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Rozlyn Khan is an Indian actress, model, and voice artist. She is known for her PETA campaign and for her breast cancer awareness activities.
Wiki/Biography
Rozlyn Khan was born on Saturday, 27 August 1988 (age 34 years; as of 2022) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-28-38
Family
She belongs to a Muslim family in India.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information available about her parents and siblings.
Husband & Children
She is unmarried.
Career
Theatre
Before entering the Bollywood industry, Rozlyn Khan appeared in many theatrical productions. She performed the role of Sugandhi in the play “Sugandhi,” which is based on the play “Hatak,” written by Saadat Hassan Manto. Talking about this, in an interview, she said,
Essaying the role of Sugandhi in the Urdu Play ‘Hatak’ (The Insult) written by Saadat Hasan Manto was the most difficult role of my career!”
Film
In 2012, Rozlyn Khan appeared in the Bollywood film “Dhama Chaukdi,” starring Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari, and Deepraj Rana. In 2016, she appeared as an item girl in the song “Keep Distance” from the Hindi film “Jee Lene Do Ek Pal.”
Later, she appeared in the film “Miss Screte 2.”
Television
Rozlyn Khan made her television debut in 2018 with the crime show “Crime Alert” in which she played the character of a younger dancer. The episode was about the tragic life story of a young dancer, who was raped. In an interview, while talking about choosing this show, Rozlyn Khan said
Since the last two years, I have been busy doing theatre. When I got an offer to do a show on the story of a girl’s tragic life, I thought why not. This is crime-based show and the stories are episodic. I was really touched when I heard the story. This is my debut on the small screen.”
Webcomic
Rozlyn Khan worked as a voice artist for the character of Savita Bhabhi in an Indian animated adult film, “Savita Bhabhi.” The film was released on the internet on 4 May 2013. The creator of “Savita Bhabhi,” Puneet Agarwal (also known as Deshmukh), launched another webcomic on 4 August 2013 titled “Rozlyn Comic.” In this comic, the leading role, Saina, is a caricature of Rozlyn herself. Khan became the first Indian model to be sketched in an adult webcomic.
Modelling
Rozlyn Khan has appeared in various TV commercials including Fruity drink, Monaco biscuits, and Kelvinator. She has modelled for the magazine Gladrags and did various photoshoots for the PETA campaign.
Video Song
In 2022, the actress featured in the song “Aa Bhi Jaa” opposite Rajniesh Duggal. The song was sung by Farhan Sabri.
Controversies
Tortured & harassed by police in her look-alike case
In 2014, a look-alike of Rozlyn Khan was running an escort business under the name of Rozlyn Khan. After the arrest of the accused, Khan revealed through a tweet that she was tortured and harassed by the ex-additional commissioner of police Sunil Paraskar and his officer Manish Nalawade for four months in the case.
Karan Kakkad murder case
In 2012, Karan Kakkad, an aspiring producer and businessman was murdered. His younger brother claimed that Rozlyn Khan was Karan Kakkad’s girlfriend and might be involved in the conspiracy. In an interview, Rozlyn Khan denied the allegation and said that she was not his girlfriend. In an interview, she said that Karan’s friend was dragging her name in the case to divert the police’s attention. She said,
Simran Sood, his friend, tried to drag my name in this mess and tried to trap me just to divert cops attention. But, I have mailed all the messages and BBMs to the police. That is why they have given me a clean chit!”
Favourites
Facts/Trivia
- In 2012, Rozlyn Khan won the ‘Celebrity Whistleblower trophy’ at Lions Gold Award. On New Year’s eve, Khan got a call from the drug mafia to help them as they were planning to smuggle into Mumbai, but the actress refused and informed the Mumbai Police about it. After receiving the award, Rozlyn Khan said,
It is a big achievement to be conferred with the award. I am grateful to the media and the Mumbai Police who initiated prompt action by beefing up the security at hotels where celebrity performances were taking place. This led to a drug-free New Year’s eve.”
- Rozlyn Khan bathed in blood-red water during a photo shoot for the PETA campaign (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to protest against cosmetic testing on animals in 2012.
- Rozlyn Khan often raises awareness about breast cancer. For promoting breast cancer awareness, she appeared topless in one of her photoshoots. Her video in which she was seen examining herself went viral. In an interview, while talking about her video, she said,
Through my simple self-examination video, I intend to spread maximum awareness, inform and educate everyone about the malady and do my bit to save lives.”
- The actress was diagnosed with cancer. On 12 November 2022, Rozlyn Khan informed her fans about her ill health through her Instagram post. She revealed that she misunderstood her cancer pain as gymnastics & exercise stress. She further informed that she would undergo chemotherapy for the next 7 months.