Rajiv Thakur is an Indian stand-up comedian, theater artist, actor, television host and film director. In 2007, he participated in the Hindi reality television comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” along with other popular comedians like Kapil Sharma, Chandan Prabhakar and Sudesh Lehri. The show airs on Star One.
Wiki/Biography
Rajiv Thakur was born on August 7 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. His zodiac sign is Leo. He attended Jagat Jyoti Model High School in Amritsar. He then pursued his bachelor’s degree from DAV College, Amritsar.
Rajiv Thakur as a teenager
During college, he began to participate in various theater performances. After graduation, he studied for MCom from Khalsa College, Amritsar. But the Ministry of Commerce HOD did not allow him to take classes because he did not take the entrance exam and was admitted according to the artist quota. Later, he got admission in PGDCA from the same college. Even after completing his postgraduate studies, he participated in the cultural festival of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family
Rajiv was born into a Punjabi family.
Parents and siblings
His father, Salwan Kumar Thakur, owned a shop. His mother, Prem Lata Thakur, used to sew clothes. He has two sisters namely Shalini Rana and Priyanka Thakur.
Photos of Rajiv Thakur’s parents
Rajiv Thakur and his sisters
wife and children
On January 31, 2005, he had an arranged marriage with Aarti Thakur.
Rajiv Thakur wedding photos
The couple has a daughter named Manya Thakur and twin sons named Abhiraj Thakur and Atiraj Thakur. Athiraj Thakur).
Rajiv Thakur with wife and children
address
House No-6, Street No. 1, Judge Nagar, Amritsar – 143001, Punjab (India)
Profession
theater
artist
He started his career as a theater artist and acted in various Hindi and Punjabi dramas such as Eh Ta Kamaal Ho Gaya, Baba Bantuek Nayak Ki Maut, Mirch Masala, Saawi and Rab Milayiaan Jodiyan.
Rajiv Thakur to star in drama Baba Bantu
writer/director
As a writer and director, he has worked on several Punjabi and Hindi dramas such as Thag Da Nag, Hai Hai Cable TV, Aao Sach Vekho, Princess Diana and Bunty Aur Bubbly.
Movie
actor
Hindi
In 2010, he made his debut in the Hindi film “Bhavnao Ko Samjho”, playing the role of Shekhar’s friend.
Stills of Rajiv Thakur from the movie Bhavnao Ko Samjho
He has also appeared in several other Hindi films such as “Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar” (2014), “Second Hand Husband” (2015) and “Tutak Tutak Tutiya” (2016).
punjabi
In 2008, he made his film debut with a cameo appearance in the Punjabi film Lakh Pardesi Hoiye.
Lach Pardesi Hoyer
He starred in the 2010 Punjabi comedy film Khich Ghuggi Khich. Some of his other Punjabi films include Dangar Doctor Jelly (2017), Tara Mira (2019), Kanjoos Majnu Khachili Laila (2023), and Zindagi Zindabaad (2023).
Tara Mira
director
In 2005, he directed the Hindi film “Lifestyle”.
television
show
In 2006, he emerged as the second runner-up in the Punjabi reality comedy TV show “Hasde Hasande Ravo” aired on MH One.
Stills of Rajiv Thakur from TV show Hasde Hasande Ravo
He participated as a stand-up comedian in various seasons of the Sony Television comedy series “Comedy Circus.”
Rajiv Thakur at Comedy Circus
In 2009, he won the reality TV comedy show “Chhote Miyan Bade Miyan” with his partner Saloni. The show airs on Colors. He has also appeared in multiple series of Sony TV comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show since 2016.
Rajiv Thakur on The Kapil Sharma Show
In 2023, he participated in the reality TV dance show “Jhalak Dikhla Ja”. The show airs on Sony TV.
Photos of Rajiv Thakur wearing Jhalak Dikhla Ja
serial
In 2009, he made his debut in the TV series “Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo”, playing the role of Raju. The series airs on SAB TV.
Sajan Ray Choate Matt Poirot
Other jobs
He has also worked in some Punjabi comedy videos such as “Ghar Jawaaian Da”, “Kulli Chadian Di” and Kamaal Ho Gaye. He has performed live at various stage shows and other events.
Rajiv Thakur performing live
He has uploaded some stand-up comedy videos on his YouTube channel Rajiv Thakur Comedy, which he started in 2020.
Rajiv Thakur’s YouTube videos
Favorites
- Cuisine: Pranthey, Daal-Roti, Cholley-Kulchey
- Travel destination: Manali, Goa
- Restaurant: Kesar Da Dhaba, Amritsar, Punjab
Facts/Trivia
- During his graduate studies, he won the Best Actor award five times. Later, he won the National Award for Best Actor. He also served as stage host at the Youth Festival while in college.
Rajiv Thakur with the trophies he won in college
- He was a follower of Indian spiritual leader Chhatarpur Wale Baba or Gurudev.
Rajiv Thakur at his home
- He follows a vegetarian diet.
- In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Rajiv Thakur on vacation
- In 2016, he co-owned the box cricket league’s celebrity cricket team Jaipur Raj Joshiley with Indian television actress Kamya Punjabi. He also participated in many games with the team.
Photos of Rajiv Thakur in Cricket League
- He was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Rajiv Thakur holding a glass of beer
- He has said many times that Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan is his idol.
Rajiv Thakur’s Instagram post for Shah Rukh Khan
- He is a religious man and often visits various religious places.
Rajiv Thakur at temple
- He is a classmate of the famous Indian comedian Kapil Sharma.
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