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Rukhsar Rehman
Rehman's portrait
Born1978/1979 (age 47–48)[1]
NationalityIndian
Occupation
Years active1992–2023
Spouse(s)Asad Ahmed
Faruk Kabir
Template:Divorced
Children1

Rukhsar Rehman is an Indian film & television actress and model in Hindi cinema. Rehman made her film debut in 1992 at the age of 17 with a lead role in Deepak Anand's Yaad Rakhegi Duniya opposite Aditya Pancholi[1][2] and also appeared in J.K. Bihari's Inteha Pyar Ki opposite Rishi Kapoor.[3] However, at the request of her father, she left her career and moved back to her hometown Rampur in Uttar Pradesh to start a garment business.[4][5]

In 2005, she returned to acting with Ram Gopal Verma's crime drama D, in which she played Randeep Hooda's girlfriend.[6] She also featured in Verma's Sarkar the same year. In 2008, she appeared in Rumi Jaffery's God Tussi Great Ho as Salman Khan's sister.[7] In 2009, she starred in The Stoneman Murders alongside Kay Kay Menon. Film critic Taran Adarsh in his review for the film called her a "complete natural".[8] She also had supporting roles in Benny and Babloo (2010), Knock Out (2010), Allah Ke Banday (2010),[2] Shaitan (2011) and PK (2014).[9]

In television, she has featured in Sony Entertainment Television's medical drama Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2011–13) as Dr. Mallika[10][11] and in Life OK's Tumhari Paakhi (2013–14) as Lavanya.[1] She did a cameo in Star Plus's Diya Aur Baati as Mehak. Rehman also did a critically acclaimed Malayalam film, Take Off (2017). She appeared in campaigns for brands like Kaya Skin Clinic, Asian Paints, Saffola salt and others.[12]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

She has a daughter, Aisha Ahmed, with her first husband, Asad Ahmed. Since 2010, she married to film director Faruk Kabir.

Aisha was seen in 3 Storeys, Adulting on YouTube, Shockers, and Selfie, co-starring Amyra Dastur and Neha Mahajan.[13] In July 2023, Rukhsar announced her divorce with Faruk Kabir.[14]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

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Web series[edit | edit source]

Television[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Rukhsar Rehman's fashion mantra: Avoid overdressing". Daily News and Analysis. Indo-Asian News Service. 2 May 2014. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Faruk Kabir reveals about his marriage with actress Rukhsar". Bollywood Hungama. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Inteha Pyar Ki Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "I am quite happy making a fresh start". Daily News and Analysis. 18 October 2006. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Ghosh, Sukanya (16 March 2010). "Rukhsar resurfaces". Mid-Day. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  6. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (3 June 2005). "D — Underworld Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  7. ↑ "God Tussi Great Ho Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  8. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (13 February 2009). "The Stoneman Murders — Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  9. ↑ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (11 December 2013). "Rukhsar Rehman bags Aamir Khan's Peekay!". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Women want weight in right places: Rukhsar Rehman". Mid-Day. Indo-Asian News Service. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  11. ↑ "Rukhsar Rehman turns fairy godmother". Zee News. Indo-Asian News Service. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  12. ↑ "I am quite happy making a fresh start".
  13. ↑ "Did you know 3 Storey actress Aisha Ahmed is Rukhsar s daughter". mid-day. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  14. ↑ "The Night Manager actor Rukhsar Rehman to divorce 2nd husband Faruk Kabir after 13 years of marriage". PINKVILLA. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "Rukhsar Rehman Films". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  16. ↑ "Rukhsar Rehman bags Aamir Khan's Peekay! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  17. ↑ Pandya, Sonal (17 February 2022). "The Night Manager review: Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur star in a thrilling drama that leaves you hanging". Hindustan Times.
  18. ↑ IANS (28 August 2012). "Women want weight in right places: Rukhsar Rehman". India Today. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Coutinho, Natasha (29 September 2014). "Rukhsar loves her new role". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  20. ↑ Maheshwri, Neha (30 January 2015). "Rukhsar Rehman and Ayaz Khan in Dream Girl". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

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