Arshi Khan

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{{short description|Indian model, actress, and television personality}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Arshi Khan
| image = Arshi Khan graces Alt Balaji’s Digital Awards 2018 (17) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Khan in 2018
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Afghanistan]]
| occupation = Actress, model
| years_active = 2014–present
| known_for = ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]'' and negative lead role in [[Savitri Devi College & Hospital]]
}}

'''Arshi Khan''', is an Indian model, actress, [[internet celebrity]], and [[reality television]] personality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/self-confessed-seduction-queen-arshi-khan-s-family-gives-her-a-grand-welcome-her-first-visit-post-bb-11-1205188-2018-04-05|title=Self-confessed seduction queen Arshi Khan's family gives her a grand welcome; her first visit post BB 11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/everybody-makes-mistakes-ive-matured-with-time-and-will-not-be-the-queen-of-controversy-any-more-arshi-khan/articleshow/62696360.cms|title=Everybody makes mistakes, I've matured with time and will not be the queen of controversy any more: Arshi Khan}}</ref><ref name=whois>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-11-who-is-arshi-khan-profile-biography-photos-and-video-4873871/|title=Bigg Boss 11: Who is Arshi Khan? Profile, Biography, Photos and Video|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=4 October 2017|access-date=2018-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-11s-fame-arshi-khan-gets-trolled-for-her-bikini-photoshoot/articleshow/64868765.cms|title=Bigg Boss 11's Arshi Khan gets trolled for her bikini photoshoot}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/remember-these-bigg-boss-contestants-this-is-how-they-look-after-undergoing-glam-makeover/Bigg-Boss-11-fame-Arshi-Khans-transformation-will-leave-you-surprised/photostory/62607280.cms|title=Arshi Khan - Bigg Boss 11: Bigg Boss 11 fame Arshi Khan's transformation will leave you surprised {{!}} The Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref>

Arshi joined the [[Indian National Congress]] party to contest the [[2019 Indian general election|2019 elections]] for Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|date=27 February 2019|title=Arshi Khan follows in Shilpa Shinde's footsteps, joins politics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/arshi-khan-follows-in-shilpa-shinde-s-footsteps-joins-politics-1466668-2019-02-27|access-date=18 May 2019|publisher=[[India Today]]|quote=Shilpa Shinde joined politics and became a part of Congress on February 5 and now looks like Arshi Khan has followed in her footsteps. Arshi, who was one of most talked about contestants of Bigg Boss 11, is all set to join Congress.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=1 March 2019|title=After Shilpa Shinde, Bigg Boss 11 fame Arshi Khan joins Congress|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/after-shilpa-shinde-bigg-boss-11-fame-arshi-khan-joins-congress/articleshow/68203929.cms|access-date=18 May 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

==Early life==
Khan was a qualified [[Physiotherapist]] before she started pursuing a career in acting and modelling.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-15|title=Bigg Boss 14: Is Arshi Khan a professional physiotherapist? Here is what we all know {{!}} Bollywood Life|url=https://today-india.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-14-is-arshi-khan-a-professional-physiotherapist-here-is-what-we-all-know-bollywood-life/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=Today India|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Khan and her family moved to [[India]] from [[Afghanistan]] when Khan was 4 years old. Khan did her schooling and graduation at [[Bhopal]]. Later, Khan went to [[Mumbai]] to try her luck in acting and modelling.<ref name="whois" />

Recently, Khan opened up about her hardships moving to [[Mumbai]] after eviction from ''[[Bigg Boss 14]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive! Arshi Khan: I’m hoping to get married after two years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-arshi-khan-im-hoping-to-get-married-after-two-years/articleshow/80908071.cms|access-date=2021-02-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
She was chosen to portray a lead role in India's first mainline Bollywood [[4D film|4D]] historical action film titled ''"The Last Emperor".''<ref name=emperor>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Indias-first-Bollywood-4D-film-is-low-budget/articleshow/29905841.cms|title=India's first Bollywood 4D film is low budget?|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> She has also appeared in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''Malli Mishtu.''<ref name=whois/> In 2017, she was one of the participants in the reality television show ''Bigg Boss 11''. She was earlier considered to participate in the last two seasons of the show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/arshi-khan-to-take-part-in-bigg-boss-10/22137/|title=Arshi Khan to take part in 'Bigg Boss 10'|work=BollywoodMantra|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en-US}}</ref> During her appearances on the show, she was [[Google]] India's second-most searched entertainer of 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 December 2017|title=Bigg Boss 11's Arshi Khan second most searched entertainer; Sunny Leone tops the list|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bigg-boss-11-arshi-khan-second-most-searched-entertainer-sunny-leone-lifetv/1/1110015.html}}</ref>

