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| name = Hiten Tejwani
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| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1974|3|5|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv-hiten-tejwani-s-44th-birthday-pics-are-proof-he-and-his-wife-gauri-are-still-madly-in-love-with-each-other-431328|title=Hiten Tejwani's 44th birthday pics are proof that he and his wife Gauri are still madly in love with each other|work=[[India TV]]|date=7 March 2018}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|3|5|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/amp/entertainment-news/television-news/hiten-tejwani-receives-an-adorable-birthday-wish-from-gauri-pradhan.html|title=Gauri Pradhan wishes 'Soulmate' Hiten Tejwani with an adorable picture on his birthday|work=[[Republic TV]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv-hiten-tejwani-s-44th-birthday-pics-are-proof-he-and-his-wife-gauri-are-still-madly-in-love-with-each-other-431328|title=Hiten Tejwani's 44th birthday pics are proof that he and his wife Gauri are still madly in love with each other|work=[[India TV]]}}</ref>
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| occupation         = {{hlist|Model|actor}}
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| yearsactive       = 2000–present
| yearsactive = 2000–present
| notable_works     = {{ubl|''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]''|''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''|''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''|''[[Pavitra Rishta]]''}}
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| spouse             = {{marriage|[[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani|Gauri Pradhan]]|2004}}
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Gauri Pradhan]]|2004}}
| children           = 2
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'''Hiten Tejwani''' is an [[Indian television]] [[actor]]. He is known for his work in several fictional popular soaps and participation in the reality series ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss 11]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abplive.in/television/bigg-boss-11-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-actor-hiten-tejwani-last-entry-for-the-show-586283/|title=BIGG BOSS 11: 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' actor Hiten Tejwani last entry for the show|work=[[ABP Live]]|date=September 29, 2017}}</ref>
'''Hiten Tejwani''' is an [[Indian television]] [[actor]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-26|title=Hiten Tejwani on travelling in BEST bus, favourite restaurant in Mumbai, and his love for the city|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/exclusive-hiten-tejwani-on-travelling-in-best-bus-favourite-restaurant-in-mumbai-and-his-love-for-the-city-23198233|access-date=2021-11-23|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref> known for his work in several fictional shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv-hiten-tejwani-s-44th-birthday-pics-are-proof-he-and-his-wife-gauri-are-still-madly-in-love-with-each-other-431328|title=Hiten Tejwani's 44th birthday pics are proof that he and his wife Gauri are still madly in love with each other|work=[[India TV]]|date=7 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abplive.in/television/bigg-boss-11-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-actor-hiten-tejwani-last-entry-for-the-show-586283/|title=BIGG BOSS 11: 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' actor Hiten Tejwani last entry for the show|work=[[ABP Live]]|date=September 29, 2017|access-date=30 September 2017|archive-date=1 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001081836/http://www.abplive.in/television/bigg-boss-11-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-actor-hiten-tejwani-last-entry-for-the-show-586283/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Personal life==
[[File:HitenTejwaniGauriPradhan.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Tejwani with wife [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani|Gauri Pradhan]] at an event.]]
[[File:HitenTejwaniGauriPradhan.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Tejwani with wife [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani|Gauri Pradhan]] at an event.]]


Hiten Tejwani was born into a [[Sindhis|Sindhi]] family.<ref>{{cite web |  title =Hiten Tejwani's Bombay duck curry |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food/recipes/Hiten-Tejwanis-Bombay-duck-curry/articleshow/21894654.cms|access-date=6 September 2013}}</ref>
Hiten Tejwani was born into a [[Sindhis|Sindhi]] family.<ref>{{cite web |  title =Hiten Tejwani's Bombay duck curry |website=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food/recipes/Hiten-Tejwanis-Bombay-duck-curry/articleshow/21894654.cms|access-date=6 September 2013}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==


