Do you know Anuj Saxena is not just an actor but also a doctor, a businessman, and a restaurateur?
He holds MBBS qualifications, founded Maverick Productions in 2005, owns Elder Pharmaceuticals, and runs Blue Waters, a restaurant in Andheri, Mumbai.
Anuj Saxena Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Anuj Saxena Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dr. Anuj Saxena |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Businessman, Restauranteur |
| Famous Role | Abhay Kapoor in TV serial 'Kkusum'  |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 175 cm** in meters**- 1.75 m** in feet inches**- 5â 9â** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 65 kg** in pounds**- 143 lbs** |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 39 inches - Waist: 12 inches - Biceps: 31 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 31 July 1967 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 56 Years |
| Birth Place | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Campion School, Mumbai |
| College | Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS |
| Debut | Film: Chase (2010) TV: Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) |
| Family | Father- Late Jagdish Saxena (Businessman) Mother- Sneh Saxena  Brother- Alok Saxena (Elder - Businessman) Sister- Shalini Saxena  |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Painting, poetry, dancing |
| Controversy | In 2016, the CBI alleged that Anuj had played a direct role in bribing senior bureaucrat B K Bansal so that he does not order the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) inspection against his pharmaceutical company 'Elder Pharmaceuticals' on charges of illegal collection of INR 175 crore from 24,000 investors, diversion of funds to companies abroad and not filing returns on time. In February 2017, he surrendered before a Delhi court in connection with a graft case in which co-accused and senior bureaucrat BK Bansal, his wife and children committed suicide in 2016.  |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Italian and Thai cuisine |
| Favourite Actors | Aamir Khan , Akshay Kumar , Salman Khan |
| Favourite Actresses | Rekha , Meena Kumari, Rakhee , Jaya Prada |
| Favourite Films | Bollywood: Khamoshi, Ek Rishtaa Hollywood: Meet Joe Black |
| Favourite Singers/Bands | ABBA, Bee Gees |
| Favourite Colour | Black |
| Favourite Fashion Brands | Zegna, Armani |
| Favourite Destinations | London, New York, San Francisco |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ishmit Dhadial |
| Wife/Spouse | Ishmit Dhadial (m.2004-div.2005)  |
| Children | Son- None Daughter- None |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | BMW 5 series, Pajero 2.8, Mercedes-Benz E class, Tata Safari |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Anuj Saxena
Does Anuj Saxena smoke?: Not Known
Does Anuj Saxena drink alcohol?:Â Yes
Anju is truly multi-faceted as he is an actor, a doctor, a businessman, a restauranteur, and a producer.
During his college days, he modelled for brands like Proline, ICICI, Prudent mouthwash and Rajdoot Yamaha.
He never thought of becoming an actor but in the early 90s, his friend encouraged him to try his luck in acting after which he did something on Doordarshan for Anand Mahendroo around 1992-94.Â
He rose to fame with his role as âAbhay Kapoorâ in Ekta Kapoor âs serial âKkusumâ, starring Nausheen Ali Sardar .
He started a production house, Maverick Productions, in 2005.
He is the owner of the pharmaceutical company âElder Pharmaceuticals.âÂ
He owns âBlue Watersâ, a Chinese and Indian restaurant in Andheri, Mumbai.Â
He is a big believer of numerology and considers 9 or 99 as his lucky number.
He is a devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba.
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Do You Know?
Do you know Anuj Saxena rose to fame with the role of Abhay Kapoor in Ekta Kapoor's serial Kkusum?
His breakout role was Abhay Kapoor in the TV serial Kkusum.
Do you know Anuj Saxena is a numerology enthusiast who believes 9 or 99 is his lucky number?
He is a big believer in numerology and regards 9 or 99 as his lucky number.
Do you know Anuj Saxena faced legal controversy when the CBI alleged bribery connected to Elder Pharmaceuticals and he surrendered in 2017?
In 2016, the CBI alleged he bribed a senior bureaucrat to prevent SFIO inspection of Elder Pharmaceuticals; in February 2017 he surrendered before a Delhi court in connection with the graft case.