Biography
| Real Name | Arjun Bijlani |
| Nick Name | Jun |
| Date of Birth | 31 October 1982 |
| Age | 41 Years Old (Till 2024) |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
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Family
| Father | Late Sudarshan Bijlani |
| Mother | Shakti Bijlani |
| Brother | Niranjan Bijlani |
| Sister | Rohini Bijlani |
| Wife | Neha Swami |
| Kids | Ayaan |
Physical Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 8 Inches (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements | 38-30-13 |
Education
| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Qualification | Not Known |
Career
| Debut | in 2004 with the youth-centric series “Kartika,” |
Money Factor
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| House | Not Known |
| Car |
Social Media
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Arjun Bijlani: The Tale of a Small Screen Legend
Arjun Bijlani is an Indian television household name. Arjun, who since two decades has entertained the viewers with his various roles and talent to perform versatile characters. Coming to television in its nascent years till rising as one of the biggest actors in industry, Arjun’s journey stands a proof for determination and talent. Watch: The first episode of ImlieNote — Arjun BijlaniFirst up, the actor wasn’t part of this week’s release but few characters could be seen on screen during their scenes.
Early Life and Background
Birth and Family
Arjun Bijlani was born: October 31, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The Bollywood star, who celebrated his 54th birthday in July, was born into a Sindhi family and brought up in Mumbai – the capital of Maharashtra state where Bollywood is based. Soon after, when Arjun was just 19 his father passed away and he had to shoulder a very large amount of responsibility for such a young man. Despite the personal tragedy, Arjun was determined to complete his education and pursue other succeed in his life.
He has a younger brother and together, the two were raised by their mother in an intimate family set up. As a child, Arjun’s experience grew on him with his early life lessons revolving around the simplicity of unity and labor input and feed into which would influence his career and personal direction in later years.
Education
The actor studied at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim (one of the famous schools in Mumbai) for his schooling. He was a good student and used to participate in various school activities… He consistently performed well both academically and in terms of sports & drama. He was interested in acting from a very early age and therefore took part of various school plays, dramas etc.
After finishing his schooling, Arjun went on to pursue higher studies from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. Although he focused on his studies, his love for acting was still burning inside of him. While in college, Arjun began to consider modeling and acting work which he would ultimately go on to pursue as a career following his graduation.
His Career In Acting Started
2004: Debut with Kartika
Arjun first acted in the Shruti Seth-starrer, Kartika on Hungama TV where he portrayed Ankush. It is the story of an ordinary woman, Jhanvi (played by Jennifer Winget) who becomes a singer. Arjun was seen as Ankush in this series. (Supporting Role)
Though his part in Kartika was minimal, it proved to be a stepping stone for Arjun. It afforded him the kind of exposure he needed to be seen by casting directors and producers in an industry beginning to notice. The process also led to him coming out of his shell on the screen so that he could refine his acting abilities.
Early Struggles and Remix (2005-2006)
Arjun made his debut with Kartika, in 2004 on; Star One.the teen drama Remix (Star One) in field of television. Remix: In this show, four teenagers made a music band while simultaneously going through the ups and downs of adolescence. In th show, Arjun essayed the character of Vikram which was a supporting role.
Arjun was no stranger to the regular rigmarole that most actors faced during this period of time, since he too came as a new face in Bollywood. He had to struggle a lot in order to get roles, and he was also refused many times. But these challenges only made him stronger. However, Arjun kept auditioning and doing whatever he could to work on his skills.
Arjun was also of the opinion that his stint at Remix although hard paved way for him to get more premier time and brush shoulders with a completely different set of cast n crew. All that perseverance paid off when he was cast in his first major TV role, which set the stage for his already blossoming career.
Claim to fame:Left Right Left (2006-08)
Bijlani rose to fame from the TV serial — Left Right Left (2006), where he played Cadet Aalekh Sharma The show was based in a military academy and revolved around the lives of young cadets undergoing training to become commissioned officers towing an Indian army. Left Right Left was one of the rare different shows part of an otherwise similar list on India television that immediately became a hit for its freshness and connected with youth of our country.
Character of Arjun Aalekh SharmaInnermost layers were very intriguing on the show. Aalekh was a brash and troubled ex-cadet who left the Academy under mysterious circumstances, making his tale of salvation struck close to home for viewers. Arjun played the intense, emotional and powerful role of Aalekh to perfection winning him a lot of accolades.