Hiten Tejwani is married to his co-star [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]] from ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' and ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' since 29 April 2004. Hiten and Gauri became parents to twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya on 11 November 2009.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shah |first=Kunal M |title=Gauri is four months pregnant |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Gauri-is-four-months-pregnant/articleshow/4619985.cms |date=5 June 2009 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=12 April 2016}}</ref>
Hiten Tejwani married his ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' and ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' co-star [[Gauri Pradhan]] on 29 April 2004.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Keshri |first1=Shweta |title=Kutumb turns 19, Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan thank fans for all the love |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/kutumb-turns-19-hiten-tejwani-and-gauri-pradhan-thank-fans-for-all-the-love-1736561-2020-10-30 |date=30 October 2020 |magazine=[[India Today]] |language=en |access-date=11 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-30|title=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'|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/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/story-w0uZNDkKa0CmQJZdY962LK.html|access-date=2021-11-23|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The couple became parents to twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya on 11 November 2009.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shah |first=Kunal M |title=Gauri is four months pregnant |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Gauri-is-four-months-pregnant/articleshow/4619985.cms |date=5 June 2009 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=12 April 2016}}</ref>


In an interview, he revealed that he had been married once before, but went through a painful divorce in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/throwback-thursday-bigg-boss-11-contestant-hiten-tejwani-first-marriage-lasted-only-a-year-lifetv-1058186-2017-10-05|title=Did you know Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani's first marriage lasted only a year?|date=5 October 2017|website=India Today}}</ref>
In an interview, he revealed that he had been married once before, but went through a painful divorce in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/throwback-thursday-bigg-boss-11-contestant-hiten-tejwani-first-marriage-lasted-only-a-year-lifetv-1058186-2017-10-05|title=Did you know Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani's first marriage lasted only a year?|date=5 October 2017|website=India Today}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Television 2000–present===
Tejwani played a role in [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s serial ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]'', which was aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|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 (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] with [[Gauri Pradhan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-11-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-actor-hiten-tejwani-enters-house-wife-gauri-pradhan-s-there-too/story-ubmWB1KsiuiV6yaavS9YjI.html|title=Bigg Boss 11: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor Hiten Tejwani enters house, wife Gauri Pradhan's there too|date=1 October 2017|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He appeared again with Pradhan in the second season of ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'', and Kapoor took the same couple in her show ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-turns-17-years-old-heres-how-tulsi-mihir-and-other-actors-look-now/Kyunki-Saas-Bhi-Kabhi-Bahu-Thi-Then-and-Now/photostory/47515983.cms|title=Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi turns 17 years-old; here's how Tulsi, Mihir and other actors look now|date=3 July 2017|website=Times of India}}</ref> When ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|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{{spaced ndash}}Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan|Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hiten-tejwani-sheds-his-chocolate-boy-image-in-his-latest-photoshoot/stunning/photostory/64184944.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani sheds his chocolate-boy image in his latest photoshoot|date=16 May 2018|website=Times of India}}</ref> In 2006, Tejwani along with his wife Gauri participated in the second season of ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]'' and returned to host Season 4 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/gauri-hiten-to-host-nach-baliye-4_19005.html|title=Gauri-Hiten to host 'Nach Baliye-4'|date=23 December 2008|website=Zee News}}</ref>
Tejwani played a role in [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s serial ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]'', which was aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|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 (TV series)|Kutumb]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] with [[Gauri Pradhan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/bigg-boss-11-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-actor-hiten-tejwani-enters-house-wife-gauri-pradhan-s-there-too/story-ubmWB1KsiuiV6yaavS9YjI.html|title=Bigg Boss 11: Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor Hiten Tejwani enters house, wife Gauri Pradhan's there too|date=1 October 2017|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He appeared again with Pradhan in the second season of ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'', and Kapoor took the same couple in her show ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-turns-17-years-old-heres-how-tulsi-mihir-and-other-actors-look-now/Kyunki-Saas-Bhi-Kabhi-Bahu-Thi-Then-and-Now/photostory/47515983.cms|title=Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi turns 17 years-old; here's how Tulsi, Mihir and other actors look now|date=3 July 2017|website=Times of India}}</ref> When ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|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{{spaced ndash}}Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan|Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hiten-tejwani-sheds-his-chocolate-boy-image-in-his-latest-photoshoot/stunning/photostory/64184944.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani sheds his chocolate-boy image in his latest photoshoot|date=16 May 2018|website=Times of India}}</ref> In 2006, Tejwani along with his wife Gauri participated in the second season of ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]'' and returned to host Season 4 in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/gauri-hiten-to-host-nach-baliye-4_19005.html|title=Gauri-Hiten to host 'Nach Baliye-4'|date=23 December 2008|website=Zee News}}</ref>


