Gulfam Khan (born 6 June 1975) is an Indian television and film actress[1] who works in Indian television and Bollywood Hindi cinema. She is known for playing the role of Nazneen in Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga from 2018 to 2020.
Gulfam Khan | |
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Born | (1975-06-06) 6 June 1975 (age 46) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation | actress |
Years active | 2003–present |
Website | www |
Gulfam Khan was born in Mumbai, as a daughter of Pathan parents who were settled in Bombay, now known as Mumbai. She was brought up in a family with 4 siblings. She attended school at Silver Beach High School, Juhu and later graduated from Tolani College of Commerce in Mumbai.[2]
Gulfam Khan's family hails from Punjab's Tarn Taran district. Her grandfather, a land developer, migrated there before the Partition of India in 1920s. Her father was a businessman and her mother was a housewife. Gulfam is known in the industry as a Tech Junkie,[3] and she is also fond of painting.
Khan made her acting debut in 2003, as Guddi, in the TV Series Lipstick. She has worked under well-known banners of the Mumbai Film Industry[4] and with several producers and directors, for several television serials and movies (Ref the following section "Filmography").[5] She has recently[when?] been cast in Amir-Khan Starrer movie[6] Talaash.[7] In addition to her on-screen contribution, Gulfam Khan started writing screenplays in 2007. Gulfam has co-written some movie screenplays including Hisss[8] with Jennifer Lynch. Gulfam has also written Comedy Circus Season-1 for Sony Entertainment Television (India). Gulfam has just completed[when?] working in Nagesh Kukunoors next movie[9] Laxmi by National Award-winning director Nagesh Kukunoor,[10] which has recently been sent for nominations to various film festivals. In June 2013. Gulfam wrapped up an episodic show called Savdhan India on Life OK Channel.[citation needed] [11]
Gulfam is currently[when?] looking to diversify her casting profile.[12] After playing brothel owner Rasili Bai in Ghar Ki Lakshmi... Betiyann, a madame in the movie Talaash and a slum queen — a boss of all bad deeds — in Mann Mein Hai Vishwas, she has turned down two films and one soap, Bani — Ishq Da Kalma, which required her to repeat the role. She has received several appreciations[13] from the industry[14] for her various contributions in television and cinema.[15]
Title | Role | TV Channel | Year of Telecast |
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Ziddi Dil Maane Na | Mrs Batra | SAB TV | 2021 - |
Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Nazneen Chachi | SAB TV | 2018 - 2021 |
Laado 2 | Rajjo Choudhary | Colors TV | 2017-2018 |
Khwaabon Ki Zamin Par | Sarla Kashyap | Zindagi | 2016-2017 |
Naamkarann | Nanno/Fatima | Star Plus | 2016-2017 |
Ishq Ka Rang Safed | Mrs Avasthi | Colors | 2016 |
Bhagyalaxmi | Kaveri | Zee TV | 2015 |
Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon[16] | Sanchita Ghosh | Colors | 2013 |
Bh Se Bhade[17] | Lata | Zee TV | 2013 |
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein[18] | Kiran Bhalla | Zee TV | 2012 |
R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya[19] | Rajni Amma | SAB Sony | 2012 |
Diya Aur Baati Hum[20][21][22] | Uma | Star Plus | 2012 |
Lipstick[23][24] | Guddi | Zee TV | |
Remix | Sonal Maasi | STAR One | |
India Calling | Sunita Godbole | STAR One | |
Aathvaan Vachan | Billo Maasi | Sony TV (India) | 2008 |
Chi and Me | Mrs. Khanna | Zee TV | |
Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann | Rasili Bai | Zee TV | 2005-2008 |
Do Hanson Ka Jodaa | Ammaji | Imagine TV | 2009 |
Bhagyavidhata[25] | Surekha | Colors | 2011 |
Hi! Padosi... Kaun Hai Doshi? | Tabassum Pasha | Sahara One | 2011 |
Twinkle Beauty Parlour | Ram Dulari | SAB Sony | 2008 |
JBC with Javed Jaffery | Various characters | Aaj Tak | |
Astitva | Asma Parveen | Zee TV | |
Sindoor | Firdaus | Zee TV | |
Title | Role | Notes |
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Ek Hasina Thi[26] | The Prisoner | Released (2004) |
Gayab | The Nag | Released (2004) |
Mod | Nurse Kutty | Released (2011) |
Talaash [27] | Madam | Released (2012) |
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum[28] | Socialite | Released (2012) |
Laxmi by National Award winning director Nagesh Kukunoor[29] | Radha | Released (2014) |
The Legend of Michael Mishra | Chachi | Released (2016) |
Dhanak | Chachi | Released (2016) |