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Arjun Bijlani
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Born | Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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31 October 1982
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Years active | 2004–present |
Known for | Left Right Left Miley Jab Hum Tum Naagin Ishq Mein Marjawan Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Laughter Chefs - Unlimited Entertainment |
Spouse(s) |
Neha Swami
(m. 2013) |
Children | 1 |
Arjun Bijlani (born 31 October 1982) is a famous Indian actor. He mostly works in Hindi TV shows. Arjun started his acting journey with the TV show Kartika in 2004. This show was on Hungama TV.
He is well-known for his roles in popular shows like Left Right Left and Miley Jab Hum Tum. He also starred in Naagin and Ishq Mein Marjawan. Besides acting, Arjun has hosted many reality shows. He even won Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in 2021.
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About Arjun's Early Life
Arjun Bijlani was born on 31 October 1982 in Bombay, Maharashtra. His family is Sindhi. He went to Bombay Scottish School, Mahim for school. Later, he studied at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. Arjun has a younger brother named Niranjan Bijlani. Sadly, his father, Sudarshan Bijlani, passed away when Arjun was 19 years old.
Arjun's Family Life
Arjun Bijlani married his girlfriend, Neha Swami, on 20 May 2013. On 21 January 2015, they welcomed their son, Ayaan Bijlani.
Arjun's Acting Journey
Starting Out in TV (2004-2010)
Arjun began his TV career in 2004. His first show was Kartika, where he acted opposite Jennifer Winget. He played Ankush, the main character's love interest. In 2005, Arjun was in another youth show called Remix.
He got his first big role in the action drama Left Right Left. He played Cadet Aalekh Sharma in this show. In 2008, he appeared in Mohe Rang De. The same year, he joined the romantic youth show Miley Jab Hum Tum. He played Mayank Sharma, a smart but shy guy who falls in love. This was his first lead role and the show was very popular. It ended in 2010. After that, he was in Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna.
More TV Shows and Films (2011-2014)
In 2012, Arjun hosted a reality talk show called Dell Inspiron Road Diaries. He also acted in a TV movie, Teri Meri Love Stories, playing a simple guy named Raghu. He also appeared in short films like Full Phukre. Arjun played a police inspector named Dev in Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar.
In 2013, he was in Chintu Ban Gaya Gentleman. His last show in 2013 was the comedy cooking show Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar. In 2014, he played in Box Cricket League. He also appeared in an episode of Yeh Hai Aashiqui. In 2015, he joined Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi. He played Shikhar Mehra, a lawyer who falls in love. He left the show in August 2015.
Becoming a Star with Naagin (2015-2021)
In September 2015, Arjun signed another big show, Naagin. He starred opposite Mouni Roy. The show was a huge hit on Colors TV. Arjun played Ritik Singh, a businessman who doesn't believe in love. But his beliefs change when he meets Shivanya. Naagin became a turning point in his career.
In 2016, he made his first Bollywood movie, Direct Ishq. He played Kabir Bajpai, a good guy from a rich family. However, the movie did not do well. In July 2016, Arjun joined the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9.
In August 2016, he appeared in Kavach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se as Arhaan, a genie. He also made a special appearance in Naagin 2. In November 2016, he played Raghav Mehra in Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil. This show ended in 2017.
In September 2017, Arjun starred in Ishq Mein Marjawan as Deep Raj Singh. This show was also very popular and ended in June 2019. In 2018, he hosted the dance show Dance Deewane. In 2019, he hosted Kitchen Champion 5 and appeared in Naagin 3.
In 2019, he hosted Dance Deewane 2. In 2020, he was in a music video called Kehndi Haan Kehndi Naa. In March 2020, he started his digital journey with the web series State of Siege. He played Major Nikhil Manikrishnan, a role inspired by a real-life hero. He also appeared in another music video, Ishq Tanha.
In 2021, Arjun participated in the stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. The show was filmed in Cape Town, South Africa. Arjun won the show, beating other contestants.
New Adventures in Acting (2022-Present)
In January 2022, Arjun hosted India's Got Talent on Sony TV. In February 2022, he participated in Smart Jodi with his wife, Neha. They finished as the 2nd runner-up. The same year, he starred in the web series Roohaniyat as Saveer Rathod, which was a big hit.
In June 2022, he hosted Ravivaar With Star Parivaar. He also appeared in three music videos in 2022. In November 2022, he became the host of MTV Splitsvilla season 14.
