Shalin Bhanot (born 15 November 1983) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He started his career as a contestant in Roadies 2 and has since acted in various serials and web shows. In 2008, participated in Nach Baliye 4 and emerged as the winner. He then participated in Bigg Boss 16 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 and finished as a finalist in both the shows.
Early life Bhanot was born to Sunita and Brijmohan Bhanot and hails from a business family based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He is an avid dancer and fitness enthusiast.
Personal life Bhanot married actress Dalljiet Kaur in 2009. In 2014, the couple had their first child, a boy, Jaydon. In 2015, Kaur filed for divorce and accused Bhanot of domestic violence. She claimed that he never even visited the doctor with her while she was pregnant. She stated that he accused her of trying to influence the doctors and didn't even want her to have a C-Section. Kaur added that Bhanot was violent towards her even in front of her parents from the start of their marriage. They got divorced in 2015 with Kaur having Jaydon's custody but Bhanot having visiting rights.
Career Bhanot started his career in 2004 with reality show MTV Roadies 2 as contestant. He then seen played Akshay in Ayushmaan (2005). From 2005–06, he was seen playing Karan in Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar on Zee TV and as Mihir in Sanya. He then appeared as Agni in Kulvaddhu on Sony TV. He made a cameo appearance on Kaajjal and starred in Star Plus's Grihasti. In 2009, Bhanot participated in StarPlus dance reality show Nach Baliye 4 along with his former wife Daljeet Kaur and emerged as the winner of the show. He has been trained by Hollywood acting coach Michelle Danner.
From October 2022 to February 2023, he was seen participating in Colors TV's reality show Bigg Boss 16, where he finished as a finalist at the fifth position. In February 2023, he was offered the male lead for the Balaji Telefilms fiction show Bekaboo, produced by Ekta Kapoor, on the finale of Bigg Boss 16, which he accepted and went on to feature on the show.
Filmography Films YearTitleRoleLanguage Ref.2006Pyare Mohan RohitHindi2016Love Ke Fundey Aryan
Television Year Title Role Notes 2004 MTV Roadies 2 Contestant4th place 2005 Ayushmaan Akshay 2005–2006 Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar Karan Sanya Mihir 2006–2007 Kulvaddhu Agni 2007 Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan Veer Jadeja Kaajjal Shivansh Kapoor Aahat Mayank 2007–2008 Sangam Madanlal Naaginn Kanishk / Keshav 2007–2010 Air Hostess Aryan2008 Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai Rajveer / Raj Malhotra Rohan / Sameer Saas v/s Bahu HimselfGuest appearance Dill Mill Gayye Chirag 2008–2009 Grihasti Manas Ahuja Nach Baliye 4 Contestant Winner 2010 Do Hanson Ka Jodaa Suryakamal 2011 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai Rahul Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga Mihir Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan Contestant 2012 Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein Ranveer 2014 Yeh Hai Aashiqui Rakshit 2014–2015 Box Cricket League 1 Contestant 2015 SuperCops vs Supervillains Dr. Shizal 2015–2016 Suryaputra Karn Duryodhan 2017 Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Maha Singh2018 Laal Ishq Prince / Niku Episode 17: "I Love Books" 2019–2020 Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush Ravan 2019 Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel Keshav GoradiaCameo appearance 2020 Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 Himself Guest appearance2022–2023 Bigg Boss 16 Contestant5th place2023Bekaboo Ranav / Pratham2024Bigg Boss 17HimselfGuest appearance Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestant 4th place
Web series Year Title Role Notes2023Inspector AvinashInspector Baljit Singh
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