Arshi Khan is an Indian actress, model, and internet personality who was born on November 29, 1989, in Afghanistan and was raised in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. She holds Indian nationality and belongs to Pashtun ethnicity. Arshi moved to India at the age of four and grew up in Bhopal under the care of her parents, Mohammad Arman Khan and Nadra Sultan. Hindi is her primary language, which she uses both personally and professionally, and she has been immersed in Indian culture from an early age. Over the years, she relocated to Mumbai, Maharashtra, which remains her current place of residence and professional base. Her early life involved adapting to a new country and environment, experiences that later shaped her outspoken public personality. Arshi maintains a massive social media presence on Instagram under the username arshikofficial, where she has built an audience of over 6.4M+ followers, sharing professional work, media appearances, lifestyle moments, and direct interactions with her fan base.
Professionally, Arshi Khan began her career in the entertainment industry in 2014 and has remained active since then. She made her Hindi film debut with The Last Emperor in 2014 and later appeared in the Tamil film Malli Mishtu in 2017. Her major breakthrough came in 2017 when she participated in the reality television show Bigg Boss 11, where her bold statements and outspoken nature made her one of the most talked-about contestants, earning her eighth place and making her one of Google India’s most searched entertainers of that year. She continued her reality TV journey with Bigg Boss 14, joining as a challenger contestant and again finishing in eighth place. Apart from reality television, Arshi has appeared in several television shows including Ishq Mein Marjawan, Meri Hanikarak Biwi, Vish, Box Cricket League Seasons 3 and 4, Savitri Devi College & Hospital, Bitti Business Wali, and Shravani. Her digital career includes web series such as Mary Aur Marlow, Raat Ki Rani Begum Jaan, The Devil Inside, Hotspot, Tuition Teacher, and Trahimam, where she played varied characters across OTT platforms. In addition to acting, she has featured in numerous music videos including Bandi, Nain Nasheele, Gaddi Hai Meri Ferrari, Chameli, Valentine Rose, and several others, further strengthening her visibility across digital media. She also briefly joined the Indian National Congress in 2019 but later resigned due to professional commitments. In 2021, she expanded her interests by enrolling at The Great Khali’s wrestling school CWE, showcasing her inclination toward physical performance and fitness-based entertainment.
In her personal life, Arshi Khan is known for her candid and unapologetic public persona. She has often spoken openly about the struggles she faced after relocating to Mumbai, particularly following her eviction from Bigg Boss 14. Her life has frequently attracted media attention due to controversies, public statements, and social media activity, which have kept her in constant public discourse. Despite facing criticism and trolling at various points, she has continued to remain active and vocal in the entertainment space. Arshi is deeply focused on her career and personal independence, often emphasizing resilience and self-expression. While her personal relationships and private matters have been widely speculated upon in the media, she continues to maintain a strong sense of individuality and remains committed to evolving her career across acting, digital content, and public appearances.