Zahrah S. Khan
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Born | Zahrah S Khan 1 January 1992 London, England |
Parent(s) | |
Relatives | Jugal Kishore Mehra (Uncle) Anwar Begum (maternal great grandfather) Nasrullah Khan (paternal grandfather) |
Family | Khan squash family Kapoor family |
Zahrah S. Khan (born 1 January 1992) is a British Indian actress and singer based in India. She has primarily worked as a playback singer and also as an actress in the Mumbai-based Bollywood film and music industry.
Family background
[edit]Zahrah S Khan, was born to the Agha & Khan families, who have both excelled at film and sports. Her maternal lineage bears a very prominent name in the Indian film industry working which dates to the 1940s when her Great Grand Father Jugal Kishore Mehra, who was also uncle to Bollywood Icon, Raj Kapoor and great Grandfather to Zahrah S Khan, from a dynasty as important to Indian cinema as were the Kennedys to politics. On the other hand, Anwar Begum, Jugal Kishore Mehra’s wife starred in the first ever “Heer Ranjha” (an Indian version of Romeo & Juliet). It was therefore only natural for Zahrah’s talented grand-mother Nasreen Mehra, to make her debut with the legendary director AK Kardar in the Film “Shahjehan” opposite the legendary actor Sehgal. Zahrah’s Mother Salma Agha made her debut as an actress and singer with BR Chopra, another major director and writer of the 1980s, whose family now own India’s leading Bollywood production house that is known for having co-produced 'Grace of Monaco' with Nicole Kidman and Tim Roth that opened Cannes Film Festival a couple of years ago, as well as, ‘Titli’, part of the official Selection. Her very 1st film “Nikaah” that went on to becoming an immense Box-Office hit & one of the most popular films till date that ran in a theatre for 5 years continuously, making her overnight superstar, earning her a prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Singer, the nominations included Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle too.
All the leading ladies in the family have been singing & Acting stars of their time and have given some very popular musical hits. The paternal side of the family has also illustrated itself and marked the world of sports. The family again hails from an illustrious sports background and her great grandfather Nasrullah khan was coach to maharaja of Raigadh and then at the university of Ali Garh . Post that he became the Vice Roy (Lord Vavel’s ) coach who was in charge after the Queen .He even trained Jonah Barrington and had also created the first squash ball in India before partition . Zahrah’s Father Rahmat Khan himself ranks as one of the top 10 squash coaches in the world and has trained some of the world and British open champions in squash and the Indian National champion as well .
Her grandfather Nasrullah Khan was a World Class Squash Player who won several titles. Zahrah’s uncle Jahangir Khan was a 10-time British Open winner and was personally trained by her father Rahmat Khan. Rahmat Khan has given other well-known and famous champions to the world of squash by training teams that have represented countries such as India, Kuwait, UK, Pakistan and Brunei.
Music career
[edit]Zahrah S Khan’s songs have been well appreciated as one of them was a Single duet song called Khud se Zyada by Universal music’s Vyrl Original in collaboration with Music Composer/ Producer Tanishk Bagchi - this marked her debut into singles an then took form as a full-fledged career , she has songs like Kya Karte The Saajna which was a remake of the famous original , in Ayushmann Khurranna starrer Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan as a first playback in Bollywood. She was also the first Bollywood singer to perform at Mawazine which is world's second biggest music festival along with some other famous international artists including Nicki Minaj, Central Cee etc.
Acting career
[edit]On the acting front in the pipeline Zahrah has signed the film Imaginary Rain directed by Vikas Khanna whose Film Starring Neena Gupta “The Last Colour” was selected for the Oscars. In the film Imaginary Rain Zahrah has played Shabana Azmi’s daughter, the film is based on a woman’s life and her love for cooking. And she is currently working on and in news for her upcoming Project with Mohanlal, Roshan Meka, Srikanth Meka, Ragini and Shanaya Kapoor- Vrushabha, A 100 crore project which has been attracting a lot of attention from the Indian film industry. Had played the lead character in a short film called “Khoj” which premiered at Cannes Film Festival's, Short Film corner and then was nominated for the Oscars and reached the semi-finals. The film won her instant recognition for her powerful performance as it was a story based on a 19-year-old girl, struggling with the consequences of NRI arranged marriages that are commonplace in India. This women-centric film, also directed by Raj Babbar’s Niece Kajri Babbar, the film was made with the purpose of highlighting the harsh reality which Indian women are still facing in traditional conservation of India. The film is part of the international festival circuit, and one gets to notice Zahrah’s versatile approach in exploring various genres.[1]
