| 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. |
