Neha Swami Bijlani is the wife of television actor and host Arjun Bijlani. Originally from Lucknow and a niece of actress Deepti Bhatnagar, she married Arjun on 20 May 2013 after a long courtship, and the couple have a son, Ayaan. She has appeared on reality TV with her husband in Smart Jodi (2022) and, from October 2026, in Colors TV’s Pati Patni Aur Panga 2.
| Neha Swami Bijlani — Quick Biography & Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Neha Swami Bijlani (also spelled Neha Swamy) |
| Known As | Wife of actor Arjun Bijlani; reality TV participant |
| Birthday | 12 October (birth year not publicly confirmed) |
| Age | Not publicly known |
| Hometown | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Father | Rakesh Chandra Swami (died January 2026) |
| Brother | Nishank Swami |
| Aunt | Actress Deepti Bhatnagar |
| Husband | Arjun Bijlani, actor; wedding on 20 May 2013 |
| Son | Ayaan (born 21 January 2015) |
| Reality Shows | Smart Jodi (Star Plus, 2022), Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 (Colors TV, 2026) |
Neha Swami Bijlani with her husband, actor Arjun Bijlani.
Early Life and Family
Neha grew up in Lucknow, and her aunt is the actress Deepti Bhatnagar; both details appeared in The Times of India‘s February 2013 report on her wedding plans. She celebrates her birthday on 12 October; her birth year has not been confirmed by a reliable source, so her age is not publicly known.
Her father, Rakesh Chandra Swami, died aged 73 in January 2026. According to Patrika, the stroke came as he was getting ready for dinner. Neha and Arjun were on a New Year break in Dubai at the time and hurried home to Mumbai. Republic reported that the last rites were held at the Oshiwara crematorium and that he is survived by Neha and her brother, Nishank Swami.
On an earlier Father’s Day, Neha had written to him: “My Daddy, I have always admired how you managed our family and gave us love.” She added: “A father’s love is the foundation of a family.”
Husband Arjun Bijlani: How They Met
The two were introduced at a party by a friend they had in common. Looking back in a 2015 Deccan Chronicle interview the couple gave together, Neha said Arjun fell for her straight away, while she took her time: “it wasn’t the case for me since I was shy and reserved. After a few meetings, we became good friends.” What won Arjun over, he said, was how simple she was. For Neha, “our love story began the moment I said yes to him.”
By February 2013, when The Times of India reported their wedding plans, they had known each other for eight years and been a couple for five.
Marriage and Son Ayaan
Neha and Arjun Bijlani exchanged vows at the ISKCON temple on 20 May 2013, with the sangeet, mehendi and reception spread over different days. Their son Ayaan was born on 21 January 2015.
In the same 2015 interview, the couple described each other candidly. Arjun said Neha is caring but “never makes herself the priority” because she is good-natured and thinks the same of others. Neha said Arjun’s best quality “is that he is always ready to help people”, and that his one annoying habit is watching only news channels at home. Asked about flirtatious fans, she said: “Plus it’s part of his profession, so I totally get it.”
Reality TV: Smart Jodi
Neha made her reality TV debut with Arjun in Star Plus’s Smart Jodi in February 2022. The Times of India noted that while Arjun was not new to the genre, it was a first for Neha. The couple finished as second runners-up. Arjun later told ETimes, as quoted by Filmibeat, that “my Neha who is a little introvert has opened up a lot”.
Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 Journey
Neha’s second reality show with her husband is Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check, back for a second season, where the Bijlanis are among the celebrity couples in the running. Sonali Bendre and Munawar Faruqui host it; the season opened on 10 October 2026, with new episodes at 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays on Colors TV and JioHotstar. Among their rivals are Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya, and Kanchi Kaul and Shabir Ahluwalia. See the full Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 contestants list for every couple on the show.
Announcing the show to ETimes, Neha said: “Arjun is used to running the show solo under the spotlight, but being part of Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga is like playing a team sport for both of us.” She added: “Arjun is the master strategist, but I am the one who reads the fine print and keeps us steady.” Arjun returned the compliment, calling her calm and grounded and saying her steadiness has balanced out his personality over the years.
Speaking to IANS, Neha explained that with Arjun’s packed schedule, the show was also a chance for the two of them to be together, and that “there is a lot of excitement when we have a shooting day.” Arjun said the reason he pushed for a joint show was that he rates her talent highly.
Neha and Arjun Bijlani, who are competing together this season.
Lesser-Known Facts About Neha Swami Bijlani
- Her aunt is actress Deepti Bhatnagar.
- She has described herself as shy and reserved, and Arjun has called her “a little introvert”.
- Back in 2015, when asked whether they would do a show together, her answer was “That has to be a big yes.”
- By her account, Arjun is the shopaholic of the two: “Arjun can shop till he drops.”
- Her husband has two reality-show titles: Rise and Fall (2025) and Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 (2021).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is Neha Swami Bijlani?
Neha Swami Bijlani is the wife of television actor Arjun Bijlani. She is from Lucknow, is the niece of actress Deepti Bhatnagar, and has appeared with Arjun on Smart Jodi and Pati Patni Aur Panga 2.
2. What is Neha Swami Bijlani’s age?
Her age is not publicly known. She celebrates her birthday on 12 October, but her birth year has not been confirmed by a reliable source.
3. Who is Neha Swami’s husband?
Her husband is actor Arjun Bijlani, known for Naagin and Ishq Mein Marjawan. The wedding was at the ISKCON temple on 20 May 2013.
4. Do Neha and Arjun Bijlani have children?
Yes, a son named Ayaan, born on 21 January 2015.
5. How did Neha Swami and Arjun Bijlani meet?
A common friend introduced them at a party. Arjun was smitten at once; Neha, who was shy, became his friend first.
6. Who was Neha Swami’s father?
Her father was Rakesh Chandra Swami, who died aged 73 in January 2026, after a brain stroke. Her brother is Nishank Swami.
7. Which reality shows has Neha Swami Bijlani done?
Smart Jodi (2022), where she and Arjun were second runners-up, and Pati Patni Aur Panga 2, which premiered on 10 October 2026.
Related Biographies
- Arjun Bijlani biography — her husband and Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 partner
- Shabbir Ahluwalia biography — on the same show with his wife Kanchi Kaul
- Vivek Dahiya biography — competing alongside his wife Divyanka Tripathi
