Bijou Thaangjam Age, Wiki and Bio

Bijou Thaangjam

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/03/1986
Age38 years
BirthplaceImphal, Manipur

Bio/Wiki

Real NameThangjam Biju Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Tiny Tots' Unique School, Imphal (1990-2000)
College/UniversityBangalore University, Bengaluru (2004-2007)
Educational QualificationA degree in Biotechnology

Personal Life

ReligionBuddhism
EthinicityMeitei
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesReading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherThaangjam Bijen
MotherAruna Thangjam (social activist)
Siblings
BrotherBikash Thangjam
Sisters
  • Chon Thangjam
  • Jaysi Soroz

Career

Debut
TVMasterChef India 2 (2011) as a contestant (StarPlus)
FilmMary Kom (2014) as 'Naobi'
OTTThe Test Case (2017) as 'Rifleman Tej Bahadhur Thapa' (ALTT)
Awards
  • 2022: Best Indian Music Video award for 'Roll the Dice' at the Ayodhya Film Festival
  • 2022: Best Indian Short Film and Best Supporting Actor awards for the Meitei-language short film 'Lembi Leima' at the Kollywood International Film Festival
  • 2022: Best Supporting Actor and Best Indian Short Film awards for 'Lembi Leima' and Best Indian Music award for 'Roll the Dice' at the Sittannavasal International Film Festival
  • 2022: Best Children's Short Film (for 'Ouraiyu'), Best Indian Short Film (for 'Lembi Leima'), and Best Supporting Actor (for 'Lembi Leima') at the Athvikvaruni International Film Festival
  • 2023: Special Jury Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Lembi Leima' at the Buddha International Film Festival
  • 2023: Best Social Awareness Short Film award for 'Ouraiyu' at the Rohip International Film Festival
  • 2024: Best Music Video (for 'Roll the Dice'), Best Short Film (for 'Ouraiyu' and 'Lembi Leima'), and Best Supporting Actor (for 'Lembi Leima') awards at the Aasha International film Festival

Favourites

FilmFrankie and Johnny (1991)
Actors
  • Govinda
  • Ajay Devgn
BookThe Complete Prose of Woody Allen
FestivalLai Haraoba

Some Lesser Known Facts

Bijou Thaangjam comes from a family of carpenters, handloom weavers, and handicraft artisans in Imphal.
At just 3 years old, he took on the role of an 80-year-old man in a play.
During his school years, Bijou showed a keen interest in arts and music.
In 2004, he left Manipur for Bengaluru to study Biotechnology.
At a housewarming party, a surprise guest turned out to be a casting director for 'MasterChef India.'
He relocated to Mumbai from Pune in 2012 to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Bijou is the owner of Cicada Film Production.
He has previous experience working as a salesman and babysitter.
Dealing with an anxiety disorder is something Bijou has faced.
He founded Thangjam Family & Co. and MadhabiGi, a handmade soap company.
An avid animal lover, Bijou's pet cat is named Buddy.
Bollywood personalities not addressing social issues is something he openly criticizes.