan Times. 3 March 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  20. ↑ "'Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam' similar to Delhi 6'?". MSN Entertainment. 18 December 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  21. ↑ "Playing on the extremes!". Hindustan Times. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  22. ↑ "Nothing exciting so far - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  23. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna in Byah Hamari Bahu Ka - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  24. ↑ Das, Soumitra (26 November 2012). "Shrenu Parikh heaps praises on co-actor Gaurav Khanna". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  25. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna wants CID team in BCL | TV - Times of India Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  26. ↑ "Photos: Mumbai Warriors team launch". mid-day. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  27. ↑ "Hasan-Gaurav are the new Akbar Birbal". The Times of India. 9 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  28. ↑ "Wanted to become doctor, now getting to play one on TV: Gaurav Khanna". The Indian Express. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  29. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna to play the lead in Life OK's Chandrakanta and Chandan Anand to play the bad guy". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  30. ↑ "Actor Gaurav Khanna changes look for Virendra's role in Chandrakanta". The Times of India. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  31. ↑ "Exclusive - Gaurav Khanna confirms his exit from Anupamaa: For now, Anuj's chapter is closed". The Times of India. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  32. ↑ "Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Finale: Anupamaa star Gaurav Khanna turns into Kajol from DDLJ". PINKVILLA. 24 September 2022. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  33. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna turns into Kajol from DDLJ; Anupamaa actor entertains everyone on the grand finale of Ravivaar With Star Parivaar". Bollywood Hungama. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  34. ↑ ""Anupamaa:Namaste America" is all set to launch. Know the premise story of your favourite show Anupamaa's prequel web series". Times Now Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  35. ↑ "Gaurav Khanna responds to joining Celebrity MasterChef". Times Now. 23 December 2024. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  36. ↑ Farzeen, Sana (24 August 2025). "Exclusive: Gaurav Khanna reacts to highest-paid contestant tag on Bigg Boss 19". India Today. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  37. ↑ "From Orry to Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna and others: Net worth of popular Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestants". The Times of India. 19 August 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
  38. ↑ "CID & Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma to have a Mahasangram episode". The Times of India. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  39. ↑ Network, Bollywood Hungama News; Hungama, Bollywood (15 March 2025). "Gaurav Khanna shares excitement as he returns to Star Plus, albeit not in Anupama; marks his new role as host on Holi Mahasangam". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
  40. ↑ "Know the winners list of ITA 2022". Jagran Josh. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  41. ↑ "Gold Awards Official Website". Gold Awards. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
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