# Mumaith Khan

Mumaith Khan (born 1 September 1985) is an Indian actress and model. She has appeared in numerous item numbers in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada language films.

## Early life

Khan was born on 1 September 1985. She was born and brought up in Bombay (present Mumbai). Her father is from Pakistan and her mother is from Tiruchirappalli.

## Career

Khan has acted primarily in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada language films. Besides movies, she has contested in the reality shows like Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6 and first season of Bigg Boss Telugu. As of now, she has been a part of nearly 100 movies. Her call to fame was her cameo performance in the Sanjay Dutt starrer hit Munna Bhai MBBS. Her career was rocked by a controversy of drug allegations in which many south movie stars were also questioned. Her relationship with a prime suspect Calvin Mascerehas was also at the centre of investigation. Because of those allegations, in July 2018, Mumaith was evicted mid way from Big Boss Telugu season 1 for questioning by the special investigation team in relation to a drug racket along with 20 other prominent celebrities from South film industry. During the investigation she volunteered to giver her hair, fluid and nail samples which the SIT refused. Later, she returned to the reality show after the interrogation.
In December 2016, Mumaith fell down from the bed at her apartment and hit her head which led to an internal injury damaging her nerves in the brain. She was in coma for 15 days and the doctors said it would take her two years to recover after treatment and surgery. Subsequently, this led to few neurological health problems like seizures and has been on medication for last two years. This also led to her gaining weight as her doctor advised her to keep away from the gym. Since then she has been trying to get back in shape gradually and is optimistic of making a comeback.
Khan made her comeback with Telugu horror film Heza.

## Filmography
### Telugu

* Swamy (2004 film) (Cameo)
* 143 - 2004 (Cameo)
* Chatrapati (2005) (Cameo)
* Pokiri (2006) (Item Number)
* Samanyudu (2006)
* Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006) (Cameo)
* Yogi (2007) (Item Number)
* Bhookailas (2007)
* Evadaithe Nakenti (2007) as Inspector F. Maisamma
* Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) (Item Number)
* Sri Mahalakshmi (2007) (Cameo)
* Operation Duryodhana (2007) as Ruchi
* Bhajantrilu (2007) (Cameo)
* Seema Sastri (2007) (Cameo)
* Maisamma IPS (2007) as IPS Mysamma
* Vishakha Express (2008)
* Veedu Maamoolodu Kaadu (2008) (Cameo)
* Mangatayaru Tiffin Centre (2008) as Dolly / Mangatayaru
* Lakshmi Putrudu (2008)
* Aatadista (2008)
* Manchu Kurise Velalo (2008) (Cameo)
* Sawaal (2008) (Cameo)
* Bujjigadu (2008) (Item Number)
* Neninthe (2008) as Mumaith Khan (herself)
* Dhee Ante Dhee (2009) (Cameo)
* Punnami Naagu (2009) as The Female Snake
* Target (2009) as Nandini
* Magadheera (2009) (Item Number)
* Saarai Veerraju (2009)
* L Board (2010)
* Gaali Seenu (2010) (Cameo)
* Nenu Naa Rakshasi (2011)
* Poison (2011)
* Dheera (2011)
* Gundello Godari (2012)
* Prathi Kshanam (2012) (Unreleased)
* Saradaga Ammayitho (2013)
* Kevvu Keka (2013) (Item Number)
* Gaddam Gang (Cameo) (2015)
* Dictator (Cameo) (2016)
* Thikka (2016)
* Heza (2019)
* RDX Love (2019)

### Hindi

* Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? (2002) (Cameo)
* Kaante (2002) (Cameo) (Uncredited)
* Shakti: The Power (2002) (cameo)
* Stumped (2003) (Cameo)
* Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) as Reena (Hospital dancer) (Cameo)
* Julie (2004) (Cameo)
* Asambhav (2004) (Cameo)
* Hulchul (2004) (Cameo)
* Dhadkanein (2005)
* Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) as Sunaina
* Nishaan (2005)
* Chocolate (2005) (Cameo)
* Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005) (Cameo)
* Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) (Cameo)
* Fight Club – Members Only (2006) (Cameo)
* Rafta Rafta – The Speed (2006) (Cameo)
* Jaadu Sa Chal Gayaa (2006) (Cameo)
* Big Brother (2007) (Cameo)
* Journey Mumbai to Goa (2007)
* Fun Aur Masti (2007)
* Mere Dost Picture Abhi Baki Hai (2012)
* Rowdy Rathore (2012)
* Shortcut Romeo (2013)
* Enemmy (2013)

### Tamil

* Majunu (2001) (Hari Gore song)
* Boys (2003) (Dating song)
* Vasool Raja MBBS (2004) (Seena Thana song)
* Jai (2004) (Cameo)
* Thalai Nagaram (2006) (Cameo)
* Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) (Cameo)
* Pokkiri (2007) (Cameo)
* Lee (2007) (Cameo)
* Madurai Veeran (2007) (Cameo)
* Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) (Cameo)
* Marudhamalai (2007) (Cameo)
* Nadigai (2008) (Cameo) (uncredited)
* Villu (2009) (Cameo)
* Brahmadeva (2009) (Cameo)
* Kanthaswamy (2009) as Meenakumari (Cameo)
* Kattradhu Kalavu (2010) (Cameo)
* Pournami Nagam (2010) as Nagamani / Manasa
* Siruthai as (2011) (Cameo)
* Mambattiyan as Sornam (2011)
* Arya Surya (2013) (Cameo)
* Ragalaipuram (2013) (Cameo)

### Kannada

* Orata (2007) (Cameo)
* Citizen (2008) (Cameo)
* Raaj The Showman (2009)
* Shourya (2010)
* Rajadhani (2011) (Cameo)
* Swayam Krushi (2011) (Cameo)
* Dandupalya 4 (2019) (Cameo)

### Bengali

* Jole Jongole (2018) (Cameo)

### Odia

* Love Dot Com (2012) (Cameo)

### Dakhini

* FM Fun Aur Masti (2007) (Cameo)

## Television

| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel | Result / Notes |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Herself | Hindi | Colors TV | Teen Ka Tadka along with Sana Saeed and Tushar |
| 2017 | Super 2 | Herself | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2017 | Bigg Boss Telugu 1 | Contestant | Telugu | Star Maa | 8th place- Evicted on Day 49 |
| 2018 | Sixth Sense | Herself | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss Telugu 2 | Guest | Telugu | Star Maa | Support Performer for Roll Rida on Launch Night |
| 2021 | Dancee Plus | Judge | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2021 | Alitho Saradaga | Guest | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss Non Stop | Herself | Telugu | Star Maa | |
| 2022–2023 | Jhansi | | Telugu | Disney+ Hotstar | |

## Controversy

She was being investigated in a massive drug racket. She appeared before the special investigation team of Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department in Hyderabad which is probing the case. Many other actors were involved in it. After Investigation about this case by Special Investigation Team Mumaith Khan was given clean chit.