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Rajesh Kumar (actor)

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Rajesh Kumar (actor)

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. Rajesh is an alumnus of Hindu College, University of Delhi. 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. He has since returned to acting.

Infobox

Born
Gaya, Bihar, India
Occupation(s)
Actor, Producer
Years active
1999–present
Spouse
mw- Madhavi Chopra (m. 2004)
Occupations
Actor, Producer

Tables

· Filmography › Television
2004
Role(s)
Sheyro Jungliani
Notes
Guest
2004–2006; 2017
Role(s)
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Notes
Rosesh Sarabhai
2005
Role(s)
Raghav
Notes
Episode: Murder In Trance Part I & II
2005–2010
Role(s)
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby
Notes
Narrator/Subodh Labshankar Thakkar
2006–2007
Role(s)
Kulvaddhu
Notes
Jaswant Singh Rathore
2007
Role(s)
Dheeraj
Role(s)
Contestant
2008–2009
Role(s)
Comedy Circus Kaante Ki Takkar
Notes
Winner with Swapnil Joshi, V.I.P. and Rajiv Nigam
2008
Role(s)
Gudiya's groom
Notes
Episode 2
2009
Role(s)
Vicky
2010–2011
Role(s)
Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale
Notes
Dishtdumn Sharma
2011–2012
Role(s)
Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story
Notes
Chintu Dwivedi
2012
Role(s)
Pathan Lala
Role(s)
Mahesh
Notes
Episode ″Venkatlaxmi″
Role(s)
Chaman
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie
Role(s)
Raja/ Bhoot Raja
Notes
Television film
2013
Role(s)
Himself
2014
Role(s)
Dara Koyla
Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai
Role(s)
Lal Sing
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie 2
Role(s)
Raja/ Bhoot Raja
Notes
Television filmSequel to 2012 film
2015
Role(s)
Diptiman Roy Chowdhury
2015–2016
Role(s)
Neeli Chatri Waale
Notes
Bhagwan Das Chaubey
Role(s)
Yam Raj
2016–2017
Role(s)
Badi Door Se Aaye Hai
Notes
Daulat Ram Yadav
2017
Role(s)
Jijaji
Role(s)
Various characters
2018
Role(s)
Mahesh
Role(s)
Ravan
Notes
Episode 3
2019
Apna News Aayega
Role(s)
Various characters
2020
Role(s)
King Suryabhan
Role(s)
Sanam Harjaayi
Bhalla Calling Bhalla
Role(s)
Rajesh Bhalla
2021–present
Role(s)
Kota Factory
Notes
Gagan Rastogi
2023–present
Role(s)
Yeh Meri Family
Notes
Sanjay Awasthi
2023
2024
Role(s)
Liaquat Ali Khan
Khet Khet Mein
Role(s)
Host/presenter
Year
Series
Role
Notes
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
CID Special Bureau
Raghav
Episode: Murder In Trance Part I & II
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
2012
Arjun-Har Yug Me Aayega Ek
Pathan Lala
Lakhon Mein Ek
Mahesh
Episode ″Venkatlaxmi″
Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother
Chaman
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie
Raja/ Bhoot Raja
Television film
2013
Time Out with Imam
Himself
2014
Pritam Pyare Aur Woh
Dara Koyla
Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai
Lal Sing
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie 2
Raja/ Bhoot Raja
Television filmSequel to 2012 film
2015
Zindagi Khatti Meethi
Diptiman Roy Chowdhury
2015–2016
Neeli Chatri Waale
Bhagwan Das Chaubey
Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahin
Yam Raj
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
2020
Bhalla Calling Bhalla
Rajesh Bhalla
2021–present
Kota Factory
Gagan Rastogi
2023–present
Yeh Meri Family
Sanjay Awasthi
2023
Rana Naidu
2024
Freedom at Midnight
Liaquat Ali Khan
Khet Khet Mein
Host/presenter
· Filmography › Films
2011
Role(s)
Preet
2014
Role(s)
Suketu
2019
Role(s)
Prem Narayan Sachdev
2023
Role(s)
Satto
2024
Role(s)
Naresh Prabhakar Dimri
Notes
ZEE5 film
Role(s)
Vinay Singh
2025
Role(s)
Mr. Batra
Role(s)
Suryaprakash Sarod
Role(s)
Bhola Pehalwan
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Men Will Be Men
Preet
2014
Super Nani
Suketu
2019
Student of the Year 2
Prem Narayan Sachdev
2023
Haddi
Satto
2024
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Mama
Rautu Ka Raaz
Naresh Prabhakar Dimri
ZEE5 film
Binny And Family
Vinay Singh
2025
Saiyaara
Mr. Batra
Mannu Kya Karegga
Suryaprakash Sarod
Nishaanchi
Bhola Pehalwan
· Awards
2005
2005
Year
2005
Award
Indian Telly Awards
Category
Best Actor in a Comic Role
Serial
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
Outcome
Won
2012
2012
Year
2012
Award
Indian Telly Awards
Category
Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury Award)
Serial
Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story
Outcome
Won
Year
Award
Category
Serial
Outcome
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