Arjun returned to TV shows in 2023. He played Dr. Shiv Kashyap in Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti on Zee TV. This show ran for about a year. In 2024, Arjun participated in Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment on Colors TV. He and his partner, Kundra, were praised for their funny performances.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2012 | Full Phukre | Sukkha | Short film | |
2013 | I Guess | Manav | ||
Caught in the Web | Karan | |||
2016 | Direct Ishq | Kabeer Bajpai | ||
2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Harry | Cameo |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2004 | Kartika | Ankush | Debut Show | |
2005–2006 | Remix | Vikram | ||
2006–2008 | Left Right Left | Cadet Alekh Sharma | Supporting Role | |
2008–2009 | Mohe Rang De | Sanjay | ||
2008–2010 | Miley Jab Hum Tum | Mayank Sharma | Lead Role | |
2011 | Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna | Chandrakant Bhosle | ||
2012 | Road Diaries | Host | ||
Teri Meri Love Stories | Raghu | Episodic Role | ||
2013 | Kaali | Dev | ||
Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Varun | |||
Jo Biwi Se Kare Pyaar | Aditya Khanna | Lead Role | ||
2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | ||
2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | |||
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi | Shikhar Mehra | Parallel Lead | ||
2015–2016 | Naagin | Ritik "Yuvraj" Singh / Sangram Singh | Lead Role | |
2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | ||
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 | Contestant | 13th place | ||
Kavach | Arhaan | Supporting Role | ||
2016–2017 | Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil | Raghav Mehra | Lead Role | |
2017–2019 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Deep Raj Singh | ||
2019 | Raj Deep Singh | Supporting Role | ||
2018 | Dance Deewane | Host | ||
2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | |||
Dance Deewane 2 | ||||
2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Contestant | Winner | |
2022 | India's Got Talent 9 | Host | ||
Smart Jodi | Contestant | 2nd runner-up | ||
Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | Host | |||
2022–2023 | MTV Splitsvilla 14 | |||
2023–2024 | Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti | Dr. Shiv Kashyap | Lead Role | |
2023 | India's Got Talent 10 | Host | ||
2024 | Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment | Himself |
Special appearances
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2008 | Jeevan Saathi | Sanjay | |
Rahe Tera Aashirwaad | |||
2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Mayank Sharma | |
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | |||
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | |||
Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | |||
Karam Apnaa Apnaa | |||
2009 | Dill Mill Gayye | ||
2010 | Rang Badalti Odhani | ||
Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi | |||
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani | |||
2013 | Chintu Ban Gaya Gentleman | Himself | |
2015 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||
2016 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 | ||
Comedy Nights Bachao | |||
2016; 2017 | Naagin 2 | Ritik Singh | |
2016 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Raghav Mehra | |
Ishqbaaz | |||
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | |||
2017 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | ||
Bigg Boss 11 | Deep Raj Singh | ||
2017; 2018 | Tu Aashiqui | ||
2019 | Naagin 3 | Ritik Singh | |
Udaan Sapnon Ki | Deep Raj Singh | ||
Rising Star 3 | Himself | ||
Khatra Khatra Khatra | |||
Bigg Boss 13 | |||
2021 | Bigg Boss OTT | ||
Dance Deewane 3 | |||
Bigg Boss 15 | |||
2022 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 | ||
Saavi Ki Savaari - Ganesh Utsav | |||
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 | Host (Week 10) | ||
2023 | Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal | Tej | |
Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Himself | ||
2024 | Dance Deewane 4 | ||
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | State of Siege: 26/11 | Major Nikhil Manikrishnan | ||
2022 | Roohaniyat | Saveer Rathod |
Music videos
Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
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2020 | Kehndi Haan Kehndi Naa | Sukriti Kakar, Prakriti Kakar | |
Ishq Tanha | Siddharth Bhavsar | ||
2021 | Mohabbat Phir Ho Jaayegi | Yasser Desai | |
Tum Bewafa Ho | Payal Dev, Stebin Ben | ||
Mithi Jahi | Mannat Noor | ||
Saawariya | Aastha Gill, Kumar Sanu | ||
2022 | Dil Pe Zakhm | Jubin Nautiyal | |
Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar | Yasser Desai | ||
Ek Tu Hi Toh Hai | Stebin Ben |
Awards and Achievements
Arjun Bijlani has won several awards for his acting and hosting skills.
Year | Award | Category | Show | Ref. |
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2016 | Gold Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Naagin | |
2018 | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Ishq Mein Marjawan | ||
2019 | Best Host | Dance Deewane and Kitchen Champion | ||
Best Hair (Male) | N/A | |||
2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Man of Substance | N/A | |
2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Entertainer of the Year | N/A | |
2023 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Anchor | Ravivaar With Star Parivaar |
See Also
- List of Indian television actors