Meet actor who was once trolled for publically holding married co-star’s hand, wanted to be IAS officer, and has worked with Jr NTR, Mohanlal

Meet actor who was once trolled for publically holding married co-star's hand, wanted to be IAS officer, and has worked with Jr NTR, Mohanlal

As someone who has followed Raashii Khanna’s journey from aspiring IAS officer to successful actress, I must say her story is nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised in Delhi, this young lady with a brain full of dreams and talent managed to make a mark for herself in the competitive world of cinema.


Discuss a versatile actress with pan-Indian appeal, who nurtured dreams of becoming an IAS officer during her childhood. This vibrant and ambitious woman has shared screen space with prominent figures such as Dhanush, Ravi Teja, Mohanlal, Jr NTR, Tamannaah Bhatia, and many more notable actors. There was a time when she faced criticism for being seen holding hands with her married co-star in public, which might spark your curiosity about her identity.

In this piece, let’s explore the fascinating journey of actress Raashi Khanna – diving into both her personal and professional aspects. Let’s jump straight in!

Who is Raashii Khanna?

Raashii Khanna hails from Delhi, where she was born on November 30, 1990. As per reports, she finished her primary education at St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School, a school in her hometown. Subsequently, she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi.

It seems that additional information indicates that the actress excelled academically and had a passion for intellectual pursuits during her education in school and college. Initially intending to be a singer, Raashii Khanna eventually developed an ambition to become an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer as she grew older.

In the midst of pursuing her academic journey, Raashii harbored dreams of becoming a model rather than an actress. As she was completing her studies, she dabbled in copywriting for commercials as well. Eventually, she ventured into modeling for ads and acting in both advertisements and films.

Raashii Khanna’s filmography 

2013 saw Raashii Khanna make her debut in the film industry with the Hindi movie “Madras Cafe.” In this critically appreciated film, directed by Shoojit Sircar, she appeared as a supporting actress. Her character was Ruby Singh, the spouse of an Indian intelligence officer portrayed by John Abraham.

Film director Srinivas Avasarala was captivated by Raashii Khanna’s acting in Madras Cafe, which led him to cast her for his debut directorial project, titled Oohalu Gusagusalade. This film also starred himself and Naga Shaurya as the main characters.

Afterward, the actress additionally collaborated with Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna in the Telugu movie Manam. Interestingly, this film premiered in cinemas before Oohalu Gusagusalade. The movie garnered success at the box office, and audiences praised Raashii for her compelling portrayal in a minor role. However, it was the film Bengal Tiger that marked a significant milestone in her career, where she shared the screen with Ravi Teja.

Under the direction of Sampath Nandi, a comedy-action flick was released to a mix of reviews but quickly became a box office sensation. Known as Bengal Tiger, it ranked eighth among the highest-grossing Telugu films in 2015. The following year, the charismatic actor Ravi Teja shared the screen with Ram Pothineni in the film Hyper.

2017 saw me turning heads alongside Jr NTR in the movie Jai Lava Kusa. The film received favorable criticism and proved to be a box office success by earning over ₹100 crores. As I reveled in the success of consecutive hits, I made my debut in Malayalam cinema with the movie Villain, starring alongside Mohanlal.

Raashii boasts an impressive repertoire of popular Bollywood movies, along with films from the South. Her standout performances can be found in titles like Oxygen, Touch Chesi Chudu, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Imaikkaa Nodigal, Adanga Maru, Ayogya, Venky Mama, Thank You, Thiruchitrambalam, Farzi, and Yodha, to name a few.

Up next, Raashii Khanna will make an appearance in the upcoming Hindi movie “The Sabarmati Report” alongside Vikrant Massey. Additionally, she has agreed to star in two upcoming Telugu films – one with Sharwanand, provisionally titled “Sharwanand33”, and another called “Telusu Kada” where she will work with Siddhu Jonnalagadda.

When Raashii Khanna was trolled for holding her married co-star’s hand

At a recent event promoting their upcoming film Yodha, the actress was spotted holding hands with her co-star Siddharth Malhotra. This moment from the event sparked discontent among fans, particularly those who are ardent supporters of Siddharth’s wife and actress Kiara Advani. Once the video went viral online, Raashii Khanna became a target for internet trolls.

In a video posted by several fan pages, it appears that Raashii and Sidharth briefly held hands while walking towards the music launch event. At first, she was seen grasping his arm as they entered, but this evolved into hand-holding for a short period before Sidharth guided her behind the bodyguards to navigate through the crowd.

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2024-10-04 15:23