Shalin Bhanot is a self-made television star who came from nothing and became something. He is known to play multiple roles in television. Shalin was known in the television world for sure. However, his impact became huge after becoming a part of the season 16 of Big Boss. It was the fine show of 2022-23 that made him known all over India as the show after the Indian Premier League is known to have the biggest television share in India. He has a kid but due to the divorce he kids of lives alone. So let us know all about him…
Shalin Bhanot Bio
Shalin Bhanot is a famous Indian actor and reality television contestant. He is known for playing a role as a contestant in the season 16 of Big Boss that did became one of the best seasons ever.
- Date of Birth: 15 November 1983
- Birthplace: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Name Meaning: One who takes active part in Worldly Affairs
- Zodiac Sign As Per Date: Scorpio
- Astrological Sign: Scorpio
- Religion: Hindu or Sanatana Dharma
- Nationality: Indian
- Ethnicity: Brown
Physical Stats of Shalin Bhanot
Shalin Bhanot takes his fitness well and his six packs are known to the public. Even in the Big Boss house, he was famous for repeating that his protein in-take is must. Hence, it became talk of the town.
- Height: 1.78 m – 5 feet 10 inches
- Weight: 85 kg
- Gym: Yes
- Yoga: Once a week
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Brown
- Feet Size: 9 (UK)
- Skin Colour: Brown
- Body Type: Tall and Muscular
Shalin Bhanot: Parents and Siblings
Shalin Bhanot is the father of Shalin and Sunita is the mother. They both became famous at the time of Big Boss 16 as Shalin was a hot topic for the show and his tussle with Teena and Dutta in love-hate relationship did make a lot of headlines.
Shalin Bhanot is the brother of Shalin and Shweta is the sister. They grew up in a family of five members. This is something that tells all about his family from the father’s side. And his love for mother is indeed great as he is a very emotional man. So Sahil seemed to find comfort with his mother who did get tons of complements from the follow hour contestants. This is something that talks how his family values to more.
Shalin Bhanot: Wife and Children
Shalin Bhanot was married to actress Dalljiet Kaur in 2009. It was going all good for both and they were working well too. It went to even welcoming kid named Shaarav Bhanot. However, it did become kind of toxic relationship. Indeed, Shalin has anger problems and it could have played a role for sure. And they did part ways in 2015. However, the kid stays with the mother and both of them do not have problem with this. Even Dalljiet does not play any negative role to make Shaarav away from his father.
Shalin in 202 Big Boss wanted to make a relationship with Teena Dutta, but it did not work well and now he does not look have a plan to get married. But Dalljiet did marry Nikhil Patel in 2023 early. It happened when Shalin was in the Big Boss house. Nikhil is a very rich businessperson. This was kind of a shocking update for him as Nikhil lives outside India, so it makes the job of Shalin hard to meet his children.
Shalin Bhanot: Professional Career
Shalin Bhanot came to Mumbai with broken English to not knowing much about the world. He comes from a decent earning family, but it was not like he holds too much sums. He started to work as a salesman in a shop in Mumbai. It did help him to get good communication skills.
He made his debut in MTV Roadies 2 back in 2004. It was a very new shop concept back then. This did lead him to work as an actor in Ayushmaan. But the year 2006 made him a major change when Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar and Sanya along with his first film Pyare Mohan came. But it was television that became home for him. In the 2006-07, she worked in Kulvaddhu. Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan, Kaajjal and Aahat were the projects he did in 2007.
- A year later, in 2008, he was a part of Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai, Saas v/s Bahu and Dill Mill Gayye.
- The 2008 and 09 season see him featured in Grihasti and Nach Baliye 4.
- In 2010, he did contribute towards Do Hanson Ka Jodaa.
- The year of 2011, he did become famous and worked in Baat Hamari Pakki Hai, Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga and Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan.
- The 2012 was dedicated to Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein show.
- Two years later, he was seen in Yeh Hai Aashiqui.
- The season of 2014-15 did see him Box Cricket League 1, where he played cricket.
- The year of 2015 he worked for SuperCops vs Supervillains.
- Where the season of 2015-16 went to Suryaputra Karn.
- In 2017, it was Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
- A year later, Laal Ishq was the show he worked in.
- In the 2019-20 season, he worked in Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush.
- The year of 2019 made him play in Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel.
- But the major change came in Bigg Boss 16 in 2022-23.
- It gave him a TV show Bekaboo in 2023.
- In 2023, he made his OTT debut in Inspector Avinash.
- In 2016, his movie Love Ke Fundey came.
Shalin Bhanot: Big Boss
Shalin Bhanot came to the Big Boss in his early 40s. He did come up with a vibe of being a rich person, who has his business and is a known acting face. And not to forget that his social presence was good.
The show did him fall in love with Teena Dutta and it did seem that he worked hard for her. Even he was ready to make her captain than being leader of the house himself, which gives great power in Big Boss. However by the end of the show, Teena and Shalin did end it on a bitter note.
Shalin did not make many friends who he had deep connections because he played the game well. He even was not liked much by host Salman Khan as he was saying things without understanding him. But Shalin managed to reach the final week of the show and it speaks a lot. He did have bitter-sweet relationship with Sumbul Touqeer who fell in love with him. But the show did make his name famous in India. And the people did see that he faces mental health problems. The show let people know that he holds Rolex watches to flats in Mumbai.
Social Media
After the Big Boss 16 show, Shalin Bhanot did open his YouTube channel. But he did not make it work with regular content. But on Instagram, he does hold good outlook with over 3.3 million followers. Even on X, Shalin has a decent profile. One can see his love for fitness to more there.
As he likes to do gym and fancy eating chicken, he did ask a lot of chicken and it did make him having see jokes on him and all.
Net Worth
Shalin Banot net worth is around USD 20 cr. He has managed to collect the sums from his long hard-work as an actor and now he runs businesses too. And it makes him one of the richest TV actors who managed to make an impact.
Trivia
- Shalin Bhanot’s hobbies are dancing, swimming, travelling and gymming.
- He is a huge fan of cricket and Sourav Ganguly.
- Shalin is a huge fitness freak.
- He is a nonvegetarian.
- Shalin likes to travel.
- Shalin is fluent in English and Hindi.
- He lives in a good flat in Mumbai.
- In India, he became ton of famous after being a part of Big Boss season 16.
- Shalin likes to eat non veg and sea food a lot.
