Biography
Who is Zarine Khan?
Early life and career beginnings
Zarine Khan was born on May 14, 1987, in Mumbai, India. She comes from a Pashtun family background. For her education, she attended Rizvi College of Science located in Mumbai, where she finished her intermediate studies.
Before entering the film industry, she worked several jobs. Her initial professional experience included working at a call center. Later, she moved into a corporate role at the front desk of the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre. Also, she performed promotional work for various brands and served as an in-house model for them.
Acting debut and breakthrough
Her entry into cinema happened unexpectedly during a visit to the set of the film Yuvvraaj at the Whistling Woods film school. Salman Khan noticed her there and selected her to star in the movie Veer, which was directed by Anil Sharma. To prepare for her role as Princess Yashodhara, a 19th-century royal, she gained eight kilograms. The film, set during the Pindari movement, received mixed responses from critics.
Following her debut, she appeared in the popular item number Character Dheela for the 2011 film Ready. She also participated in the India International Jewellery Week in 2012, walking the ramp for the brand YS18. That same year, she appeared in Housefull 2, a sequel comedy where she played a model named JLo. The film achieved commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing films of that year.
Expansion into other film industries
Zarine Khan expanded her work beyond Hindi language films. In 2013, she made her Tamil debut with a song appearance in Naan Rajavaga Pogiren. In 2014, she starred in the Punjabi language film Jatt James Bond, playing the character Lalli. Critics praised her performance in this project, often highlighting it as a significant effort in her career.
She returned to Hindi cinema in 2015 with the erotic thriller Hate Story 3, which was a commercial success. Later, she appeared in the 2019 Telugu film Chanakya and the Punjabi movie Daaka. Her filmography also includes the 2021 project Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele, which explores the lives of two homosexual characters.
Entrepreneurship and personal life
Beyond her acting career, Zarine Khan has pursued business interests. In 2025, she diversified her professional activities by launching Happy Hippie, a personal brand focused on skincare and haircare products.
Regarding her personal relationships, she publicly dated model and businessman Shivashish Mishra starting in 2021. The couple ended their relationship in early 2024.
Birthday and age
Zarine Khan was born on May 14, 1987, which makes Zarine 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Zarine shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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