Amit Tandon
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| Born | Amit Tandon 11 April 1979 |
| Occupation | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Ruby Tandon |
Amit Tandon is an Indian musician and television actor. He is best known for playing the character of Dr. Abhimanyu Modi in the television series Dill Mill Gayye.
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Biography
Tandon is of American nationality, coming from New York, graduated from Stony Brook University.[1]
Career
Indian Idol
Tandon came to India to participate in the country's first reality TV show and had made his way to the final round of Indian Idol 1. He was the second to be eliminated on 31 December 2004.
He provided vocals for the Indian Idol 1 album and another album also featuring the Idol finalists titled Yaaron.
After Indian Idol
After Idol, he was next seen as Prithvi in Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai alongside Iqbal Khan and Neha Bamb. Prithvi was a supporting character who later became an antagonist until he ended up dead in middle of the show.
He was then cast in the role of Manthan, Karan and Tanya's son, in her popular soap opera, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show last aired on 6 November 2008.
After Kyunki, his next show was the Zee TV drama, Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan. He played the role of an NRI, Abhay Singh.
Other reality shows and debut album
After taking part in Indian Idol, Tandon took part in two more reality shows - Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar and Zara Nachke Dikha. He performed in the Indian telly awards 2009 with sara khan on twist (love Aaj Kal). He was also there on an episode of Laughter Ke Phatke. Since 15 January 2011, he is the host of the reality show Dadagiri Season 4 on UTV Bindass.
In 2008, he released his debut solo album, Tanha - Lonely at Heart on Tips.[2]
Dill Mill Gayye
His best role till date is Dr. Abhimanyu Modi in Dill Mill Gayye opposite Nikita Malhotra (portrayed by Shweta Gulati).
Jeannie Aur Juju
He is also seen as Jimmy/Rahul in Jeannie Aur Juju Jia's (Neha Mehta) crush and a pilot in Priya Airlines
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
Amit Tandon is playing the role of Dr. Subramaniyam ( Subbu) who was previous love interest of Ishita (Divyanka Tripathi) and now planning to Marry Simmi (Shireen Mirza), as part of his revenge with Bhallas.
Personal life
Amit married Dr. Ruby Tandon from Vancouver, Canada. She moved to Mumbai after her marriage. She gave birth to a baby girl in Canada on 30 June 2010. The couple have named the baby Jiyana Tandon. Dr. Ruby Tandon is a dermatologist, famous for her treatment in skin and beauty issues. She is owner and founder of Dr. Ruby's Afterglow clinic located in Andheri(w) Mumbai and successfully running it since the last 6 to 7 years.
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Indian Idol 1 | Contestant |
| 2005-2006 | Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Prithvi Bose |
| 2006 | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | Natesh |
| 2006-2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Manthan Virani |
| 2008 | Saath Saath Banayenge Ek Aashiyaan | Abhay Singh |
| 2008 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar | Contestant |
| 2008 | Zara Nachke Dikha | Contestant |
| 2008-2010 | Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Abhimanyu Modi |
| 2011 | Dadagiri | Host |
| 2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai - Shapath | Sumit |
| 2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki | Contestant |
| 2013 | Jeannie Aur Juju | Rahul Chaturvedi |
| 2015 | Adaalat | Advocate Jain |
| 2015 | Ye Hai Mohabbatein | Dr. Subramanuim (Subbu) Chandran |
| 2015 | Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi | Rajat |
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Indian Idol 1 | Sony BMG |
| 2005 | Yaaron | Sony BMG |
| 2008 | Tanha - Lonely at Heart | Tips |
Film
|2014 | Creature 3D | Vikram Bhatt
