# Kushal Tandon

Kushal Tandon (born 28 March 1985) is an Indian model and actor known for his works primarily in Hindi television. He gained prominence portraying Virat Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Arjun Sharma in Beyhadh, and Reyansh Lamba in Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka. He is the recipient of an Indian Telly Awards and Gold Awards. He has also participated in Nach Baliye, Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi.

## Early life

Tandon was born on 28 March 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He studied in Hansraj College, Delhi and in New York Film Academy.

## Career

Tandon was the first runner-up of Grasim Mr. India contest held in January 2005. Upon return from the United States after his acting course, he played Virat Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. During the show, he shaved off his hair to show his support for a bald young cancer patient.
Later, Tandon participated in Nach Baliye 5 with his then partner Elena Boeva. In 2013, he participated in reality television show Bigg Boss 7. In 2015, Tandon was seen in Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's music video Zaroori Tha along with girlfriend Gauahar Khan.
In 2016, Tandon portrayed Arjun Sharma opposite Jennifer Winget and Aneri Vajani in Sony TV's Beyhadh. In 2018, he portrayed Rahul in Alt Balaji's Hum - I'm Because of Us. On 26 June 2020, he starred in tech horror film, Unlock in Zee5. In August 2020, he acted in ALTBalaji's Bebaakee.
Tandon also owns a restaurant called "Arbour 28" in Mumbai. He opened the restaurant in February 2020.
In 2023, he began portraying Reyansh Lamba opposite Shivangi Joshi in Ekta Kapoor's Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka. Prachi Arya of India Today noted, "Tandon effortlessly portrays his character's struggles, infusing the story with depth and relatability. Sukarna Mondal of Times of India stated, "Kushal and Shivangi’s pairing looks crackling. Kushal looks in his usual serious demeanour."

## In the media

In 2012, he was ranked second in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Men List. Tandon was placed at 7th in the Times Most Desirable Men on Television in 2017.

## Personal life

Tandon and Gauahar Khan met during Bigg Boss 7 and started dating but broke up in 2014. In 2023, he met Shivangi Joshi on the sets of their show Barsatein. The two have since been in a relationship.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2020 | Unlock | Amar | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011–2013 | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Virat Singh Vadhera | |
| 2012–2013 | Nach Baliye 5 | Contestant | 9th place |
| 2013 | Bigg Boss 7 | Contestant | 7th place |
| 2014 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 | Contestant | 14th place |
| 2016 | Kapil Sharma Show | Arjun Sharma | Guest |
| 2016 | Super Dancer | Arjun Sharma | Guest |
| 2016–2017 | Beyhadh | Arjun Sharma | |
| 2023–2024 | Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka | Reyansh Lamba | |
| 2023 | India's Best Dancer Season 3 | Reyansh Lamba | Guest |
| 2023 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 3 | Reyansh Lamba | Guest |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2018 | Hum - I'm Because of Us | Rahul Nanda | |
| 2020 | Bebaakee | Sufiyaan Abdullah | |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2015 | Zaroori Tha | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| 2022 | Reh Jaunga Main | Neha Vaishnav |
| 2022 | Numaish | Altamash Faridi |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Fresh New Face (Male) | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Won |
| 2012 | Gold Awards | Debut in a Lead Role | Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka | Nominated |