Biography
Who is Kushal Tandon?
Early life and education
Kushal Tandon was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his formal schooling at the Scindia School in Gwalior. Following his early education, he pursued higher studies at Hansraj College, which is located in Delhi.
He later traveled to the United States to attend the New York Film Academy to study acting. This training helped prepare him for a career in the entertainment industry after he returned to India.
Career beginnings and television work
Kushal Tandon started his career in the modeling industry. He achieved early recognition as the first runner-up in the Grasim Mr. India contest held in January 2005. This success marked his entry into the public eye.
His acting debut in television came with the role of Virat Singh Vadhera in the show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. During his time on this program, he made headlines for shaving his head to support a young cancer patient. Following this, he took part in several reality shows, including Nach Baliye 5 and the seventh season of Bigg Boss.
Acting roles and projects
In 2016, he landed a major role as Arjun Sharma in the Sony TV series Beyhadh, acting opposite Jennifer Winget and Aneri Vajani. His performance in the thriller genre continued when he starred in the Zee5 tech horror film Unlock in June 2020. Later that same year, he appeared in the ALTBalaji project Bebaakee.
His career also includes music video appearances, above all in Zaroori Tha by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, where he appeared alongside Gauahar Khan. In 2018, he played the character Rahul in the web series Hum - I'm Because of Us. More recently, in 2023, he began portraying Reyansh Lamba in the series Barsatein - Mausam Pyaar Ka, working alongside Shivangi Joshi.
Business ventures and personal life
Beyond his acting career, Kushal Tandon is a business owner in the hospitality sector. He opened a restaurant named Arbour 28 in Mumbai in February 2020. He remains active in the industry and has received recognition through awards such as the Indian Telly Awards and Gold Awards.
He has experienced high-profile public relationships. He dated Gauahar Khan after meeting on the set of Bigg Boss 7, though the couple separated in 2014. He later met Shivangi Joshi while filming Barsatein, but he confirmed their separation in 2025. Media outlets have previously ranked him highly in lists regarding the most desirable men on television.
Birthday and age
Kushal Tandon was born on March 28, 1985, which makes Kushal 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Kushal shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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