Meet actress who made debut with Shah Rukh Khan, film was blockbuster, but failed to became a star, has links to royal family, her husband is…
GH News January 08, 2025 09:06 PM
Many Bollywood divas have tied the knot with cricketers. From Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli several couples from the showbiz and cricket fraternity have exchanged vows. Similarly the actress we are talking about is someone who made a power-packed debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Although the movie was a hit her career never took off.
Interestingly this actress was not just an actor but also a national-level field hockey player before entering the film industry. Adding to her charm she belongs to a royal family. While the clues might have left you puzzled let us make it easier for you—the actress in question is Zaheer Khans wife Sagarika Ghatge.
Sagarikas Powerful Role in Chak De! India
Sagarikas powerful and realistic portrayal of Priti Sabharwal in Shah Rukh Khans Chak De! India won hearts. One of the reasons for her impressive performance was her background as a former national-level field hockey player.
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Sagarika Ghatges Royal Connection
Many may not know that Sagarika is connected to the royal family of Kagal through her father Vijaysinh Ghatge. She has been married to celebrated cricketer Zaheer Khan since 2017.
Sagarikas Work Front
After her debut Sagarika went on to work in several movies including Miley Naa Miley Hum Fox and Rush. In addition to Hindi films she has also acted in Marathi and Punjabi movies.
Her most recent film role was in the 2017 movie Irada. She has also appeared in television and web series with her last acting role being in the telefilm Footfairy (2020). For her performance in Chak De! India she was honoured with the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.