{"id":8194,"date":"2025-08-14T18:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/?p=8194"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:41:06","slug":"gaurav-khanna-biography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaurav Khanna Biography \u2013 Age, Wife, Career, TV Shows, Awards, Bigg Boss 19 &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Gaurav Khanna Biography:<\/strong> <strong>Gaurav Khanna<\/strong> is one of Indian television\u2019s most talented and versatile actors, best known for his portrayal of <strong>Anuj Kapadia<\/strong> in the hit TV show <em>Anupamaa<\/em> and his role as <strong>Senior Inspector Kavin<\/strong> in <em>CID<\/em>. With over 15 years in the entertainment industry, he has earned immense respect for his acting skills, screen presence, and dedication to his craft. In 2025, he added another feather to his cap by winning <em>Celebrity MasterChef India<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-14.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-14-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Gaurav_Khanna_Early_Life_Education\" >Gaurav Khanna Early Life &amp; Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Gaurav_Khanna_Acting_Career_Journey\" >Gaurav Khanna Acting Career Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Gaurav_Khanna_Awards_Achievements\" >Gaurav Khanna Awards &amp; Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Gaurav_Khanna_Personal_Life\" >Gaurav Khanna Personal Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Gaurav_Khanna_Challenges_Inspirational_Journey\" >Gaurav Khanna Challenges &amp; Inspirational Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Gaurav_Khanna_at_a_Glance\" >Gaurav Khanna at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/gaurav-khanna-biography\/#Social_Media_Links\" >Social Media Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaurav_Khanna_Early_Life_Education\"><\/span>Gaurav Khanna Early Life &amp; Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaurav Khanna was born on <strong>December 11, 1981<\/strong>, in <strong>Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>. He grew up in a middle-class family; his father, <strong>Vinod Khanna<\/strong>, worked in exports, while his mother, <strong>Shakshi Khanna<\/strong>, played a supportive role in his upbringing. He has an elder sister and completed his schooling at <strong>Seth Anandram Jaipuria School<\/strong> in Kanpur, where he actively participated in theatre and debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/bigg-boss-19-hindi-vote\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner.png 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He later pursued an <strong>MBA in Marketing<\/strong> and initially worked as a marketing manager in an IT firm before making the bold decision to switch careers and follow his passion for acting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-15.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-15-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaurav_Khanna_Acting_Career_Journey\"><\/span>Gaurav Khanna Acting Career Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Days:<\/strong> Gaurav began his career in <strong>television commercials<\/strong> before making his TV debut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TV Debut:<\/strong> His first appearance was in <em>Bhabhi<\/em> (2006) as Bhuvan Sareen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breakthrough Roles:<\/strong> He gained recognition with <em>Kumkum \u2013 Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan<\/em> (as Sharman Wadhwa) and <em>Meri Doli Tere Angana<\/em> (2007).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popular Serials:<\/strong> Over the years, he starred in <em>Jeevan Saathi<\/em>, <em>Love Ne Mila Di Jodi<\/em>, <em>Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam<\/em>, <em>Tere Bin<\/em>, <em>Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka<\/em>, and <em>Prem Ya Paheli \u2013 Chandrakanta<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CID Fame:<\/strong> His portrayal of Senior Inspector Kavin in <em>CID<\/em> made him a household name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stardom with Anupamaa:<\/strong> From 2021 to 2024, his role as Anuj Kapadia in <em>Anupamaa<\/em> earned him immense popularity, multiple awards, and a massive fan following.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reality Show Victory:<\/strong> In 2025, he participated in <em>Celebrity MasterChef India<\/em> and emerged as the winner, securing \u20b920 lakh in prize money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaurav_Khanna_Awards_Achievements\"><\/span>Gaurav Khanna Awards &amp; Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Telly Awards 2023 \u2013 Best Actor (Editorial) for <em>Anupamaa<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Onscreen Couple with Rupali Ganguly for <em>Anupamaa<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple nominations at ITA and Gold Awards for Best Actor &amp; Best Jodi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/bigg-boss-19-hindi-vote\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner.png 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaurav_Khanna_Personal_Life\"><\/span>Gaurav Khanna Personal Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaurav Khanna married television actress <strong>Akanksha Chamola<\/strong> on <strong>November 24, 2016<\/strong>, in Kanpur. The couple often shares glimpses of their life on social media, and fans adore their chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaurav_Khanna_Challenges_Inspirational_Journey\"><\/span>Gaurav Khanna Challenges &amp; Inspirational Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his success, Gaurav has been open about the struggles he faced during his early days in Mumbai, including financial constraints and the challenges of establishing himself in the competitive TV industry. On <em>Celebrity MasterChef<\/em>, he revealed that he is <strong>colour-blind<\/strong>, yet he overcame this challenge to perform exceptionally well in cooking tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-16.png 640w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-16-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaurav_Khanna_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Gaurav Khanna at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Full Name<\/th><td>Gaurav Khanna<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Date of Birth<\/th><td>11 December 1981<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Birthplace<\/th><td>Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Education<\/th><td>MBA in Marketing<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Profession<\/th><td>Actor<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Years Active<\/th><td>2006 \u2013 Present<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Spouse<\/th><td>Akanksha Chamola (m. 2016)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Known For<\/th><td>Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa, Senior Inspector Kavin in CID<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Reality Show Win<\/th><td>Celebrity MasterChef India (2025)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaurav Khanna\u2019s journey from a marketing professional\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Links\"><\/span>Social Media Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gauravkhannaofficial\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"officialgaurav2021@gmail.com\">Mail ID<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/iamgauravkhanna?lang=bn\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter (X)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/bigg-boss-19-hindi-vote\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/biggboss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bigg-Boss19-Vote-banner.png 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gaurav Khanna Biography: Gaurav Khanna is one of Indian television\u2019s most talented and versatile actors, best known for his portrayal of Anuj Kapadia in the hit TV show Anupamaa and &hellip; 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