Rachna Khatau
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 | |
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation | Actress, singer, television host, writer |
Years active | 2006–present |
Home town | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Matt Black ( m. 2012) |
Early life
Rachna Khatau was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[1] She received a master's degree in journalism at the University of Southern California.[2]
Career
Rachna 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
Rachna 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
- 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]
References
- "Rachna Khatau". The Second City. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Rachna Khatau". University of Southern California. November 22, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Biography". rachnakhatau.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Rachna Khatau". Breakdown Express. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Rachna Khatau". Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Principal Karen". TV Maze. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- "Cast and credits for Game Shakers". Listal. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- "Review 'Washer/Dryer' needs less softener, more starch". Los Angeles Times. February 19, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Review: Rooting for 'A Nice Indian Boy' at East West Players". Los Angeles Times. March 7, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- "Rachna Khatau Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved August 24, 2017.