Andy Kumar, previously known as VJ Andy, is a British

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personality based in India. He worked as

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for

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and has hosted several

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s including ''Dare 2 Date'' a dating reality show. He was a contestant in the seventh season of

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, finishing fifth.

Early life

Kumar was born Anand Vijay Kumar to an Indian Punjabi Hindu family in Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom. He lives and works in

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Career

Kumar hosted ''

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'' and ''What's With Indian Women'' on

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India with comedian Sanjay Rajoura. In September 2013, he was a contestant on the Indian reality TV show '' Bigg Boss 7''. In 2014 he was seen as a contestant on ''

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''. In October 2015, Andy was seen in the reality show '' I Can Do That''.

Personal life

Kumar has been reported in his country to be a member of the LGBT community.

Television

Web

Filmography

References

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