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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 Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], ''[[Chotti Bahu - Sindoor Bin Suhagan]]'' on [[Zee TV]] and ''[[Rang Badalti Odhani]]'' on [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/hiten-relives-his-childhood/story-QfTBPGG16kZcyzvTjNWi1O.html|title=Hiten relives his childhood|date=17 February 2011|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
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 Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], ''[[Chotti Bahu - Sindoor Bin Suhagan]]'' on [[Zee TV]] and ''[[Rang Badalti Odhani]]'' on [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|Star One]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/hiten-relives-his-childhood/story-QfTBPGG16kZcyzvTjNWi1O.html|title=Hiten relives his childhood|date=17 February 2011|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>


In 2011 he appeared in ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' as Vicky Oberoi, where he played the [[antagonist]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/hiten-tejwani-enters-mukti-bandhan-114846164.html|title=Hiten Tejwani enters Mukti Bandhan|date=12 August 2011|website=Yahoo}}</ref> Later that year, he was cast again by Kapoor as the lead actor of ''[[Pavitra Rishta]]'' on [[Zee TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hiten-tejwan-to-replace-sushant-singh-rajput-in-pavitra-rishta-1607244|title=Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta'|date=4 November 2011}}</ref> Tejwani  was nominated for ''Best Actor in Lead Role'' at [[Zee Rishtey Awards]], The Global Indian Film and TV Honours, [[Zee Gold Awards|5th Boroplus Gold Awards]], [[11th Indian Telly Awards]] and [[Indian Television Academy Awards|12th Indian Television Academy Awards]].{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} He also made a cameo appearance in Kapoor's ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'', in the role of Jatin Chopra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hiten-Tejwani-to-enter-Kyaa-Hua-Tera-Vaada/articleshow/13686302.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani to enter Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada!|date=31 May 2012}}</ref> He appeared in the Sri Lankan television series ''Pooja'', playing a doctor.
In 2011 he appeared in ''[[Mukti Bandhan]]'' as Vicky Oberoi, where he played the [[antagonist]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/hiten-tejwani-enters-mukti-bandhan-114846164.html|title=Hiten Tejwani enters Mukti Bandhan|date=12 August 2011|website=Yahoo}}</ref> Later that year, he was cast again by Kapoor as the lead actor of ''[[Pavitra Rishta]]'' on [[Zee TV]].<ref>{{cite web |date=4 November 2011 |title=Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta' |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hiten-tejwan-to-replace-sushant-singh-rajput-in-pavitra-rishta-1607244 |website=DNA india}}</ref> Tejwani  was nominated for ''Best Actor in Lead Role'' at [[Zee Rishtey Awards]], The Global Indian Film and TV Honours, [[Zee Gold Awards|5th Boroplus Gold Awards]], [[11th Indian Telly Awards]] and [[Indian Television Academy Awards|12th Indian Television Academy Awards]].{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} He also made a cameo appearance in Kapoor's ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'', in the role of Jatin Chopra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hiten-Tejwani-to-enter-Kyaa-Hua-Tera-Vaada/articleshow/13686302.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani to enter Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada!|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=31 May 2012}}</ref> He appeared in the Sri Lankan television series ''Pooja'', playing a doctor.


In 2013, he appeared in ''[[Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki]]'' as Murli.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanskaar-Dharohar-Apno-Ki-Hiten-Tejwani-Akshay-Kumar-Oh-My-God-Pavitra-Rishta-Savdhaan-India-India-Fights-Back/articleshow/26109404.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani does Akshay Kumar from 'Oh My God'|date=20 November 2013}}</ref> He later played Nitin Joshi in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/excited-to-join-wife-gauri-on-meri-aashiqui-tumse-hi-hiten-tejwani/|title=Excited to join wife Gauri on 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi': Hiten Tejwani|date=31 October 2014}}</ref> In 2015, Tejwani played the role of Dr. Anant in ''[[Balika Vadhu]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hiten-tejwani-to-enter-balika-vadhu-to-play-a-doctor-with-a-difference/1/454427.html|title=Hiten Tejwani to enter Balika Vadhu; to play a 'doctor with a difference'|date=27 July 2015}}</ref> and also played Niranjan Chaturvedi in ''[[Gangaa]]'' from 2015 to 2017.
In 2013, he appeared in ''[[Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki]]'' as Murli.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sanskaar-Dharohar-Apno-Ki-Hiten-Tejwani-Akshay-Kumar-Oh-My-God-Pavitra-Rishta-Savdhaan-India-India-Fights-Back/articleshow/26109404.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani does Akshay Kumar from 'Oh My God'|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 November 2013}}</ref> He later played Nitin Joshi in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 October 2014 |title=Excited to join wife Gauri on 'Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi': Hiten Tejwani |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/excited-to-join-wife-gauri-on-meri-aashiqui-tumse-hi-hiten-tejwani/ |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> In 2015, Tejwani played the role of Dr. Anant in ''[[Balika Vadhu]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 July 2015 |title=Hiten Tejwani to enter Balika Vadhu; to play a 'doctor with a difference' |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hiten-tejwani-to-enter-balika-vadhu-to-play-a-doctor-with-a-difference/1/454427.html |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> and also played Niranjan Chaturvedi in ''[[Gangaa]]'' from 2015 to 2017.


