Abhishek Kumar, an actor, model, YouTuber and a social media influencer, recently won the position of runner up in India’s most popular reality show, Bigg Boss in its season 17. Abhishek is famous for his role as Amrik Singh Virk in a series called “Udaariyaan” which was released in 2021. Abhishek gained audience’s attention for his relationship with Isha Malviya (Bigg Boss contestant and his co-star in Udaariyaan). Here’s everything about Abhishek Kumar.
Abhishek Kumar: Early Life
Abhishek Kumar, whose real name is Abhishek Pandey, was born on 26 August 1995 in Mandi Gobindgarh He has one elder sister. Abhishek completed his schooling at SNAS Arya Senior Secondary School in Mandi Gobindgarh. Abhishek Kumar currently resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Abhishek Kumar’s Career
Abhishek’s journey in the entertainment world began when he was discovered by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, who cast him in their television drama, “Udaariyaan” This marked his debut in the acting world, and he quickly gained recognition for his role as Amrik Singh Virk. In 2023, he decided to explore the world of reality TV and participated as a contestant on “Bigg Boss 17, which was aired on Colors TV.
Abhishek gained his initial popularity through Tik Tok, but when the platform was banned in India, he shifted his focus to You Tube, where he has amassed over 700K subscribers. He currently has 3.7M followers on Instagram.
Abhishek is known for his love of creating entertaining reels on Instagram, often featuring collaborations with famous celebrities such as Nora Fatehi, Sargun Mehta, and Urvashi Rautela.
Abhishek Kumar’s Relationship
Although Abhishek Kumar is not single, there have been rumors about his relationship with his “Udaariyaan” co-star, Isha Malviya, who is an actress, influencer, and model, known for her role as Jasmine in the show. Both of them gained a lot of traction through Bigg Boss 17 due to their disputes.
Abhishek Kumar’s Net Worth
He has not disclosed his net worth, he received a hefty sum of Rs 75 lakhs, surpassing the winner’s prize money in Bigg Boss. Notably, Abhishek charged an impressive Rs 5 lakhs per week for his participation. The first runner-up gets only their total fees from the show but not any prize money.
Abhishek Kumar won hearts with his remarkable journey on the show. Big Boss 17 was won by Munawar Faruqui, who received a cash prize of Rs 50 lakhs, a shiny trophy, and a brand-new car. Ankita Lokhande stood fourth while Abhishek came second. Priyanka Chopra’s cousin and Bigg Boss 17 contestant Manara Chopra came third.