Rajesh Khattar is an Indian actor, voiceover artist, screenwriter and businessman. He is the father of Indian actor Ishaan Khatter and the stepfather of Indian actor Shahid Kapoor.
Wiki/Biography
Rajesh Khattar was born on Saturday, September 24, 1966, in Delhi, India (56 years old; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Libra. He attended Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, Delhi. Later, he graduated from Hansraj College in Delhi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Rajesh was born into a Hindu businessman family.
Parents and siblings
His father Krishan Khattar is a businessman. He has two brothers, one of whom is named Yogesh Khattar.
Rajesh Khattar and his parents
Rajesh Khattar with his mother and brother
wife and children
In 1990, he married Indian actress Neelima Azim, who was previously married to Indian actor Pankaj Kapoor. However, the couple divorced in 2001. On November 1, 1995, Rajesh and Neelima gave birth to a boy named Ishaan Khatter, who is an actor.
Rajesh Khattar and Neelima Azeem
After divorcing Neelima, he dated Indian actress and film producer Vandana Sajnani. The couple was introduced to each other by Indian musician Himesh Reshammiya.
Rajesh Khattar and Vandana Sajnani
Indian actor Shahid Kapoor is his stepson, born to his first wife Neelima Azim and ex-husband Pankaj Kapoor. The couple gave birth to a boy named Vanraj Krishna Khattar on August 30, 2019, after nearly 11 years of marriage.
Rajesh Khattar, Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar
Rajesh Khattar and Ishaan Khattar and Yuvaan Khattar
Rajesh Khattar’s family tree
Profession
theater
Rajesh started his career as a theater artist and acted in various plays.
Movie
Hindi
In 1992, he made his Bollywood debut in the film Nagin Aur Lootere, playing the role of Inspector Nagesh/Rajnikant.
Nagin Orr Luter (1992)
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) ).
Rajesh Khattar, “Sooryavansham” (1999)
telugu
In 2019, he made his Telugu film debut in the film Chanakya, playing the role of Ibrahim Qureshi.
Rajesh Khattar as Chanakya (2019)
television
Rajesh made his television debut in the Doordarshan serial Phir Wahi Talash (1989), in which he played the role of Captain Salim.
Phil Vash Tarash (1989)
Later, he appeared in many Hindi television series such as “Left Right Left” (2006; SAB TV), “Beyhadh” (2016; Sony), “Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?” (2017; Star Plus ), Spotlight (2017) and Bepannaah (2018; Colors).
Rajesh Khattar as Bepannaah
web series
In 2022, he starred in the Zee5 web series “Casino” and “Duranga”.
casino
Rajesh has worked as a voice artist in several Hindi films, English films, animated films and web series. Rajesh Khattar has dubbed in Hindi for several South Indian films such as Gaganam (2012; Major N. Ravindra), 10 Endrathukulla (2015; Driver), Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019; Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy) and Pushpa: Rise (2021; Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS). He also lent his voice to the Hindi-dubbed versions of English-language films such as Terminator 2: Judgment Day (2004; Miles Bennett Dyson), Hellboy (2004; Abe Sa Pin), X-Men: First Class (2011; Eric Lensherr/Magneto), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014; Dilios) and The Avengers Alliance: Infinity War” (2018; Tony Stark/Iron Man). As a voiceover artist, some of his animated films include Shrek (2001; Shrek), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009; Dr. Cockroach), Rio (2011; Massey (2013; Guy Gagne). He voices Andres Defonolosa in the Netflix series Money Heist (2020) and John Burgess in the Netflix series The Sandman (2022).
Other jobs
Rajesh has worked as a screenwriter on Hindi-dubbed films such as “Lion of the Desert” (2004), “Kung Fu” (2005), “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” (2010) and “Salt” (2010) Year) ). Rajesh Khattar owns Wide Span Entertainment, an events and production company in Mumbai.
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Facts/Trivia
- While studying at university, he began acting in theater. 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 got his first job offer in the Hindi entertainment industry.
- In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and reading.
- He was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Rajesh Khattar drinks
- In 2021, there are rumors that Rajesh is bankrupt. Later, in an interview, Rajesh denied all such rumors and said that even the names of sons Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter were dragged by several media outlets amid the bankruptcy rumors.
- In 2019, he won the Indian Television Award for Best Actor for his negative role as “Male (Popular)” in the Hindi television series “Bepannah”.
- In 2022, he won the I No. One Award.
Rajesh Khattar won the I No. One award
- Rajesh Khattar follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Rajesh Khattar’s wife’s Instagram post
- He owns a Mercedes Benz car and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Rajesh Khattar and his car
Rajesh Khattar on his Harley Davidson motorcycle
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