Get to know the actor who faced public backlash for holding hands with a married co-star, dreamt of becoming an IAS officer, and has collaborated with Jr NTR and Mohanlal.
Uncover the story of a versatile Indian actress who dreamt of becoming an IAS officer in her childhood and has shared the screen with top actors like Dhanush, Ravi Teja, Mohanlal, Jr NTR, Tamannaah Bhatia, and others. This talented actress faced backlash for being photographed holding hands with her married co-star at a public event. Can you guess who we’re talking about?
It’s none other than Raashii Khanna. Let’s explore both her personal and professional life in this article. So, let’s not waste any more time and dive into the details.
Who is Raashii Khanna?
Raashii Khanna was born on 30 November 1990 in Delhi. It is reported that she completed her schooling at St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School in Delhi and pursued a Bachelor of Arts with honors in English from Lady Shri Ram College.
During her schooling and college days, Khanna excelled academically and had aspirations of becoming a singer before later considering a career as an IAS officer. Alongside her studies, she also explored modeling and copywriting for advertisements before transitioning into acting in ads and movies.
Raashii Khanna’s Career
Khanna made her film debut in 2013 with the Hindi movie Madras Cafe in a supporting role. She later appeared in Telugu films like Oohalu Gusagusalade, Manam, and Bengal Tiger, which brought her critical acclaim and commercial success.
Her performance opposite Jr NTR in Jai Lava Kusa and alongside Mohanlal in Villain further showcased her acting prowess. Raashii Khanna has worked in both Bollywood and South Indian cinema, with notable projects like Oxygen, Touch Chesi Chudu, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Imaikkaa Nodigal, and more.
Upcoming projects for Khanna include the Hindi movie The Sabarmati Report with Vikrant Massey and two Telugu films opposite Sharwanand and Siddhu Jonnalagadda, respectively.
Controversy with a Co-Star
During a promotional event for Yodha, Raashii Khanna was caught holding hands with her co-star Siddharth Malhotra, sparking backlash from fans, particularly due to Siddharth’s wife Kiara Advani. The incident led to online trolling of Khanna.
In a video from the event, Khanna briefly held Siddharth’s hand before he moved away. While initially holding his arm, the interaction quickly ended as they navigated through the crowd. This incident caused quite a stir among fans and netizens.
ALSO READ: Rajinikanth pens an emotional note for his well-wishers as he gets discharged from hospital