Gauhar Khan was born in a Muslim family in Pune, Maharashtra. She is the youngest of five siblings and the sister of actress Nigaar khan.Khan has modeled for Manish Malhothra. she acted in the film fever, fuddu, game, once upon a time mumbai, begum jaan,ishaqzaade. She has also acted in numerous television ads such as Ford Ikon, Bajaj Auto, Opel Car and Tanish jewellary. In 2002, at the age of 18, she participated in Femina Miss India contest where she came fourth and won the Miss talented title.In 20009, she participate in the celebrity dance show, Jhalak Dikhila Jaa where she became the first runner up of the show.