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Gaurav Khanna was born on 11 December 1981 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, making him 43 years old in 2025 . Born and raised in a middle-class family, he pursued academics and completed an MBA, even working briefly as a marketing manager in an IT firm before transitioning to acting.
Gaurav Khanna – Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years (born 11 Dec 1981) |
| Family | Middle-class Kanpur family, married to Akanksha Chamola (2016) |
| Career Start | TV commercials → Bhabhi → Kumkum |
| Notable Works | Meri Doli Tere Angana, CID, Jeevan Saathi, Anupamaa |
| Major Award | Indian Telly Award for Best Actor (Editorial) |
| Reality Shows | Winner of Celebrity MasterChef India (2025) |
| Bigg Boss 19 | Confirmed contestant; among highest-paid participants |
Family & Personal Life
His family roots trace back to Kanpur. Reliable sources name his father as Vinod Khanna (an exporter), his mother as Sakshi Khanna, and he has an elder sister. Gaurav married actress Akanksha Chamola in November 2016, in a star-studded ceremony held in Kanpur
. The couple does not have children as of now.
Career & Web Series
Khanna started his journey with commercials, followed by small roles in shows like Bhabhi and Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. His first lead role arrived in 2007 with Meri Doli Tere Angana. Over the years, he gained prominence as Neil Fernandez in Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke, Inspector Kavin in CID, and played memorable roles in Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta, and Tere Bin.
But his big breakthrough came as Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa (2021–2024), earning him widespread love and the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor (Editorial). While there’s no direct record of his roles in web series, he has been active across TV and appeared in reality programming (not traditional OTT web series).
Reality TV & Achievements
In 2025, Gaurav ventured into reality TV with Celebrity MasterChef India, where he emerged as the winner—impressive especially as the only vegetarian and while being colour-blind. This victory added another facet to his versatile career.
Bigg Boss 19
Today, Gaurav is one of the confirmed contestants of Bigg Boss 19, entering as a popular and strategic player. Reports also reveal he is among the highest-paid contestants this season.
What is Gaurav Khanna’s Net Worth?
Gaurav Khanna, a known TV star & Bigg Boss 19 guy, will have around ₹20–25 crores by 2025. He makes cash from TV shows, brand deals, real shows, & gigs. He is big for Anupamaa & more top roles. He is one of the top-paid TV stars.
Instagram, Facebook & Contact Details
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