After the show Left Right Left aired in 2006, it attained a cult status and Arjun’s portrayal of Aalekh cemented his place as one of TV actors to watch out for. This show was a hit and it ran for 2 years bringing Arjun to the sky of fame. He made a name for himself in the popular serial — Left Right Left as an actor with ability to do tough roles and layered characters.
2008–10: Breakthrough and Miley Jab Hum Tum
Life reaches a new peak in the professional quotient for Arjun Bijlani when he got signed to enact Mayank Sharma one of the main protagonists, an Indian television actor at heart Miley Jab Hum Tum playing on Star One in 2008. The drama, which revolved around college students and their friendships in a cafe-situated-in-a-college-central-universe has arrived. It was a massive hit with teenagers and one of the top-watched television series.
As Mayank Sharma, Arjun played a studious and disciplined student who seemed to be reserved and serious in the beginning. But as the show progressed, audiences saw a softer side of Mayank especially due to his romantic scenes with Nupur Bhushan (played by Rati Pandey). Arjun’s amazing on-screen chemistry with Rati Pandey was one of the main highlights in this and his couple became inseparable as heaven, giving them a place among top favorite couples from India.
The show of two years, Miley Jab Hum Tum was a cultural phenomenon. Arjun Bijlani became a household name for many thanks to the popularity of this show, and he won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in Lead Role for his portrayal of Mayank. The Character Of A Romantic Hero With This Touchwood-Looks Went On To Contribute To The Show As Much His Serious Aspect And Arjun Did Full Justice In Miley Jab Hum Tum.
Progress and Successes
2010: More Success and new paths to venture on
In 2010, Arjun Bijlani established himself as one of the top actors on Indian television. Miley Jab Hum Tum saw his first hit and he was getting type cast but the success of their show gave him plenty an opportunity to venture different roles. Arjun did not want to be type casted he wanted to try out different kind of characters.
He starred as Chandrakant Bhosale, a guy from the traditional Maharashtrian family in Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna on Imagine TV furthermore in JhalAk Dikhhla Jaa 4. It was a departure from the youth-centric dramas he had done prior, and allowed him to demonstrate his acting chops. Though it did not become as successful a show like his previous works, Arjun’s acting was noticed and he went on to cemented himself as an actor that could perform well in different type of genres.
Hosting and Special Appearances (2011)
Arjun Bijlani started out with different roles In 2011 as a host and was seen making special appearances in various T. V shows. He has then hosted the dance reality show Dance India Dance Li’l Masters and made cameo appearances in shows like Teri Meri Love Stories, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (TV series) & Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar.
Arjun used this time to hone his hosting and entertainment skills. The man had an engaging, relatable personality that made him a natural at event hosting. His versatility of being an actor as well a host earned him loyalty from audience and made his stand stronger in the show business industry.
2012- The Career Building Years
During the time Arjun Bijlani worked on various TV shows from 2012 to 2014. He has been featured in different television series and reality shows based on which his portfolio diversified. In this meantime, Arjun also worked his way up the ladder mastering his skills & prepping for bigger role offers in days to come.
Arjun stayed relevant in the industry with his work ethic and variety of projects. He was a consistently good performer on TV and had his admirers for that.
2015: Return as a Lead with Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi
After that, on 2015 Arjun Bijlani made his important comeback to daily soaps with the drama serial of Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi which was produced by Ekta Kapoor. The show was a hit among the viewers and that is when Arjun made his entrance in it as Shikhar Mehra, who goes by Ishaani (Radhika Madan) heroine of the serial.
Arjun took the story of Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi several notches up and that is how his character became an instant hit with fans. The strength of Shikhar was money shooting because the power had gone to some other place through a different administration and Arjun faced appreciation for his portrayal: it showed him play a strong, principled man with basic sense of justice.
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi proved to be a massive hit, and was very key for Arjun in building his position as one of the top actors around. She praises his talent to play different roles, convey emotions and their chemistry on screen.
Radhika Madan was popularized with is character.
Naagin (2015-16): Breaking the Records
In 2015, Arjun Bijlani bagged one of the most iconic roles — Ritik Singh in Naagin and rest is history. Naagin, produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms was telecast on Colors TV and the series soon became one of the highest-rated television dramas in India.
Naagin was a supernatural show which told the story of shape-shifting serpents, who are transformation themselves into gorgeous women and having their own personal revenge. Arjun played the role of Ritik Singh, a wealthy man and genuinely happy kind person who was in love with Shivanya (played by Mouni Roy), a Naagin he had no knowledge about her real identity.
