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Arjun Bijlani
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Bijlani in 2019
Born (1982-10-31) 31 October 1982 (age 42)
Occupation
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.

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.

Arjun Bijlani
Bijlani in 2012

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.

Arjun Bijlani at the launch of Saumya Shetty's resto bar - Hymus
Arjun Bijlani in 2016

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.
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.
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.
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.
2020 State of Siege: 26/11 Major Nikhil Manikrishnan
2022 Roohaniyat Saveer Rathod

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
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.
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
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