In 2017, Tejwani was a celebrity contestant in the [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]] of the Indian version of the [[reality TV]] show ''[[Bigg Boss]]'', which premiered on 1 October. He survived for 11 weeks until he got evicted on 17 December (Day 77).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-11-contestant-hiten-tejwani-before-entering-the-show-learn-cooking-house-4872713/|title=Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani before entering the show: I plan to learn cooking in the house|date=3 October 2017|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-11-written-update-december-17-2017-housemates-evict-hiten-tejwani-save-priyank-sharma/articleshow/62114099.cms|title = Bigg Boss 11 written update, December 17, 2017: Housemates evict Hiten Tejwani, save Priyank Sharma|date = 18 December 2017}}</ref> In 2018, he appeared in [[Colors TV]]'s show  ''[[Tantra (TV series)|Tantra]]'' where he plays a role of Inspector Bharat Singh Rathore.<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/news/hiten-tejwani-turns-cop-colors-tantra/2018/12/12|title = Hiten Tejwani turns cop for Colors' Tantra|date = 15 April 2017}}</ref> In 2019, he portrayed Viraj Roy in&nbsp;[[&TV]]'s&nbsp;''[[Daayan (TV series)|Daayan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url =http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/it-s-interesting-character-hiten-tejwani-his-role-daayan-190222|title = It's an interesting character: Hiten Tejwani on his role in Daayan|date = 15 April 2017}}</ref> As of February 2019, he was a contestant on ''[[Kitchen Champion | Kitchen Champion 5]]'' with his wife [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]].<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/snippets/gauri-pradhan-reveals-husband-hiten-tejwanis-kitchen-secret/2019/02/28|title = Gauri Pradhan reveals husband Hiten Tejwani's kitchen secret|date = 15 April 2017}}</ref> Tejwani will play a professor in the upcoming film ''Nobel Peace''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/for-peaces-sake-181050|access-date=2020-12-10|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hiten Tejwani's film, Nobel Peace, set for an OTT release|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2020/dec/07/hiten-tejwanis-film-nobel-peace-set-for-an-ott-release-30093.html|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.indulgexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, Tejwani was a celebrity contestant in the [[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]] of the Indian version of the [[reality TV]] show ''[[Bigg Boss]]'', which premiered on 1 October. He survived for 11 weeks until he got evicted on 17 December (Day 77).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-11-contestant-hiten-tejwani-before-entering-the-show-learn-cooking-house-4872713/|title=Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani before entering the show: I plan to learn cooking in the house|date=3 October 2017|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-11-written-update-december-17-2017-housemates-evict-hiten-tejwani-save-priyank-sharma/articleshow/62114099.cms|title = Bigg Boss 11 written update, December 17, 2017: Housemates evict Hiten Tejwani, save Priyank Sharma|website = [[The Times of India]]|date = 18 December 2017}}</ref> In 2018, he appeared in [[Colors TV]]'s show  ''[[Tantra (TV series)|Tantra]]'' where he plays a role of Inspector Bharat Singh Rathore. In 2019, he portrayed Viraj Roy in&nbsp;[[&TV]]'s&nbsp;''[[Daayan (TV series)|Daayan]]''. As of February 2019, he was a contestant on ''[[Kitchen Champion | Kitchen Champion 5]]'' with his wife [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]]. Tejwani will play a professor in the upcoming film ''Nobel Peace''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/for-peaces-sake-181050|access-date=2020-12-10|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hiten Tejwani's film, Nobel Peace, set for an OTT release|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2020/dec/07/hiten-tejwanis-film-nobel-peace-set-for-an-ott-release-30093.html|access-date=2020-12-10|website=www.indulgexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Movie !! Role !! Language
