Hina Khan is an Indian actress born on 2 October 1987 in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. She became widely known as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009–2016). She later appeared as Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 and was runner-up on both Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and Bigg Boss 11.
Hina Khan’s Biography
| Hina Khan was born: | 2 October 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. |
| Education: | She completed an MBA before entering acting. |
| Famous Role: | Akshara Maheshwari Singhania (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai) |
| Hina Khan's husband: | Rocky Jaiswal |
Hina Khan’s Career
Hina became one of Indian television's best-known actresses through her portrayal of Akshara Maheshwari Singhania in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai from 2009 to 2016. She subsequently moved beyond the traditional television-lead image. She was runner-up in Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and Bigg Boss 11, and later played the antagonist Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. She also appeared in Naagin 5.
Her work later expanded into films, web series and music videos. Some notable projects include:
❀ Hacked
❀ Lines
❀ Wish List
❀ Unlock
❀ Damaged 2
❀ Punjabi film Shinda Shinda No Papa
Hina Khan’s Major TV & reality shows
| 2009–2016 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Akshara |
| 2017 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 | Runner-up |
| 2017–18 | Bigg Boss 11 | Runner-up |
| 2018–19 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 | Komolika |
| 2020 | Naagin 5 | Nageshvari |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Senior |
| 2023 | Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 | Challenger |
| 2025 | Pati Patni Aur Panga | With Rocky Jaiswal |
Hina Khan’s Health journey
An important recent chapter in her life has been her experience with breast cancer, which she publicly disclosed in 2024. She continued to make public appearances and work while undergoing treatment, and later discussed trying to re-establish herself professionally after treatment. Hina remains publicly active. Recent coverage includes her comments about reality television and her support for fellow Kashmiri contestant Qazi Touqeer on Bigg Boss 20.
She has also recently spoken publicly about her lifestyle and morning routine, including walking and her use of olive oil, although personal wellness practices she describes shouldn't automatically be treated as medical recommendations