Vijender was approached by Percept Picture Company to act as a guide and counsellor to participants taking part in the Indian version of the boxing reality show The Contender, which follows a group of boxers competing with each other in a single elimination style-competition. He agreed despite being still contractually obligated with Infinity Optimal Solutions (IOS), a celebrity management firm who dealt with his media appearances and ramp walks as a male model.
Vijender was approached by Percept Picture Company to act as a mentor and advisor to participants participating in the Indian version of the boxing reality show The Contender, which features a group of boxers competing against each other in a single-elimination style competition. He agreed despite still being contractually bound with Infinity Optimal Solutions (IOS), a celebrity management agency handling his media appearances and modeling ramp walks as a male model.