Abhishek Bajaj

Abhishek Bajaj (born 24 October 1992) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films and television. He made his film debut with Student of the Year 2 under Dharma Productions. Bajaj gained recognition for his roles in films like Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and Babli Bouncer. In 2025, he participated in Bigg Boss 19.

Early life Abhishek was born in New Delhi, India, into a Punjabi family to Parveen Bajaj, a Japanese interpreter, and Anita Bajaj. He has two sisters named Ekta and Ambika Bajaj. He completed his schooling in Delhi where he reportedly scored 90% in his HSC (Class 12), and graduated from Delhi University. During his college years, he participated in stage plays and modeling shows, which helped develop his interest in acting. Although he initially aspired to become a CBI officer, his involvement in performing arts sparked his passion for acting. He auditioned for a commercial and was selected.

Career He 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 and Zindagi Ke Crossroads.

He made his film debut with a supporting role in Karan Johar's teen drama Student of the Year 2 (2019), playing Abhishek Sharma (A captain of Pishorilal College team), 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, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and web series Your Honor in 2021. In the same year in December, He appeared on the magazine cover of Entitle Magazine. In 2022, He starred in the movie Babli Bouncer, did five ads campaign for Muscleblaze Vite Daily multivitamin, Dr Morepan Health Muscle Food 100% Whey Protein, Muscle Blaze Fit and BGreen plant protein, also menswear ad for Marks and Spencer (M&S) India. A year later, He did an ads campaign for Gillete India. In 2024, He appeared in a music video "Dooriyan" opposite actress Zaara Yesmin, landed a web series "Nama Cool" as UP Character Chakku Pandey, and starred as Ayaan Grover in the television drama "Jubilee Talkies – Shohrat Shiddat Mohabbat".

In early 2025, He walked as a showstopper for designer Alok Agarwal Jaipur Couture Show. In August 2025, he joined Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss season 19 as a contestant, but was eliminated after a single fellow contestant voted him out rather than through audience voting, finishing in 11th place. Despite his early exit, his gameplay and instincts in the house were praised by media commentators, and he became one of the most talked-about contestants. During the Family Week episodes, Bajaj received significant support both inside and outside the house. Media reports noted that contestants’ family members expressed admiration for his gameplay and described him as a strong contender who should have remained in the competition longer. In 2026, he shot a rap song, “Strong Vs Smart,” for Beast Games Season 2 on Amazon Prime, alongside Pranit More.

Personal life In 2019, Bajaj was involved in a car accident and sustained injuries to his hand, requiring 16 stitches. He later resumed his professional commitments.

He was previously married, and the marriage ended in a mutual and amicable divorce after separating in 2020.

Filmography Films Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes 2016 Life Lafde Aur Bandiyan Spunky Narula Recurring role 2019 Boys with Toys Varun Recurring role 2021 Your Honor Aman Supporting role2024 NamaCool Chakku Panday Supporting role

Music videos Year Title Singer(s) Ref. 2019 Royee Jande Naina Nitin Gupta2021 Kinni Varri Rakesh Maini Dil Mein Jo Jyotica Tangri 2023 Dooriyan P-ush Barbaad Sakshi Holkar 2025 Rehbara 2.0 Rizwan Nagina

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