She plays a lead role in the Indian TV drama series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Education / Early Career
She completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2009 at the CCA School of Management, Gurgaon, Delhi. She wanted to be a journalist, but instead became an actress. She had interviewed for airhostess and had been selected for the 6 months training in Mumbai, but could not go because she suffered from malaria. One day, with her friends, she went in for auditions to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She did not take the audition seriously, but very next day she got a call from the producer that she has been selected for the main lead.
Personal life
Hina Khan was born to a Muslim family in Srinagar, Kashmir, India and later moved to New Delhi for her education. Her mother's origin is Srinagar and her father's origin is Mumbai. She has a younger brother named Aamir Khan. She currently resides in Mumbai with her family. In an episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, there was scene in which Akshara made jewelry designs for Naitik; the designs were made by Hina Khan herself for use in shooting.
Television career
TV Series
Year Title Role Notes
2009–present Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Akshara Singhania / Akshara Maheshwari Lead Role
2010 Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai Guest
Commerials
IPL
Awards
Star Parivaar Award for Best Yogya Jodi, 2009
Star Parivaar Award for Best Naya Sadasya (Female), 2009
New Talent Award For Best Actress, 2009
Indian Television Academy Award for Best Popular Actress, 2009
Indian TELLY Award for Best Newcomer (Female), 2009
Star Parivaar Award for Best Beti, 2010
Star Parivaar Award for Best Patni, 2010
Gold Award for Fresh Face of the Year, 2010
Star Parivaar Award for Best Stylish Sadasya, 2011
Star Parivaar Award Best Bhabhi, 2011
Star Parivaar Award For Hottest Jodi Paired With Karan Mehra, 2011
