Gaurav Khanna is an Indian television actor. He is best known for playing Senior Inspector Kavin in CID and Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa, for which he won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor (Editorial). In 2015, he’s first reality show was the first season of Celebrity MasterChef India, where he emerged as the winner. Gaurav is currently a contestant in the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 19.
Birth Name
Gaurav Khanna
Nickname
Gaurav
Profession
Actor
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Gaurav Khanna was born on the 11th of December 1981, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Age
He is now 43 years old.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Gaurav finished his education at Kanpur’s Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, where he became interested in the performing arts and creative pursuits at a young age. He relocated to Mumbai to continue his education after finishing school, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Family Details
- Father – Vinod Khanna (Businessman)
- Mother – Sakshi Khanna (Homemaker)
- Siblings – One elder sister.
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gaurav Khanna has dated –
- Akanksha Chamola (2016-Present) – In 2016, Khanna married Akanksha Chamola, and since then, the couple has become one of television’s most loved real-life pairs. Their chemistry is adored by fans, both on and off social media.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 9 inch
- In centimeters – 175 cm
- In Meters – 1.75 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 70 kg
- In Pounds – 154 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 30-15-41
- Waist – 30 Inches
- Biceps – 15 Inches
- Chest – 41 Inches
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
He wears a size 10 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
N/A
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Gaurav rose to prominence with his roles as Neil Fernandez in Jeevan Saathi – Humsafar Zindagi Ke, Inspector Kavin in CID, Dr. Akshay Sinha in Tere Bin and Prince Virendra Singh in Prem Ya Paheli – Chandrakanta. He got widespread attention for portraying Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa (2021-2024). He’s first reality show was the first season of Celebrity MasterChef India (2025), where he emerged as the winner.
Television Debut
In 2006, Khanna first appearance on a television show was in Bhabhi as Bhuvan Sareen. He’s first lead role was in Meri Doli Tere Angana (2007).
Gaurav Khanna Net worth
Gaurav Khanna has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2025.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Gaurav Khanna
- Instagram – gauravkhannaofficial
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gaurav Khanna
- Khanna started off his career in entertainment by working with television commercials, from which he gained early exposure and experience in front of the camera.
- He is an Indian television actor who shot to fame through his roles in serials like Kumkum, Love Ne Mila Di Jodi, Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam.
- Whenever he gets time from her busy schedule, she enjoys traveling, and acting.
- In 2008, he participated in 9X’s Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1.
- In 2009, Gaurav shared screen space with Bollywood actress Yami Gautam in the TV show, Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam as the protagonist Abeer Bajpayee.
- In 2011, he hosted Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan’s season 3.
- In 2025, he revealed his colour-blindness on Celebrity MasterChef. He went on to win the show and received Rs. 20 Lakh in cash and a golden apron as a prize. He was also the only vegetarian contestant in the show.
- In 2025, Gaurav is currently a contestant in the Indian reality show, Bigg Boss 19.
