Mumaith Khan (born 1 September 1985) is an Indian actress and model. She has appeared in numerous item numbers primarily in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films.
Early life
Khan was born on 1 September 1985. She was born and brought up in Bombay (present Mumbai). Her father is from Pakistan and her mother is from Tiruchirappalli.
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. As of now, she has been a part of nearly 100 movies. Her call to fame was her cameo performance in the 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. Because of those allegations, in July 2018, Mumaith was evicted mid way from Big Boss Telugu season 1 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. 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.
Khan made her comeback with Telugu horror film Heza.
Filmography
Telugu
Hindi
Tamil
Kannada
- Orata (2007) (Cameo)
- Citizen (2008) (Cameo)
- Raaj The Showman (2009)
- Shourya (2010)
- Rajadhani (2011) (Cameo)
- Swayam Krushi (2011) (Cameo)
- Dandupalya 4 (2019) (Cameo)
Bengali
- Jole Jongole (2018) (Cameo)
Odia
- Love Dot Com (2012) (Cameo)
Dakhini
- FM Fun Aur Masti (2007) (Cameo)
Television
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.
References
External links
- Mumait Khan at IMDb
- Mumaith Khan on Facebook
