MUMBAI: Bigg Boss 16 which started on 1st October, has been entertaining the viewers with its fights and dramas almost every day. Some of the popular contestants on the show are Archana Gautam, Tina Datta, Abdu Rozik, Ankit Gupta and Gori Nagori, among others. 

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Ankit Gupta, who celebrates his 34th birthday today has some interesting facts about him that his fans would love to know about. Here they are;

Born in Meerut, UP, Ankit studied at the  IPEC Engineering College there.

He began his career in a call center before doing commercials, music videos and eventually acting.

Ankit made his TV debut with Balika Vadhu and later was seen in Sadda Haq

He featured in the 2012 film Tutiya Dil and also learned martial arts for the film Mayavi Maling.

He owns a YouTube Channel called Ankit Gupta Blog 

Ankit rejected the popular TV show Udaariyaan three times before finally giving it a go simply on the behest of his friends. 

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Currently Ankit Gupta is making waves in the Bigg Boss 16 house, especially for his chemistry and friendship with actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. 

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