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Hiten Tejwani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth5 March 1974

Age51 Years (as of 2025)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseGauri Pradhan Tejwani (m. 29 April 2004)

FamilyFather: Jethanand Bhojraj; Mother: Asha; Brothers: Nitin, Hitesh; Children: Daughter Katya, Son Neevan

Hiten Tejwani Biography

Hiten Tejwani is an Indian television and film actor known for his long-running role as Karan Mihir Virani on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Born and bred

Early life and background

Hiten Tejwani was born on 5 March 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in the city that would later become the base for his education and career. Tejwani attended Saint Francis D'Assisi High School and went on to graduate from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. He holds Indian nationality and is identified with the Hindu faith.

Physical and personal notes

Tejwani is roughly 1.75 meters tall (about 5'9") and his physical measurements have been reported around a 42-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 14-inch biceps. He has dark brown eyes and black hair. Among his personal interests are watching films and reading; his favourite book has been cited as If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon, and he has said he enjoys destinations like Goa. Favourite actors he has mentioned include Richard Gere, Tom Cruise, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan; Kajol is listed as his favourite actress.

Career

Hiten Tejwani began his entertainment career behind the camera as an assistant director and editor before moving into acting. His first television role came in 2000, when he played Gautam in the serial Ghar Ek Mandir. He made his film debut in 2003 with Joggers Park, a bilingual Hindi/English production.

Tejwani rose to wide recognition for his portrayal of Karan Mihir Virani on the hugely popular soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, a role he played from 2003 to 2008. That performance brought him multiple industry awards, including honours from the Indian Telly Awards and the Indian Television Academy Awards in both popular and critics categories, as well as an ITA Milestone Award.

Beyond serial drama, he has worked in television commercials for brands such as Closeup Renew, TVS Scooty and Breeze soap. Tejwani has also taken on hosting duties, co-hosting Nach Baliye season 4 with his wife in 2008 and later hosting episodes of Savdhaan India – India Fights Back in 2012.

Reality television and public appearances

Alongside his acting work, Tejwani and his wife Gauri Pradhan Tejwani have participated in several dance and reality shows. The couple competed on Nach Baliye season 2 and appeared on Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar in 2008. They have guest-starred together on shows such as Jodi Kamaal Ki and Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain. In 2017 Hiten entered the Bigg Boss 11 house as a contestant.

Tejwani and Gauri were among the early television couples to maintain a blog together as a way to connect with fans. His television work often includes characters named Karan, a recurring naming coincidence in his career.

Public profile

Hiten Tejwani is married to actress Gauri Pradhan Tejwani; the couple wed on 29 April 2004. He was previously married for a short period before that marriage ended. Hiten and Gauri have two children: a daughter, Katya, and a son, Neevan, both noted as born in 2009.

Latest updates

In addition to ongoing television appearances and hosting roles, Tejwani has remained visible through reality television participation and public events with his wife. His career path from behind-the-scenes roles to a familiar face on Indian television underscores his long-standing presence in the industry.

Editorial Review and Sources

This F4U profile is written from publicly available career and profile information, then reviewed for clarity before publication. If you spot an outdated detail about Hiten Tejwani, send the page URL and a reliable correction source to f4udotin@gmail.com.

Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Played Karan Mihir Virani on the long-running television soap (2003–2008).

2003-2008
Joggers Park

Feature film debut in this Hindi/English bilingual (2003).

2003
Ghar Ek Mandir

Television debut playing the role of Gautam (2000).

2000
Bigg Boss 11

Entered as a contestant (2017).

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough role as Karan Mihir Virani on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2003–2008)
  2. Multiple Indian Telly Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards for television work
  3. Film debut in Joggers Park (2003)
  4. Television debut in Ghar Ek Mandir (2000)
  5. Hosted Nach Baliye Season 4 and Savdhaan India – India Fights Back
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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