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Jagnoor Aneja Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth13 March 1992

Age29 (at time of death)

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionFashion Choreographer, Model Trainer, Reality TV Artist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Gurjeet Aneja; Mother - Mintoo Aneja; Brother - Prabhjot Aneja

Jagnoor Aneja Biography

Jagnoor Aneja was an Indian fashion choreographer, model trainer and reality television participant known for his work with modelling organisations and his

Early life and background

Jagnoor Aneja was born on 13 March 1992 in Delhi, India. He grew up in the national capital, attended Mata Jai Kaur Public School and went on to earn a BA (Hons.) in History from the University of Delhi. Described as a Pisces, Aneja was known to be a non-vegetarian and had green-hazel eyes and black hair. He stood about 170 cm (5'7") tall.

Career

Aneja built a career in the fashion and modelling world as a fashion choreographer and model trainer. He began working with Glambirds Entertainment modelling agency in 2012 and remained associated with the company for seven years. Around 2015 he also worked as a freelancer for Amar Ujala Publications Ltd. for approximately two years.

He held leadership roles within modelling education and contests: he served as managing director at the Indian School of Modelling & Fashion (ISMF) and was a director for pageants and contests including Mr. & Miss India North 2013, Mr. and Miss India Sub Continent and Mr & Miss Delhi NCR Contest. Aneja trained models and choreographed shows, bringing attention to regional talent and pushing for higher visibility of local artisans and fashion skills.

Aneja also appeared on reality television. He participated in MTV Love School Season 1 in 2015 alongside then-partner Manisha Saxena. The pair left the show before its conclusion.

Public profile

Aneja used his public platform to speak about craft, fashion and social causes. In interviews he praised the traditional hand embroidery and artisanal crafts of Lucknow—highlighting techniques such as chikankari, zardozi and dabka—and urged greater support for artisans. He spoke positively about the preparedness of young models outside of major metropolitan centers and noted how social media was helping them build careers.

Beyond fashion, he demonstrated civic and environmental engagement. In 2018 he supported Anna Hazare's protest related to Lokpal and farmers' rights. On World Environment Day in 2021 he pledged to plant 50 saplings and emphasized the need to nurture young trees so they survive and grow.

Aneja was known to be a dog lover and maintained a small kitchen garden he described as a longtime personal interest. He travelled internationally and in 2021 shared that visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt had been a bucket-list experience.

Personal life and family

At the time of his death Aneja was unmarried. His parents are listed as Gurjeet Aneja and Mintoo Aneja, and he had a brother named Prabhjot Aneja. Public accounts associated him with relationships, including with Manisha Saxena and Monika Yadav.

Final days and death

Jagnoor Aneja traveled to Egypt in 2021. On 23 September 2021 he died in Egypt from cardiac arrest at the age of 29.

Latest updates

While Aneja's career spanned hands-on training, choreography and event direction within the Indian modelling circuit, his public comments and social activity in 2021 show continued interest in travel, environmental causes and supporting regional craft talent.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

MTV Love School Season 1

Participant alongside Manisha Saxena; left the show before its conclusion in 2015.

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Fashion choreographer and model trainer
  2. Worked at Glambirds Entertainment (2012–2019)
  3. Freelancer for Amar Ujala Publications Ltd. (around 2015–2017)
  4. Managing Director at Indian School of Modelling & Fashion (ISMF)
  5. Director for Mr. & Miss India North 2013, Mr. and Miss India Sub Continent, and Mr & Miss Delhi NCR Contest
  6. Participant on MTV Love School Season 1 (2015)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jagnoor Aneja born?

13 March 1992

What is Jagnoor Aneja known for?

Fashion Choreographer, Model Trainer, Reality TV Artist

What is Jagnoor Aneja’s marital status?

Unmarried