Arshi who had joined [[Indian National Congress]] resigned due to professional commitments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/former-bigg-boss-contestant-arshi-khan-quits-politics-here-s-why-1591343-2019-08-25|title=Former Bigg Boss contestant Arshi Khan quits politics. Here's why|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-08-31|agency=Ist}}</ref>

In 2018, Arshi featured in a Punjabi Music video- Nakhre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/face-off-arshi-khans-nakhre-vs-hina-khans-bhasoodi/videoshow/64980268.cms|title=Face off! Arshi Khan's 'Nakhre' vs Hina Khan's 'Bhasoodi'}}</ref> Khan has featured in 5 music videos that include "Bandi", which has already gained 4.2 million on YouTube and Nain Nasheele which already has started to hit 2 million worldwide.

She was a participant in [[Bigg Boss 14]], where she joined in as one of the four challenger participants.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/arshi-khan-bigg-boss-14-has-brought-new-hope-to-my-life/articleshow/79548939.cms|title= Arshi Khan Bigg Boss 14 Has Bought New Hope to My Life}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
In September 2015, Khan claimed to be in a relationship with Pakistani [[cricket]]er [[Shahid Afridi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigg-boss-11-arshi-khan-reveals-truth-about-being-pregnant-shahid-afridis-baby-fans-respond-748328|title=Bigg Boss 11: Arshi Khan REVEALS TRUTH about being pregnant with Shahid Afridi's baby; fans respond|last=Sen|first=Sushmita|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en}}</ref> In the same year she said that self-proclaimed spiritual leader [[Radhe Maa]] ran a [[prostitution ring]], and that she had been approached to join it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/news/india/model-arshi-khan-accusses-radhe-maa-of-running-a-sex-racket-539843/|title=Model Arshi Khan accuses Radhe Maa of running a sex racket|last=Nair|first=Nithya|date=2015-09-08|work=India.com|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en}}</ref>

In 2016, the [[mufti]] of a [[madrassa]] in Pakistan issued a [[fatwa]] against Khan after she posted pictures of herself to [[Facebook]] wearing a [[bikini]] with a [[hijab]], with another photo of herself in a [[burkha]], after which her Facebook account was blocked.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-11-did-you-know-contestant-arshi-khan-has-done-nude-photoshoots/story-1XWaDODIUjaBzGIKaqUXfP.html |title=Bigg Boss 11: A timeline of contestant Arshi Khan's scandalous past |publisher=Hindustan Times|date=2 October 2017}}</ref>

During her stay in ''Bigg Boss'' house, an [[arrest warrant]] was issued against her by a court in [[Jalandhar]], which according to the sources was due to allegations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1586258/4-arrest-warrant-issued-big-boss-contestant-arshi-khan/|title=Arrest warrant issued against Big Boss contestant Arshi Khan|date=2017-12-17|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en-US}}</ref> Also, during Khan stay actress-model [[Gehana Vasisth]] claimed that Khan has been faking everything about her age, qualifications, and relationship with [[Shahid Afridi]] and is married to a 50-year-old man.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-11-arshi-khan-nudity-sex-controversies-married-ten-cases-gehana-vasisth-lifetv-1070344-2017-10-24|title=Bigg Boss 11: Queen of controversies Arshi Khan is married, has ten cases against her|date=2017-12-17|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2018, Khan claimed that she was boosted out of [[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]] on [[Vikas Gupta]] behest and fan made theories comparing the situation Khan was in with [[Shilpa Shinde]] previous controversy with the referenced producer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/bigg-boss-11-s-vikas-gupta-ousted-arshi-khan-from-khatron-ke-khiladi-the-mastermind-reacts-1412927-2018-12-19|title=Bigg Boss 11's Vikas Gupta ousted Arshi Khan from Khatron Ke Khiladi? The mastermind reacts|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2021, Khan was criticized and trolled for copying [[Lady Gaga]] and wearing a rip-off of her 2020 [[MTV Video Music Awards]] dress at [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]] afterparty.

