Arjun Bijlani
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| Arjun Bijlani in 2025 | |
| Born | 31 October 1982 (age 43) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduation (Bombay Scottish School, H.R. College of Commerce & Economics) |
| Alma mater | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics |
| Occupation | Actor, Television Presenter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Left Right Left, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, Ishq Mein Marjawan |
| Notable works | Host of Dance Deewane, participation in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9, film Direct Ishq, series Roohaniyat |
| Awards | Nominated & won various TV awards (Gold Awards etc.) |
| Spouse(s) | Neha Swami |
| Parents | Sudarshan Bijlani (father),
Shakti Bijlani (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | See below |
Arjun Bijlani is an Indian actor, host and television personality. His roles in Hindi television series like Kartika, Left Right Left, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, and Ishq Mein Marjawan have earned him the most recognition. He has hosted a number of reality shows, such as Dance Deewane, India's Got Talent, and MTV Splitsvilla 14, in addition to appearing in television dramas.
Direct Ishq (2016) was Bijlani's first motion picture, and State of Siege (2020) was his first web series. In 2021, he emerged victorious from Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. Later, he starred in Prime Video's Rise and Fall (2025) and web series like Roohaniyat (2022). Bijlani is considered one of the top actors in Indian television because of his adaptable roles and endearing on-screen persona.
Early Life & Education
Arjun Bijlani was born on 31 October 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Marathi and Sindhi family. He graduated from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics after completing his education at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim. Niranjan Bijlani is the name of his younger brother. He lost his father, Sudarshan Bijlani, when he was nineteen.
Career
In 2004, Arjun Bijlani made his television debut opposite Jennifer Winget in the Balaji Telefilms series Kartika. He became well-known for his performances in Miley Jab Hum Tum as Mayank Sharma and Left Right Left as Cadet Aalekh Sharma.
He made appearances in a number of other well-known TV series, such as Ishq Mein Marjawan, Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi, Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna, Mohe Rang De, and Naagin. Additionally, he has hosted reality shows like MTV Splitsvilla 14, Dance Deewane, and India's Got Talent.
In 2016, Bijlani debuted in Bollywood with Direct Ishq, and in 2020, he made his digital debut with the web series State of Siege. In 2021, he emerged victorious from the reality stunt competition Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. He continued hosting different TV shows in 2022 and starred in the web series Roohaniyat. He took part in Prime Video's Rise and Fall in 2025.
Notable Works
- Kartika (2004)
- Left Right Left (2006–2008)
- Miley Jab Hum Tum (2008–2010)
- Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi (2015)
- Naagin (2015–2016)
- Ishq Mein Marjawan (2017–2019)
- Direct Ishq (2016) – Film
- State of Siege (2020) – Web Series
- Roohaniyat (2022) – Web Series
- Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (2021) – Winner
Achievements and Recognition
- Gold Awards – Best Actor (Critics) for Naagin (2016)
- Best Actor in a Negative Role for Ishq Mein Marjawan (2018)
- Best Host for Dance Deewane & Kitchen Champion (2019)
- Gold Glam and Style Awards – Man of Substance (2020)
- Indian Television Academy Awards – Entertainer of the Year (2022)
- Indian Telly Awards – Best Anchor for Ravivaar With Star Parivaar (2023)