Draft:Bijay J Anand
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{{Short description|Indian Actor}}
{{Draft topics|biography|south-asia}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Bijay J Anand
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|3|26}}
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actor, Yoga Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga Teacher
| years_active = 1996–present
| known_for = Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Kundalini Yoga
}}
Bijay J Anand (born 26 March 1970) is an Indian actor, yoga practitioner, and Kundalini Yoga teacher. He played his roles in Bollywood films, television series, and web series. Anand played a role in the film Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha.{{Cite web|date=2016-02-02|title=रामायण में लक्ष्मण बन हिट होने वाले इस एक्टर की हालत हो गई ऐसी, 26 की उम्र में हुई थी भयानक बीमारी|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/film-pyar-to-hona-hi-tha-actor-bijay-anand-look-change-and-unrecognizable|access-date=2025-03-14|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi}} Apart from acting, he is also an advocate for yoga and holistic wellness.{{Cite news|last=Thatipalli|first=Mallik|date=2019-07-03|title=Model, actor, art dealer and yoga teacher Bijay Anand's journey into oneself|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/bijay-anand-followed-his-heart-to-reach-the-space-of-contentment/article28269342.ece|access-date=2025-03-14|issn=0971-751X}}
Early Life and Career
Anand began his acting career in the mid-1990s. He made his film debut with Yash and appeared in Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, where he played Kajol’s fiancé. After this, he paused his acting career and pursued yoga and spiritual practice.{{Cite news|date=2023-07-14|title=Bijay Anand reveals Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha was why he quit the industry|language=en-us|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bijay-anand-reveals-the-reason-he-quit-acting-17-years-ago-was-the-dubbing-of-his-voice-in-pyaar-to-hona-hi-tha-101689347192571.html|access-date=2025-03-14}}
Anand returned to the entertainment industry in the late 2010s, appearing in films such as Ye Re Ye Re Paisa,{{Cite news|date=2019-07-10|title='Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2': Anand Ingale to play this role in Hemant Dhome's next|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/ye-re-ye-re-paisa-2-anand-ingale-to-play-this-role-in-hemant-dhomes-next/articleshow/70089563.cms|access-date=2025-03-14|issn=0971-8257}} Smile Please,{{Cite news|date=2020-07-19|title=Vikram Phadnis celebrates one year of 'Smile Please': The film was a tribute to my mother|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/vikram-phadnis-celebrates-one-year-of-smile-please-the-film-was-a-tribute-to-my-mother/articleshow/77047497.cms|access-date=2025-03-14|issn=0971-8257}} and Fastey Fasaatey. He also played roles in the war drama Shershaah and the horror-thriller Dybbuk. In 2022, he appeared in Adipurush{{Cite web|date=2024-04-11|title=Actor Bijay Anand on criticism received by 'Adipurush': 'Don't see if you don't like'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/bijay-anand-exclusive-adipurush-criticism-om-raut-prabhas-2526071-2024-04-11|access-date=2025-03-14|website=India Today|language=en}} and IB71, followed by Crakkk{{Cite web|title=Crakk Box Office Collection Day 8: Vidyut Jammwal And Arjun Rampal's Film Witnesses A Dip|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/crakk-box-office-collection-day-7-vidyut-jammwal-arjun-rampal-s-film-witnesses-a-dip-5161144|access-date=2025-03-14|website=www.ndtv.com|language=en}} and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in 2023.{{Cite web|date=2024-04-09|title=Bijay Anand on 'Bade Miyan…', 'Maidaan' clash: 'Whatever is good, will do well'|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/bijay-anand-akshay-kumar-tiger-shroff-bade-miyan-chote-miyan-ajay-devgn-maidaan-clash-exclusive-2525242-2024-04-09|access-date=2025-03-14|website=India Today|language=en}}
Yoga and Spirituality
Anand later pursued an interest in yoga and wellness, becoming a Kundalini Yoga teacher, and He has taught Kundalini Yoga in different programs.{{Cite web|last=Bharatvarsh|first=TV9|date=2023-06-21|title=आदिपुरुष के इस एक्टर की योग ने बदली ज़िंदगी, 66 साल की उम्र में हैं इतने फिट|url=https://www.tv9hindi.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/international-yoga-day-adipurush-actor-bijay-anand-says-yoga-change-his-life-1930282.html|access-date=2025-03-14|website=TV9 Bharatvarsh|language=hi}} He has spoken about the role of yoga in managing stress and maintaining emotional balance.{{Cite news|date=2023-10-13|title='International Yoga Guru' Bijay J Anand shares words of wisdom on the importance of good karma|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/international-yoga-guru-bijay-j-anand-shares-words-of-wisdom-on-the-importance-of-good-karma/articleshow/104405445.cms|access-date=2025-03-14|issn=0971-8257}} Anand has also participated in discussions on health and well-being, highlighting meditation and holistic practices.{{Cite news|date=2024-11-07|title=Siya Ke Ram's Bijay Anand on his viral video: Feel grateful to see many resonate with the importance of integrity|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bijay-anands-viral-video-on-karma-a-call-for-integrity-and-conscious-living/articleshow/115050507.cms|access-date=2025-03-14|issn=0971-8257}}
Acting Career
= Filmography =
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Film |
| rowspan="2" |1998
|Yash |
| Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha |
| 2018 |
| rowspan="2" |2019 |
| Fastey Fasaatey |
| rowspan="2" |2021 |
| Dybbuk |
| rowspan="2" |2022 |
| IB71 |
| rowspan="2" |2023 |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |
= Television =
- Aasman Se Aagey
- Kurukshetra
- Mahabharat
- Khushi
- Ramayan
- Kasam
- Raat Hone Ko Hai
- Aurat
- Siya Ke Raam{{Cite news|date=2024-01-21|title=Exclusive - Siya Ke Ram actor Bijay Anand talks about his special connection with Ramayan and Shri Ram ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-siya-ke-ram-actor-bijay-anand-talks-about-his-special-connection-with-ramayan-and-shri-ram/articleshow/107028772.cms|access-date=2025-03-14|issn=0971-8257}}
= Web Series =
- Karenjit Kaur
- Dil Hi To Hai
- Medical
- Broken But Beautiful
- Rudrakaal
- Sultan of Delhi