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
|-
|-
| 1999
| 1999
| ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]''
| ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]''
| A goon (uncredited){{citation needed|reason=If he was uncredited, how do we verify he had the role?|date=January 2021}}
|
| Hindi
| Hindi
|-
|-
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| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| ''[[Entertainment (2014 film)|Entertainment]]''
| Cameo
|
| Hindi <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-its-entertainment-with-akshay-kumar/402918-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206144014/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-its-entertainment-with-akshay-kumar/402918-8-66.html|archive-date=6 December 2013|title=Hiten Tejwani to star in 'It's Entertainment' with Akshay Kumar|url-status=dead|website=News18}}</ref>
| Hindi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-its-entertainment-with-akshay-kumar/402918-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206144014/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hiten-tejwani-to-star-in-its-entertainment-with-akshay-kumar/402918-8-66.html|archive-date=6 December 2013|title=Hiten Tejwani to star in 'It's Entertainment' with Akshay Kumar|url-status=dead|website=News18}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
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| Hindi
| Hindi
|-
|-
| 2016
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| ''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]''
| ''[[Love Games (film)|Love Games]]''
| Gaurav Asthana
| Gaurav Asthana
| Hindi
| Hindi
|-
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Shorgul]]''
| ''[[Shorgul]]''
| Saleem
| Saleem
| Hindi
| Hindi
|-
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Saansein]]''
| ''[[Saansein]]''
| C.K. Bir
| C.K. Bir
| Hindi
| Hindi
|-
|-
| 2019
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| ''[[Kalank]]''
| ''[[Kalank]]''
| Ahmed
| Ahmed
| Hindi <ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/hiten-tejwani-to-feature-with-alia-bhatt-aditya-roy-kapur-in-kalank/articleshow/64670531.cms|date=21 June 2018|title=Hiten Tejwani to feature with Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur in Kalank|website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref>
| Hindi<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/hiten-tejwani-to-feature-with-alia-bhatt-aditya-roy-kapur-in-kalank/articleshow/64670531.cms|date=21 June 2018|title=Hiten Tejwani to feature with Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur in Kalank|website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019
| ''Mudda 370 J&K''
| ''Mudda 370 J&K''
| Suraj
| Suraj
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|-
|-
| 2020
| 2020
| ''[[Unkahee]]''
| ''Unkahee''
| Abhimanyu  
| Abhimanyu  
| Hindi
| Hindi
|-
|-
|2021
|2021
|''[[Nobel Peace (film)]]''
|''[[Nobel Peace (film)|Nobel Peace]]''
|Prof. Shlok Manhas
|Prof. Shlok Manhas
|Hindi<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/for-peaces-sake-181050|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
|Hindi<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/for-peaces-sake-181050|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|''[[Ardh]]''
| Satya
| Hindi
|}
|}


