Abhishek Bajaj
Abhishek Bajaj | |
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.jpg?lang=en) Bajaj in 2020 | |
| Born | 24 October 1992 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Delhi University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Student of the Year 2 Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Babli Bouncer Bigg Boss 19 |
| Spouse |
Akanksha Jindal
(m. 2017; div. 2019) |
| Relatives |
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Abhishek Bajaj (born 24 October 1992) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films and television.[2] He made his film debut with Student of the Year 2 (2019) under Dharma Productions[3]. Bajaj gained recognition for his roles in films like Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021), and Babli Bouncer (2022). As of 2025, he is a contestant on Bigg Boss season 19 aired on Colors TV.
Early life and career
[edit]Abhishek Bajaj was born in New Delhi, India, to Parveen and Anita Bajaj.[4] He has two sisters named Ekta and Ambika Bajaj. He belongs to a Punjabi family. [5] He completed his schooling in Delhi and graduation from Delhi University, where he also participated in stage plays and modeling shows, which helped develop his interest in acting.[6]
Bajaj began his career as a model before transitioning to television. He made his acting debut with Sony Entertainment Television's Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi (2011) and gained recognition for his role as Rahul in Dil De Ke Dekho (Sab TV). He has appeared in shows such as Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chabhi Meri Bhabhi, Bitti Business Wali, Silsila Pyaar Ka, Santoshi Maa, and Zindagi Ke Crossroads.[7]
He made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Student of the Year 2 (2019), playing Abhishek Sharma,[8] and also appeared in the web series Boys With Toys, co-starring Vivaan Shah and Zoya Afroz, was released on an OTT platform. This was followed by the films Kabaad: The Coin[9] and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui in 2021,[10] and Babli Bouncer in 2022.[11] In 2024, he starred as Ayaan Grover in the television drama "Jubilee Talkies – Shohrat Shiddat Mohabbat".[12] In 2025, he joined Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Student of the Year 2 | Abhishek Sharma | ||
| 2021 | Kabaad: The Coin | Sam | ||
| 2021 | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Sandy | [14][15] | |
| 2022 | Babli Bouncer | Viraj |
Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Nitin Mehta | Recurring role |
| 2013–2014 | Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi – Meri Bhabhi | Ishaan Shergill | Recurring role |
| 2015–2016 | Santoshi Maa | Sanket | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Silsila Pyaar Ka | Sanket Tiwari | Recurring role |
| 2016–2017 | Dil Deke Dekho | Rahul Shastri | Lead role |
| 2018 | Bitti Business Wali | Mahi | Lead role |
| Zindagi Ke Crossroads | Ankit | Episodic role | |
| 2024 | Jubilee Talkies | Ayaan Grover | Lead role |
| 2025–present | Bigg Boss 19 | Himself | Contestant |
Web Series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Boys with Toys | Varun | Recurring role | |
| 2024 | NamaCool | Chakku Panday | Recurring role |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Star Eminence Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Nominated | |
| 2022 | International Iconic Awards | Most Promising Actor of the Year | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Won | |
| 2023 | Boogle Bollywood | Ballistic Performer of the Year | Babli Bouncer | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "He Cheated On Me & Crushed My Ambition". YouTube. 27 September 2025.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj bonds with Tiger Shroff over fitness". Tribune.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj joins the cast of Student of the Year 2". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 19's Abhishek Bajaj's mom shares fun childhood secrets about him | Exclusive". Times Now News. 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 19 contestant Abhishek Bajaj's sister Ekta Bajaj slams Amaal Mallik and Kunickaa Sadanand; says 'Gaane pyaar wale aur Dil mein itni nafrat?'". Times of India. 30 June 2022.
- ^ "TV Actor transformed beyond belief". The Times of India.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj: Struggles and difficulties have made me the person I am today". Times of India. 21 November 2021.
- ^ "#GoodBye2020! 'Student Of The Year 2' fame Abhishek Bajaj: This year made us realise that all we have is family". Times of India. 31 December 2020.
- ^ "'Kabaad the Coin' loved by audience on OTT". Business Standard. 3 June 2021.
- ^ "SOTY 2 actor Abhishek Bajaj talks about his upcoming project Chandigarh Kare Ashiqui". Indulg Express. 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj impresses with his physical transformation for Babli Bouncer". Times of India. 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj To Play Bollywood Superstar In New Show: 'I'm Really Excited'". News 18. 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj, popularly known for TV show Parvarish and Student of the Year 2, joins DNA India, discussing his dilemma as an outsider and how important Bigg Boss 19 is for him". DNA India. 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Abhishek Bajaj is the villain in Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui'". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui 2021 Film - Box Office, Cast, Movie & Cinema Showtimes". 20 December 2021.
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