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Adaa Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 May 1989

Age36 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Abbas Khan; Mother - Parvin Khan (d.2013); Brother - Imran Khan

Adaa Khan Biography

Adaa Khan is an Indian television actress known for strong negative roles and her work across TV serials, reality shows, commercials and short films. Born

Early life and background

Adaa Khan was born on 12 May 1989 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She grew up in Mumbai and pursued higher education, completing a graduation in English Literature followed by a master’s degree in Sociology. Her father is Abbas Khan; her mother, Parvin Khan, died in 2013 after a battle with cancer. She has one brother named Imran Khan.

Before entering screen work, Khan worked at a call centre, where her first salary was ₹15,000. While in Mumbai she was noticed at a coffee shop by someone from the entertainment industry and that led to print-ad work for Pantaloons and subsequent modelling assignments.

Career

Khan began her on-screen career in television. Her first TV role came in 2009 in the serial Palampur Express, in which she played Anita Kulkarni. She expanded into music videos and commercials, appearing in a 2011 Punjabi music video titled Akhiyan Nu Akhiyan and featuring in television commercials for brands such as Tide Naturals, Godrej No. 1 and Havells Bulbs.

Her performances in television serials have earned recognition, particularly for negative or antagonist roles. Awards she has received include the Indian Telly Award (2013) for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) for Amrit in Amrit Manthan. For her role as Shesha in the TV serial Naagin she won multiple honors: Lions Gold Award (2016) for Best Actress in a Negative Role, Boroplus Gold Award (2016 and 2017) for Best Actress in a Negative Role (critics), India News Award (2016) for Fittest Star of the Year, and the Indian Kalakar Award (2017) for Best Actress in a Negative Role.

Khan has also taken part in reality and variety television. In 2014 she joined the reality series Welcome 2 – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki. She participated as a player in the sports-entertainment programme Box Cricket League, representing Ahmedabad Express in Season 1 (2014–2015) and Jaipur Raj Joshiley in Season 2 (2016). In 2015 she hosted the comedy series The Great Indian Family Drama and made guest performances on shows including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded and Bigg Boss Season 9.

Her screen work extends beyond television serials and commercials: in 2018 she appeared in the short film Ek Mulaqat. Khan has also performed in stand-up/comedy formats and live television dance segments as part of her varied television appearances.

Public profile

Adaa Khan’s physical profile listed in public sources cites a height of approximately 163 cm (5'4"), weight around 55 kg (121 lbs), and measurements noted as roughly 34-26-36. She has brown eyes and black hair. Personal interests include travelling, reading, dancing and shopping; she has described herself as a dog lover.

Khan follows Islam and has spoken about a tattoo on her right wrist that reads "Maa" with angel wings. She keeps a photograph of her grandmother in her purse and has mentioned personal superstitions such as a fondness for the colour white and considering the number 8 unlucky. She owns a Skoda car.

Personal life

Adaa Khan is unmarried. Public information has linked her romantically with actor Ankit Gera. Her mother passed away in 2013. Khan has a tattoo on her right wrist and has shared details of personal habits and preferences, such as favourite foods and books.

Latest updates

Khan’s more recent screen credit listed in public materials is the 2018 short film Ek Mulaqat. She continues to be active in television projects, reality formats and commercial work, and remains a visible presence on social media platforms.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Ek Mulaqat

Short film in which Adaa Khan acted

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Palampur Express (2009)
  2. Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) for Amrit Manthan (2013)
  3. Multiple awards for the role of Shesha in Naagin, including Lions Gold Award and Boroplus Gold Awards (2016–2017)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adaa Khan born?

Adaa Khan was born on 12 May 1989.

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Adaa Khan's marital status is listed as Unmarried.