Arjit Taneja

Arjit Taneja(born 10 November 1992) is an Indian television actor and model. He made his television debut with the reality showSplitsvilla 6and starred in several TV fictional shows likeKumkum Bhagya,Kaleerein,Bahu Begum,Naagin 5,Naagin 6,Nath – Zewar Ya ZanjeerandBanni Chow Home Delivery.
Taneja was born on 10 November 1992 and belongs to aPunjabifamily.He attendedModern School,Delhiand graduated with a BA degree incomputer programmingfromSri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College,University of Delhi. In 2012, Taneja moved fromDelhitoMumbaito begin his acting career.
In November 2010, he joined the modelling agency Elite Model Management India Pvt. Ltd.
In mid-2012, Taneja moved fromDelhitoMumbaiand began his acting career in television. That same year, he got a role inChannel V India'sV The Serial, produced byEkta Kapoor.
In 2013, he participated inMTV IndiaMTV Splitsvilla 6.
In 2014, he participated inSony TV'sBox Cricket League, the latter of which was his third with Kapoor. He was later seen inBade Achhe Lagte HainonSony TV.
Taneja's career finally saw a turning point in 2014, when he signed the parallel lead role of Purab Khanna inZee TVpopular daily soapKumkum Bhagya, created by Kapoor.He won the Best Supporting Actor award at theZee Gold Awards. He left the show in 2016.
Simultaneously along withKumkum Bhagya, he was seen as Bilal Khan in anotherEkta Kapoorproduction —Sony TVPyaar Ko Ho Jaane Doin 2015.
In 2016, he presentedZingPyaar Tune Kya Kiya.
In 2017, Arjit then moved toIndonesiafor a few months where he was cast as lead in the Indonesian showNadinonANTValongside his former co-star fromKumkum BhagyaMrunal ThakurandIndonesiaActressDewi Persik.
Taneja leftIndonesiaand headed back toBombaywhere he landed his first lead role in a TV show. In February 2018, Taneja began essaying the main character of Vivaan Kapoor inZee TVKaleerein.It went off air in November 2018.
In May 2018, Arjit also appeared as a guest inZee TVtalk showJuzz BaattwithSana Saeed,Adnan KhanandKaran Jotwani.
Arjit was aRed Carpethost forZee Rishtey Awards2019.
In July 2019, Arjit was cast as lead male actor inColors TVlove triangle-themedBahu Begumwhich premiered on 15 July 2019.In the show Taneja's character was Azaan Akhtar Mirza, the Nawab ofBhopalwhich co-starredSamiksha Jaiswaland Diana Khan.It ended on 21 January 2020.
Arjit also made a special appearance at theITA Awardsin 2020.
In January 2021, he bagged the cameo role of Farishta, anangelin the supernatural revenge thrillerNaagin 5and reprised the same role in February 2021 forKuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein, both of which were aired onColors TVand created byEkta Kapoor.
Arjit then landed the lead role as Shambhu Thakur onNath – Zewar Ya ZanjeeronDangal TV. The show premiered on 23 August 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 7 March 2022 and his final episode aired on 10 March 2022, Episode 172.
On 22 March 2022, it was confirmed Arjit had been roped in to be a candidate as a suitor forParineeti Chopraalongside other television actorsVishal Aditya SinghandShivin NarangonHunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan"Parineeti Ka Swayamvar" onColors 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 theHasee Toh Phaseeactress. JudgesKaran Johar,Mithun Chakrabortyand hostsBharti Singhand Haarsh Limbachiya were there to assistParineeti Choprain taking the right decision. Veteran singerKumar Sanualso joined the panel as a special guest. When called on stage to showcase his cooking skill by makingParineeti 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 Joharthen suggested they do a Bollywood Quiz via a Miss India format.Parineetithen chose Arjit as ‘Mr. India’ and Runner-UpShivin Narang. After being quizzed, Taneja won with his impeccable and quick responses.Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaanspecial episodes were aired on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March at 9pm and 7pm onColors TV.
In April 2022, Taneja once more reprised his role as Farishta inNaagin 6onColors TV.
In September 2022, it was made public knowledge that Arjit would joinStarPlusshowBanni Chow Home Deliverywhich starredUlka GuptaandPravisht 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 14 September 2022. After a few months on the show, Arjit decided to move on and his last shoot day was 1 December 2022. His final episode aired on 1 December 2022.
In January 2023, Arjit andSanaya Iraniteamed 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 onColors TVEntertainment Ki Raat Housefull.
Also in April 2023, he participated inFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13.
In July 2023, he made a cameo appearance inKaran Johar'sRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Arjit was also cast in Fuh Se Fantasy web series oppositeNyra Banerjee. Season 2 EP 1 premiered on 17 August 2023 on Jio Cinema.
On 14 October 2023, the Grand Finale of the stunt based reality TV showFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13aired onColors TV. Taneja emerged as 1st runner-up.
Since 27 November 2023, he is portraying Virat Singh Ahuja opposite his formerKumkum Bhagyaco-actorSriti JhainZee TV'sKaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.