Arishfa Khan started acting on television as a child and went on to build one of the largest short-video and Instagram audiences in India. She is the youngest contestant this season.
Career highlights
- TV debut as a child in Chhal – Sheh Aur Maat (2012); young Gunjan in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas… Veera (2012).
- Child roles in Uttaran, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Jeannie Aur Juju and Meri Durga.
- First lead role in Papa By Chance (Star Bharat, 2018).
- Music videos including Yaara, Dildari, Teri Baatein Mulaqatein and Ishq Abhi Baaki Hai (2026).
- Reported to have more than 29 million followers on social media.
In Bigg Boss 20
She was nominated in the very first nomination round (reported by Pinkvilla) and had an early argument with Aamrapali Dubey, for which she apologised the next day. She placed fourth in the 22 September ranking task, and in Week 5 was both nominated and a captaincy contender (reported by Filmibeat).