Sana Makbul

Sana Makbul
Makbul in 2021
Born
Sana Makbul Khan

(1993-06-13) 13 June 1993 (age 31)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2009-2014,
2017-present
Known forVish
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11
Bigg Boss OTT Season 3

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 role as Dr. Aliya Kothari (née Sanyal) in Colors TV supernatural drama Vish.[1] Makbul 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] Makbul is currently a contestant on the reality TV show, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3.[4]

Early life

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Sana Khan (later Makbul) was born on 13 June 1993[5] in Bombay, Maharashtra.[6] She completed her schooling from Mumbai Public School, and she pursued graduation from R. D. National College in Mumbai, Maharashta. Her mother is a Malayali from Kerala and father from Mumbai.

Personal life

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In 2022, she posted on her official Instagram account that she had undergone surgery following a dog bite to her face.[7][8]

Career

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Makbul at Box Cricket League (Season 1) 2014

Makbul began her career in modeling, 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] She then transitioned to scripted television, appearing in the teen musical series Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De produced by Red Chillies Entertainment Idiot Box for Disney Channel India. Her television career continued to flourish with roles in popular shows Kitani Mohabbat Hai (Season 2 she portrayed Shefali.

From 2011 to 2012, she appeared in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, where she played the role of Lavanya Kashyap. This popular television series aired on Star Plus, and the crime series Arjun in Star Plus which she portrayed Riya Mukherjee opposite Shaleen Malhotra. In 2012, she participated in the Femina Miss India pageant, winning the Femina Miss Beautiful Smile title.

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]

Makbul has also made a mark in the music video industry, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Her foray into music videos began in 2019 when she appeared Khelegi Kya? featuring singer Gajendra Verma, followed by Psycho with Dev Negi. She was also a part of the Mumbai Warriors team in the first season of the reality show Box Cricket League, and in 2016, she was in the Chennai Swaggers team in the Box Cricket League second season.

In 2020, she expanded her music video repertoire by starring in Gallan, a song by Ishaan Khan. Her presence in the music video scene continued into 2022 with her appearance in Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai, performed by Stebin Ben[13]

In 2021, she made her reality TV debut through participation in Colors TV's popular stunt-based show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11[14] filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, where she emerged as a semi-finalist.[15]

In 2024, she entered Bigg Boss OTT season 3 house on 21 June 2024.[16]

Filmography

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Films

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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]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009 MTVS Scooty Teen Diva Contestant
2010-2011 Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De Sara [21]
Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 Shefali
2011–2012 Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Lavanya Kashyap [22]
2012-2014 Arjun Riya Mukherjee [21]
2014-2015 Box Cricket League 1 Contestant Mumbai Warriors
2016 Box Cricket League 2 Chennai Swaggers [23]
2017–2018 Aadat Se Majboor Riya Tootejaa [24]
2019 Vish Dr. Aliya Sanyal [25]
Khatra Khatra Khatra Guest Episode 66
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Contestant 7th place; Semi-Finalist [26]
2022 Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare Guest Episode 21 [27]
2024-Present Bigg Boss OTT 3 Contestant Finalist [28]

Music videos

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Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2019 Khelegi Kya? Gajendra Verma [29]
Psycho Dev Negi [30]
2020 Gallan Ishaan Khan [31]
2022 Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai Stebin Ben [32]

References

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  1. ^ "I never wanted to do a Saas-Bahu saga with all kind of drama: Sana Maqbool Khan". The Times of India. 14 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Sana Makbul to debut in Tollywood". The Times of India. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Smile on". The Hindu. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3: When and where to watch..." Times of India/Bombay Times. Times Entertainment. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 contestants celebrate Sana Makbul's 28th birthday in Cape Town". India Today. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Smile on". The Hindu. 15 September 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Miss India finalist talks about Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya". The Times of India. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  11. ^ "For actress Sana Khan it is a dream come true". Deccan Chronicle. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  12. ^ "Sana Makbul set for Kollywood debut". The Times of India. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  13. ^ Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai – Stebin Ben – JioSaavn, 9 February 2022, retrieved 10 February 2022
  14. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: सेमी फिनाले में बाहर हो गईं ये कंटेस्टेंट". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 3: When and where to watch..." Times of India/Bombay Times. Times Entertainment. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya by Times of India". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "Sana Makbul makes Kollywood debut in Rangoon". Only Kollywood. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  19. ^ "All you need to know about the stunning Sana Makbul". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  20. ^ "Mahat's Kaadhal Conditions Apply gets new release date". Cinema Express. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  21. ^ a b "Who is Sana Makbul?". DNA India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  22. ^ "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actress Sana Makbul confirms participation in KK11 : Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  23. ^ "BCL Recipe: Bigg Boss brand controversies, soap masala and a pinch of cricket". India Today. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "Sana Makbul Khan talks about her character in 'Vish'". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  26. ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Sana Makbul apologises to fans for disappointing them after eviction". indiatvnews.com. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  27. ^ "Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare". Epic On. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  28. ^ "Who is Sana Makbul? Know all about Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant".
  29. ^ "Khelegi Kya Sung By Gajendra Verma". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  30. ^ "Dev Negi to release his non-film song on January 7". India Today. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  31. ^ "Punjabi Song 'Gallan' Sung by Ishaan Khan". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  32. ^ Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai – Stebin Ben – JioSaavn, 9 February 2022, retrieved 10 February 2022
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