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Actor

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Female

Birthday

03 November

Location

Madhya Pradesh, India

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Saumya Tandon

Biography

Saumya Tandon is a versatile Indian actress and accomplished television presenter, best recognized for her beloved role as Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra—popularly known as "Gori Mem"—in the hit sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!. Born on November 3, 1984, in Bhopal and raised in Ujjain, she pursued her education at St. Mary's Convent School. Her father, B.G. Tandon, was a noted writer and academic.

 

Saumya began her career in modeling, gaining early recognition as the first runner-up in the 2006 Femina Cover Girl contest. Her diverse acting portfolio includes a lead role in the international Afghan series Khushi and a supporting role in Imtiaz Ali’s acclaimed film Jab We Met. As a television host, she has anchored several popular shows such as Dance India Dance, Bournvita Quiz Contest, Zor Ka Jhatka alongside Shah Rukh Khan, and Entertainment Ki Raat.

 

She portrayed Anita in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! from 2015 until her departure in August 2020. Despite her public presence, Tandon remains private about her personal life. She married longtime partner Saurabh Devendra Singh in 2016, following a decade-long relationship, and the couple welcomed a son in 2019.

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