Kushal Tandon
| Kushal Tandon | |
|---|---|
 Kushal Tandon as Virat with Cancer Patients Aid Association | |
| Born | Lucknow, India[1] |
| Alma mater | Hansraj College, University of Delhi |
| Occupation | Model, actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Television | Bigg Boss 7 (2013), Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai (2011-2013), Khatron Ke Khiladi (2014), Beyhadh (2016-) |
| Partner(s) |
Elena Boeva (2010-13) Gauhar Khan (2013–14) |
Kushal Tandon is an Indian model turned actor. He played Virat Singh Vadhera in the television series Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai[2] He was the first runner-up of Grasim Mr. India contest held in January 2005.[3] Upon return from the United States after his acting course, he was offered the role of Virat Singh Vadhera in the show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. During the show he cut off his hair to show his support for a bald young cancer patient.[4][5]
Tandon participated in Nach Baliye 5 along with partner Elena Boeva.[6] He was ranked sixth in the Eastern Eye UK magazine's 50 Sexiest Asian Men 2012.[7][8] In 2013, he participated in the seventh season of the reality television show Bigg Boss, during which he started dating fellow contestant Gauhar Khan,[9] but the couple parted ways a few months after the show.[10] In 2014, Tandon was seen in the music video song "Zaroori Tha" along with ex-girlfriend Gauhar Khan. He is the grandson of BJP leader and politician Lalji Tandon.[11] He currently features opposite Jennifer Winget and Aneri Vajani on the Sony Entertainment Television romantic thriller Beyhadh.
Filmography
- 2011-13 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai as Virat Singh Vadhera[2]
- 2012 Nach Baliye 5 as a contestant
- 2013 Bigg Boss 7 as a contestant
- 2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 5) as a contestant
- 2015 Bad Company #BC on Zing as a guest
- 2015 I Love Her as Rajat
- 2016 - present Beyhadh as Arjun Sharma
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Fresh New Face - Male | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Won |
| Star Parivaar Awards | Favourite Jodi | Nominated | ||
| Favourite International Jodi | ||||
| Favourite Hottest Jodi | ||||
| Favourite Naya Sadasya - Male |
References
- ↑ "Not a man's world". The Times of India. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- 1 2 "I don't like being judged by people - Kushal Tandon". The Times of India. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "Adonis with brains". Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ↑ "Would Tv actors go bald for a role?". Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "Hrithik and Kushal Tandon make Sunaina Roshan proud". Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "Kushal Tandon says no to wild card entry to nach baliye 5". 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ↑ "Ek Hazaaron Main Meri Behna Hai Fame Kushal Tandon labelled 6th most sexiest Asian men by London Weekly.". Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "Kushal Tandon". Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "Kushal wishes Gauahar on her birthday with roses".
- ↑ "Gauahar Kushal".
- ↑ Staff, India West (20 October 2014). "Why did Gauahar Khan and Kushal Tandon Break Up?". India West. Retrieved 2016-07-15.