Arshi Khan is an Indian actress, model, and reality TV star, born on November 29, 1989, in Afghanistan and raised in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. She holds Indian nationality and is of Pashtun ethnicity, with Hindi as her primary language. Arshi moved to India at the age of four and was raised by her parents, Mohammad Arman Khan and Nadra Sultan. She currently resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Known for her vibrant online presence, her Instagram handle is @arshikofficial, where she has over 6M+ followers and regularly shares her latest ventures and collaborations.
Arshi began her career in theatre and modelling before making her screen debut in the Hindi film The Last Emperor (2014). She rose to national fame through her controversial and entertaining stint on Bigg Boss 11 (2017), returning later in Bigg Boss 14 as a challenger. She also appeared in Tamil cinema with Malli Mishtu and in TV shows like Savitri Devi College & Hospital, Vish, and Shravani, playing Julie. Arshi has ventured into the digital world with web series like Mary Aur Marlow, Raat Ki Rani Begum Jaan, and The Evil Desires, along with music videos such as Bandi and Nain Nasheele.
Arshi Khan has faced her share of public controversies, including false claims about a relationship with cricketer Shahid Afridi and allegations involving spiritual leader Radhe Maa. Despite these issues, she remains a resilient figure in Indian entertainment, focusing on her acting and digital content.