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Abhishek Malhan

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Abhishek Malhan (born 24 May, 1997), also known as Fukra Insaan, is an Indian YouTuber and reality TV personality. He gained fame for entertaining challenge-based videos and appearances on shows like Bigg Boss OTT (Season 2), Temptation Island India, and Playground Season 3.[1][2]

Early Life

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Abhishek Malhan was born on 24 May, 1997 in Pitam Pura, Delhi[3] to Vinay Malhan and Dimple Malhan.[4][5] He studied at Lancer's Convent School and earned a Bachelors of Commerce degree from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce.[6]

Career

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YouTube

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Abhishek started his YouTube journey in 2019, inspired by creators like MrBeast and KSI.[7] His content includes IRL videos and challenges, and he has collaborated with high-profile creators such as CarryMinati, WWE wrestler The Great Khali, and Puneet Superstar.[8][9][10]

Reality Shows

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Bigg Boss OTT

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In 2023, Abhishek Malhan participated in the reality show Bigg Boss OTT (Season 2), a digital reality show hosted by Salman Khan. He entered the house on day one and quickly became one of the most prominent contestants, known for his calm demeanor, logical arguments, and competitive spirit. Malhan maintained strong relationships with housemates while also engaging in notable confrontations when required. His gameplay earned consistent praise from viewers, and he was frequently voted as one of the top contenders throughout the season. Abhishek ultimately finished as the first runner-up, narrowly missing the title in a closely contested finale.[11] [12][13]

Temptation Island

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In late 2023, Abhishek Malhan made a guest appearance on the reality show Temptation Island India. He featured in episodes 3 and 4 as a guest host, interacting with contestants and contributing to the show's early narrative.[14]

Following this, he also collaborated with Netflix India to host a survival-style show on their official YouTube channel.[15]

Playground Season 3

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In 2024, Abhishek joined the gaming and entertainment reality series Playground Season 3 as one of the team leaders, also known as mentors. As “Fukra Insaan,” he led a squad of digital creators through various gaming and strategy-based challenges. His mentorship was noted for balancing competitiveness with camaraderie, and his team’s performance reflected his ability to engage and inspire younger creators in the gaming space.[16]

Game of Greed

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In 2025, Abhishek took on the role of host for the reality show Game of Greed, which premiered on JioHotstar. The show featured 15 contestants competing for a cash prize through strategic gameplay, alliances, and betrayals. Set in a high-stakes environment, Game of Greed tested contestants’ decision-making under pressure. Malhan’s hosting received attention for its confident presence and audience engagement, further cementing his transition from content creator to mainstream entertainment personality. [17]

Music videos

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Year Title Role Singer(s) Ref.
2021 Big Life Actor and Rapper Drrvn & Parth [18]
Tum Mere Actor and Rapper Crazydeep [19]
Fly High Actor and Rapper [18]
Dreamer Actor and Singer
2022 Ranjha Actor and Singer Sharanjeet Singh
Rahaan Actor and Singer Nikhita Gandhi
Fake Love Actor and Rapper Sharanjeet Singh [20]
Meme Song Actor and Rapper Sharanjeet Singh [21]
Flex Actor and Singer [22]
2023 Akhiyan Actor and Singer [23]
Arsaa Actor and Rapper Amit Mishra [24]
Tum Mere 2 Actor and Rapper Crazydeep
Din Te Raat Actor Kartik Malhotra [25]
Judaaiyan Actor and Singer Tanveer Evan [26]
Noori Actor and Rapper Komal Sohi [27][28][29]
Ek Mulaqaat Actor (as Raj) Vishal Mishra, Shreya Ghoshal [30]
Big Life Returns Actor and Rapper JayKay [31]

Filmography

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Reality Shows

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Year Title Role Platform Ref.
2023 Bigg Boss OTT (Season 2) Contestant JioHotstar [32]
Survival Game Show Host Netflix India's YouTube channel [15]
Temptation Island India Guest Host (Episodes 3, 4, 20 & 34) JioHotstar [33][34][35]
2024 Playground Season 3 Mentor Amazon Mini TV [16]
2025 Game of Greed Host JioHotstar [17]