Inspiration
[edit]Since Zahrah grew up in such an illustrious family, there was a natural inclination towards the fine arts. However, she is quick to add that her passion towards singing and acting was something that she imbibed on her own. Zahrah also quipped that up until 2019, she had never thought of music/acting as a career, but things were just meant to be. Zahrah says that even though she loves to explore both mediums, her heart naturally gravitates more towards singing, though acting too, is something that she will continue to do.[2] [3]
Discography
[edit]Originals/Music Videos
[edit]Year | Song | Co-singer(s) | Music Label | Notes |
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2019 | Khud Se Zyada | Tanishk Bagchi | VYRLOriginals | [4] |
2020 | Jogan | Yasser Desai | Gaana Originals | Garnered 40 million plus streams within 2 months of the song release[5][6] |
2021 | Dil Hai Deewana | Darshan Raval | T-Series | Featuring Arjun Kapoor & Rakul Preet Singh[citation needed] |
Dance Meri Rani[7] | Guru Randhawa | Featuring Nora Fatehi[8] | ||
Beetein Lamhe/madno | Tanishk Bagchi, and Abhijit Vaghani | Cover of song by Beete Lamhein and Madno[citation needed] | ||
2022 | Mai Tennu Chad Jaungi[9] | Solo | Featuring Shaheer Sheikh[10] | |
Fakeeran[9] | Solo | Featuring Mouni Roy[11][12] | ||
Tera Saath Ho[13] | Guru Randhawa | Featuring Karan Wahi[14] | ||
Oops | King | [9] | ||
2023 | Love Stereo Again | Tiger Shroff[15] | T-Series | Recreation of song by Edward Maya[16] |
Ek Tu Hi Hai | Stebin Ben | Featuring Aditi Budhathoki[17] | ||
2024 | Bin Tere | Tanishk Bagchi | Jjust Music | Song for Rakul Preet and Jackky Bhagnani’s Wedding. |
Film songs
[edit]Year | Song | Film | Co-singer(s) | Composer(s) | Lyrics | Music Label | Notes |
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2013 | Barbaadiyaan | Aurangzeb | Ram Sampath | Amartya Bobo Rahut | Puneet Sharma | YRF Music | Credited as "Sashaa Agha" |
2020 | Kya Karte The Saajna | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Anuradha Paudwal | Tanishk Bagchi | Vayu Shrivastav | T-Series | Remake |
Nayi Dhoop | Unpaused | Solo | Rashmi Virag | Amazon Music | Amazon Prime Video anthology film | ||
Nayi Dhoop (Reprise) | |||||||
2021 | Zindagi (Ittefaq) | Ajeeb Daastaans | Tanishk Bagchi | Sony Music India | Netflix anthology film | ||
Dhoom Tara | Bell Bottom | Tanishk Bagchi | Saregama Music | ||||
Sakhiyan 2.0 | Maninder Buttar | Tanishk Bagchi, Babbu, Maninder Buttar | Remake | ||||
Har Funn Maula[7] | Koi Jaane Na | Vishal Dadlani | Amitabh Bhattacharya | T-Series | |||
Kusu Kusu[9][7] | Satyameva Jayate 2 | Dev Negi | Rashmi Virag, Tanishk Bagchi | ||||
Tenu Lehenga[7] | Jass Manak | Tanishk Bagchi, Jass Manak | Remake | ||||
Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui 2.0 | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Guru Randhawa, Jassi Sidhu | Vayu | ||||
Dil Nahi Todna | Sardar Ka Grandson | Tanishk Bagchi | Tanishk Bagchi | Netflix film | |||
2022 | Aap Jaisa Koi | An Action Hero | Altamash Faridi | Indeevar, Tanishk Bagchi | Remake | ||
Aap Jaisa Koi (Film Version)[9][7] | Yash Narvekar | ||||||
Mera Dil Gaaye Ja (Zooby Zooby)[9] | Dhokha: Round D Corner | Kumaar, Anjaan | |||||
Nach Punjabaan[7] | Jug Jug Jeeyo | Gippy Grewal, Tanishk Bagchi, Romy | Tanishk Bagchi, Abrar-ul-Haq | ||||
Jaise Savan | Tanishk Bagchi | Tanishk Bagchi | |||||
Aafat[9] | Liger | Rashmi Virag | Sony Music India | ||||
Manchali[13] | Farhad Bhiwandiwala | Farhad Bhiwandiwala | |||||
Kinna Sona[13] | Phone Bhoot | Tanishk Bagchi | Tanishk Bagchi | Zee Music Company | |||
Saathiya | Cuttputlli | Nikhil D'Souza | Disney Plus Hotstar film | ||||
2023 | Dilon Ki Doriyan | Bawaal | Vishal Mishra, Romy | Arafat Mehmood | T-Series | Amazon Prime Video film | |
Ghar Nahi Jaana | Gumraah | Armaan Malik, Salma Agha | Rashmi Virag | ||||
Kudiyee Ni Teri | Selfiee | The PropheC | The PropheC, Tanishk Bagchi | Play DMF | Remake | ||
Gamey Gamey | Chatrapathi | Armaan Malik | Mayur Puri | Junglee Music | |||
2024 | Durr Na Karin | Khel Khel Mein | Vishal Mishra & Nabeel Shaukat Ali | Kumaar, Khadim Hussain | T-Series | Remake | |
Ishare Tere | Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay | Guru Randhawa | Guru Randhawa, Zahrah S Khan |
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Director | Release Date | Notes |
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2013 | Aurangzeb | Ritu | Atul Sabharwal | May 17, 2013 | Her debut film.[18][7][13] |
