Sana Makbul Khan (born 13 June 1993), known professionally as Sana Makbul, is an Indian model and actress who mainly works in Hindi television along with Telugu films and Tamil Films. She is best known for her roles as Lavanya Kashyap in StarPlus romantic daily soap Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Dr. Aliya Kothari (née Sanyal) in Colors TV supernatural drama Vish.[1] Makbul khan made her film debut in 2014 with the Telugu film Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya. In 2021, she participated in the stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, and emerged as a semifinalist.[2][3] In 2024, she participated in Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, and emerged as the winner of the season.
Sana Makbul | |
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 Makbul in 2021 | |
| Born | Sana Makbul Khan 13 June 1993 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Known for | Vish Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 |
Early life
editSana Khan (later Makbul) was born on 13 June 1993[4] in Bombay, Maharashtra.[5] She completed her schooling from Mumbai Public School, and she pursued graduation from R. D. National College in Mumbai, Maharashta, where she developed an interest in modeling and acting. Her mother is a Malayali from Kerala and father from Mumbai.[6]
Personal life
editIn 2022, she posted on her official Instagram account that she had undergone surgery following a dog bite to her face.[7][8]
Career
editMakbul began her career in modeling,[9] which led to opportunities in advertisements and TV shows. Her first significant television appearance came in 2009 with the reality show MTV Scooty Teen Diva.[9]
Her film career began in 2014 with the Telugu movie Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya for which she adopted the screen name Sana Makbul.[2] In this debut film, she played Samhitha, an aerobics trainer caught in a love triangle with a father and son.[10] She then signed on for the Tamil crime thriller Rangoon directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, expanding her presence in the South Indian film industry.[11] In 2019, she worked alongside Vishal Vishishtha in the show Vish in Colors TV.[12]
In 2021, she made her reality TV debut through participation in Colors TV's popular stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11[13] filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, where she emerged as a semi-finalist.[14]
In June 2024, Makbul entered as a contestant in the third season of Bigg Boss OTT,[15] the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother. She stayed in the house for six weeks and emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3.[16]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya | Samhitha | Telugu | [17] | |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Natasha | Tamil | [18] | |
| Mama O Chandamama | Bujjamma | Telugu | [19] | ||
| TBA | Kadhal Conditions Apply † | TBA | Tamil | Completed | [20] |
| TBA | BRUH † | TBA | Hindi | Short film | [21] |
| TBA | Nemesis † | TBA | Hindi | [22] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De | Sara | [23] | |
| Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 | Shefali | |||
| 2011–2012 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Lavanya Kashyap | [24] | |
| 2012-2014 | Arjun | Riya Mukherjee | [23] | |
| 2014-2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | Mumbai Warriors | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Chennai Swaggers | [25] | |
| 2017–2018 | Aadat Se Majboor | Riya Tootejaa | [26] | |
| 2019 | Vish | Dr. Aliya Sanyal | [27] | |
| Khatra Khatra Khatra | Contestant | Episode 66 | ||
| 2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Semi-Finalist | [28] | |
| 2022 | Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare | Guest | Episode 21 | [29] |
| 2024 | Bigg Boss OTT 3 | Contestant | Winner | [30] |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Khelegi Kya? | Gajendra Verma | [31] |
| Psycho | Dev Negi | [32] | |
| 2020 | Gallan | Ishaan Khan | [33] |
| 2022 | Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai | Stebin Ben | [34] |
| 2024 | Kaala Maal | Rohanpreet Singh, Gurlez Akhtar | [35] |
| Kehna Galat Galat | Jyoti Nooran, Javed–Mohsin | [36] | |
| Saadhni | Afsana Khan | [37] |
References
edit- ^ "I never wanted to do a Saas-Bahu saga with all kind of drama: Sana Maqbool Khan". The Times of India. 14 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Sana Makbul to debut in Tollywood". The Times of India. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Smile on". The Hindu. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 contestants celebrate Sana Makbul's 28th birthday in Cape Town". India Today. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Birthday girl Sana Makbul looks adorable as she celebrates her special day with cupcakes". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss OTT 3' : Who is Sana Makbul? Know about her successful stint in South, rumoured boyfriend". The Economic Times. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3: Sana Makbul opens up about her 'Dog Bite' accident; says 'I got 121 stitches and struggled for 9 months'". The Times of India. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3: Sana Makbul talks about the horrific incident when a dog bit her face; says 'It was a very big surgery, I was in depression'". The Times of India. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Smile on". The Hindu. 15 September 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Miss India finalist talks about Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya". The Times of India. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "For actress Sana Khan it is a dream come true". Deccan Chronicle. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Sana Makbul set for Kollywood debut". The Times of India. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: सेमी फिनाले में बाहर हो गईं ये कंटेस्टेंट". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Shweta Tiwari to Sana Makbul, here's what the contestants are up to in Cape Town". The Indian Express. 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3: When and where to watch..." Times of India/Bombay Times. Times Entertainment. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3 finale Live Updates: Sana Makbul is the winner of Anil Kapoor's show, takes home trophy and Rs 25 lakhs". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sana Makbul makes Kollywood debut in Rangoon". Only Kollywood. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "All you need to know about the stunning Sana Makbul". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Mahat's Kaadhal Conditions Apply gets new release date". Cinema Express. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Sana Makbul hints at her exciting new project, Leaving fans eager for more!". Telly Chakkar. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "BB OTT 3 Winner Sana Makbul To Make Bollywood Debut With Suspense Thriller Film". Times Now News. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Who is Sana Makbul?". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actress Sana Makbul confirms participation in KK11 : Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "BCL Recipe: Bigg Boss brand controversies, soap masala and a pinch of cricket". India Today. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha. "Onscreen sister from 'Aadat Se Majboor' Sana Makbul says the news has still not sunk in". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Sana Makbul Khan talks about her character in 'Vish'". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Sana Makbul apologises to fans for disappointing them after eviction". indiatvnews.com. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare". Epic On. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3 finale highlights: Sana Makbul beats Naezy, wins show and ₹25 lakh prize money". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Khelegi Kya Sung By Gajendra Verma". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Dev Negi to release his non-film song on January 7". India Today. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Punjabi Song 'Gallan' Sung by Ishaan Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai – Stebin Ben – JioSaavn, 9 February 2022, retrieved 10 February 2022
- ^ BB OTT 3 Winner Sana Makbul Collabs With Rohanpreet Singh For Music Video Kaala Maal - See 1st Look, 7 September 2024, retrieved 7 September 2024
- ^ "Kehna Galat Galat Out: Sana Makbul-Karan Veer Mehra's Song Is All About Intense Love And Betrayal", Times Now, retrieved 1 October 2024
- ^ "Saadhni Lyrics – Afsana Khan Sana Makbul". Lyrics hubx. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
External links
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- Sana Makbul at IMDb
- Sana Makbul on Instagram
- Sana Makbul on Twitter