MUMBAI: Hina Khan has been in news right from the day she announced her exit from Star Plus’ flagship show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She gained even more popularity for her stint in reality show Bigg Boss.

Let’s discover 5 awesome and fairly unknown facts about the gorgeous Hina Khan.

1. Hina Khan wanted to be a journalist

Yes! You read it right. Before she became a household name with Akshara Singhania’s character, Hina Khan had actually come to Mumbai with the dream of becoming a journalist.

2. Hina’s taaviz fixation

Not many know that Hina is extremely protective about a particular taaviz and she carries it everywhere in her wallet. A taaviz is usually considered a good luck charm. Well, luck or not, she certainly ruled the television scene for 8 long years with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

3. Prestigious award winner

Hina has also won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is considered one of the most prestigious and coveted awards in India.

4. Hina is a Kashmiri

Hina Khan shifted to Mumbai for her career and originally hails from Srinagar, Kashmir.

5. Foodie

Hina love Mughlai food, especially fried breads.