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Rakhi Vijan (aka Rakhee Tandon) Biography: Age, Career, Family andMore

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 July 1977

Age45 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor and Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseRajiv Tandon (ex-husband); Siddharth Dhawan (ex-fiance)

FamilyFather: Narinder Vijan; Mother: Geeta Saigal Vijan; Siblings: Rishi Vijan, Pooja Vijan Puri

Rakhi Vijan (aka Rakhee Tandon) Biography

Rakhi Vijan, also credited as Rakhee Tandon, is an Indian television actor and producer from Mumbai best known for her role as Sweety Mathur in the 1990s.她

Early life and background

Rakhee Tandon was born on 21 July 1977 in Mumbai into a Punjabi family. She grew up in the city where she completed her schooling at Bai Ava Bai Framji Petit Girl’s High School and went on to graduate from MMK College in Bandra. Her parents are Narinder Vijan and Geeta Saigal Vijan; she has a brother, Rishi Vijan, and a sister, Pooja Vijan Puri.

Career

Tandon launched her television career in the early 1990s, making her debut on the sitcom Dekh Bhai Dekh in 1993. She achieved widespread recognition for portraying Sweety Mathur in the popular Zee TV series Hum Paanch (1995). Over the years she has appeared in a variety of serials across genres, including Banegi Apni Baat (1994), Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003), Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo (2009), Madhubala– Ek Ishq Ek Junoon (2012) and Naagin 4 (2019). Her television work also includes a role as Ghoongat Wali Mata in Gangaa.

Alongside acting, Tandon has worked as a producer. Credits attributed to her include the television projects Cincinnati Bubblaboo (1998) and Professor Pyaarelal (1999). She has also appeared on reality television, participating in Bigg Boss 2 in 2008.

Tandon’s film appearances are more occasional; she has had roles in Hindi films such as Golmaal Returns (2008), Thank You (2011) and Krrish 3 (2013).

Public profile

Tandon is known for her comic timing and television presence, and she remains associated in public memory with her Hum Paanch character. Fans have also noted aspects of her personal interests: she enjoys coffee, listening to music, traveling and shopping, and she is a non-vegetarian. Her favorite TV comedy is reported to be The Kapil Sharma Show.

Personal life

Tandon married in 2004 but is currently divorced. Her former fiance was actor Siddharth Dhawan; she later married Rajiv Tandon, who is the brother of actress Raveena Tandon. She does not have children. In interviews she has spoken about her desire to find love again and in mid‑2022 discussed a relationship with businessman Fareed Karachiwalla.

Latest updates

In recent years Tandon has continued to appear on television, with credits as recent as Naagin 4 (2019). She remains active in media interviews and public appearances and is often mentioned in connection with both her acting work and producing credits.
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Recent Work

Naagin 4

Television serial appearance

2019
Krrish 3

Role in a Hindi feature film

2013
Thank You

Role in a Hindi feature film

2011
Golmaal Returns

Role in a Hindi feature film

2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted on television with Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993)
  2. Best known for Sweety Mathur in Hum Paanch (1995)
  3. Participated in Bigg Boss 2 (2008)
  4. Worked as a television producer on Cincinnati Bubblaboo (1998) and Professor Pyaarelal (1999)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rakhi Vijan (aka Rakhee Tandon) born?

21 July 1977

What is Rakhi Vijan (aka Rakhee Tandon) known for?

Actor and Producer

What is Rakhi Vijan (aka Rakhee Tandon)’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Rakhi Vijan (aka Rakhee Tandon) married to?

Rajiv Tandon (ex-husband); Siddharth Dhawan (ex-fiance)