Rajesh Kumar (actor)
Rajesh Kumar | |
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Born | 1975 |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Madhavi Chopra (2004–present) |
Rajesh Kumar is an Indian actor and producer, best known for his roles in Indian television shows such as Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.[1][2] Rajesh is an alumnus of Hindu College, University of Delhi.[3][4] He quit acting and at the age of 41, he took up farming as a profession as, according to him, that served for the greater purpose for life.[5] He has since returned to acting.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Rajesh Kumar resides in Mumbai with his family. His ancestral home is in Gaya District, Bihar.[7][8] He married Madhavi Chopra in 2004.
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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1999–2001 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Rishabh | |
2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Vilas | |
2001–2003 | Kkusum | Shashank Deshmukh | |
2001–2003 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Narendra Singh | |
2001–2003 | Shikwah | ||
2001–2002 | Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | ||
2002 | Krishna Arjun | ||
2004 | Shararat | Sheyro Jungliani | Guest |
2004–2006; 2017 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Rosesh Sarabhai | |
2005–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Narrator/Subodh Labshankar Thakkar | |
2006–2007 | Kulvaddhu | Jaswant Singh Rathore | |
2007 | Durgesh Nandinii | Dheeraj | |
2007 | Comedy Circus | Contestant | |
2008–2009 | Comedy Circus Kaante Ki Takkar | Winner with Swapnil Joshi, V.I.P. and Rajiv Nigam | |
2008 | Ek Packet Umeed | Gudiya's groom | Episode 2 |
2009 | Bhootwala Serial | Vicky | |
2010–2011 | Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale | Dishtdumn Sharma | |
2011–2012 | Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story | Chintu Dwivedi | Also producer[9] |
2012 | Arjun-Har Yug Me Aayega Ek | Pathan Lala | |
Lakhon Mein Ek | Mahesh | Episode ″Venkatlaxmi″ | |
Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother | Chaman[10] | ||
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie | Raja/ Bhoot Raja | Television film | |
2013 | Time Out with Imam | Himself | |
2014 | Pritam Pyare Aur Woh | Dara Koyla | [11] |
Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Lal Sing | [12] | |
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie 2 | Raja/ Bhoot Raja | Television film Sequel to 2012 film | |
2015 | Zindagi Khatti Meethi | Diptiman Roy Chowdhury | |
2015–2016 | Neeli Chatri Waale | Bhagwan Das Chaubey | [13] |
Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahin | Yam Raj | [14] | |
2016–2017 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | Daulat Ram Yadav | |
2017 | TV, Biwi aur Main | Jijaji | |
Comedy Dangal | Various characters | ||
2018 | Belan Wali Bahu | Mahesh | |
2018 | Khichdi | Ravan | Episode 3 |
2019 | Apna News Aayega | Various characters | |
2020 | Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! | King Suryabhan | |
2020 | Excuse Me Maadam | Sanam Harjaayi | [15] |
2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Rajesh Bhalla | [16] |
2021–present | Kota Factory | Gagan Rastogi | [17] |
2023–present | Yeh Meri Family | Sanjay Awasthi | [18] |
2024 | Freedom at Midnight | Liaquat Ali Khan | [19] |
Lakhan Leela Bhargav | Bharat | ||
Khet Khet Mein | Host/presenter | [19] |
Films
[edit]- Men Will Be Men (2011) as Preet[20]
- Super Nani (2014) as Suketu
- Student of the Year 2 (2019) as Prem Narayan Sachdev[21]
- Haddi (2023) as Satto[19]
- Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) as Mama[19]
- Rautu Ka Raaz (2024)[22] as Naresh Prabhakar Dimri
- Binny And Family (2024)
Awards
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
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2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury Award) | Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rajesh Kumar's cycle ride". The Times of India. 5 July 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Hattangadi, Sandeep (1 July 2010). "I would love to do a negative role: Rajesh Kumar". Afternoon Despatch & Courier. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Pal, Divya; Sharma, Garima (11 July 2011). "I had 6% attendance: Abhishek Chaubey". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 September 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ "Rajesh Kumar tests negative for Covid-19, back on sets of Excuse Me Madam". Hindustan Times. 13 September 2020. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Rajesh Kumar tearfully says he had only Rs 2500 in bank..." indian express. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Famous TV actor, after Rs 2 cr debt, was forced to sell vegetables in front of son's school". The Economic Times. 29 September 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai's 'Rosesh' Rajesh Kumar recalls turning a farmer for 5 years: 'I suffered huge losses, had to repay debt'". 12 February 2024. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Actor Rajesh Kumar On Pursuing Full-Time Farming And More". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (16 September 2011). "Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Rajesh Kumar enters Bhai, Bhaiya aur Brother". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Rajesh becomes a vampire". 9 March 2014. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Rajesh Kumar's new comedy show". 21 June 2014. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Rajesh turns desi superman". 8 August 2015. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Here's what the popular TV sitcom's cast is up to now". Hindustan Times. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Rajesh Kumar and Nyra Banerjee starrer 'Excuse Me Madam' promo is out and looks like a fun watch". 27 August 2020. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Bhalla Calling Bhalla trailer: Rajesh Kumar, Gaurav Gera join hands for a fun ride". Hindustan Times. 23 May 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Bureau, ABP News (26 June 2024). "Kota Factory's Gagan Sir Aka Rajesh Kumar Accepted The Role Only To Meet A Farmer In Vidisha". news.abplive.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "TVF's Yeh Meri Family returns with new season and new family; Juhi Parmar, Rajesh Kumar to play the leads". 12 May 2023. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d Saxena, Deep (19 July 2024). "Rajesh Kumar on success post Haddi: Gaining 20 kg did wonders for me". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Dhaniwala, Mrigank (29 April 2011). "Men Will Be Men Review". Archived from the original on 4 March 2014.
- ^ "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor Rajesh Kumar 'hoped' his career would take a flight after SOTY 2: 'But usme kainchi aisi chali…'". 3 December 2023. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "'Rautu Ka Raaz' trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a cop investigating a murder in a hill station". Scroll. Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Rajesh Kumar at IMDb