Kushal Tandon
Kushal Tandon (born 28 March 1985) is an Indian model and actor known for his portrayal of Virat Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Arjun Sharma in Beyhadh. He also participated in Nach Baliye, Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi.[2] In 2023, he started portraying Reyansh "Rey" Lamba in Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka.
Personal life
Tandon was born on 28 March 1985 and is from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.[3][4] He studied in Hansraj College, Delhi and in New York Film Academy.[5][6][7] Tandon and Gauahar Khan were in a relationship during Bigg Boss 7 but broke up in 2014 after almost a year.[8] Tandon was also in a relationship with Ridhima Pandit but they broke up after 9 months.[9][10]
Career
Tandon was the first runner-up of Grasim Mr. India contest held in January 2005.[11] Upon return from the United States after his acting course, he played Virat Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.[12] During the show, he shaved off his hair to show his support for a bald young cancer patient.[13][14]
Later, Tandon participated in Nach Baliye 5 with his then partner Elena Boeva.[15] In 2013, he participated in reality television show Bigg Boss 7.[16] In 2015, Tandon was seen in Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's music video Zaroori Tha along with girlfriend Gauahar Khan.[17]
In 2016, Tandon portrayed Arjun Sharma opposite Jennifer Winget and Aneri Vajani in Sony TV's Beyhadh.[18] In 2018, he portrayed Rahul in Alt Balaji's Hum - I'm Because of Us.[19] On 26 June 2020, he starred in tech horror film, Unlock in Zee5.[20] In August 2020, he acted in ALTBalaji's Bebaakee.[21]
Tandon also owns a restaurant called "Arbour 28" in Mumbai. He opened the restaurant in February 2020.[22]
In 2023, he began portraying Reyansh Lamba opposite Shivangi Joshi in Ekta Kapoor's Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka.[23]
In the media
In 2012, he was ranked second in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Men List.[24][25]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2020 | Unlock | Amar | [26][27] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011–2013 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Virat Singh Vadhera | |
2012–2013 | Nach Baliye 5 | Contestant | 9th place |
2013 | Bigg Boss 7 | 7th place | |
2014 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 | 14th place | |
2016 | Kapil Sharma Show | Arjun Sharma | Guest |
Super Dancer | |||
2016–2017 | Beyhadh | ||
2023–2024 | Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka | Reyansh Lamba | |
2023 | India's Best Dancer Season 3 | Guest | |
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3 |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Hum - I'm Because of Us | Rahul Nanda | [28] |
2020 | Bebaakee | Sufiyaan Abdullah | [29][30] |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Fresh New Face (Male) | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Won |
Gold Awards | Debut in a Lead Role | Won | ||
2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Kushal Tandon admits the lovebirds fought over religious differences". Hindustan Times. 21 October 2014.
- ^ "Lovers Kushal Tandon, Gauahar Khan to compete against each other in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'". The Indian Express. PTI. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Birthday boy Kushal Tandon's life is no less than a blockbuster movie". The Indian Express. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Not a man's world". The Times of India. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "DU's starry affair: Do you know which celebrity alumni is from your college?". Hindustan Times. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- ^ "जानिए क्या है 'बेहद' स्टार कुशाल टंडन का 'फिटनेस फंडा', इन आसान तरीकों से आप भी पा सकते हैं अट्रैक्टिव लुक्स". Jansatta (in Hindi). 27 June 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- ^ Wadhwa, Akash (4 January 2012). "I'm commitment phobic: Kushal Tandon - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ Staff, India West (20 October 2014). "Why did Gauahar Khan and Kushal Tandon Break Up?". India West. Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (12 June 2019). "Kushal Tandon and Ridhima Pandit break up after nine months". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Kushal Tandon on dating Ridhima Pandit: Figment of someone's overactive imagination". India Today. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Adonis with brains". Rediff. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "I don't like being judged by people - Kushal Tandon". The Times of India. 17 February 2012. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "Would Tv actors go bald for a role?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (21 December 2012). "Hrithik and Kushal Tandon make Sunaina Roshan proud". DNA. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Marwaha, Navdeep Kaur (7 February 2013). "Kushal Tandon says no to wild card entry to nach baliye 5". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Kushal wishes Gauahar on her birthday with roses". Hindustan Times. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ Chaubey, Pranita (28 December 2020). "When Newlywed Gauahar Khan Bumped Into Ex-Boyfriend Kushal Tandon". NDTV.com. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ "Watch: Kushal Tandon saves Jennifer Winget from fire on Beyhadh sets". Hindustan Times. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ Uniyal, Parmita (7 August 2018). "Hum review: Kushal Tandon, Ridhima Pandit and Karishma Sharma starrer is another winner from Ekta Kapoor's stable". India Today. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Hina Khan is hellbent on charming Kushal Tandon in Unlock teaser, watch video". Hindustan Times. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Bebaakee trailer: Kushal Tandon gets entangled in a love triangle starring Shiv Jyoti Rajput, Karan Jotwani". Hindustan Times. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ Yadav, Sangeeta (10 April 2020). "Kushal Tandon's new restaurant feels the lockdown impact, but he says "No loss is bigger than the loss of life"". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ Sehgal, Chirag (2 June 2023). "Barsatein Promo: Shivangi Joshi And Kushal Tandon Promise New Love Story Of The Season". News18. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Ek Hazaaron Main Meri Behna Hai Fame Kushal Tandon labelled 6th most sexiest Asian men by London Weekly". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ "Kushal Tandon". Archived from the original on 18 September 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ "Hina Khan is hellbent on charming Kushal Tandon in Unlock teaser, watch video". Hindustan Times. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (3 June 2020). "Kushal Tandon completes dubbing for Unlock The Haunted App: After 3 months kuch kaam toh kiya". India Today. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "ALTBalaji's 'Hum - I'm because of us' trailer released". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Bebaakee trailer: Kushal Tandon gets entangled in a love triangle starring Shiv Jyoti Rajput, Karan Jotwani". Hindustan Times. 19 August 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (12 June 2020). "Aap Ke Aa Jane Se star Karan Jotwani to make digital debut with Bebaakee". India Today. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
External links
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- Kushal Tandon at IMDb
- Kushal Tandon on Instagram
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