Arishfa Khan
Arishfa Khan is an Indian actress and social media creator who began her career as a child actor on Hindi television. She has more than 29 million followers on Instagram, and she entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026, the reality show hosted by Salman Khan.
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Early life and education
Arishfa Khan was born on 3 April 2003 in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Her family later moved to Mumbai. She was schooled at Ryan International School in Mumbai, then shifted to private schooling because of her early acting career, and had to leave her education midway because of her acting schedule. During the 2020 lockdown she resumed her studies through online classes, telling Hindustan Times at 17 that she was preparing for her 8th standard exams.
Career
Arishfa began acting as a child. She made her television debut in 2012 in Chhal - Sheh Aur Maat, and became known as the young Gunjan in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera. She went on to appear in Jeannie Aur Juju, Uttaran, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Gangaa, Meri Durga and Crime Patrol. Her first lead role came in 2018, in Papa By Chance on Star Bharat. Alongside television, she built a large following on short video and social media. She had more than 25 million followers on TikTok before the app was banned in India, and she now has more than 29 million followers on Instagram and about 3.2 million subscribers on YouTube, where she received the Golden Play Button in July 2020. In December 2021 she launched her beauty brand, Mishy Me. Her last work before Bigg Boss was the music video Ishq Abhi Baaki Hai.
Bigg Boss 20
Arishfa entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026, the day the season premiered on JioHotstar and Colors TV, hosted by Salman Khan. Times Now described her at the premiere as the season's youngest contestant. She was nominated in the first week, along with Kanika Mann, Uditi Singh and Love Gill, and again in Week 7. She was nominated a third time in Week 9, in the Chain Reaction task on 2 November 2026. Inside the house she had repeated arguments over being called "bacchi", meaning a child, including clashes with Amrapali Dubey and ScoutOP. During Family Week, in the episode of 4 November, Mahhi Vij destroyed Arishfa's family message cassette to save her own lifeline. Arishfa had first encouraged Mahhi to protect her lifeline, then distanced herself and called the housemates' behaviour fake. She was nominated in Week 9.
Personal Life
Arishfa's mother, Arshi Naz, is a former stuntwoman, and her father, Rashid Khan, is a businessman.
Facts table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Arishfa Khan |
| Date of birth | 3 April 2003 |
| Age | 23 (in 2026) |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Place of birth | Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | Ryan International School, Mumbai; later private schooling; left education midway due to acting schedule; resumed studies through online classes during the 2020 lockdown |
| Occupation | Actress, Social media creator |
| Known for | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, Papa By Chance, Bigg Boss 20 |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Instagram followers | More than 29 million (November 2026) |
| YouTube subscribers | About 3.2 million (November 2026) |
Filmography - Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chhal - Sheh Aur Maat | Gitanjali (Ginni) |
| 2012-2013 | Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera | Young Gunjan |
| 2012 | Jeannie Aur Juju | JhunJhun |
| 2013 | Baal Veer | Minty |
| 2014 | Baal Veer | Dant Pari |
| 2014-2015 | Uttaran | Rani Chatterjee |
| 2015 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Vinni |
| 2016 | Baal Veer | Monica Gehi |
| 2017 | Gangaa | Radhika |
| 2017 | Meri Durga | Aarti |
| 2018 | Papa By Chance | Gurneet Chatwal |
| 2026 | Bigg Boss 20 | Contestant |
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Arishfa Khan?
Arishfa Khan was born on 3 April 2003, so she is 23 years old in 2026.
What is Arishfa Khan known for?
She began as a child actor on Hindi television, played the young Gunjan in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera and took her first lead role in Papa By Chance in 2018. She also has more than 29 million followers on Instagram and is a contestant on Bigg Boss 20.
When did Arishfa Khan enter Bigg Boss 20?
She entered the house on 6 September 2026, the day the season premiered.
Is Arishfa Khan still in Bigg Boss 20?
She is still in the house and was nominated in Week 9.
How many followers does Arishfa Khan have?
More than 29 million on Instagram in November 2026, and about 3.2 million subscribers on YouTube.
What is Arishfa Khan's education?
She was schooled at Ryan International School in Mumbai, then moved to private schooling, and had to leave her education midway because of her acting schedule. During the 2020 lockdown she resumed her studies through online classes, and told Hindustan Times at 17 that she was preparing for her 8th standard exams. No college or degree has been verified.
How tall is Arishfa Khan?
Arishfa Khan is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall.