Ieshaan Sehgaal (Bigg Boss 15)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ieshaan Sehgaal

• Ieshaan Sehgaal is an Indian actor, model, bodybuilder, and former aircrew member. ^[2]The Indian Express

• Sehgaal was very close to his maternal grandfather, who had brought him up like a father. ^[3]Instagram – Ieshaan

• Before entering the limelight, Ieshaan worked as a crew member with Jet Airways International. In 2014, he visited Mumbai and took an intense training of six months for the Airways. Soon, in two months, he quit the aircrew job to pursue acting, which was his passion since he was 5 years old. He also took up bodybuilding and is popular for his ‘ripped’ physique.

• The struggling actor in Mumbai got his first break as a model at the age of 17 when he walked on the ramp for a show in Goa.

• The actor has appeared on television shows like Rishton Ka Chakravyuh on Star Plus and Kaushiki. Ieshaan claimed fame with his acting skills in MTV’s show called Fanaah, which he bagged after giving several auditions. His other shows include MTV’s Zindagi U-Turn and a few episodes of Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, aired on Zing. ^[4]The Indian Express

• Apart from shows and web series, Sehgaal has also appeared in music videos like Paagalpan and Shah Jahan. Ieshaan also starred opposite singer Barbie Maan in a music video Viah in March 2021 that became an instant hit. It crossed 16 million views in just a month, and the actor received much appreciation for his performance. ^[5]SpotboyE

• His music video ‘Hunter,’ featuring Bani J, garnered nearly three million views on YouTube (as of October 2021). ^[6]Mid-Day

  

• Sehgaal was also seen in a promo for Bigg Boss 10 in 2016, alongside Ex-Bigg Boss 13 contestant Mahira Sharma. ^[7]Instagram – Ieshaan Sehgaal

• In 2021, after eight years in the television industry, Ieshaan got the chance to participate in the TV reality show ‘Bigg Boss 15’ alongside other contestants like Umar Riaz, Pratik Sehajpal, Karan Kundra, Donal Bisht, and Afsana Khan. Ieshaan, on participating in the reality show, said in an interview, ^[8]SpotboyE
  

  I was called for Bigg Boss OTT but I couldn’t take it as I was busy with my other projects. And this time when they approached I couldn’t say no. I have been a very big fan of the show and this was something I always wanted to. I find the concept very interesting and exciting. Now when I am getting the opportunity I am going to give my thousand per cent. Because it’s not just me but my mother is also a die hard fan of the show. Since 2013, she used to kept saying to me, Ieshaan you should definitely do Bigg Boss.”

  

• Ieshaan revealed that he considers Bigg Boss 13 winner late Sidharth Shukla his idol, and his mother is also a huge fan of the late actor. Sehgaal also expressed his desire to pay respects to Shukla’s mother once he comes out of the Bigg Boss house. ^[9]SpotboyE