In March 2021, Khan was being criticized badly after posting a post about Mufti Menk and said that he’s a islamic salesman.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 24, 2021|first=Krishna Priya|last=Pallavi|title=Arshi Khan copies Lady Gaga's 2020 VMAs dress for Bigg Boss 14 finale, gets trolled|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/fashion/story/arshi-khan-copies-lady-gaga-s-2020-vmas-dress-for-bigg-boss-14-finale-gets-trolled-1772486-2021-02-24|access-date=2021-02-28|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Arshi Khan gets trolled after her golden outfit turns out to be a rip-off of Lady Gaga's dress |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/arshi-khan-gets-trolled-after-her-golden-outfit-turns-out-to-be-a-rip-off-of-lady-gagas-dress/videoshow/81208410.cms|access-date=2021-02-28|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Language
!Notes
|-
|''Malli Mishtu''
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|Tamil film debut<ref name=whois/>
|-
|''The Last Emperor''
|[[Hindi]]
|Hindi film debut<ref name=emperor/>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2017
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''
|Contestant
|Evicted on Day 83
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018 || ''[[Box Cricket League]] – Season 3'' || Contestant || Participant in Kolkata's Team<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/whoa-bigg-boss-11-s-arshi-khan-and-hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-this-tv-show-together-1159258-2018-02-01|title=Whoa! Bigg Boss 11's Arshi Khan and Hiten Tejwani to star in this TV show together|date=1 February 2018|website=India Today|access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>
|-
|| ''[[Savitri Devi College & Hospital]]''|| Nayantara ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019 || ''[[Box Cricket League]] – Season 4''|| Contestant || Player for Ajmergarh Royals
|-
|| ''[[Vish (TV series)|Vish]]''|| Kalankini||
|-
|2020–2021
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]''
|Challenger
|Entered on Day 66, Evicted on day 127
|-
|}

=== Special appearances ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|''[[Entertainment Ki Raat]]''
|Herself
|Episode 19, Guest alongside [[Shilpa Shinde]] & [[Vikas Gupta]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-19|title=Shilpa Shinde, Puneesh Sharma, Arshi Khan and Vikas Gupta relive Bigg Boss life on Entertainment Ki Raat|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/shilpa-shinde-vikas-gupta-arshi-khan-and-puneesh-sharma-relive-bigg-boss-life-on-entertainment-ki-raat-5029916/|access-date=2021-02-14|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]|| Herself || Cameo Appearance<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arshi Khan to do a cameo on Ishq Mein Marjawan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/arshi-khan-to-do-a-cameo-on-ishq-mein-marjawan/articleshow/63111365.cms|access-date=2021-02-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Series
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|2020
|''Mary Aur Marlow''
|Mary
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-30|title=Arshi Khan on Mary Aur Marlow: It's a double-meaning show but also a fun title|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/web-series/arshi-khan-on-mary-aur-marlow-its-a-double-meaning-show-but-also-a-fun-title-1736905/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''The Evil Desires''
|Kamine
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arshi Khan to star in the web series The evil desires alongside Sharib Hashmi; slated to release soon|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/arshi-khan-to-star-in-the-web-series-the-evil-desires-alongside-sharib-hashmi-slated-to-release-soon_167163|access-date=2021-02-10|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|''Raat Ki Rani Begum Jaan''
|Begum Jaan
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=[Big Movie Zoo] Raat Ki Rani Begum Jaan Web Series Cast, All Episode, Trailer|url=https://www.news23.in/big-movie-zoo-raat-ki-rani-begum-jaan-web-series-cast-all-episode-trailer/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=Bollywood News 23|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}
===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Artist
! Role
|-
|2017
|''Garamm Chulha Me Hat N Lagava''
|Priya, Rajesh Jha
| rowspan="9" |Herself<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/hina-khan-to-priyank-sharma-five-bigg-boss-11-contestants-who-ve-sizzled-in-music-videos-1288811-2018-07-18|title=Hina Khan to Priyank Sharma: Five Bigg Boss 11 contestants who've sizzled in music videos|date=18 July 2018|website=India Today|access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
|''Gaddi Hai Meri Ferrari''
|Vicky Thakur
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2019
|''Bandi''
|Vijay Varma
|-
|''Valentine Rose''
|Vicky Kajla
|-
|''Nain Nasheele''
|SB The Haryanvi
|-
|''Suit Patiyala''
|Akki Aryan
|-
|''Pyar Di ABC''
|Jaidev
|-
|2020
|''Chameli''
|Vijay Varma
|-
|2021
|''Krupa Rahu De''
|Rushikesh Shelar
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Role
! Result
|-
|-
| 2018
| [[India Leadership Conclave]]
| Indian Affairs Entertainer of the Year 2018
| Herself
| {{Won}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2019/kalakar-awards-2019-erica-fernandes-nakuul-mehta-arshi-khan-shivangi-joshi-others-bag-awards-pics/articlecontent-pf277776-281773.html|title=Arshi Khan won india leadership award|date=1 March 2018|website=India Today|access-date=3 March 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| Kalakar Awards
| Popular Internet Celebrity & Entertainer Of The Year 2019
| Herself
| {{Won}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2019/kalakar-awards-2019-erica-fernandes-nakuul-mehta-arshi-khan-shivangi-joshi-others-bag-awards-pics/articlecontent-pf277776-281773.html|title=Arshi won Kalakar Award|date=1 March 2018|website=India Today|access-date=3 March 2018}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Actresses from Bhopal]]
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[[Category:Indian actor-politicians]]
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