  1. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Rajesh-Kumars-cycle-ride/articleshow/14672777.cms
  2. Afternoon Despatch & Courier
    http://www.afternoondc.in/television/i-would-love-to-do-a-negative-role-rajesh-kumar/article_4524
  3. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/I-had-6-attendance-Abhishek-Chaubey/etarticleshow/9174468.cms
  4. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/rajesh-kumar-tests-negative-for-covid-19-back-on-sets-of-excuse-me-madam/story-bBlCD8yfvFaudAVhEJ0NYL.html
  5. indian express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajesh-kumar-had-only-rs-2500-in-bank-debt-collectors-visited-home-when-he-quit-acting-for-farming-shattered-9608188/
  6. The Economic Times
    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tv-actor-recalls-his-brief-stint-as-a-vegetable-seller-reveals-he-got-into-a-debt-of-rs-2-cr-was-ignored-by-friends/articleshow/113778443.cms?from=mdr
  7. "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai's 'Rosesh' Rajesh Kumar recalls turning a farmer for 5 years: 'I suffered huge losses, had to repay debt'"
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sarabhai-vs-sarabhais-rosesh-rajesh-kumar-recalls-turning-a-farmer-for-5-years-i-suffered-huge-losses-became-bankrupt-but-kept-going-9157743/
  8. NDTV.com
    https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-actor-rajesh-kumar-on-pursuing-full-time-farming-and-more-4601610
  9. The Indian Express
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220125144422/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/chintu-chinki-aur-ek-badi-si-love-story/
  10. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-kumar-enters-bhai-bhaiya-aur-brother/articleshow/14504278.cms
  11. "Rajesh becomes a vampire"
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-becomes-a-vampire/articleshow/31665007.cms
  12. "Rajesh Kumar's new comedy show"
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-kumars-new-comedy-show/articleshow/36889903.cms
  13. "Rajesh turns desi superman"
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-turns-desi-superman/articleshow/48391288.cms
  14. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-here-s-what-the-popular-tv-sitcom-s-cast-is-up-to-now/story-hUoa3Ev0fNLs7BrGu3UMhI.html
  15. "Rajesh Kumar and Nyra Banerjee starrer 'Excuse Me Madam' promo is out and looks like a fun watch"
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-kumar-and-nyra-banerjee-starrer-excuse-me-madam-promo-is-out-and-looks-like-a-fun-watch/articleshow/77783893.cms
  16. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/bhalla-calling-bhalla-trailer-rajesh-sharma-gaurav-gera-join-hands-for-a-fun-ride/story-L3k1A5hh76fWcepwcR2UrI.html
  17. news.abplive.com
    https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/kota-factory-gagan-sir-aka-rajesh-kumar-accepted-the-role-only-to-meet-a-farmer-in-vidisha-at-makers-expense-1698433
  18. "TVF's Yeh Meri Family returns with new season and new family; Juhi Parmar, Rajesh Kumar to play the leads"
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/yeh-meri-family-2-new-family-juhi-parmar-rajesh-kumar-amazon-minitv-8605704/
  19. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/rajesh-kumar-on-success-post-haddi-gaining-20-kg-did-wonders-for-me-101721388810251.html
  20. "Men Will Be Men Review"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140304050752/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/men-will-be-men-review/
  21. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-kumar-and-anchal-dwivedi-in-super-nani/articleshow/19105625.cms
  22. "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor Rajesh Kumar 'hoped' his career would take a flight after SOTY 2: 'But usme kainchi aisi chali…'"
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-actor-rajesh-kumar-hoped-his-career-would-take-a-flight-after-soty-2-but-usme-kainchi-aisi-chali-9052433/
  23. Scroll
    https://scroll.in/reel/1069398/rautu-ka-raaz-trailer-nawazuddin-siddiqui-plays-a-cop-investigating-a-murder-in-a-hill-station
  24. Times Now
    https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/binny-family-director-ssanjay-tripathy-on-casting-rajesh-kumar-industry-tend-to-stereotype-an-actor-but-excl-article-116582395
  25. thestatesman.com
    https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajesh-kumar-returns-to-big-screen-with-saiyaara-calls-it-a-dream-comeback-1503461716.html
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