Rajesh Jais is an Indian theater artist and television and film actor who has appeared in many Hindi films and television series. He is famous for his role as Nanu in the Hindi television series “Shanti” (1994).
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Rajesh Jais was born on Saturday, September 6, 1969 in Ranchi, Jharkhand (age 53; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Virgo. He attended a government school in Kantatoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Later, he studied at Shradhanand Seva Ashram Secondary School and Gauri Dutt Mandelia High School in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He did his graduation from Marwari College, Ranchi. He was an NCC Air Cadet and Boy Scout in college.
Rajesh Jais wearing NCC uniform
In 1988, he pursued a postgraduate course in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC, JNU, New Delhi). From 1998 to 1991, he pursued a postgraduate diploma course in acting at the National School of Drama, New Delhi. In 1992, he passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and was awarded a PhD and Lectureship Scholarship. He also qualified asstt. Commander of the Coast Guard and Lieutenant of the Territorial Army.
appearance
Height: 5′8″
Weight: 69kg
Eye color: gray green
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
family
After the partition of India, his family moved from Kandahar, Afghanistan, to Ratu Road, Sukhdeo Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Parents and siblings
His father served in the Indian Air Force. His parents are associated with Minoo Mumtaz troupe.
wife and children
He is married to Amrit Jas. The couple has two sons named Ahaan Jais and Vyaan Jais.
Rajesh Jais wedding photos
Profession
theater
After graduation, he began acting in theater under the guidance of college professor Ajay Malkani. He has acted as a theater artist in many theater productions such as “Mughal E Azam”, “Summer Folk”, “Yahudi Ki Ladki”, “Hiroshima My Love” and “Different Stories”.
Rajesh Jais stars in drama
Movie
Hindi
In 1995, he made his debut in Bollywood with the movie “Oh Darling Yeh Hai India”, playing the role of a eunuch.
Oh dear Ye Hai India
He has also appeared in several other Hindi films such as Mahatma Gandhi (2010), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), Kalank (2019), Indoo Ki Jawani (2020) and Tu Jhoothi’Makar’ (2023).
Rajesh Jais on the set of Mahatma Gandhi
Nagpuri
Rajesh has acted in several Nagpuri films, including Dhumkkudiya (2019).
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television
Rajesh made his acting debut with the Hindi TV series Main Vi Detective. Some of his popular TV series are Shanti (1994; DD National), Kya Mast Hai Life (2009; Disney Channel), Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon (2011; Star Plus), Shastri Sisters” (2014; Colors) and Crime Patrol (2015; Sony).
Stills from TV series “Shastri Sisters”
short film
He has acted in several Hindi short films such as The Last Supper (2020), Kuchch Sapne Udhaar Ke (2021) and Pending (2021).
Stills of Rajesh Jais in “Unsolved”
web series
Rajesh Jais has appeared in several Hindi web series such as “Panchayat” (2020; Amazon Prime Video), “Paatal Lok” (2020; Amazon Prime Video), “Scam 1992″ (2020; SonyLIV), ” Jehanabad – Of Love &” War (2023; SonyLIV) and SK Sir Ki Class (2023; TVF).
SK Sir Ki level
Other jobs
From 1987 to 1988, he worked as an announcer on All India Radio’s Yuvwani programme. He was a reporter for India’s Ranchi Express. He has also worked as a freelance journalist in Hindi and English newspapers. Rajesh has appeared in television commercials for several brands including Saffola, Dollar, Whirlpool and Pepsodent toothbrushes.
Awards
- 2016: Bollywood AIR Awards and Rewards
Rajesh Jais wins Bollywood AIR Award
- 2017: Won the Best Supporting Actor at the Hisar Film Festival for the movie “Brina”
- 2018: Won the Best Supporting Actor at the Rajasthan International Film Festival for the movie “Karim Mohammad”
- 2018: The movie Ajab Singh ki Ghazab Kahani won the Fat JIFFA award for Best Supporting Actor
Rajesh Jais accepts JIFFA
- 2019: Won the Best Actor at the Rajasthan International Film Festival for the films “The Last Supper” and “Mahatma Gandhi”
- 2020: The film Dhumkkudiya wins Best Ensemble Performance at the Hollywood Bloody Horror Festival
Facts/Trivia
- While in school, he joined NCC. While studying at the university, he received training. 02 Bihar Air Force Squadron NCC, Ranchi for Air Force Internship Course. He also attended several other courses such as Vayu Sainik Course, Gliding, Model Aviation, Firearms Shooting, 22 Rifle, 303 Rifle, Light Machine Gun (LMG), 12 Bore Double Barrel Gun, .38 Revolver and Camping.
- In 1981, he commanded the “guard of honor” of then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at the Beijing Institute of Technology in Meshra, Ranchi. In the same year, he received the Presidential Scout Medal from the then President of India Morarji Desai.
- He received training in Indian classical music under his mentor Vinod Pathak.
- Before becoming an actor, he managed accounts in a tailor shop and attended cram school at the same time.
- He was initially offered the role of a peon in the 1994 Hindi television series “Shanti”. In an interview, talking about his role in Shanti, he said:
On the first day of Shanti’s shoot, when I walked onto the set, I was dressed like a peon. An assistant came over and offered me a drink while pouring me a glass of water. I went to director Adi Pocha and said I couldn’t play the role of a peon. I’ll play the character right from the start, and then I’ll play the same character all the time. They say you do five episodes and then your character is going to be something else. Then I became Nanu Jasoos. “
- In 2018, he received an honorary doctorate from the National Virtual University for Peace and Education.
Rajesh Jais receives honorary doctorate
- He has been a member of Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited for a long time.
- In an interview, while talking about spirituality, he said that he practices spirituality for his enlightenment and soulful life.
- One of his favorite quotes is Live simply, think high.
- He has appeared on the cover of International Aesthetics magazine.
Rajesh Jais on magazine cover
- Rajesh appeared as a guest speaker on the talk show Josh Talks.
Rajesh Jais to star in ‘Josh Talks’
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