Arjit Taneja
Arjit Taneja (born 10 November 1992) is an Indian television actor and model. He made his television debut in the reality shows MTV Splitsvilla 6 and Box Cricket League and TV fiction dramas Kumkum Bhagya, Kaleerein, Bahu Begum, Naagin 5 & Naagin 6 , Nath – Zewar Ya Zanjeer and Banni Chow Home Delivery [1][2][3]
Arjit Taneja | |
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Taneja in 2014 | |
| Born | 10 November 1992 (age 30) |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi |
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| Years active | 2012 – present |
Life and career
Early life and career beginnings (1992–2014)
Arjit Taneja belongs to a Punjabi family.[4] He attended modern school, Delhi and graduated with a BA degree in computer programming at University of Delhi.
In November 2010, he joined the modelling agency Elite Model Management India Pvt. Ltd. 2 years later in mid-2012, Taneja moved from Delhi to Mumbai and began his acting career on television that year as the friend of Karan Kundra's character in Channel V India's V The Serial, produced by Ekta Kapoor.[citation needed]
In 2013 he participated in MTV India MTV Splitsvilla 6 and later in Sony TV Box Cricket League, the latter of which was his third with Kapoor. He later made his acting debut in Ekta Kapoor and Sony TV Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, where he had a cameo role.[1][5]
Breakthrough and establishment (2014–present)
Taneja's career finally saw a turning point when he signed the parallel lead role of Purab Khanna in Zee TV popular daily soap Kumkum Bhagya, created by Kapoor.[5][6] He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Zee Gold Awards. He left the show in 2016.
In 2014, he participated in Colors TV Box Cricket League produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Simultaneously along with Kumkum Bhagya , he was seen as Bilal Khan in another Ekta Kapoor production — Sony TV Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do in 2015.[7]
In 2016, he presented Zing Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya.[8]
In 2017, Arjit then moved to Indonesia for a few months where he was cast as lead in the Indonesian show Nadin ANTV alongside his former co-star from Kumkum Bhagya Mrunal Thakur and Indonesia Actress Dewi Persik.[9]
Taneja left Indonesia and headed back to Bombay where he landed his first lead role in a TV show. In February 2018, Taneja began essaying the main character of Vivaan Kapoor in Zee TV Kaleerein.[10] It went off air in November 2018.[11]
In May 2018, Arjit also appeared as a guest in Zee TV talk show Juzz Baatt with Sana Saeed, Adnan Khan and Karan Jotwani.
Arjit was a Red Carpet host for Zee Rishtey Awards 2019.
In July 2019, Arjit was cast as lead male actor in Colors TV love triangle-themed Bahu Begum which premiered on July 15, 2019.[12] In the show Taneja’s character was Azaan Akhtar Mirza, the Nawab of Bhopal which co-starred Samiksha Jaiswal and Diana Khan.[3] It ended on January 21, 2020.
Arjit also made a special appearance at the ITA Awards in 2020.[13]
In January 2021, he bagged the cameo role of Farishta, an angel in the supernatural revenge thriller Naagin 5 and reprised the same role in February 2021 for Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein, both of which were aired on Colors TV and created by Ekta Kapoor .[2]
Arjit then landed the lead role as Shambhu Thakur on Nath – Zewar Ya Zanjeer on Dangal TV. The show premiered on August 23, 2021. But after a few months inside the show, he decided to quit the show. Arjit when interviewed said, “he did not see his role shaping up as he wanted it to be”. Arjit’s last shoot day was March 7, 2022 and his final episode aired on March 10, 2022, Episode 172.
On March 22, 2022, it was confirmed Arjit had been roped in to be a candidate as a suitor for Parineeti Chopra alongside other television actors Vishal Aditya Singh and Shivin Narang on Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan "Parineeti Ka Swayamvar" on Colors TV. Taneja was seen doing just about everything from presenting her with roses, complimenting her with his soothing words, to getting down on one knee and even cooking to impress the Hasee Toh Phasee actress. Judges Karan Johar, Mithun Chakraborty and hosts Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiya were there to assist Parineeti Chopra in taking the right decision. Veteran singer Kumar Sanu also joined the panel as a special guest. When called on stage to showcase his cooking skill by making Parineeti Chopra’s favorite ‘Aloo Paratha’, Taneja was quite impressive. The actress could not resist the taste and initially she announced the winner : Best aloo paratha goes to her Punjabi munda, Arjit. Still indecisive of a suitor, Karan Johar then suggested they do a Bollywood Quiz via a Miss India format. Parineeti then chose Arjit as ‘Mr. India’ and Runner-Up Shivin Narang. After being quizzed, Taneja won with his impeccable and quick responses. Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan special episodes were aired on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March at 9pm and 7pm on Colors TV.
In April 2022, Taneja once more reprised his role as Farishta in Naagin 6 on Colors TV.
