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Tarun Arora Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Anjala Zaveri
Height: 5' 10''
Age: 45 Years

Tarun Arora

Bio/Wiki
Full nameTarun Raj Arora
Profession(s)• Actor
• Model
Famous roleAnshuman in Jab We Met (2007)
Tarun Arora as Anshuman in a still from the film 'Jab We Met' (2007)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 178 cm
in meters- 1.78 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 75 kg
in pounds- 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 41 Inches
- Waist: 28 Inches
- Biceps: 14 Inches
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper
Career
DebutFilm:
Bollywood- Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999); special appearance
Poster of the film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999)
Tamil- Kanithan (2016); as a fake certificate scam kingpin named Thura Sarkar
Poster of the film Kanithan (2016)
Telugu- Khaidi No. 150 (2017)
Tarun Arora in a still from the film ‘Khaidi No. 150’ (2017)
Assamese- Poley Poley Urey Mon (2011); as Amit
Poster of the film Poley Poley Urey Mon (2011)
Personal Life
Date of Birth14 June 1979 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)45 Years
BirthplaceAssam, India
Zodiac signGemini
NationalityIndian
College/UniversityHe pursued his bachelors in Bengaluru.
Educational QualificationBachelor of Hotel Management
ControversyOn July 24, 2012, Tarun Arora's Love Shack bar and restaurant in Amarajyothi Layout was subjected to a raid by the Central Crime Branch. The authorities discovered that the discotheque was operating the bar without proper legal authorization. As a result, a case was filed at Ulsoor police station, and the manager, along with two disc jockeys, was subsequently apprehended by the police. [1]The Indian Express
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsAnjala Zaveri (actress, model)
Anjala Zaveri with husband Tarun Arora
Family
Wife/SpouseAnjala Zaveri
ParentsNames Not Known
A picture of Tarun Arora’s father
Tarun Arora with his mother
SiblingsBrother- Himesh J Arora (businessman)
Tarun Arora with his brother, Himesh Arora
Sister- Dipty Arora
Tarun Arora’s mother and his sister
Favourites
DirectorImtiaz Ali
GamePing Pong
Style Quotient
Bike CollectionTriumph Street Twin motorcycle
Tarun Arora on his Triumph Street Twin motorcycle

Tarun Arora

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tarun Arora

  • Tarun Arora is an Indian actor and model who garnered significant attention following his portrayal of Anshuman, Geet’s pesky lover, in the renowned Hindi film Jab We Met (2007).
  • Alongside his brother, Himesh Arora, he launched a Goan-themed lounge bar in Bangalore named Love Shack in February 2011. Prior to this, the brothers were the co-owners of a North-Indian restaurant in Bangalore called Tandoori Hippie; however, due to some reason, it was shut down.
  • In 1998, Tarun was announced the winner of the Gladrags Manhunt Contest. Thereafter, he embarked on a modeling journey, gracing the runway for numerous designers.
  • He appeared in numerous advertisements for esteemed brands including Raymond, Westside, Kwality Walls, McDowell’s, and LG.

    Tarun Arora in an ad for Kwality Walls

    Tarun Arora in an ad for Kwality Walls

  • Tarun Arora was featured on the cover of the fashion magazine ‘Elle’ November 2000 edition.

    Tarun Arora featured on the cover of the fashion magazine 'Elle' November 2000 edition

    Tarun Arora featured on the cover of the fashion magazine ‘Elle’ November 2000 edition

  • In 2004, he appeared in the music video for the Punjabi song Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya.

    Tarun Arora in a still from the official video of the song Dir Chori Sada Hogya (2004) by Hans Raj Hans

    Tarun Arora in a still from the official video of the song Dir Chori Sada Hogya (2004) by Hans Raj Hans

  • In 2004, he appeared in three low-budget Bollywood films Hawas, Sheen, and 19 Revolutions.
  • In 2007, he appeared in Imtiaz Ali’s film Jab We Met in which he played the role of Anshuman, the lover of Geet (played by Kareena Kapoor). In this film, Anshuman’s dialogue which gained the audience’s attention was,

    ..kyu dekhu main ganne ke khet? kya khaas baat hai ganne ke khet mein? nahi dekhne mujhe ganne ke khet!” (why should I watch sugarcane fields? what is s o special about sugarcane field? I don’t want to see sugarcane fields!”)

  • In 2004, he appeared in a Hindi song titled Teri Berukhi Teri Meharbani (Teri Berukhi) from the album “Forget Me Not” by Jagjit Singh.
  • Tarun has played a variety of roles in several Tamil films including Tamizhselvan’s accomplice in the film Kaththi Sandai (2016), Minister Shankar in Kanchana 3 (2013), and Vijay Samrat in Dagaalty (2020).

    Tarun Arora as Vijay Samrat in a still from the film Dagaalty (2020) 

    Tarun Arora as Vijay Samrat in a still from the film Dagaalty (2020)

  • Other than Bollywood and Tamil films, Tarun has appeared in several Telugu films including Katamarayudu (2017), Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017), Amar Akbar Anthony (2018), Arjun Suravaram (2019), and Seetimaarr (2021).

    Tarun Arora in a still from the film Seetimaarr (2021)

    Tarun Arora in a still from the film Seetimaarr (2021)

  • Tarun is a fitness enthusiast, and he often shares his fitness regimen on social media.

    A picture of Tarun Arora while working out

    A picture of Tarun Arora while working out

  • During an interview, Tarun discussed his part as Anshuman in the movie ‘Jab We Met’ and mentioned that the character became incredibly well-known. He shared that after the film’s release, people started identifying him more as Anshuman rather than by his own name, Tarun.

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