Saumya Tandon
Indian actress and host (born 1984)
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Saumya Tandon (born 3 November 1984) is an Indian actress and television presenter, known for her portrayal of Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the Hindi sitcom television series Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.[1] and as a host on various TV shows including Dance India Dance, Bournvita Quiz Contest and Entertainment Ki Raat. She also gained recognition from the films Jab We Met (2007) and Dhurandhar (2025).
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- Model
- actress
- television personality
Saumya Tandon | |
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Tandon in 2016 | |
| Born | 3 November 1984 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Jab We Met Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai! Dhurandhar |
| Spouse |
Saurabh Devendra Singh
(m. 2016) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Tandon was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 3 November 1984.[2][3] The family shifted to Ujjain where she completed her schooling from St. Mary's Convent School.[2] Her father, B.G. Tandon, is a writer and was a professor in a university in Ujjain.[4]
Career
Tandon took up modelling assignments early in her career and was the "Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up" 2006[5] 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.[6][7][8] She co-hosted Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout (based on the Wipeout format) with Shah Rukh Khan in 2011.[9][10] 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.[11] In Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, she played the role of Kareena's character's sister Roop.[12] 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, due to her being referred to as the same in the show by Yogesh Tripathi's character.[11] In 2018, she hosted the second season of Entertainment Ki Raat on Colors TV.[13] On 21 August 2020, she quit Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain!.[14][15]
In 2025, she gained further recognition portraying Ulfat, wife of Akshaye Khanna character Rehman Dakait, in the spy-thriller Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Personal life
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Roop Dhillon | [20] | |
| 2011 | Welcome to Punjab | Preet | Punjabi Film | [8] |
| 2024 | Radio Ghaint | Amrita Dhillon | ||
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Ulfat | [21] | |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Aisa Des Hai Mera | Rusty Deol | |
| 2007 | Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni | Ria Sahani | |
| 2008 | Khushi | Khushi | Afghan TV serial[6] |
| 2009–2012 | Dance India Dance | Host | |
| 2011–2014 | Bournvita Quiz Contest | ||
| 2010–2013 | Mallika-E-Kitchen | ||
| 2011 | Comedy Circus Ke Taansen | ||
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | ||
| 2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Comedian | Special appearance |
| 2015–2020 | Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! | Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra | |
| 2018 | Entertainment Ki Raat | Host |
