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Rithvik Dhanjani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth5 November 1988

Age36 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceMandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India

ProfessionActor, TV Host

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Chandra Prakash Dhanjani; Sister - Heena Dhanjani

Rithvik Dhanjani Biography

Indian actor and television host Rithvik Dhanjani rose from theatre and modelling to mainstream Hindi television, winning reality competitions and building

Early life and background
Rithvik Dhanjani was born on 5 November 1988 in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, and spent much of his childhood in Dubai. He later attended the City of London College in England and completed his graduation. Rithvik comes from a Sindhi family; his father is Chandra Prakash Dhanjani and he has a sister named Heena Dhanjani.

Before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in Indian entertainment, Rithvik worked in theatre in Dubai and began modelling during his college years. Wanting to hone his craft for television and film, he trained at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute after relocating to Mumbai.

Physical profile and personal details
Rithvik’s listed height is approximately 175 cm (5'9") and his weight is given as about 75 kg (165 lbs). His eyes are brown and his hair is black. He has described himself as non-vegetarian, follows Hinduism, and is identified with the Scorpio zodiac sign. In earlier years he underwent a significant personal transformation, reducing his weight from around 113 kg to a fitter physique.

Career
Rithvik made his television debut in 2009 with the serial Bandini, playing the character Parth Shashank Mehta. He entered films with Jo Hum Chahein in 2011, and continued to work across fiction shows, reality series and hosting assignments.

He has been a regular presence on Indian reality television—both as a contestant and as a host. As a competitor, he won Nach Baliye Season 6 (2013–2014) alongside Asha Negi and later won the reality series I Can Do That in 2015. He also took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 (2012), Dare 2 Dance (2014), and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (2017).

Rithvik’s work as a presenter has been extensive. He has hosted shows including India’s Best Dramebaaz (2013), Dilwalon Ki Diwali (2014), V Distraction (2015), Nach Baliye 7 (2015), Yeh Hai Aashiqui Siyappa Ishq Ka (2015), Super Dancer Season 1 (2016), and India’s Next Superstars (2018). His background in theatre and early modelling supported a transition to a multi-faceted career that spans acting, dance reality shows and anchoring.

Public profile
Rithvik became publicly known in part through his on-screen partnership and off-screen relationship with actress Asha Negi. The two met while working together on the television series Pavitra Rishta, and their relationship attracted a considerable fan following. They competed together on dance reality television and were popularly referred to by fans as “AshVik.”

Outside of his professional life, Rithvik is known to enjoy travelling, dancing, shopping, watching films, and playing musical instruments. He has cited favourites across food and fashion—ranging from Mughlai cuisine and dishes like butter chicken to brands such as H&M and Zara. He is an avid dog lover and is noted to wear a locket of Jesus that he considers a lucky charm.

Latest updates
By 2024 Rithvik is 36 years old and continues to be active in television, both in front of the camera as an actor and as a host. His career path shows continued involvement with reality programming and mainstream TV projects that make use of his experience in performance and presentation.

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Recent Work

Jo Hum Chahein

Feature film debut (2011)

2011
Bandini

Television debut as Parth Shashank Mehta (2009)

2009
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Bandini (2009)
  2. Film debut in Jo Hum Chahein (2011)
  3. Winner of Nach Baliye Season 6 (2013–2014)
  4. Winner of I Can Do That (2015)
  5. Host of multiple television shows including Super Dancer Season 1 and India’s Next Superstars
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