Hiten Tejwani | |
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Hiten Tejwani | |
Born | (1974-03-05) 5 March 1974 (age 50) Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 2000–present |
Notable work | |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Spouse |
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Children | 2 |
Hiten Tejwani (born 5 March 1974) is an Indian television actor known for his work in several fictional shows.
Early life and family
Hiten Tejwani was born into a Sindhi Hindu family.
Hiten Tejwani married his Kutumb and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi co-star Gauri Pradhan on 29 April 2004. The couple became parents to twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya on 11 November 2009.
In an interview, he revealed that he had been married once before, but went through a painful divorce in 2001.
Career
Tejwani played a role in Ekta Kapoor's serial Ghar Ek Mandir, which was aired on Sony TV. This was followed by appearances in Kapoor's soaps Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii on Metro Gold, Kaahin Kissii Roz on Star Plus, and Kutumb on Sony TV with Gauri Pradhan. He appeared again with Pradhan in the second season of Kutumb, and Kapoor took the same couple in her show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When Kutumb ended, he was offered the role of Karan Virani in Kapoor's series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Star Plus. In 2009, he and his wife also made a short cameo in the Star Plus show Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. In 2006, Tejwani along with his wife Gauri participated in the second season of Nach Baliye 2 and returned to host Season 4 in 2008.
He played Anurag Basu in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, replacing Cezanne Khan in the role.
In 2009 and 2010, he also played small or supporting roles in the shows Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family and Kitani Mohabbat Hai on NDTV Imagine, Palampur Express on Sony TV, Chotti Bahu - Sindoor Bin Suhagan on Zee TV and Rang Badalti Odhani on Star One.
In 2011 he appeared in Mukti Bandhan as Vicky Oberoi, where he played the antagonist. Later that year, he was cast again by Kapoor as the lead actor of Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV. Tejwani was nominated for Best Actor in Lead Role at Zee Rishtey Awards, The Global Indian Film and TV Honours, 5th Boroplus Gold Awards, 11th Indian Telly Awards and 12th Indian Television Academy Awards. He also made a cameo appearance in Kapoor's Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, in the role of Jatin Chopra. He appeared in the Sri Lankan television series Pooja, playing a doctor.
In 2013, he appeared in Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki as Murli. He later played Nitin Joshi in Colors TV's Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. In 2015, Tejwani played the role of Dr. Anant in Balika Vadhu. and also played Niranjan Chaturvedi in Gangaa from 2015 to 2017.
In 2017, Tejwani was a celebrity contestant in the Bigg Boss 11, the Indian version of the reality TV show Big Brother, which premiered on 1 October. He survived for 11 weeks until he got evicted on 17 December (Day 77). In 2018, he appeared in Colors TV's show Tantra where he plays a role of Inspector Bharat Singh Rathore. In 2019, he portrayed Viraj Roy in &TV's Daayan. As of February 2019, he was a contestant on Kitchen Champion 5 with his wife Gauri Pradhan Tejwani. Tejwani will play a professor in the upcoming film Nobel Peace.
From 2020 to 2021, he appeared as Shiv Narayan Gupta in Star Bharat's Gupta Brothers. Since July 2022, he joined the cast Colors TV's show Swaran Ghar as Arjun Deol.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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2003 | Joggers Park | Akash |
2004 | Krishna Cottage | Akshay |
2007 | Anwar | Udit |
2014 | Entertainment | |
2015 | Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq | Jhumroo |
2016 | Love Games | Gaurav Asthana |
Shorgul | Salim | |
Saansein | C.K. Bir | |
2019 | Kalank | Ahmed |
Mudda 370 J&K | Suraj | |
2020 | Unkahee | Abhimanyu |
2021 | Nobel Peace | Shlok Manhas |
2022 | Ardh | Satya |
Jogi | Inspector Lali | |
2023 | Zindagi Shatranj Hai | Siddharth |
Television
Year | Serial | Role |
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2000–2001 | Sukanya | |
2000–2002 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Gautam |
2001–2002 | Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii | Praveen |
Kaahin Kissii Roz | Nakul Sikand | |
Kutumb | Pratham Mittal | |
2001–2003 | Kutumb | Pratham Mann |
2002–2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Karan Virani |
2003 | Miit | Akash |
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Natesh | |
Pratham | ||
Kkusum | Vishal Mehra | |
2004 | Kahiin To Hoga | Pratham |
2004–2005 | Kkoi Dil Mein Hai | Samay Punj |
2005 | Kesar | Abhinav "Abhi" Pandey |
2005–2006 | Kkavyanjali | Yug Mittal |
2006 | Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Nishant Saxena |
Jodee Kamaal Ki | Contestant | |
Nach Baliye 2 | ||
2006–2008 | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | Anupam Bhattacharya |
2007 | Kasamh Se | Anupam Kapadia |
Koffee With Karan 2 | Guest | |
2007–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Anurag Basu/Pratham Mittal |
2008 | Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? | Contestant |
Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar | ||
Left Right Left | Colonel Abhay Verma | |
Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Karna | |
Nach Baliye 4 | Host | |
2008–2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Ronit |
2009 | Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan | Ranveer Singh |
Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Karan Singh | |
Palampur Express | Dev Sisodia | |
Kya Mast Hai Life | Mr. Singhania | |
2010 | Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan | Shantanu Purohit |
2011 | Rang Badalti Odhani | Anand Mittal |
Swayamvar | Host | |
Mukti Bandhan | Vicky Oberoi | |
Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Varun Singh Vadhera | |
2011–2014 | Pavitra Rishta | Manav Deshmukh |
2012; 2013 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Jatin Chopra |
2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Lord Krishna/Murli |
2013–2014 | Savdhaan India | Host |
2014 | MTV Webbed | Professor |
