Rewritten 13 November 2026. The earlier version said Aanchal Khurana had suffered a cardiac arrest, which she publicly denied, and said she had not worked since 2016, which was wrong. It also included unsourced personal details. This version follows her documented career.
Quick answer: Aanchal Khurana is an Indian television actress from Delhi who won MTV Roadies season 8 in 2011. She is best known for playing Charu Garg in Zee TV’s Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke (2012–2014), which won her the 2013 Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role. Her later work includes Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 (2021–2023) and Tu Juliet Jatt Di (2025–2026).
Aanchal Khurana at a glance
| Profession | Television actress |
|---|---|
| From | Delhi, India |
| Breakthrough | Winner of MTV Roadies season 8 (2011) |
| Best-known role | Charu Garg in Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke |
| Awards | Indian Telly Award, Best Actress in a Negative Role (2013); Gold Award, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (2022) |
| Date of birth | Not confirmed by a reliable source |
Winning MTV Roadies 8
Khurana first became known as the winner of the eighth season of MTV Roadies in 2011. The win led to her first major acting role the following year. In 2020 she also won the reality dating show Mujhse Shaadi Karoge.
Television career
Her breakthrough role was Charu Garg, the scheming daughter-in-law in Zee TV’s Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, which ran from 2012 to 2014. Over the next few years she appeared in episodes of Arjun, Savdhaan India, Emotional Atyachar, Aahat and C.I.D., and took longer roles in Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal, Meri Saasu Maa and Santoshi Maa.
| Years | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MTV Roadies 8 | Contestant (winner) |
| 2012–2014 | Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke | Charu Garg |
| 2015–2016 | Sarojini – Ek Nayi Pehal | Maneesha “Mannu” |
| 2016 | Meri Saasu Maa | Roopmati |
| 2016–2017 | Santoshi Maa | Bubbly Tiwari |
| 2017 | Zindagi Ki Mehek | Anjali Ahlawat |
| 2018 | Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji | Madhavi Goenka |
| 2019 | Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop | Himani |
| 2020 | Mujhse Shaadi Karoge | Contestant (winner) |
| 2021 | Crashh (web series) | Madhurima Mehra |
| 2021–2023 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 | Brinda Shekhawat |
| 2025–2026 | Tu Juliet Jatt Di | Richa Brar |
For the full list of Roadies champions, see our MTV Roadies winners list.
Health reports
Some entertainment sites reported in the past that Khurana had suffered a cardiac arrest. She denied those reports, according to The Quint, so they should not be treated as fact.
Frequently asked questions
Which season of Roadies did Aanchal Khurana win?
She won MTV Roadies season 8, in 2011.
Which serial made Aanchal Khurana famous?
Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke on Zee TV, in which she played Charu Garg.
Is Aanchal Khurana still acting?
Yes. Her recent work includes Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 (2021–2023) and Tu Juliet Jatt Di (2025–2026).
Where is Aanchal Khurana from?
She is from Delhi.
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