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{| class="wikitable"  
{| class="wikitable"  
! Year
! Year
! Show
! Title
! Role
! Role
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| ''[[Kaahin Kissii Roz]]''  
| ''[[Kaahin Kissii Roz]]''  
| Nakul Sikand <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1041225/asp/weekend/story_4153368.asp|title=Romancing for Real|date=25 December 2004|website=The Telegraph}}</ref>  
| Nakul Sikand<ref>{{cite web |date=25 December 2004 |title=Romancing for Real |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1041225/asp/weekend/story_4153368.asp |website=The Telegraph}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]''
| ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]''
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|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat]]''
| Natesh (Episode 112 – Episode 130)
| Natesh
|-
|-
| Pratham (Episode 177 – Episode 190)
| Pratham
|-
|-
| ''[[Kkusum]]''  
| ''[[Kkusum]]''  
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| 2005
| 2005
| ''[[Kesar]]''  
| ''[[Kesar]]''  
| Abhinav (Abhi) Pandey  
| Abhinav "Abhi" Pandey  
|-
|-
| 2005–2006
| 2005–2006
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| rowspan="2"| 2007
| rowspan="2"| 2007
| ''[[Kasamh Se]]''
| ''[[Kasamh Se]]''
| Anupam Kapadia (Episode 251)
| Anupam Kapadia
|-
|-
| ''[[Koffee with Karan|Koffee With Karan 2]]''
| ''[[Koffee with Karan|Koffee With Karan 2]]''
| Guest (Episode 16)
|Guest
|-
|-
| 2007–2008  
| 2007–2008  
| ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''  
| ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''  
| Anurag Basu / Pratham Mittal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/kasauti-s-fate-hangs-in-balance/story-SKwvSfw0jOb9wXz75STKML.html|title=Kasauti's fate hangs in balance!|date=27 February 2008|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
| Anurag Basu/Pratham Mittal<ref>{{cite web |date=27 February 2008 |title=Kasauti's fate hangs in balance! |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/kasauti-s-fate-hangs-in-balance/story-SKwvSfw0jOb9wXz75STKML.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619163815/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/kasauti-s-fate-hangs-in-balance/story-SKwvSfw0jOb9wXz75STKML.html |archive-date=19 June 2018 |access-date=19 June 2018 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2008  
| rowspan="5" | 2008  
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| 2010  
| 2010  
| ''[[Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan]]''  
| ''[[Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan]]''  
| Shantanu Purohit <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hiten-enters-Chhoti-Bahu/articleshow/5679908.cms|title=Hiten enters Chhoti Bahu|date=14 March 2010|website=Times of India}}</ref>
| Shantanu Purohit<ref>{{cite web |date=14 March 2010 |title=Hiten enters Chhoti Bahu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hiten-enters-Chhoti-Bahu/articleshow/5679908.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2011  
| rowspan="4" | 2011  
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| 2011–2014  
| 2011–2014  
| ''[[Pavitra Rishta]]''  
| ''[[Pavitra Rishta]]''  
| Manav Deshmukh <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hiten-tejwan-to-replace-sushant-singh-rajput-in-pavitra-rishta-1607244|title=Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta'|date=4 November 2011|website=DNA India}}</ref>  
| Manav Deshmukh<ref>{{cite web |date=4 November 2011 |title=Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta' |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hiten-tejwan-to-replace-sushant-singh-rajput-in-pavitra-rishta-1607244 |website=DNA India}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2012 ; 2013  
| 2012; 2013  
| ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]''  
| ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]''  
| Jatin Chopra <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hiten-Tejwani-re-enters-Kya-Huaa-Tera-Vaada/articleshow/17690351.cms|title=Hiten Tejwani re-enters Kya Huaa Tera Vaada!|date=20 December 2012|website=Times of India}}</ref>
| Jatin Chopra<ref>{{cite web |date=20 December 2012 |title=Hiten Tejwani re-enters Kya Huaa Tera Vaada! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Hiten-Tejwani-re-enters-Kya-Huaa-Tera-Vaada/articleshow/17690351.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki]]''
| ''[[Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki]]''
| Lord [[Krishna]] / Murli
| Lord [[Krishna]]/Murli
|-
|-
| 2013–2014  
| 2013–2014  
