Adaa Khan

Adaa Khan

Actress

Summary

Adaa Khan is an Indian television actress and model best known for her performances in popular Hindi television serials such as Naagin, Amrit Manthan, and Behenein. Born on May 12, 1989, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Adaa began her career as a model before entering the television industry in 2009 with the show Palampur Express.

Biography

Her early breakthrough came through Behenein, where she played Aakashi Shastri, followed by a leading role in Amrit Manthan as Princess Amrit Kaur Sodhi. Over the years, she appeared in several episodic and reality shows, including Crime Patrol, Savdhaan India, Comedy Nights Bachao, and Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki. However, her biggest success arrived in 2015 when she portrayed the iconic shape-shifting serpent Shesha in Naagin. The character became one of the most recognized supernatural roles on Indian television, and Adaa reprised the role in multiple seasons and special episodes of the franchise.

Apart from fiction shows, Adaa also participated in the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 in 2020. She expanded her work into web series and music videos, appearing in projects such as Ratri Ke Yatri, Hasratein, and several music singles including Jugni and Mohabbat Phir Ho Jayegi.

Adaa Khan has received recognition for her performances, especially for her negative and supernatural roles. She won appreciation through awards such as the Gold Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards for her portrayal of Shesha in Naagin. Known for her glamorous screen presence and fashion sense, she remains one of the popular faces in Indian television entertainment.

Credits & Filmography

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Crime Patrol (2003)
Actress

Timeline

2025 Yuva Crime Files
Appeared in the series Yuva Crime Files.
2024 Web Drama Role
Featured in web series Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To as Anika Guleria/Dr. Amrita.
2023 Wagle Ki Duniya
Appeared as Sakhi Warge in Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey.
2023 Naagin 6 Return
Reprised role of Shesha/Sasha Suri in Naagin 6.
2022 Naagin Special
Returned as Shesha in Naagin: Basant Panchami Special.
2022 Web Series Expansion
Appeared in web series Ratri Ke Yatri and Hasratein.
2021 Music Video Entry
Featured in music videos including “Kde Kde” and “Mohabbat Phir Ho Jayegi”.
2020 Naagin 5 Guest Role
Appeared again as Shesha in Naagin 5.
2020 ITA Recognition
Received ITA Award for Landmark Performance for role of Shesha in Naagin.
2020 Khatron Ke Khiladi
Participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.
2019 Naagin 3 Appearance
Returned as Shesha in the finale of Naagin 3.
2018 Sitara Lead Role
Played the lead role in supernatural series Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara.
2018 Most Desirable List
Ranked tenth in Times of India’s Most Desirable Women on Television list.
2017 Gold Award Repeat
Won second consecutive Gold Award for portrayal of Shesha.
2016 Gold Award Win
Won Gold Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for Naagin.
2016 Naagin 2 Return
Reprised the role of Shesha in Naagin 2.
2015 Comedy Nights Bachao
Became contestant on comedy show Comedy Nights Bachao.
2015 Naagin Breakthrough
Rose to fame playing Shesha in supernatural series Naagin.
2014 Piya Basanti Re
Played Piya Patel in Piya Basanti Re.
2014 Reality Appearance
Participated in Welcome 2 – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki.
2013 Personal Loss
Lost her mother Parvin Khan to cancer.
2013 Episodic Roles
Appeared in shows including Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Crime Patrol, and Savdhaan India.
2012 Amrit Manthan
Starred as Princess Amrit Kaur Sodhi in Amrit Manthan.
2010 Behenein Role
Played Aakashi Shastri in Star Plus show Behenein.
2009 TV Debut
Made television debut as Vigya in Palampur Express.
1989 Birth
Born in Bombay (Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.