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Bijay Anand Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth26 March

BirthplaceMumbai, India

ProfessionActor, Kundalini Yoga Teacher

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSonali Khare

FamilyDaughter: Sanaya Anand

Bijay Anand Biography

Bijay Anand is an Indian actor turned Kundalini yoga teacher known for film and television roles in the 1990s and for founding Anahata Retreats. After an e

Early life and background

Bijay J. Anand was born on 26 March in Mumbai, India. Raised in the city that is the heart of India’s film industry, he is of Punjabi heritage and practices Hinduism. Details about his parents and formal educational qualifications are not publicly listed, but his later devotion to yoga led him to train at Golden Bridge Yoga in Rishikesh.

Career

Bijay Anand began his public career as a model and was named the Face of 1995 by Femina magazine. He transitioned to films in 1996, making his acting debut in the movie Yash. A role in the 1998 romantic film Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha brought him wider recognition; the part raised his profile and led to numerous offers as a leading man.

Despite that momentum, Anand stepped away from mainstream acting to pursue a spiritual path centered on yoga. At 26 he was diagnosed with arthritis, an experience that directed him toward Kundalini practice. He went on to become a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher through the Kundalini Research Institute in Los Angeles and dedicated himself to teaching. He co-founded Anahata Retreats and serves as its CEO, organizing yoga sessions and festivals across India and internationally.

Anand returned to screen acting after a 17-year hiatus. In 2016 he portrayed King Janak in the mythological television series Siya Ke Ram, a role he described as aligned with his life as a teacher. He has since appeared in other television projects, including a role as a father figure in the daily soap Dil Hi Toh Hai, and he played Jaspal Singh Vora, Sunny Leone’s father, in the web series Karenjit Kaur (2018).

Public profile

Physically, Anand stands around 180 cm (about 5'11") and has been reported to weigh about 80 kg (175 lbs). His listed body measurements include a 44-inch chest, 36-inch waist, and 14-inch biceps. He has black eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. Personal interests include horse riding, travel, and photography.

Anand is married to Marathi actress Sonali Khare, and the couple have a daughter named Sanaya Anand. He has spoken in interviews about early struggles, including selling soap on Mumbai local trains before his modeling and acting breakthrough.

Latest updates

After focusing on spiritual work and teaching for many years, Bijay Anand reemerged in mainstream entertainment with his role in Siya Ke Ram and continued to take selective screen work that resonated with his identity as a teacher. Concurrently he has expanded his yoga activities through Anahata Retreats, running workshops and festivals in India and abroad.

Quick facts such as his exact year of birth and parents’ names are not publicly listed in the available material. Likewise, a verified estimate of his net worth is not provided.

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Recent Work

Siya Ke Ram

Played the role of Janak in the mythological television series after a 17-year break from acting.

2016
Dil Hi Toh Hai

Portrayed a father figure in the daily soap.

Karenjit Kaur

Played Jaspal Singh Vora, the father of Sunny Leone, in the web series.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Named Femina’s Face of 1995
  2. Film debut in Yash (1996)
  3. Noticed for role in Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998)
  4. Certified Kundalini Yoga teacher through the Kundalini Research Institute
  5. CEO and Co-Founder of Anahata Retreats
  6. Return to acting with Siya Ke Ram (2016)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bijay Anand born?

Bijay Anand was born on 26 March.

What is Bijay Anand known for?

Bijay Anand is known for actor, Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

What is Bijay Anand’s marital status?

Bijay Anand's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Bijay Anand married to?

Bijay Anand is publicly listed as married to Sonali Khare.