Saumya Tandon
Tandon in 2016
Born (1984-11-03) 3 November 1984 (age 39)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
  • television personality
Years active2006–present
Known forBhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!
Spouse
Saurabh Devendra Singh
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(m. 2016)​
Children1
Websitesaumyatandon.in

Saumya Tandon (born 3 November 1984) is an Indian actress and television presenter, best known for her portrayal of Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the Hindi sitcom television series Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.[1][2] She was a host on various TV shows including Dance India Dance, Bournvita Quiz Contest and Entertainment Ki Raat.[1]

Early life

Tandon was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 3 November 1984.[3][4] The family shifted to Ujjain where she did her schooling from St. Mary's Convent School.[3] Her father, B.G. Tandon, is a writer and was a professor in a university in Ujjain.[5]

Career

Tandon took up modelling assignments early in her career and was the "Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up" 2006[6] She also appeared in the Afghan serial Khushi in 2008 as part of the international project, where she played the lead of an Afghan woman doctor.[7][8][9] She co-hosted Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout (based on the Wipeout format) with Shah Rukh Khan in 2011.[10][11] She has hosted Dance India Dance for 3 seasons, for which she got the Best Anchor award too. She co-hosted Bournvita Quiz Contest, along with Derek O'Brien for three seasons.[12] In Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, she played the role of Kareena's character's sister Roop.[13] She also hosted LG Mallika-e-Kitchen for three seasons.

In 2015, Tandon started playing the role of Anita in the comedy serial Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!. She is also known as "gori mem" from the serial.[12] In 2018, she hosted Entertainment Ki Raat Season 2 on Colors TV.[14]

On 21 August 2020, she quit Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain!.[15][16]

Personal life

Tandon is very reluctant to talk about her private life.[4] In 2016, she married her boyfriend Saurabh Devendra Singh.[17] Before marriage, she dated him for 10 years.

Tandon gave birth to a boy in 2018.[18][19]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007 Jab We Met Roop Dhillon [20]
2011 Welcome to Punjab Preet [9]

Television

Tandon started her career with TV serial Aisa Des Hai Mera and subsequently hosted a number of TV shows.[20][21]

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Aisa Des Hai Mera Rusty Deol
2007 Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni Ria Sahani Negative role
2008 Khushi Khushi Afghan TV serial[7]
2009–2012 Dance India Dance Host season 1, 2 and 3
2011–2014 Bournvita Quiz Contest
2010–2013 Mallika-E-Kitchen seasons 2–4
2011 Comedy Circus Ke Taansen
2011 Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout
2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil Comedian Special appearance
2015–2020 Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra
2018 Entertainment Ki Raat Host

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Happy Birthday Saumya Tandon: Lesser known facts about Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai fame actress". PINKVILLA. 3 November 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Saumya Tandon sets the internet on fire with her bikini pictures from Mauritius". The Times of India. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Unseen Photo: कॉलेज के दिनों में ऐसी दिखती थीं टीवी की 'गोरी मेम'". NDTVIndia. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b Suri, Rishabh (23 October 2017). "Saumya Tandon: I will never participate in Bigg Boss as I am a very private person". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  5. ^ "स्टेज पर जाने से मना करने पर मां से चांटा खा चुकी हैं Tv की 'अनीता भाभी'". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 3 November 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Did You Know 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain' Fame Saumya Tandon was a Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up? More Details About Her Inside!". dailybhaskar. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  7. ^ a b Satijia, Garima (25 August 2021). "Actress Saumya Tandon Shares Photo From Afghanistan, Says She Is Unable To Contact Her Friends". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  8. ^ Maheshwri, Neha (25 August 2021). "I am unable to reach my friends in Afghanistan, says Saumya Tandon". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Ex Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai Actress Saumya Tandon Shares Her Picture From Afghanistan; Says, 'I Am Unable To Reach My Friends'". ABP News. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Kushal Punjabi Wins Zor Ka Jhatka". NDTV Movies. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011.
  11. ^ "Kushal Punjabi wins 'Zor Ka Jhatka'". News18. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  12. ^ a b Bhandari, Kabir Singh (17 October 2017). "Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai's Saumya Tandon reveals her diet, fitness and beauty secrets". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  13. ^ "Saumya says no to play Geet's sister". The Times of India. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  14. ^ Awaasthi, Kavita (15 April 2018). "I Love The Stage : Soumya Tandon". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  15. ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (20 August 2020). "Saumya Tandon: I don't see myself being a part of 'Bhabi Ji...' for another five years - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  16. ^ "Confirmed! Saumya Tandon Quits Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, Says 'August 21 is My Last Day of Shoot'". India.com. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai actor Saumya Tandon ties the knot". The Indian Express. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain actress Saumya Tandon blessed with a baby boy". The Times of India. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  19. ^ "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain Actress Saumya Tandon Blessed with a Baby Boy". News18. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  20. ^ a b Goyal, Divya (13 November 2018). "Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai Actress Saumya Tandon". NDTV. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  21. ^ "New mom Saumya Tandon pens a powerful post on Women's Day". India Today. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2019.

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