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Kushal Tandon Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth28 March 1985

Age40 Years

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionActor, Model

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Billu Tandon; Mother - Sandhya Tandon; Sisters - Tina, Bhavana; Grandfather - Lalji Tandon (d. 21 July 2020)

Kushal Tandon Biography

Kushal Tandon is an Indian actor and model known for his television work, most notably as Virat Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. Born in 1

Early life and background

Kushal Tandon was born on 28 March 1985 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a family with roots in the region, he attended Scindia School in Gwalior for his schooling and later graduated from Hans Raj College in New Delhi. Sport played an important role in his youth — he was active in athletics during school and competed as a state-level hockey player. Tandon has said he is religious and makes regular visits to temples and gurudwaras.

Career

Tandon began his public career as a model and took part in pageants; he finished as the first runner-up in Grasim Mr. India 2005. He moved into television and made his notable TV debut in 2011 with Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, where he played Virat Singh Vadhera, a role that brought him broad recognition. He trained in acting at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles in 2010 before the series aired.

Beyond that early breakthrough, Tandon has taken on a variety of projects across reality shows, fiction, and music video work. He participated in Nach Baliye 5 in 2009, appearing alongside partner Elena Boeva, and later took part in Bigg Boss 7 in 2013 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5 in 2014. He has also appeared in a popular music video for the song “Zaroori Tha” by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. On fiction television, he portrayed Arjun Sharma in Sony TV’s Beyhadh.

Tandon has maintained a public image as a fitness-focused performer; he is known for regular workouts and an interest in activities such as kickboxing and swimming. His on-screen work and fitness credentials have contributed to his continued presence in the Indian television industry.

Public profile

Physically, Tandon is listed at approximately 6 feet (182 cm) tall and around 85 kg (187 lbs), with black hair and black eyes. He is noted for a tattoo on his right forearm bearing his mother’s name rendered in Hebrew script. Personal details often included in profiles mention that he follows a non-vegetarian diet and enjoys hobbies such as photography and cooking. He is fond of dogs and has spoken about his enthusiasm for travel, naming destinations like Greece and Spain among his favorites.

Tandon has also been part of headline-making moments. During his time on Bigg Boss 7, a physical altercation with a fellow contestant drew media attention. He has been involved in public disputes on social media as well. His grandfather, Lalji Tandon, who served in public life as a politician and later as Governor of Madhya Pradesh, died on 21 July 2020.

Latest updates

As of the most recent available information, Tandon remains unmarried and continues to work in television and related media. He keeps an active presence around fitness and martial disciplines, and he shares aspects of that lifestyle on social channels. He was ranked sixth on Eastern Eye’s 2012 list of “50 Sexiest Asian Men,” reflecting his visibility and popularity in the early 2010s.

Beyond his professional life, Tandon’s family background includes his father, Billu Tandon, who has been associated with transport and oil business interests and leadership in a regional transport union, and his mother, Sandhya Tandon. He has two elder sisters, Tina and Bhavana.

Tandon remains a recognizable face in Indian television, known for mixing mainstream serial roles with appearances on reality shows and music videos, while sustaining a public image centered on fitness and active outdoor interests.

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Recent Work

Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai

Television serial in which he played Virat Singh Vadhera; marked his notable TV debut.

2011
Beyhadh

Sony TV serial in which he portrayed the character Arjun Sharma.

Zaroori Tha (music video)

Featured in the music video for Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song.

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Career Highlights

  1. First runner-up, Grasim Mr. India 2005
  2. Breakthrough role as Virat Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
  3. Participant in Nach Baliye 5, Bigg Boss 7, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5
  4. Featured in the music video for Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s “Zaroori Tha”
  5. Portrayed Arjun Sharma in Sony TV’s Beyhadh
  6. Ranked sixth in Eastern Eye’s 2012 list of “50 Sexiest Asian Men”
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