Mumaith Khan
Mumaith Khan (born 1 September 1985) is an Indian film actress and model.[1] She is notable for her item number appearances in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Odia language films.
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Years active | 2004–present |
Early life
Khan was born on 1 September 1985.[2] She was born and brought up in Mumbai. Her father is from Pakistan and her mother is from Chennai.[3]
Career
Khan has acted primarily in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada language films. Besides movies, she has contested in the reality shows like Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6 and first season of Bigg Boss Telugu.[2][4] As of 2017 she had worked in 40 Telugu movies, over 20 Hindi movies, 16 Tamil and 5 Kannada films. Her call to fame was her cameo performance in th Sanjay Dutt starrer hit Munna Bhai MBBS. Her career was rocked by a controversy of drug allegations in which many south movie stars were also questioned. Her relationship with a prime suspect Calvin Mascerehas was also at the centre of investigation.[5] Because of those allegations, in July 2018, Mumaith was evicted mid way from Big Boss Telugu season 2 for questioning by the special investigation team in relation to a drug racket along with 20 other prominent celebrities from South film industry. During the investigation she volunteered to giver her hair, fluid and nail samples which the SIT refused.[6] Later she returned to the reality show after the interrogation.
In December 2016, Mumaith fell down from the bed at her apartment and hit her head which led to an internal injury damaging her nerves in the brain. She was in coma for 15 days and the doctors said it would take her two years to recover after treatment and surgery. Subsequently, this led to few neurological health problems like seizures and has been on medication for last two years. This also led to her gaining weight as her doctor advised her to keep away from the gym. Since then she has been trying to get back in shape gradually and is optimistic of making a comeback.[7]
TV appearances
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Result / Notes |
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2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Herself | Colors TV | Teen Ka Tadka along with Sana Saeed and Tushar |
2017 | Super 2 | Herself | ETV Telugu | |
Bigg Boss Telugu 1 | Contestant | Star Maa | 8th place- Evicted on Day 49 | |
2018 | Sixth Sense | Herself | ||
Bigg Boss Telugu 2 | Guest | Support Performer for Roll Rida on Launch Night |
Filmography
Telugu
- Swamy (2004) (Cameo)
- 143 (2004) (Cameo)
- Chatrapati (2005) (Cameo)
- Pokiri (2006) (Cameo)
- Samanyudu (2006)
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) (Cameo)
- Yogi (2007) (Cameo)
- Bhookailas (2007)
- Evadaithe Nakenti (2007) as Inspector F. Maisamma
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) (Cameo)
- Sri Mahalakshmi (2007) (Cameo)
- Operation Duryodhana (2007) as Ruchi
- Bhajantrilu (2007) (Cameo)
- Seema Sastri (2007) (Cameo)
- Maisamma IPS (2007) as IPS Mysamma
- Vishakha Express (2008)
- Veedu Maamoolodu Kaadu (2008) (Cameo)
- Mangatayaru Tiffin Centre (2008) as Dolly / Mangatayaru
- Lakshmi Putrudu (2008)
- Aatadista (2008)
- Manchu Kurise Velalo (2008) (Cameo)
- Sawaal (2008) (Cameo)
- Bujjigadu (2008) (Cameo)
- Neninthe (2008) as Mumaith Khan (herself)
- Dhee Ante Dhee (2009) (Cameo)
- Punnami Naagu (2009) as The Female Snake
- Target (2009) as Nandini
- Magadheera (2009) (Cameo)
- Saarai Veerraju (2009)
- L Board (2010)
- Prathi Kshanam (2010) (Post-production)
- Gaali Seenu (2010) (Cameo) (Ready For Release: 28 September 2010)
- Nenu Naa Rakshasi (2011)
- Poison (2011)
- Dheera (2011)
- Gundello Godari (2012)
- Saradaga Ammayitho (2013)
- Kevvu Keka (2013)
- Gaddam Gang (Cameo) (2015)
- Dictator (Cameo) (2016)
- Thikka (2016)
- Heza (Filming)
Hindi
- Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? (2002) (Cameo)
- Kaante (2002) (Cameo) (Uncredited)
- Stumped (2003) (Cameo)
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) as Reena (Hospital dancer) (Cameo)
- Julie (2004) (Cameo)
- Asambhav (2004) (Cameo)
- Hulchul (2004) (Cameo)
- Dhadkanein (2005)
- Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) as Sunaina
- Nishaan (2005)
- Chocolate (2005) (Cameo)
- Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005) (Cameo)
- Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) (Cameo)
- Fight Club – Members Only (2006) (Cameo)
- Rafta Rafta – The Speed (2006) (Cameo)
- Jaadu Sa Chal Gayaa (2006) (Cameo)
- Big Brother (2007) (Cameo)
- Journey Mumbai to Goa (2007)
- Fun Aur Masti (2007)
- Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai (2012)
- Rowdy Rathore (2012)[9]
- Shortcut Romeo (2013)
- Enemmy (2013)
Tamil
- Jai (2004) (Cameo)
- Ponniyin Selvan (2005) (Cameo
- Thalai Nagaram (2006) (Cameo)
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) (Cameo)
- Pokkiri (2007) (Cameo)
- Lee (2007) (Cameo)
- Madurai Veeran (2007) (Cameo)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) (Cameo)
- Marudhamalai (2007) (Cameo)
- Villu (2009) (Cameo)
- Brahmmadeva (2009) (Cameo)
- Kanthaswamy (2009) as Meenakumari (Cameo)
- Kattradhu Kalavu (2010) (Cameo)
- Siruthai as (2011) (Cameo)
- Mambattiyan as Sornam (2011)
- Maranthen Mannithen (2012) (Cameo)
- Arya Surya (2013) (Cameo)
Kannada
- Orata (2007) (Cameo)
- Citizen (2008) (Cameo)
- Raaj The Showman (2009)
- Shourya (2010)
- Rajadhani (2011) (Cameo)
- Swayam Krushi (2011) (Cameo)
Bengali
- Jole Jongole (2018) (Cameo)
Odia
- Love Dot Com (2012) (Cameo)
Controversy
She was being investigated in a massive drug racket. She appeared before the special investigation team of Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department in Hyderabad which is probing the case. Many other actors were involved in it. After Investigation about this case by Special Investigation Team Mumaith Khan was given clean chit.[10][11]
References
- Ramesh, Randeep (5 April 2016). "Muslim India struggles to escape the past". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- "चार लिव इन रिलेशन, ड्रग्स और 27 लाख की सर्जरी, ऐसी है इस एक्ट्रेस की लाइफ". Times Now (in Hindi). 1 September 2018. Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- "Mumaith Khan Exclusive Interview || Talking Movies With iDream #275". YouTube. iDream Telugu Movies. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
Starts at 24.00
- "Mumaith Khan - Bigg Boss Telugu contestant: Biography - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- "Mumaith Khan – Bigg Boss Telugu contestant: Biography – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- "Tollywood drug case: Actress Mumaith Khan grilled, Ravi Teja to appear before SIT next". The News Minute. 28 July 2017. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- Ravi, Murali (15 April 2018). "Item Bomb Mumaith Khan suffered from seizures". Tollywood. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- "Heza Teaser | Munna Kasi, Mumait Khan, Nutan Naidu". YouTube. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- "I'm amused when i am called sexy: Mumaith Khan". The Times of India. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- "Hyderabad Drug Case: Actor Mumaith Khan Appears Before Special Probe Team". NDTV.com. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- "Hyderabad drug case: Actress Mumaith Khan appears before SIT – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
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