In September 2022, it was made public knowledge that Arjit would join StarPlus show Banni Chow Home Delivery which starred Ulka Gupta and Pravisht Mishra. His character is a ‘Rockstar’ Agastya Kapoor. Arjit was quoted as saying, "I was looking for something that could challenge me as an actor and the Banni Chow offer came at the right time. I will have a grand entry as a rockstar and it will bring along a lot of mystery and suspense”. His first episode aired on September 14, 2022. After a few months on the show, Arjit decided to move on and his last shoot day was December 1st 2022. His final episode aired on December 11, 2022.
In January 2023, Arjit and Sanaya Irani teamed up for another collab. Butterflies Season 4 EP 5 Upgrade web series was released on February 12.
In April 2023, Arjit then made a guest appearance on Colors TV Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull.
On April 24th news surfaced that Arjit is all set to join the upcoming season 13 of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi which will be aired on Colors TV.
Arjit was quoted as saying, "I've always been a thrill-seeker and a lover of adventure. Joining 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13' is like a dream come true for me. I can't wait to push myself to the limits and face my fears head-on. This show is not just about conquering phobias, it's also about learning more about myself and my capabilities. And hence, I'm ready to take on the challenge and come out victorious.”
While prepping for his journey, he said, “I do workouts regularly. I am trying to make my body ready with workouts and some high-intensity training. Trying a different workout for more stamina, strength and breathing. I am trying to learn how to swim as it will help me while doing water stunts,” he says.
Arjit has acrophobia, a fear of heights. “I feel dizzy when I look down. I want to overcome that through this show. And why not? To overcome your fears, you will be challenged and pushed, and it’s all about the adrenaline rush. This show will help me become a better version of myself. This is one reality show that I always wanted to be a part of, and my family is very happy about my participation,” he shares.
The first reality show that Arjit was a part of was Splitsvilla 6. After 10 years, he is back with another non-fiction.
“After Splitsvilla, I did not look for opportunities when it came to a reality show. I was 19 when I did Splitsvilla, and after that, I did TV back-to-back. I did Kumkum Bhagya for three years, following which I went to Indonesia to work on a show, and did three more shows in India as lead after that Covid happened. I was offered Bigg Boss a few times, but I did not take it up as I was not ready for it,” he adds.
Expressing his competitive nature, Arjit says, “I am in it to win it and will give my best. In my head, I am in it to win it, and I will try to reach as far as possible in the show.”
Sharing his views about the mighty mentor host of the show, Rohit Shetty, he only has good things to say.
“I don’t think anybody can host this show better than him. He has shot the best of the stunts in films and does a lot of stunts himself as well. He is a very cool host and is strict when he has to be. He explains everything really well,” he adds.
Filmography
Films
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani | TBA | Completed | [14] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2013 | MTV Splitsvilla 6 | Contestant | 13th place | [15] |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | [16] | |
| 2014–2016 | Kumkum Bhagya | Purab Khanna | [9] | |
| 2015 | Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do | Bilal Khan | [7] | |
| 2016 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Host | ||
| Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | [17] | ||
| 2017 | Nadin | Ishaan | [18] | |
| 2018 | Kaleerein | Vivaan Kapoor | [11] | |
| 2019–2020 | Bahu Begum | Azaan Akhtar Mirza | [13] | |
| 2021 | Naagin 5 | Farishta | [19] | |
| 2021–2022 | Nath – Zewar Ya Zanjeer | Shambhu Thakur | [20] | |
| 2022 | Banni Chow Home Delivery | Agastya Kapoor | [21] | |
| 2023 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 | Contestant | [22] |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | V The Serial | Himself | ||
| 2013 | Bade Acche Lagte Hain | Himself | ||
| 2015 | Bad Company | Himself | [23] | |
| 2018 | Juzzbaatt – Sangeen Se Namkeen Tak | Himself | [24] | |
| Kundali Bhagya | Vivaan | |||
| Zindagi Ki Mehek | ||||
| Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega | ||||
| 2019 | Api & Cinta | Sunjoy | [25] | |
| Bepanah Pyaar | Azaan | |||
| Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | ||||
| 2020 | Choti Sarrdaarni | |||
| 2021 | Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein | Farishta | ||
| 2022 | Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan | Himself | ||
| Naagin 6 | Farishta | |||
| 2023 | Bekaboo | Vansh Raichand | ||
| Entertainment Ki Raat Housefull | Himself | Episode 11 |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Main Jaandiyaan | Meet Bros, Neha Bhasin, Piyush Mehroliyaa | [26] |
| 2019 | Naseeba | Shaan | [27] |
| Farishta | Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Asees Kaur | [28] | |
| 2020 | Ik Dafa To Mil | Oye Kunaal | [29] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama) | Kumkum Bhagya | Nominated | [30] |
| 2016 | Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | [31] | |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Nath: Zewar Ya Zanjeer | Nominated | [32] |
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