Kashanian was born in Ramat Gan, Israel, the son of Iranian Jewish parents, and grandson of Uzbekistani grandparents, who emigrated to Milan when he was three years old.
In 2004, on Canale 5, Kashanian participated in the fifth edition of Grande Fratello and won the reality show with 38% of the vote.
From 2006 to 2016 he appeared on Verissimo, first as a regular guest, then later as an envoy, columnist, fashion expert, stylist and makeover designer.
In 2010 he participated in a cameo in the film A Natale mi sposo directed by Paolo Costella.
In 2018 he participated as a contestant in the thirteenth edition of L'isola dei famosi, hosted by Alessia Marcuzzi and aired on Canale 5, ranking fifth, being eliminated with 70% of the votes.