Arjun gave a power packed performance and his chemistry with Mouni Roy added more value to the storyline of Naagin. It became a cultural phenomenon and broke all-time viewership records. Arjun drew a lot of praise for his role as Ritik Singh and the fact that he was one of those few actors ruling both television (Naagin)and Bollywood.
Not only Naagin brought Arjun immense fame but it also established him as a star who can pull audiences in good numbers. This success in golden era of TV led to multiple seasons, all with Arjun playing Raj’s different roles. His stint with Naagin is still one of the high points in his career and it remains a favorite among many.
2016–18: Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil and further success
After the success of Naagin, Arjun Bijlani played another lead role on television in Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil (Star Plus 2016-2017). Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil was the second prime time drama of Star Plus and this show is inspired from Bollywood movie Pardes in which Anand Sagar has generated a vampire series called ( Vampire Diaries) An American Supernatural Drama. The show was about the love story of Raghav Mehra (Ajun) and Naina Batra(Drashti Dhami).
Playing the role of Raghav, Arjun was self-made man in Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil with a dil full of life and love. The international background to the show added a flavour of freshness, and Arjun’s portrayal was lauded for his mystique & emotional depth as Raghav.
The show might have been a blip on the radar since it was not that long but the serial had good reviews with Arjun and Drashti Dhami having quite some chemistry. Even Arjun’s work in Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil was an epitome of how well he can adapt to different characters and hook the audiences with his chemistry, considering the fact that it belonged to a slightily distanced genre.
Meanwhile, in this time period Arjun was also seen doing a cameo appearance on few other shows as well enhancing his exposure even more and establishing himself further as an actor with honed skills.
Reality Shows and Hosting
2016-2020: Dance Deewane And Other Shows
Arjun Bijlani also turned into a successful host to his acting career in that time. In 2018, he had hosted the dance reality show Dance Deewane which aired on Colors TV. Hosted by Arjun, the dance reality show had contestants from varied age groups battling it out on different stages of performance and his amiable style kept him a favourite amongst viewers.
Dance Deewane was a success and Arjun’s popularity as a host went on increasing with each season. He was lauded for his rapport with contestants and viewers that made the show more lighthearted. His charisma and comfort in front of the camera solidified him as a popular choice for hosting jobs.
Dance Deewane was not only Arjun’s show that he hosted, but also there were other shows and events which gave him countless applauds for being a versatile entertainer. Success as a host, while the incredible opportunity was just another feather in his cap to show he could succeed in ALL aspects of entertainment.
Winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, 2021
Arjun Bijlani participated in the television stunt reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 broadcast on Colors TV 2021. Hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, the show saw celebrities engage in perilous stunts and confronting their fears amidst stiff competition.
His journey in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 gave Arjun a chance to explore his adventurous side and he celebrated it by accepting every challenge that came on the block. Arjun made the mark by giving exceptional performances in the stunts and soon become one of top runner in competition.
Finally in the Grand Finale, Arjun Bijlani beat Aastha Gill to become “Khatron Ka Khiladi” of Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. I celebrated his win with many fans and staff members, another tremendous milestone in a storied career. Arjun’s victory in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 has not only proved his physical and mental strength but also made him an all-rounder win at life.
Personal Life
Marriage and Family
Arjun Bijlani with Wife Neha Swami -she is Actress Deepti Bhatanagar’s niece The pair married on May 20,2013 after the reletionship many years back. Arjun and Neha’s love tale is all the time seen as perfect, supportive in each other career.
In January 2015, Arjun and Neha became parents to a baby boy named Ayaan. Arjun frequently posts family photos and moments on social media, showcasing his affection for all 3 of the kids. Arjun may have a hectic work life but he is one of the people who make sure his free time belong to his family — that and how protective he is about keeping their personal lives away from gossipmongers.
The family life of Arjun is what makes him happy and positive about his career, he has talked many times before that how the family made everything easier for him. He says his family — Neha, in particular – is the pillar of strength and inspiration that has always been by his side through thick and thin.
Charity and Causes
The actor is also involved in philanthropic activities and other social causes. He supports different charitable social issues he has participated in live events for raising awareness especially on the concern of children education, healthcare and welfare.
Arjun feels it is his duty to use the celebrity status for bringing change in society. He has spoken often on the need to ‘give back’ and help those less fortunate than oneself. Arjun, either by participating in international charity events and challenge or raising donations through his own social media action is very dedicated to help people.
