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Arjun Bijlani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth31 October 1982

Age42 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNeha Swami

FamilySon - Ayaan Bijlani; Parents - Late Sudarshan Bijlani and Shakti Bijlani; Siblings - Niranjan Bijlani and Rohini Bijlani

Arjun Bijlani Biography

Indian television and film actor Arjun Bijlani rose from supporting roles in early 2000s serials to mainstream recognition with shows such as Left Right Le

Early life and background
Arjun Bijlani was born on 31 October 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in the city that would later become the center of his professional life, he completed his schooling at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim and went on to graduate from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. He comes from a Sindhi family; his father Sudarshan Bijlani was a businessman and his mother is Shakti Bijlani. Arjun lost his father when he was 19, an event he has said shaped the way he pursued his career.

Career
Arjun began acting on television in the mid-2000s. His early work includes a debut role in the TV series Kaarthika (2004) and parts in shows such as Remix (2005) and Left Right Left (2006), the latter bringing him wider attention with the character Cadet Aalekh Sharma. Across the late 2000s and early 2010s he built a steady television résumé with appearances in Mohe Rang De, Jeevan Saathi, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna, Kaali – Ek Punar Avatar, and Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi.

Beyond serials, Arjun has worked in short films and episodic television, with credits including the short films Full Phukre, I Guess, and Caught in the Web, and episodes of Teri Meri Love Stories and Yeh Hai Aashiqui. He made his film debut in Direct Ishq (2016) as Kabeer Bajpai and moved into digital work with the web series State of Siege: 26/11 (2020), where he portrayed Major Nikhil Manikrishnan.

Television reality and hosting
Arjun has been a regular face on reality television—both as a contestant and as a host. He took part in celebrity reality formats including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016) and was a contestant in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, which he won in 2021, receiving the show’s cash prize and a car. He has hosted programs such as Dance Deewane (2018), Kitchen Champion 5 (2019), and Dance Deewane 2 (2019). He has also appeared as a guest on shows like Bigg Boss 11, Rising Star 3, and Bigg Boss OTT.

Other projects and appearances
Arjun has featured in music videos including Kehndi Haan Kehndi Naa (2020), Mohabbat Phir Ho Jaayegi (2021), and Tum Bewafa Ho (2021). He has appeared in television commercials, notably for Seagram’s Imperial Blue, and has participated in celebrity cricket tournaments, representing teams in multiple seasons of the Box Cricket League. Reports also link him to the Hindi web series Roohaniyat in 2021.

Awards and recognition
Across his television career, Arjun has received industry recognition. He won a Best Actor award at the Gold Awards for his work on Naagin (2016), a Best Actor in a Negative Role award for Ishq Mein Marjawan (2018), and awards for hosting and style in subsequent years. The Gold Glam and Style Awards named him Man of Substance in 2020.

Public profile
Arjun is known for a public persona that blends work-driven ambition with personal openness. He has discussed the pressures actors face around mental health and has urged greater support and understanding for those dealing with depression. Off camera he is a dog lover and owns a pet named Boozy. He is also reported to have business interests, including a wine shop in Mumbai, and has expressed an early interest in business that mirrored his late father’s wishes.

Personal life
Arjun married long-term partner Neha Swami on 20 May 2013 at the ISKCON Temple in Juhu, Mumbai. The couple had been together for several years before their wedding. They have a son, Ayaan Bijlani, born on 21 January 2015. Neha is related to the former actress Deepti Bhatnagar. Arjun has described his family and his son as important influences on his career and luck in getting roles.

Latest updates
In recent years Arjun has continued to work across television, digital series, and music videos. His portrayal in State of Siege: 26/11 and his 2021 victory on Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 have been prominent entries in his recent timeline. He remains active at public events and in brand engagements, and he continues to speak publicly about issues such as mental health in the entertainment industry.
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Recent Work

State of Siege: 26/11

Played Major Nikhil Manikrishnan in the web series (2020).

2020
Direct Ishq

Feature film role as Kabeer Bajpai (2016).

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough television role in Left Right Left (2006)
  2. Lead role in Colors TV’s Naagin (2015)
  3. Winner of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (2021)
  4. Host of Dance Deewane (2018) and other reality shows
  5. Portrayed Major Nikhil in State of Siege: 26/11 (2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arjun Bijlani born?

31 October 1982

What is Arjun Bijlani known for?

Actor

What is Arjun Bijlani’s marital status?

Married

Who is Arjun Bijlani married to?

Neha Swami