Shalin Bhanot (born 15 November 1983) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi television. He began his career as a contestant on the youth-oriented reality programme Roadies 2, and has since appeared in a range of television serials and web shows. He is also known for his participation in several Indian reality television formats, including Nach Baliye 4, Bigg Boss 16, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.
| Name | Shalin Bhanot |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 November 1983 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Industry | Hindi television |
| Debut | Roadies 2 (as a contestant) |
| Notable wins | Nach Baliye 4 |
Bhanot entered the Indian entertainment industry through reality television, appearing as a contestant on the second season of Roadies, a youth reality show telecast on Indian television. The exposure from the programme led to subsequent acting opportunities in Hindi television serials and digital web shows.
Following his early appearance on Roadies 2, Bhanot took up acting assignments across various Hindi-language television serials and web series, building a career as a small-screen actor.
Bhanot competed in the dance-based couples reality show Nach Baliye 4, in which he was paired with his then wife, the actress Dalljiet Kaur. The pair were declared winners of the season. Kaur is now his former wife.
He later participated in Bigg Boss 16, the sixteenth season of the Hindi version of the Bigg Boss franchise, where he reached the finale and finished as a finalist.
In 2024, he took part in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, the stunt-based reality competition.
Bhanot is among the Hindi television actors whose public profile has been shaped substantially by reality television, with appearances spanning dance, lifestyle-confinement and stunt-based formats in addition to scripted serial work.