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| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[MTV Webbed]]''
| ''[[MTV Webbed]]''
| Professor (Episode 8)
| Professor
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014–2015  
| rowspan="3" | 2014–2015  
| ''[[Hamari Sister Didi]]''  
| ''[[Hamari Sister Didi]]''  
| Dr. Avinash (Avi) Kapoor  
| Dr. Avinash "Avi" Kapoor  
|-
|-
| ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi]]''  
| ''[[Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi]]''  
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| 2015–2017  
| 2015–2017  
| ''[[Gangaa]]''  
| ''[[Gangaa]]''  
| Judge Niranjan Chaturvedi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/television/hiten-tejwani-s-journey-in-gangaa-ends/article_97a01a1a-d92c-11e6-a30f-abd932f01176.html|title=Hiten Tejwani's Journey in 'Gangaa' Ends|date=12 January 2017|website=India West}}</ref>
| Judge Niranjan Chaturvedi
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016  
| rowspan="2" | 2016  
| ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]''
| ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]''
| Sushant (Episode 32)
| Sushant
|-
|-
| ''[[Box Cricket League#Team Members: Season 2|Box Cricket League 2]]''
| ''[[Box Cricket League#Team Members: Season 2|Box Cricket League 2]]''
| Contestant  
| rowspan="2" | Contestant  
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017  
| rowspan="2" | 2017  
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''<ref>{{cite web |date=18 December 2017 |title=Bigg Boss 11 evicted contestant Hiten Tejwani: Being a strong player led to my elimination |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/hiten-tejwani-bigg-boss-11-evicted-contestant-housemates-voted-me-out-4987547/ |website=Indian Express}}</ref>
| Contestant<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/hiten-tejwani-bigg-boss-11-evicted-contestant-housemates-voted-me-out-4987547/|title=Bigg Boss 11 evicted contestant Hiten Tejwani: Being a strong player led to my elimination|date=18 December 2017|website=Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Entertainment Ki Raat]]''  
| ''[[Entertainment Ki Raat]]''  
| Guest (Season 1 – Episode 12)
| Guest
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| rowspan="2" | 2018
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|-
|-
| rowspan="6"| 2019  
| rowspan="6"| 2019  
| ''[[Kitchen Champion | Kitchen Champion 5]]''  
| ''[[Kitchen Champion |Kitchen Champion 5]]''
| Guest Contestant
|Guest
|-
|-
| ''[[Daayan (TV series)|Daayan]]''
| ''[[Daayan (TV series)|Daayan]]''
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| Contestant  
| Contestant  
|-
|-
| ''[[Haiwaan : The Monster]]''  
| ''[[Haiwaan : The Monster|Haiwaan: The Monster]]''
| Deepak Agnihotri  
| Deepak Agnihotri  
|-
|-
| ''[[CIF (TV series)|CIF]]''
| ''[[CIF (TV series)|CIF]]''
| Inspector Kesari Kumar (Episode 17)
| Inspector Kesari Kumar
|-
|-
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]''  
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]''  
| Guest (Episode 54.01)
|Guest
|-
|-
| 2020–2021
| 2020–2021
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===Web series===
===Web series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
!Year
! Name
!Name
! Role
!Role  
! Platform
!Notes
! Notes
|-
|2018–2019
|''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]''
|Advocate Ved Saxena
|
|-
|-
| 2018, 2019
| rowspan="2" |2019
| ''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]''
|''The Investigation''
| Advocate Ved Saxena
|ACP Vishal Gaekwad
| [[ALT Balaji]]
|
| Negative Role
|-
|-
| 2019
|''D-Code (Deewangi)''
| ''[[The Investigation (Indian Web Series)|The Investigation]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Eros Now Quickie to premiere new short-form series 'The Investigation' on 6 Jan |url=https://www.televisionpost.com/eros-now-quickie-to-premiere-new-short-form-series-the-investigation-on-6-jan/ |date=2018 |access-date=28 September 2019}}</ref>
|Ravi
| ACP Vishal Gaekwad
|
| [[Eros Now]]
| Lead Role
|-
|-
| 2019
|2020
| ''D-Code (Deewangi)''<ref>{{cite web |title=Hiten Tejwani bags Ullu App's D Code |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/hiten-tejwani-bags-ullu-app-s-d-code-191022 |date=2019 |access-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
|''Ashuddhi''
| Ravi
|Karan Oberoi
| [[Ullu App]]
|
|  
|-
|-
| 2020
|2021
| ''[[Ashuddhi]]''
|''[[Tandav (TV series)|Tandav]]''
| Karan Oberoi
|Ajay Ahluwalia
| Ullu App
|
| Lead Role
|-
|-
| 2021
|2021
| ''[[Tandav (TV series)|Tandav]]''
|''[https://hotwebseries.live/ullu-web-series-games-of-karma-bdsm/ Games of Karma (BDSM)]''
| Ajay Ahluwalia
|Sikander Oberoi
| [[Amazon Prime Video]]
|}
|  
 