References

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  1. ^ "Abhishek Malhan on his stint with Bigg Boss OTT 2: 'Makers decide how they want to project you, if you are their favourite then...'". The Times of India. 2023-11-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  2. ^ "After Elvish Yadav, Abhishek Malhan Aka Fukra Insaan To Participate In JioCinema's 'Temptation Island'". www.thedailyjagran.com. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  3. ^ Service, Statesman News (2023-07-30). "Abhishek Malhan's Family: Meet family members of Fukra Insaan". The Statesman. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  4. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 2 Finalist Abhishek Malhan's Parents Meet With Accident; His Mom Says 'Main Toh Darr Gayi'". Times Now. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  5. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Abhishek Malhan's mother Dimple Malhan gives tour of their new home". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  6. ^ "Is Abhishek Malhan Sick? What Happened to Abhishek Malhan in Bigg Boss? Why is Abhishek Malhan in Hospital? - News". Fresherslive. 2023-08-16. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  7. ^ "Abhishek Malhan REVEALS if he will enter Bigg Boss 17 as wildcard; Find out". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  8. ^ "YouTube Trending Videos: Abhishek Malhan Invites Puneet Superstar To Play Dating Challenge". News18. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  9. ^ Fukra Insaan (2022-12-23). I Surprised @CarryMinati with INDIA's BIGGEST PLAYBUTTON. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 2 first runner-up Abhishek Malhan's unforgettable meeting with wrestling legend The Great Khali". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  11. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 2 Grand Finale: Abhishek Malhan becomes the first runner-up". The Times of India. 2023-08-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  12. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 2's runner-up Abhishek Malhan reveals he would participate in Bigg Boss 17 on this condition, says "Mereko lana chahte ho toh..."". The Times of India. 2023-09-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  13. ^ "Bigg Boss OTT 2's runner-up Abhishek Malhan clarifies he isn't hosting Lock Upp 2 but a new..." The Times of India. 2023-09-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  14. ^ Bureau, ABP News (2023-11-02). "Abhishek Malhan, Elvish Yadav Reunite For Temptation Island India; Call It 'Bhaichara On Top'". ABP Live. Retrieved 2025-08-01. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ a b Netflix India (2023-10-23). Survival Game Show With @FukraInsaan | Kaala Paani | Netflix India. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ a b Admin 5 (2024-04-29). "Chirag Nangru emerges victorious in Playground Season 3". www.bizzbuzz.news. Retrieved 2025-08-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ a b "Game of Greed on JioHotstar: Abhishek Malhan Hosts Intense Reality Show". Gadgets 360. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  18. ^ a b "Bigg Boss OTT 2: Who is Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan; Career, age, Youtube, Girlfriend". jagrantv. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  19. ^ "अभिषेक मल्हान भाई निश्चय मल्हान के साथ मिलकर लाएंगे पॉपुलर सॉन्ग 'तुम मेरे' का सीक्वल 'तुम मेरे पार्ट 2'". NDTV India (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  20. ^ MALHAN RECORDS (2022-07-15). 'FAKE LOVE' - FUKRA INSAAN (Official Music Video) @FukraInsaan. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  21. ^ MALHAN RECORDS (2022-09-19). MEME SONG - Fukra insaan (Official Music video) @FukraInsaan. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ MALHAN RECORDS (2022-11-19). FLEX - FUKRA INSAAN (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ MALHAN RECORDS (2023-03-04). AKHIYAN - FUKRA INSAAN (Official Music Video) || @FukraInsaan. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ "Check Out Popular Hindi Lyrical Song Music Video Arsaa Sung By Amit Mishra". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  25. ^ Dhiman, Nikshey. "Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 Runner-up Abhishek Malhan mesmerizes the internet with spellbinding performance on 'Din Te Raat:' watch video". www.dnpindia.in. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  26. ^ Desk, India Today Entertainment (2023-09-08). "Abhishek Malhan and Jiya Shankar's new love song 'Judaiyaan' out. Watch". India Today. Retrieved 2025-08-01. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  27. ^ "Abhishek Malhan's song 'Noori' showcases his rap finesse". The Times of India. 2023-10-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  28. ^ "Abhishek Malhan spotted shooting for his next music video, Noori – pics inside". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  29. ^ "On a new turf: Abhishek Malhan releases his first song Noori". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  30. ^ T-Series (2023-11-21). Ek Mulaqaat(Trailer): Abhishek Malhan,Sakshi Malik|Vishal M,Shreya G|Javed-Mohsin|Rashmi V|Bhushan K. Retrieved 2025-08-01 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ eveningdesk (2023-12-23). "Abhishek Malhan का नया गाना Big Life Returns हुआ release, Bigg Boss में जाने को लेकर की बात". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  32. ^ Desk, India Today Entertainment (2023-08-17). "Abhishek Malhan reacts to Elvish Yadav's BB OTT 2 win: Trophy community mein..." India Today. Retrieved 2025-08-01. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  33. ^ "'Bigg Boss OTT 2' fame Abhishek Malhan to enter 'Temptation Island India'". Hindustan Times. 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  34. ^ डेस्क, एबीपी एंटरटेनमेंट (2023-11-02). "बिग बॉस के बाद अब इस शो में दिखेंगे अभिषेक मल्हान और एल्विश यादव". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  35. ^ Cyril, Grace (2023-11-22). "'BB OTT 2's' Abhishek Malhan, Elvish Yadav to add drama on 'Temptation Island India'". India Today. Retrieved 2025-08-01.