Gurbani Judge, known as Bani J, first appeared on Indian television as a Roadies contestant and finished as the first runner-up of MTV Roadies 4. Roughly a decade later she was first runner-up again, this time on Bigg Boss 10. Between those two near-misses she became VJ Bani, a familiar face presenting Roadies on MTV.
In 2026 she returns to the show in a role she has not held before: NewG gang leader in Roadies Rebirth, which premieres on 16 October. This profile follows the path from the Roadies 4 audition to the gang leader seat, and what is known about her work beyond reality TV.
Who Is Bani J?
Bani J, whose full name is Gurbani Judge, is an Indian fitness model, actress and former MTV India presenter. She is known for MTV Roadies 4, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4, Bigg Boss 10 and the Prime Video series Four More Shots Please!
How Old Is Bani J?
Bani J is 38 years old as of 15 October 2026. She was born on 29 November 1987 in Chandigarh, according to Wikipedia and IMDb, and turns 39 on 29 November 2026.
Early Life
Bani J comes from a Punjabi family in Chandigarh. Profile sources say she was brought up by her mother, Tanya Judge, and has an elder sister named Saneya Ghai. Her public identity from the start has been tied to fitness and tattoos, and profile pages consistently describe her as an avid fitness enthusiast.
Career
Roadies 4 and VJ Bani
She started her career by competing on MTV Roadies 4 in 2006 to 2007, finishing as the first runner-up. The result opened a door at the channel: she went on to present several later seasons of Roadies, among them Roadies 10 in 2013, and became known as VJ Bani. Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4 followed as a contestant.
Bigg Boss 10 (2016 to 2017)
Bani entered Bigg Boss 10 in October 2016. The season, the first of Bigg Boss to stream on an OTT platform (Voot), ended on 29 January 2017 with Manveer Gurjar as winner. Bani J was the first runner-up on Day 105, and Lopamudra Raut finished as the second runner-up. She has said she took the show after Gauahar Khan encouraged her to say yes. Her relationship with actor Yuvraj Thakur became public during the show.
Acting
Her film and web credits include Thikka (2016), Ishqeria (2018), Valimai (2022) and Double iSmart (2024). In Four More Shots Please!, she plays Umang Singh, a role that placed her in an ensemble led by Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari and Maanvi Gagroo.
Is Bani J Part of Roadies Rebirth?
Yes. Bani J is a NewG gang leader in Roadies Rebirth with Abhishek Malhan and Baseer Ali, taking on OGs Neha Dhupia, Nikhil Chinapa and Prince Narula. Rannvijay Singha hosts. The season starts on 16 October 2026 and streams every Friday and Saturday at 7 pm on JioHotstar and MTV.
The setup gives her a full circle moment. She was once a contestant who lost the Roadies final, then a presenter, and now a leader whose gang will have contestants to coach. In the promo she and Baseer Ali attempt push-ups while Abhishek joins in late, a nod to her fitness image.
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Social media figures are approximate and may change.
Personal Life
Her relationship with actor Yuvraj Thakur became public when it was discussed on Bigg Boss 10 in 2016. Belloria has not found a reliable source confirming her current relationship status, so none is stated here.
Earnings and Net Worth
There is no verified net worth figure for Bani J, and Belloria does not publish estimates without a source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bani J’s real name?
Gurbani Judge. She is also known as VJ Bani.
Where is Bani J from?
She was born in Chandigarh, Punjab.
Did Bani J win Bigg Boss 10?
No. Manveer Gurjar won the season and Bani J was the first runner-up.
Where did Bani J finish in Roadies?
First runner-up in Roadies 4, in 2006 to 2007.
What shows has Bani J acted in?
Four More Shots Please! (as Umang Singh) and the films Ishqeria, Valimai and Double iSmart.
When does Roadies Rebirth start?
On 16 October 2026, every Friday and Saturday at 7 pm on JioHotstar and MTV.
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