Malaika Arora
Biography
Malaika Arora, also known as Malaika Arora Khan, is an Indian actress, dancer, model, video jockey and television presenter born on 23 August 1973 in Thane, Maharashtra, India. She gained widespread recognition for her dance performances in popular Hindi film songs such as “Chaiyya Chaiyya” (1998), “Gur Naalo Ishq Mitha” (1998), “Maahi Ve” (2002), “Kaal Dhamaal” (2005) and “Munni Badnaam Hui” (2010). In addition to her on‑screen work, she entered film production in 2008 together with her former husband Arbaaz Khan under the banner Arbaaz Khan Productions, which released the films “Dabangg” (2010) and “Dabangg 2” (2012). Her acting credits on TMDB number forty.
Career overview
Malaika Arora, born on 23 August 1973 in Thane, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian actress, dancer, model, VJ and television presenter. Her career in the entertainment industry includes a range of appearances across film and television, with a total of forty credited roles listed in the database. While she is recognised for her acting work, she is especially noted for her dance performances in popular Hindi film songs, such as “Chaiyya Chaiyya” (1998), “Gur Naalo Ishq Mitha” (1998), “Maahi Ve” (2002), “Kaal Dhamaal” (2005) and “Munni Badnaam Hui” (2010). These performances have contributed significantly to her public profile and have been highlighted as key elements of her career.
In addition to her on‑screen work, Arora expanded her professional activities into film production in 2008, partnering with her former husband Arbaaz Khan. Together they established Arbaaz Khan Productions, a company that has released commercially successful films, including “Dabangg” (2010) and its sequel “Dabangg 2” (2012). Throughout her career, she has been credited under the name Malaika Arora Khan as well as her given name, reflecting her varied roles within the Indian entertainment sector.
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- Thamma (2025) as Special appearance in the song "Poison Baby"
- Pitch To Get Rich (2025)
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) as Self
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 11 (2023) as Judges
- An Action Hero (2022) as Dancer
- Moving In With Malaika (2022) as Self
- Moving In With Malaika (2022) Creator
- Star vs Food (2021) as Herself
- India's Best Dancer (2020) as Judge
- Pataakha (2018) as Dancer in "Hello Hello" Song
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- BFFs with Vogue (2016) as Herself
- Top Model India (2015) as Head Judge
- Dolly Ki Doli (2015)
- Dolly Ki Doli (2015) Producer
- Happy New Year (2014) as Heroine
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Special Appearance in "Pandeyji Seeti" Song
- Dabangg 2 (2012) Producer
- Housefull 2 (2012) as Item Number
- Gabbar Singh (2012) as Special Appearance in "Kevvu Keka" Song
- Dabangg (2010) as Special Appearance in "Munni Badnaam Hui" Song
- Dabangg (2010) Producer
- Housefull (2010) as Pooja
- Nakshatra (2010) as Singer / Dancer
- Prem Kaa Game (2010) as The Dream Girl
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self - Judge
- EMI (2008) as Nancy
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self
- Welcome (2007) as Item Number In Song Hoth Rasiley
- Heyy Babyy (2007) as Special Appearance in Song
- Athidhi (2007) as Special appearance
- Cinema Asia: India (2007) as Self
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2006)
- Kaal (2005) as Guest Appearance
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Kaante (2002) as Lisa
- Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002) as Special Appearance
- Indian (2001) as Club Dancer
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Bichhoo (2000) as Kiran Sabarwal
- Dil Se.. (1998) as Special Appearance in "Chaiyya Chaiyya" song