Abhishek Kumar is a rising talent in the Indian film and television space. He rose to extreme fame as one of the top contestants in season 17 of Bigg Boss, which happened in the 2023-24 season. In this article we will discover about his age, height, wife, tv shows, net worth and more.
Who is Abhishek Kumar?
Abhishek Kumar is an actor, model and YouTuber. Because of his “Amrik Singh Virk” character in Udaariyaan, he became a well-known face in the average Indian household. Later, joining Big Boss in the 2023-24 season added a lot to his popularity. He finished as a runner-up in the BB season 17.
Abhishek Kumar Age
Abhishek Kumar’s real name is Abhishek Pandey. In Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab (India), Abhishek was born on 26 August 1995. Accordind to his date of birth, Abhishek Kumar age is 30 years old. While he follows Hinduism, Abhishek is also connected to Sikhism.
| Name | Abhishek Kumar |
| Born | 26 August 1995 |
| Birth Place | Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Abhishek (Name Meaning) | Consecration |
| Faith | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Brown |
Abhishek Kumar Height in feet & Physical Stats
Abhishek is fit and known for being regular at the gym. His height is 5 feet and 11 inches, and with body weight stays around 74 kg.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches / 1.8 m / 180 cm |
| Weight | 75 kg / 163 lb |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Gym | Yes |
Education
Abhishek can speak conversational English, but he is not fluent in it, as the actor is in Hindi and Punjabi. Abhishek’s schooling happened at ANAS Arya Senior Secondary School in Mandi Gobindgarh. For higher education, he went to Punjabi University in Patiala.
| Schooling | SNAS Arya Senior Secondary School (Mandi Gobindgarh) |
| Language Known | Hindi, Punjabi and English |
| Higher Education | Punjabi University in Patiala – Mechanical Engineer |
Early Life, Parents and Siblings
Abhishek Kumar’s childhood was spent in Mandi Gobindgarh. RS Pandey is the name of Abhishek’s father, while Sandhya Pandey is the name of her mother.
She is the youngest member of the Pandey family. Ananya Pandey is the name of Abhishek’s sister.
| Childhood | Mandi Gobindgarh |
| Father Name | RS Pandey |
| Mother Name | Sandhya Pandey |
| Sister | Ananya Pandey |
Abhishek Kumar Wife & Relationship Status
Abhishek Kumar is single as of 2025, having not been in a public relationship. During the Udaariyaan days, he entered into a relationship with co-star Isha Malviya. However, they broke up in 2023 as Isha fell in love with television actor Samarth Jurel, with whom she broke up in 2024.
In late 2023, when both Abhishek and Isha became part of Bigg Boss 17, Isha hid her relationship with Samarth and went a bit close with Abhishek. But then Samarth came into the show as a wildcard and told the audience of his relationship with Isha, which she first denied but later accepted.
Abhishek then fell in love with Khanzaadi, also known as Firoza Khan. It seemed to have a close bond, but the pair did not take things further.
Professional Career
Early Modelling Career
Abhishek went to Mumbai from a small town in 2018 with an aim to become an actor. He started as a background music artist, working in 400 music videos in the Hindi and Punjabi industries. One of his notable names as a background artist was in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Television Career
Abhishek Kumar’s television career began in 2021 with a hit show named Udaariyaan. His role as Amrik Singh Virk became famous, making him an overnight star.
In March 2023, he worked in his second television serial for Colours TV’s “Bekaboo”.
Bigg Boss Season 17 (2023-24)
Abhishek then entered the Big Boss season 17 house in 2023. Due to his aggressive nature, past love angle with Isha Malviya and close moments with Khanzaadi made Abhishek fans’ favourite.
His slapping actor Samarth became the moment of the season, for which he was out of the show. But then Abhishek played like a solo warrior and came second, as he lost the show to his close friend Munawar Faruqui.
Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 14
Abhishek, in the summer of 2024, joined reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. He came fifth in the show, performing some stunts really well. Abhishek’s healthy flirting with Krishna Shroff made great content for the show.
- In January 2025, he joined season 2 of Laughter Chefs and was loved by the audience. Now he is a regular part of the comedy-based cooking show. In season two, his partner was Samarth Jurel.
- In 2025, he became a part of serial Tu Aashiki Haii.
Social Media
“Aeby Born to Shine” is the name Abhishek Kumar carries across social media.
He is a vlogger on YouTube, with over 2.14 million subscribers. Abhishek shares every little to major moment on his YouTube vlogs. It features his family, friends, and travel diaries, behind the scenes and more.
It is also a major source of his income, which Abhishek has been running since Udaariyaan. When in a relationship, he had a joint YT channel with Isha.
His fame is massive on Instagram too, with more than 4.1 million followers. It features his work and personal life.
Instagram: @AebyBorntoShine
YouTube: @AebyBorntoShine
Abhishek Kumar Net Worth
Abhishek is a self-made millionaire. His income sources are: YouTube vlogs, brand deals and acting in TV shows and serials. Abhishek’s net worth, as of 2025, is INR 10 cr. In 2025, he purchased a flat with a pool. Abhishek owns a BMW sedan and Thar cars. He mostly lives in Mumbai.
Abhishek Kumar‘s Facts
- Abhishek Kumar’s sister Ananya is married and has two children, with whom Abhishek shares a lot of videos on YouTube.
- Abhishek is a very close friend of actor Shalin Banot, seeing him as his elder brother.
- In June 2024, Abhishek credited Bigg Boss host and legendary actor Salman Khan for giving him direction in his career.
- Abhishek loves to do long drives and even goes from Mumbai to Mandi Gobindgarh by car.
- Abhishek’s go-to holiday destination is Thailand, as he goes to the tropical nation at least once a year.
- Abhishek is now a very close friend with comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa. They even went to Thailand in 2025.
- Abhishek’s hobbies are dancing, swimming and trevalling.
- Abhishek had anger, which he world a lot in Bigg Boss.
FAQs
As of 2025, Abhishek is single and not in a relationship.
Actor Abhishek mostly lives in Mumbai. But his family stays mostly in Mandi Gobindgarh.
Abhishek is not married as of 2025.
Abhishek came second in the Bigg Boss season 17 in the 2023-24 season.
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