Ayesha Khan

Ayesha Khan is an Indian actress, model, and social media influencer who works predominantly in Telugu and Hindi cinema, alongside television and digital platforms. Born on September 13, 2002, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she developed an early interest in the performing arts and began her career as a model, notably winning the Miss Teen Naviwood title in 2019. She gained her initial footing in the entertainment industry by participating in various print shoots and fashion shows before transitioning into acting. She made her initial on-screen appearances working as a junior artist in the television soap opera *Kasautii Zindagii Kay* (2018), before landing her first prominent television role as the antagonist Birba in the fantasy television series *Baalveer Returns* (2020). She subsequently made her feature film debut in Telugu cinema portraying Maya Fernandez in the legal drama *Mukhachitram* (2022). While steadily building her acting portfolio, Ayesha achieved massive nationwide fame and public recognition after entering the popular reality show *Bigg Boss 17* (2023–2024) as a wildcard contestant, where her stint made significant headlines. Capitalizing on her reality television popularity, Ayesha gained major momentum in Telugu cinema in 2024. She starred as Ratthalu in the comedy film *Om Bheem Bush* (2024), played a supporting role as Smitha in Sriram Adittya's family entertainer *Manamey* (2024), and delivered a viral dance performance in the chartbuster song "Motha" for the action drama *Gangs of Godavari* (2024). She also starred as Nikki opposite Karan V. Grover in the YouTube romantic series *Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei* (2024). Alongside her screen roles, she has featured in several popular music videos, including Afsana Khan's *Taaveez* (2022), *Mohabbat Ke Kaabil*, *Udeekan*, and Parampara Tandon's *Khaali Botal*. Expanding her footprint into mainstream Hindi cinema, Ayesha's filmography has grown significantly through high-profile 2025 releases. She made a special appearance in the song "Shararat" in Aditya Dhar's action thriller *Dhurandhar* (2025) and portrayed Police Constable Ayesha Khan in Gopichand Malineni's action film *Jaat* (2025) alongside Sunny Deol. She also headlined the comedy sequel *Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2* (2025) opposite Kapil Sharma, playing the role of Roohi.