Rachna Khatau 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 ''

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'' appearing in the series from 2013 through 2017.

Early life

Rachna Khatau was raised in

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. She received a

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in journalism at the

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Career

Rachna has appeared in numerous premium shows at The Second City Hollywood. As a singer, Rachna was previously signed to a record deal with a subsidiary label of

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. She has hosted live shows and worked as a red carpet correspondent for ''

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''. Her early works included starring in low-budget independent films such as ''Heather'' (2006),''Turbo'' (2009) and ''Embarrassing Facebook Girl'' (2011). Rachna had a recurring role in the sitcom ''

'' portraying Sondra, the over zealous neighbor. She appeared in the series from 2013 until the series finale in 2017. Since then, she has appeared in recurring guest star roles in

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'' as Principal Karen and in

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'' as Pam Chowdree. Rachna has starred in plays at the

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theatre in

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appearing in the farcical comedy ''Washer/Dryer'' and ''A Nice Indian Boy''.

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

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Filmography

* ''Heather'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''Turbo'' (2009) * ''

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This Week'' (2011) * ''Embarrassing Facebook Girl'' (2011) * ''Practical Condolences'' (2011) * ''Hufflepuff Boyz'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2012) * ''

'' (2013-2017) * ''Father(s) Day'' (2016) * ''

'' (2017-2019) * ''

'' (2017) * '' Downward Dog'' (2017) * '' The Villains of Valley View'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2023)

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