2014 | Desi Kattey | Paridhi Rathore | Anand Kumar | September 26, 2014 | Film also starred famous Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, popular TV actor Jay Bhanushali and veteran Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna's nephew Akhil Kapur[19] |
2019 | Khoj (short film) | Gurpreet (Gurri) - Lead | Kajri Babbar | January 13, 2019 | Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and then was nominated for The Student Academy Awards and reached the semi-finals.[20][7] |
2023 | Imaginary Rain | Sarah (Prerna Malhotra's daughter) | Vikas Khanna | January 16, 2023 | She played Shabana Azmi’s daughter in the film. It is based on a woman’s life and her love for cooking.[5] |
2024 | Vrushabha | Nanda Kishore | 2024 (upcoming) | Feature Mohanlal, Shanaya Kapoor, Zahrah S Khan and Roshan Meka as lead characters.[21][22][23] |
External links
[edit]Media related to Zahrah S. Khan at Wikimedia Commons
- Zahrah S. Khan on Instagram
- Zahrah S Khan on Spotify
References
[edit]- ^ "Zahrah S Khan reveals about bagging Vrushaba without audition". News 18.
- ^ "Zahrah S Khan-"My life has been a lovely journey and I would not have it any other way"". Times of India.
- ^ "Tiger Shroff, Zahrah S Khan's song 'Love Stereo Again' out now". Spotify.
- ^ Khud Se Zyada (Full Song) - Tanishk Bagchi, Zahrah Khan - Download or Listen Free - Spotify, 2020-01-24, retrieved 2023-09-13
- ^ a b Ruchita (2020-05-27). "Bollywood actor-singer Zara Khan opens up about her new single 'Jogan': Exclusive". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Updated, CineBuster Online | (2022-10-14). "Zahrah Khan is elated about the overwhelming response for 'Kinna Son na' from 'Phone Bhoot'!". Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Zahrah S Khan - 'My life has been a lovely journey and I would not have it any other way' - Exclusive". The Times of India. 2023-01-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Nora Fatehi Celebrates One Year of 'Dance Meri Rani' With Sizzling Throwback Pics". News18. 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g Singh, Jess (2022-12-13). "Zahrah S Khan Emerges As Hit Machine Of 2022 With Many Chartbusters". Urban Asian. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Shaheer Sheikh-Zahrah Khan give out major wedding vibes in new song Main Tenu Chadh Jaungi". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Mouni Roy ने 'फकीरन' गाने में चलाया अपना जादू, कमाल का डांस करते दिखी एक्ट्रेस, धूम मचा रहा नया VIDEO". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "ज़हरा एस खान के नए गाने 'फकीरन' का हिस्सा बनी मौनी रॉय". punjabkesari. 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ a b c d "Zahrah S Khan Talks About Her Song 'Kinna Sona' From 'Phone Bhoot' Ft. Katrina Kaif, Calls It Her 'Personal Favourite'".
- ^ "Watch New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Tere Saath Ho' Sung By Guru Randhawa & Zahrah S. Khan Featuring Karan Wahi | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Tiger Shroff, Zahrah S Khan, Edward Maya And Tanishk Bagchi Join Hands For Love Stereo Again". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Tiger Shroff and Zarah S Khan's new track 'Love Stereo Again' teaser out now!". mirchi.in. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Enjoy The Hit Song Ek Tu Hi Hai In Hindi - Watch The Music Video | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Zahrah S Khan Calls Mohanlal 'Polite, Simple,' Reveals Bagging Vrushabha Without Audition | Exclusive". News18. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/desi-kattey-a-different-take-on-friendship-anand-kumar/
- ^ "ZEE5 announces Kajri Babbar's award winning short film 'Khoj'". DNA India. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "'My mother told me I had joined the industry too soon', says veteran actress Salma Agha's daughter Zahrah Khan". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ "Salma Agha's daughter Zahrah S Khan plays a warrior princess in Mohanal's Vrushabha". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Confirmed! Shanaya Kapoor and Zahrah S Khan make their pan India debut in Mohanlal's Vrushabha". The Times of India. 2023-07-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Actresses from London
- Singers from London
- British film actresses
- British playback singers
- Bollywood playback singers
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- British expatriate actresses in India
- British actresses of Asian descent
- British actors of Pakistani descent
- British musicians of Pakistani descent
- Expatriate musicians in India
- Khan family (squash)
- Kapoor family
- Actresses from Mumbai
- Singers from Mumbai
- British people of Pashtun descent
- 21st-century British actresses
- 21st-century British women singers
- People with Overseas Citizenship of India