2014–2015 | Hamari Sister Didi | Dr. Avinash "Avi" Kapoor |
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi | Nitin Joshi | |
Box Cricket League 1 | Contestant | |
2015 | Rishton Ka Mela | Rahul |
2015–2016 | Balika Vadhu | Dr. Anant |
2015–2017 | Gangaa | Judge Niranjan Chaturvedi |
2016 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Sushant |
Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | |
2017 | Bigg Boss 11 | |
Entertainment Ki Raat | Guest | |
2018 | Box Cricket League 3 | Contestant |
Bigg Boss 12 | Guest | |
2018–2019 | Tantra | Inspector Bharat Singh Rathore |
2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | Guest |
Daayan | Viraj Roy | |
Box Cricket League 4 | Contestant | |
Haiwaan: The Monster | Deepak Agnihotri | |
CIF | Inspector Kesari Kumar | |
Bigg Boss 13 | Guest | |
2020–2021 | Gupta Brothers | Shiv Narayan Gupta |
2022 | Swaran Ghar | Arjun Deol |
2022–2023 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 | Lakhan Kapoor |
2023–2024 | Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke | Avinash Sharma |
Web series
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2018–2019 | Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat | Advocate Ved Saxena | |
2019 | The Investigation | ACP Vishal Gaekwad | |
D-Code (Deewangi) | Ravi | ||
2020 | Ashuddhi | Karan Oberoi | |
2021 | Tandav | Ajay Ahluwalia | |
2021 | Games of Karma (BDSM) | Sikander Oberoi | |
2022 | Swaanng | Manohar pincha | |
2022 | The Joker: A Strange Kidnapper | Pratap | |
2023 | Kaala | Bismil |
Music videos
Year | Title | Singer |
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2022 | Mera Pyara Hindustan | Romy |
Awards
Year | Awards | Category | Nominated | Results |
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2005 | Indian Television Academy Awards, India | Best Actor - Popular | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Winner |
References
- "Hiten Tejwani's 44th birthday pics are proof that he and his wife Gauri are still madly in love with each other". India TV. 7 March 2018.
- "Hiten Tejwani on travelling in BEST bus, favourite restaurant in Mumbai, and his love for the city". www.mid-day.com. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- "Hiten Tejwani's 44th birthday pics are proof that he and his wife Gauri are still madly in love with each other". India TV. 7 March 2018.
- "BIGG BOSS 11: 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' actor Hiten Tejwani last entry for the show". ABP Live. 29 September 2017. Archived from the original on 1 October 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- "Hiten Tejwani's Bombay duck curry". The Times of India. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- Keshri, Shweta (30 October 2020). "Kutumb turns 19, Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan thank fans for all the love". India Today. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- "Hiten Tejwani on his first day on Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi sets: 'They hadn't even decided my name when I reached the sets'". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- Shah, Kunal M (5 June 2009). "Gauri is four months pregnant". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- "Did you know Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani's first marriage lasted only a year?". India Today. 5 October 2017.
- "Bigg Boss 11: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor Hiten Tejwani enters house, wife Gauri Pradhan's there too". Hindustan Times. 1 October 2017.
- "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi turns 17 years-old; here's how Tulsi, Mihir and other actors look now". Times of India. 3 July 2017.
- "Hiten Tejwani sheds his chocolate-boy image in his latest photoshoot". Times of India. 16 May 2018.
- "Gauri-Hiten to host 'Nach Baliye-4'". Zee News. 23 December 2008.
- "Hiten relives his childhood". Hindustan Times. 17 February 2011.
- "Hiten Tejwani enters Mukti Bandhan". Yahoo. 12 August 2011.
- "Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta'". DNA india. 4 November 2011.
- "Hiten Tejwani to enter Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada!". The Times of India. 31 May 2012.
- "Hiten Tejwani does Akshay Kumar from 'Oh My God'". The Times of India. 20 November 2013.
- "Excited to join wife Gauri on 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi': Hiten Tejwani". The Indian Express. 31 October 2014.
- "Hiten Tejwani to enter Balika Vadhu; to play a 'doctor with a difference'". India Today. 27 July 2015.
- "Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani before entering the show: I plan to learn cooking in the house". The Indian Express. 3 October 2017.
- "Bigg Boss 11 written update, December 17, 2017: Housemates evict Hiten Tejwani, save Priyank Sharma". The Times of India. 18 December 2017.
- "Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- "Hiten Tejwani's film, Nobel Peace, set for an OTT release". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- "Hiten Tejwani Is Proud Of His Ongoing Show Gupta Brothers, Deets Inside". Koimoi. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- Maheshwri, Neha. "Exclusive! Hiten Tejwani joins the cast of Swaran Ghar". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- "Hiten Tejwani to star in 'It's Entertainment' with Akshay Kumar". News18. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013.
- "Hiten Tejwani to feature with Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur in Kalank". Mumbai Mirror. 21 June 2018.
- Service, Tribune News. "Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- "Zindagi Shatranj Hai: TV स्टार हितेन तेजवानी की फिल्म 'जिंदगी शतरंज है' का पोस्टर हुआ रिलीज, इस दिन आएगी मूवी".
- "Romancing for Real". The Telegraph. 25 December 2004. Archived from the original on 4 January 2005.
- "Kasauti's fate hangs in balance!". Hindustan Times. 27 February 2008. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- "Hiten enters Chhoti Bahu". Times of India. 14 March 2010.
- "Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta'". DNA India. 4 November 2011.
- "Hiten Tejwani re-enters Kya Huaa Tera Vaada!". Times of India. 20 December 2012.
- "Bigg Boss 11 evicted contestant Hiten Tejwani: Being a strong player led to my elimination". Indian Express. 18 December 2017.
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- Indian male television actors
- Living people
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