Born and brought up in the UK, he shuttles between England and India. After winning the Zee TV supermodel hunt, he bagged prestigious modelling assignments. After bagging more modelling awards and endorsing designer brands, Upen made his appearance in music videos. He made his Bollywood debut with 36 Chinatown. Thereafter, he starred in Namastey London and Ajab Prem ki gazab kahani. Having completed relevant acting courses from NIFT, he bagged a Tamil and a French film. Upen is currently in Big Boss house as a participant in Season 8. Upen Patel : Photos