Rukhsar Rehman

Rukhsar Rehman
Rukhsar Rehman's portrait
Born1978 or 1979 (age 46–47)[1]
Delhi, India
Other namesRukhsar
Occupations
Years active1992–2023
Spouse(s)Asad Ahmed
Faruk Kabir
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(m. 2010; div. 2023)​

Fahad Khan
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(m. 2026)​
Children1

Rukhsar Rehman (born 29 October 1979) is an Indian film and television actress and model who works in Hindi films.

Career

Rehman made her film debut in 1992 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, 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]

Even though she had small roles her performances in movies like Sarkar, PK, 'The Night Manager' and 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' have been described as nuanced and memorable.[10][11]

In television, she has featured in Sony Entertainment Television's medical drama Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2011–13) as Dr. Mallika[12][13] and in Life OK's Tumhari Paakhi (2013–14) as Lavanya.[1] She did a cameo in Star Plus's Diya Aur Baati Hum as Mehak. Rehman also did a critically acclaimed Malayalam film, Take Off (2017). She has appeared in campaigns for brands like Kaya Skin Clinic, Asian Paints, Saffola salt and others.[4]

Personal life

Rukhsar Rehman's father was an IAS officer who was culturally shocked by the film industry, stopped her from continuing her movie career.[14] Rehman has a daughter Aisha Ahmed, also a movie actress.[15]

Filmography

Films

Web series

  • The Gone Game (2020–2022)
  • The Night Manager (Indian TV series) (2023)[17]

Television

References

  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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. ^ "Rukhsar Rehman Opens Up About Filming Intense Rain Scene in Mussoorie: "It Took Me Back to My First Film"!". Bollywood bubble. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  11. ^ "Rukhsar Rehman shares her go to summer styles". Times of India. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  12. ^ a b "Women want weight in right places: Rukhsar Rehman". Mid-Day. Indo-Asian News Service. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  13. ^ "Rukhsar Rehman turns fairy godmother". Zee News. Indo-Asian News Service. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  14. ^ "Kapoor's former co-star Rukhsar Rehman reveals she rejected Shilpa Shetty's role in Baazigar, Manisha Koirala's role in Baazigar". Times of India. 21 May 2025.
  15. ^ "null". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Rukhsar Rehman bags Aamir Khan's Peekay!". The Times of India. 11 December 2013. 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. ^ a b 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.
  21. ^ Singh, Nikhil (20 May 2025). "Rukhsar Rehman Net Worth Breakdown: How She Earned Over ₹5 Crore » Bull Khabar Times".
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