Impact and Legacy
Television Icon
Arjun Bijlani has indeed been a demi-god in the Indian television audience’s heart. His stints in popular television shows ‘Left Right Left’, ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’, Naagin and Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil have earned him a huge fan base, making him one of the most sought-after faces/trusted actors on TV.
Arjun has proven his versatility by cranking films as well and reality shows. The previous romantic hero has stepped up to the reality shows and even participated in adventure-based competitions, quite literally proving that he is a jack of all trades.
Social Media Influence
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Not just his successful acting career, Arjun derives much of his share from social media and he inspires many with charity work along with promoting various causes! He is wellonia hadworking actor and a family/community man which has made him an inspiration for actors around the nation.
Future Plans and Aspirations
Further Exploring New Roles
Arjun Bijlani is a one of those actor who likes exploring different genres, as it offers him new challenge. Though he has an interest in working more on television, but at the same time he wants to put his foot down for web series and films too. Arjun is focusing on growing as an actor and looking to do some challenging roles.
Expanding His Career
Arjun is keen to diversify his career from just acting and get into production or even direction. As the actor had earlier spoken about wanting to make content that strikes a chord with an audience, and also of contributing something original in the industry. Arjun Deeper is no newcomer to the world of entertainment, and his passion for storytelling reflects in these new endeavors.
Balancing Work and Family
Even as Arjun Bijlani gets busier with his work, he is making sure that his hectic schedules do not disturb the balance by whcih all are leading their professional lives and family lives independently. He values and prioritizes time spent with his family, while making it a point to balance personal life satisfactorily enough for both — offspring. Arjun Sharma makes his family the first choice and we absorb Arjun’s dedication towards this act even with such a busy calendar.
Conclusion
This shows how talent, hard work and determination led Arjun Bijlani to reach where he is today — from being a newcomer in the entertainment industry till now when he stands as one of the most loved and respected actors on Indian television. He was able to mould himself into different roles and the man he figured out has shown that made a hell of difference for him, tough in the fiction but grand winner when you call it reality SHOW.
The impact of Arjun on his fans goes beyond is acting career as he has proven through social media, Philanthropy and many other prepositions that how influential a star can be. His commitment to his work, family and the local community are a great example for those starting in Acting plus young professionals alike.
It is beyond any doubt that Arjun Bijlani as he ventures into new and fresh territories in entertainment, his star will keep shining brighter than ever and a solid mark on the world of entertainment.
FAQs About Arjun Bijlani
1. Who is Arjun Bijlani?
- Arjun Bijlani is a popular Indian television actor and host known for his roles in shows like Left Right Left, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, and Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil. He is also known for winning Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 and hosting the dance reality show Dance Deewane.
2. When and where was Arjun Bijlani born?
- Arjun Bijlani was born on October 31, 1982, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
3. What was Arjun Bijlani’s first TV show?
- Arjun Bijlani made his television debut in 2004 with the show Kartika on Hungama TV, where he played a supporting role.
4. Which role made Arjun Bijlani famous?
- Arjun Bijlani gained widespread recognition with his role as Cadet Aalekh Sharma in the TV show Left Right Left (2006-2008). He became even more popular with his role as Mayank Sharma in Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008-2010).
5. What are some of Arjun Bijlani’s popular TV shows?
- Some of Arjun Bijlani’s popular TV shows include Left Right Left, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil, and Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi.
6. Has Arjun Bijlani won any reality shows?
- Yes, Arjun Bijlani won the adventure-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in 2021.
7. Is Arjun Bijlani married?
- Yes, Arjun Bijlani is married to Neha Swami. The couple got married on May 20, 2013, and they have a son named Ayaan, born in January 2015.
8. What other roles does Arjun Bijlani play in the entertainment industry?
- Besides acting, Arjun Bijlani is also a successful host. He has hosted several shows, including the popular dance reality show Dance Deewane.
9. What awards has Arjun Bijlani won?
- Arjun Bijlani has won several awards throughout his career, including the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role for Miley Jab Hum Tum and the title of “Khatron Ka Khiladi” after winning Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.
10. Is Arjun Bijlani active on social media?
- Yes, Arjun Bijlani is very active on social media platforms like Instagram, where he regularly shares updates about his work, personal life, and social causes he supports.
11. What are Arjun Bijlani’s future plans?
- Arjun Bijlani plans to continue acting in television while exploring opportunities in web series and films. He is also interested in expanding his career into production and direction.
12. How does Arjun Bijlani contribute to social causes?
- Arjun Bijlani is involved in philanthropic activities and supports various charitable organizations. He uses his platform to raise awareness for issues like education, healthcare, and child welfare.