Rajesh Khattar is an Indian actor, voice artist, screenwriter and businessman. He is the father of Indian actor Ishaan Khatter and stepfather of Indian actor Shahid Kapoor.
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Rajesh Khattar was born on Saturday, September 24, 1966 (age 56; as of 2022) in Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. He did his schooling at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, Delhi. He then completed his graduation from Hansraj College, Delhi.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family
Rajesh belongs to a family of Hindu businessmen.
parents and siblings
His father, Krishan Khattar, was a businessman. He has two brothers and one of his brothers name is Yogesh Khattar.
wife and children
In 1990, he married Indian actress Neelima Azim, who was previously married to Indian actor Pankaj Kapoor. However, the couple broke up in 2001. On 1 November 1995, Rajesh and Neelima gave birth to a boy named Aishaan Katter, who works as an actor.
After his divorce with Neelima, he dated Indian actress and film producer Vandana Sajnani. The couple was introduced to each other by Indian musician Himesh Reshammiya.
Indian actor Shahid Kapoor is his grandson born to his first wife Neelima Azim and her ex-husband Pankaj Kapoor. On August 30, 2019, the couple welcomed a baby boy named Vanraj Krishna Khattar, who was born almost eleven years after their marriage.
Career
theater
Rajesh started his career as a theater artist and acted in various theater productions.
movie
Hindi
In 1992, he made his Bollywood debut with Nagin Aur Lootere in which he played the role of Inspector Nagesh/Rajnikanth.
He has played supporting roles in many Hindi films such as ‘Sooryavansham’ (1999), ‘Don: The Chase Begins Again’ (2006), ‘Rakhtbeej’ (2012), ‘Race 2’ (2013) and ‘Shukranu’ (2020).
Telugu
In 2019, he made his debut in the Telugu film Chanakya as Ibrahim Qureshi.
television
Rajesh made his television debut with the Doordarshan serial ‘Phir Wahi Talash’ (1989), in which he played the role of Captain Salim.
Later, he acted in many Hindi serials like ‘Left Right Left’ (2006; SAB TV), ‘Beyhadh’ (2016; Sony), ‘Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?’ (2017; Star Plus), ‘Spotlight’ (2017) and ‘Bepannaah’ (2018; Colors).
web series
In 2022, he starred in the Zee5 web series ‘Casino’ and ‘Duranga’.
Rajesh has worked as a dubbing artist in various Hindi films, English films, animated films and web series. Rajesh Khattar has dubbed in Hindi for various South Indian films such as “Gaganam” (2012; Major N. Ravindra), “10 Endrathukulla” (2015; Driver), “Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy” (2019; Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy) and “Pushpakhanthing;” He has also voiced the Hindi dubbed version of English films such as ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (2004; Miles Bennett Dyson), ‘Hellboy’ (2004; Abe Sapien), ‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011; Eric Lensherr/Magneto; 40’s), ‘Anpireos’ (20) s: Infinity War’ (2018; Tony Stark/Iron Man) ). Some of his animated credits as a voice actor include Shrek (2001; Shrek), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009; Dr. Cockroach), Rio (2011; Marseille), and Turbo (2013; Guy Gagne). He voiced the character of Andrés de Fonolosa in the Netflix series Money Heist (2020) and John Burgess in the Netflix series Sandman (2022).
other work
Rajesh has worked as a writer for Hindi dubbed films such as Desert Lion (2004), Kung Fu Rush (2005), Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) and Salt (2010). Rajesh Khattar owns an events and production company – Wide Span Entertainment in Mumbai.
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Facts/Trivia
- While studying in college, he started acting in theater productions. However, his parents wanted him to join their family business. In 1989, Rajesh moved from Delhi to Mumbai to pursue an acting career and within three months he received his first offer in the Hindi entertainment industry.
- In his free time, he likes to travel and read books.
- He is often spotted drinking alcohol at parties and events.
- In 2021, Rajesh was rumored to be bankrupt. Later in an interview, Rajesh denied all such rumors and said that even his sons Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Kathar’s names were floated by several media houses in the bankruptcy rumours.
- In 2019, he won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, Male for (Popular) Hindi TV Serial ‘Bepannah’.
- In 2022, he was awarded I No. One Award.
- Rajesh Khattar follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He owns a Mercedes-Benz car and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
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