Meet actress, Class 12th topper, who wanted to be an IAS officer, had no hits in 11 years, still a star, name is…
GH News June 21, 2025 05:06 PM

There are several actors in Bollywood who never plan to be a part of the film industry but destiny in a way round up things for them that they get ironically connected to films. Today we will talk about one such actress who never desired to be a part of the glamours world but eventually landed in this profession and has now become a star figure.
Raashii Khanna was preparing for IAS but then...
Born on November 30 1990 she is none other than Raashii Khanna. She completed her schooling from Delhi and pursued graduation in English Literature from Lady Shri Ram College (DU). Once in an interview Raashii admitted that she never aspired to be an actress.
I was good in studies. Initially I wanted to become a singer but in college I decided to go into administrative services. I wanted to prepare for IAS and become an officer but my luck took me to films. I never dreamt of becoming a model or an actress. She said.
Raashii Khannas journey in films
Following her job as a copywriter in an advertising agency she ventured into modelling and collaborated with several high-profile brands. After this her career in films began when Shoojit Sircar cast her in Madras Cafe opposite John Abraham.
Although she had a limited screen presence but her performance was widely recognised. She then stepped in South Industry and made her Telugu debut with Oohalu Gusagusalade Tamil debut with Imaikkaa Nodigal and entered Malayalam industry with Villain.
In a career spanning over 10 years the actor hasnt given any major hit yet but her talent and amazing screen presence made her audiences favourite. Her most impactful performances in shows and movies like Bengal Tiger Supreme Jai Lava Kusa Tholi Prema Imaikkaa Nodigal Venky Mama Prati Roju Pandage Thiruchitrambalam Sardar Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and Farzi captivated viewers through and through.
Most recently seen in the Tamil film Aghathiyaa Raashii is now gearing up her next major project Telusu Kada. Directed by Neeraja Kona and Bankrolled by TG Vishwa the film is scheduled for a release on October 17 2025.