Early Life and Background Abhishek Bajaj was born on October 24, 1991, in Delhi, India, into a Punjabi family. Raised in Delhi, he showed an early interest in performing arts, fitness, and fashion. His charm shone through in school and college events, despite no film industry connections. Initially, his family pushed for academics, but they later supported his acting aspirations when they saw his commitment. He completed his education in Delhi before moving to Mumbai to pursue acting. Some sources mention Mumbai as his birthplace, creating minor discrepancies.
Career Abhishek started as a model, doing commercials and print ads, which paved the way for his television debut in 2011 with Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi on Sony TV, where his relatable role earned notice. He gained fame as Rahul Shastri in Dil De Ke Dekho on Sab TV. Other TV credits include Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi… Meri Bhabhi (as Ishan Shergill), Silsila Pyaar Ka, Santoshi Maa, Bitti Business Wali, and Zindagi Ke Crossroads.
He debuted in Bollywood with Student of the Year 2 (2019), playing Abhishek Sharma, a stylish, competitive character alongside Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria, and Ananya Panday. He later appeared as Sandy in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021) with Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor, and as Tamannaah Bhatia’s love interest in Babli Bouncer (2022). He also featured in the web series Boys With Toys and the TV show Jubilee Talkies – Shohrat. Shiddat. Mohabbat (2024), which was canceled due to low ratings. His upcoming film is Kya Masti Kya Dhoom.
In 2025, Abhishek joined Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, aiming to expand his reach. He described himself as fun-loving, courageous, and disciplined, with skills in rapping and poetry, but admitted his fiery Punjabi temperament could emerge if provoked. His stint has stirred mixed reactions, with notable clashes with contestants like Nehal Chudasama and Kunickaa Sadanand.
Personal Life Abhishek married Akanksha Jindal, a Delhi-based professional, on November 29, 2017, after a seven-year relationship. They met through a mutual friend in 2010, and he proposed in 2017 at the Gateway of India, followed by a yacht ride. The couple got their wedding date tattooed on their ring fingers. Despite being private, rumors linked him with actress Donal Bisht in 2021-2022 after their music video Kinni Vaari. Both denied the rumors, emphasizing their six-year friendship and career focus.
