Zarine Khan
Zarine Khan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Zarine Khan began their career in 1995 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 31 years. With 30 credits to their name, Zarine Khan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 30+ years, Zarine Khan's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Zarine Khan is an Indian actress and model who appears in Indian films, mainly in the Hindi film industry, though has also appeared in Tamil and Punjabi films.\r\n\r\nKhan made her screen debut with a leading role in the 2010 Anil Sharma's period film Veer co-starring with Salman Khan for which she was nominated for the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. Khan garnered recognition from her item number \"Character Dheela\" in Ready, which was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2011. Khan earned commercial success in Bollywood with Sajid Khan's Housefull 2. The following year, Khan made her Tamil debut in the Tamil film Naan Rajavaga Pogiren, in which she did an item number in the song \"Malgove\". She achieved further success for her leading roles in the 2014 Punjabi film Jatt James Bond, a box-office success.
Personal Info
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (6.5)
View film →Iconic Roles
Housefull 2
One of the female leads in the ensemble cast of the comedy film.
Hate Story 3
A pivotal character in the erotic thriller film.
Defining Moments
Film Debut
Made her acting debut as the female lead in the big-budget period film 'Veer', launched by Salman Khan.
Ensemble Comedy Success
Appeared in the commercially successful comedy 'Housefull 2', gaining wider recognition.
Lead Role in Thematic Film
Played a lead role in 'Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele', a film exploring LGBTQ+ themes.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
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Did You Know?
Zarine Khan made her film debut in the 2010 historical drama 'Veer', starring opposite Salman Khan.
She was discovered by Salman Khan, who recommended her for the lead role in 'Veer'.
She has also appeared in Tamil and Punjabi language films, in addition to her work in Hindi cinema.
She played the role of Jelo in the 2012 ensemble comedy 'Housefull 2'.
She starred in the 2020 film 'Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele', which was a story about a gay man and a lesbian woman.
Photos
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News & Stories
Zarine Khan is all set to romance 3 men in Aksar 2
31/5/2016
Zarine Khan instead of Kangana Ranaut for Irrfan Khan
10/5/2016
Actress Zarine Khan Cute Stills
14/5/2015
Legacy & Influence
Zarine Khan entered the Hindi film industry with significant attention, making her debut in the 2010 historical drama 'Veer', produced by and starring Salman Khan. Her debut positioned her as a leading actress in a major studio film, capitalizing on a blend of traditional period aesthetics and mainstream commercial appeal. While her subsequent filmography has not been extensive, she has maintained a presence in the industry through roles in comedies like 'Housefull 2' and 'Ready', and ventured into more intense genres with films such as 'Hate Story 3'. Her career trajectory reflects a model who transitioned to acting, often cast in roles that emphasize glamour and physical presence, contributing to a specific archetype within early 2010s Bollywood. Her work in the 2020 film 'Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele', a story about a lesbian woman and a gay man, marked a notable shift towards a more content-driven, socially conscious narrative, showcasing a willingness to explore different cinematic spaces. Overall, Zarine Khan's contribution lies in her sustained visibility as a model-actress within commercial Hindi cinema, navigating both large ensemble casts and smaller, character-driven projects, thereby representing a career path followed by several contemporaries in the industry.