Navina Bole, a popular face in the television and ad world, started as a model before taking up acting full-time. A Mumbai-born, she is trained in Bharat Natyam dance. She gained popularity when she played the role of ‘Diya Bhushan’ in Miley Jab Hum Tum. She played notable roles as ‘Priya’ in Jeannie Aur Juju and ‘Tia’ in Ishqbaaaz.

Before leaving an indelible imprint in television, Navina modeled for many famous brands, such as Fair & Lovely (presently Glow & Lovely), Dabur Vatika, Chevrolet, Reliance, and Nokia. She even modeled for music videos featuring some great artists, like Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali, Abida Parveen, and more.

Navina Bole Uncovers Uncomfortable Experience with Sajid Khan

Navina Bole recently shared an uncomfortable and distressing experience during her early days in the industry with director Sajid Khan. In an interview with Subhojit Ghosh on his YouTube channel, she explained how Sajid Khan once invited her to meet him to discuss a project. But when she went to the meeting, he made an inappropriately lewd request.

Navina remembered, “There is this terrible, terrible man who I would never want to meet in my life called Sajid Khan. He really the pushed the envelope when it came to disrespecting women. I was really excited when he called me and then he said, ‘Why don’t you just get off your clothes and sit in your lingerie? I need to see how comfortable you are in your body.”

She also went on to explain how Khan attempted to rationalize his inappropriate request, claiming that it was all about physical looks: “He stated that it was all about the ‘t**ts and a**’ in his language.” Navina, uneasy with the request, informed the director that she would have to return home to acquire a bikini and exited the meeting.

But that was not the end of it. Navina disclosed that Sajid Khan called her more than 50 times, repeatedly inquiring about when she would come back. She said even though she initially thought that it was over, Khan’s relentless calls were quite disturbing.

Navina Bole’s Marriage and Separation

Navina Bole wed actor-producer Karran Jeet in March 2017. They had their daughter, Kimaayra, in 2019. Their relationship ran into trouble, and by 2024, they were said to have parted ways. In the absence of any public comments, their not being seen on each other’s social media timelines has fueled speculation that the pair may still be struggling with unfinished business.

Public Reaction to Navina Bole’s Revelation

Navina’s revelation created a storm of talk on social networking sites, particularly on Reddit. Netizens posted their shock and anger at what she went through. One user said, “The Akhtars and Farah Khan will continue to normalise and rehabilitate this creep.” Another user stated, “Every single woman who has ever been left alone with this man for 2 minutes.”

This incident contributes to the existing discourse on the prevalence of the casting couch in Bollywood, bringing to light the difficulty for women in the industry.

Navina Bole’s Career and Net Worth

Navina Bole has also worked in various TV series such as Ssshhhh.Phir Koi Hai, Sapna Babul Ka.Bidai, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Adaalat, Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein, Boyz, and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She recently featured in the web series Honeymoon Suite Room No. 911 and Raseeli Raatien, both of which premiered on ALTBalaji.

With her thriving television and web series career, Navina Bole has built a net worth of around Rs. 17 crores, according to InfoKnocks. In spite of all the trouble she encountered in her personal life, she still remains a strong figure in the entertainment industry.

Navina Bole’s courageous revelation of her awkward meeting with Sajid Khan has again focused the spotlight on the casting couch culture that still haunts the film and television industry. Her story is an indication of more accountability and respect for women in show business.