Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Imphal, Manipur |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Bijou Thaangjam
08/09/2026
Bijou Thaangjam was featured in coverage about comments he made on casting practices in the film industry. He said a casting process in a recent project felt discriminatory, drawing attention to wider concerns about representation and fairness for actors from Northeast India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Thangjam Biju Singh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Tiny Tots' Unique School, Imphal (1990-2000) |
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| College/University | Bangalore University, Bengaluru (2004-2007) |
| Educational Qualification | A degree in Biotechnology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism |
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| Ethinicity | Meitei |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Thaangjam Bijen |
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| Mother | Aruna Thangjam (social activist) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Film | Frankie and Johnny (1991) |
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| Book | The Complete Prose of Woody Allen |
| Festival | Lai Haraoba |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bijou Thaangjam comes from a family of carpenters, handloom weavers, and handicraft artisans in Imphal. | |
| 2. At just 3 years old, he took on the role of an 80-year-old man in a play. | |
| 3. During his school years, Bijou showed a keen interest in arts and music. | |
| 4. In 2004, he left Manipur for Bengaluru to study Biotechnology. | |
| 5. At a housewarming party, a surprise guest turned out to be a casting director for 'MasterChef India.' | |
| 6. He relocated to Mumbai from Pune in 2012 to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry. | |
| 7. Bijou is the owner of Cicada Film Production. | |
| 8. He has previous experience working as a salesman and babysitter. | |
| 9. Dealing with an anxiety disorder is something Bijou has faced. | |
| 10. He founded Thangjam Family & Co. and MadhabiGi, a handmade soap company. | |
| 11. An avid animal lover, Bijou's pet cat is named Buddy. | |
| 12. Bollywood personalities not addressing social issues is something he openly criticizes. | |
| 13. His first project as an actor was with American actor and musician Jared Leto, produced by MTV Asia and released in over 9 countries. |
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