=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Singer
|-
|-
|2022
|''Mera Pyara Hindustan''
|Romy
|}
|}


== Awards ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Awards
!Category
!Nominated
!Results
|-
|2005
|Indian Television Academy Awards, India
|Best Actor - Popular
|Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
|Winner
|}
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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Hiten Tejwani
Hiten Tejwani in 2019 (cropped).jpg
Hiten Tejwani in 2019
Born (1974-03-05) 5 March 1974 (age 51)[1]
Occupation
  • Model
  • actor
Years active2000–present
Notable work
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2004)
Children2

Hiten Tejwani is an Indian television actor[2] known for his work in several fictional shows.[3][4]

Personal life[edit]

Tejwani with wife Gauri Pradhan at an event.

Hiten Tejwani was born into a Sindhi family.[5]

Hiten Tejwani married his Kutumb and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi co-star Gauri Pradhan on 29 April 2004.[6][7] The couple became parents to twins, son Nevaan and daughter Katya on 11 November 2009.[8]

In an interview, he revealed that he had been married once before, but went through a painful divorce in 2001.[9]

Career[edit]

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.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13]

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.[14]

In 2011 he appeared in Mukti Bandhan as Vicky Oberoi, where he played the antagonist.[15] Later that year, he was cast again by Kapoor as the lead actor of Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV.[16] 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.[citation needed] He also made a cameo appearance in Kapoor's Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, in the role of Jatin Chopra.[17] He appeared in the Sri Lankan television series Pooja, playing a doctor.

In 2013, he appeared in Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki as Murli.[18] He later played Nitin Joshi in Colors TV's Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi.[19] In 2015, Tejwani played the role of Dr. Anant in Balika Vadhu.[20] and also played Niranjan Chaturvedi in Gangaa from 2015 to 2017.

In 2017, Tejwani was a celebrity contestant in the Bigg Boss 11 of the Indian version of the reality TV show Bigg Boss, which premiered on 1 October. He survived for 11 weeks until he got evicted on 17 December (Day 77).[21][22] 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.[23][24]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Title Role Language
1999 Vaastav: The Reality Hindi
2003 Joggers Park Akash Hindi & English
2004 Krishna Cottage Akshay Hindi
2007 Anwar Udit Hindi
2014 Entertainment Hindi[25]
2015 Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq Jhumroo Hindi
2016 Love Games Gaurav Asthana Hindi
Shorgul Saleem Hindi
Saansein C.K. Bir Hindi
2019 Kalank Ahmed Hindi[26]
Mudda 370 J&K Suraj Hindi
2020 Unkahee Abhimanyu Hindi
2021 Nobel Peace Prof. Shlok Manhas Hindi[27]
2022 Ardh Satya Hindi

Television[edit]

Year Title Role
2000–2002 Ghar Ek Mandir Gautam
2001–2002 Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii Praveen
Kaahin Kissii Roz Nakul Sikand[28]
Kutumb Pratham Mittal
2002–2003 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[29]
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[30]
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[31]
2012; 2013 Kya Huaa Tera Vaada Jatin Chopra[32]
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[33]
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

Web series[edit]

Year Name Role Notes
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

Music videos[edit]

Year Title Singer
2022 Mera Pyara Hindustan Romy

Awards[edit]

Year Awards Category Nominated Results
2005 Indian Television Academy Awards, India Best Actor - Popular Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Winner

References[edit]

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  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "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.
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  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ Shah, Kunal M (5 June 2009). "Gauri is four months pregnant". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  9. ↑ "Did you know Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani's first marriage lasted only a year?". India Today. 5 October 2017.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani sheds his chocolate-boy image in his latest photoshoot". Times of India. 16 May 2018.
  13. ↑ "Gauri-Hiten to host 'Nach Baliye-4'". Zee News. 23 December 2008.
  14. ↑ "Hiten relives his childhood". Hindustan Times. 17 February 2011.
  15. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani enters Mukti Bandhan". Yahoo. 12 August 2011.
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  17. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani to enter Kyaa Hua Tera Vaada!". The Times of India. 31 May 2012.
  18. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani does Akshay Kumar from 'Oh My God'". The Times of India. 20 November 2013.
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  21. ↑ "Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani before entering the show: I plan to learn cooking in the house". The Indian Express. 3 October 2017.
  22. ↑ "Bigg Boss 11 written update, December 17, 2017: Housemates evict Hiten Tejwani, save Priyank Sharma". The Times of India. 18 December 2017.
  23. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  24. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani's film, Nobel Peace, set for an OTT release". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  25. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani to star in 'It's Entertainment' with Akshay Kumar". News18. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013.
  26. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani to feature with Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur in Kalank". Mumbai Mirror. 21 June 2018.
  27. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Hiten Tejwani-starrer film Nobel Peace to release on OTT". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  28. ↑ "Romancing for Real". The Telegraph. 25 December 2004.
  29. ↑ "Kasauti's fate hangs in balance!". Hindustan Times. 27 February 2008. Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  30. ↑ "Hiten enters Chhoti Bahu". Times of India. 14 March 2010.
  31. ↑ "Hiten Tejwan to replace Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Pavitra Rishta'". DNA India. 4 November 2011.
  32. ↑ "Hiten Tejwani re-enters Kya Huaa Tera Vaada!". Times of India. 20 December 2012.
  33. ↑ "Bigg Boss 11 evicted contestant Hiten Tejwani: Being a strong player led to my elimination". Indian Express. 18 December 2017.

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