Rachna Khatau (born 29 January 1981) is a British-American television and stage actress, singer, writer and television host. She is notable for her role as Sondra in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy appearing in the series from 2013 through 2017.
Rachna Khatau | |
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| Born | 29 January 1981 London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, television host, writer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life
editRachna Khatau was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She received a master's degree in journalism at the University of Southern California.[2]
Career
editRachna has appeared in numerous premium shows at The Second City Hollywood.[1] As a singer, Rachna was previously signed to a record deal with a subsidiary label of Universal Records. She has hosted live shows and worked as a red carpet correspondent for Extra.[3]
Her early works included starring in low-budget independent films such as Heather (2006),Turbo (2009) and Embarrassing Facebook Girl (2011).[4]
Rachna had a recurring role in the sitcom Baby Daddy portraying Sondra, the over zealous neighbor.[5] She appeared in the series from 2013 until the series finale in 2017.[5] Since then, she has appeared in recurring guest star roles in Disney's Bizaardvark as Principal Karen[6] and in Nickelodeon's Game Shakers as Pam Chowdree.[7]
Rachna has starred in plays at the East West Players theatre in Los Angeles appearing in the farcical comedy Washer/Dryer and A Nice Indian Boy.[8][9]
Personal life
editRachna regularly volunteers with The Art of Elysium, performing for kids with intellectual disabilities, and Laughter for a Change, playing improv games with the patients and families at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.[3]
Filmography
edit- Heather (2006)[4]
- Foreign Body (2008)[10]
- Turbo (2009)[4]
- The Second City This Week (2011)[4]
- Embarrassing Facebook Girl (2011)[4]
- Practical Condolences (2011)[4]
- Hufflepuff Boyz (2011)[4]
- Days of Our Lives (2012)[4]
- Baby Daddy (2013-2017)[10]
- Father(s) Day (2016)[4]
- Bizaardvark (2017-2019)[4]
- Game Shakers (2017)[4]
- Downward Dog (2017)[10]
- The Villains of Valley View (2022)
- Raven's Home (2023)
References
edit- ^ a b "Rachna Khatau". The Second City. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Rachna Khatau". University of Southern California. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Biography". rachnakhatau.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Rachna Khatau". Breakdown Express. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Rachna Khatau". Hollywood. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Principal Karen". TV Maze. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ "Cast and credits for Game Shakers". Listal. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ "Review 'Washer/Dryer' needs less softener, more starch". Los Angeles Times. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Review: Rooting for 'A Nice Indian Boy' at East West Players". Los Angeles Times. 7 March 2014. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b c "Rachna Khatau Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved 24 August 2017.