Raj Babbar | |
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Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
In office 14 March 2015 –25 November 2020 | |
Succeeded by | Naresh Bansal |
Constituency | Uttarakhand |
President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee | |
In office 12 July 2016 –7 October 2019 | |
Preceded by | Nirmal Khatri |
Succeeded by | Ajay Kumar Lallu |
Member of Parliament,Lok Sabha | |
In office November 2009 –16 May 2014 | |
Preceded by | Ram Ji Lal Suman |
Succeeded by | Akshay Yadav |
Constituency | Firozabad,Uttar Pradesh |
Member of Parliament,Lok Sabha | |
In office 1999–2009 | |
Preceded by | Bhagwan Shankar Rawat |
Succeeded by | Ram Shankar Katheria |
Constituency | Agra,Uttar Pradesh |
Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha | |
In office 1994–1999 | |
Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
Personal details | |
Born | Agra,Uttar Pradesh,India | 23 June 1952
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Other political affiliations | Samajwadi Party Janata Dal |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | Arya Babbar (son) Juhi Babbar (daughter) Prateik Babbar (son) |
Relatives | See Babbar family |
Alma mater | NSD Delhi Agra University |
Profession |
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Years active | 1979–present |
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Raj Babbar (born 23 June 1952) is an Indian Hindi and Punjabi film actor and politician belonging to Indian National Congress. He is a three-time member of the Lok Sabha and a two-time member of the Rajya Sabha. He was the state President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. [1]
Babbar was born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, into a Punjabi [2] family on 23 June 1952. His family has long settled in Tundla, Firozabad since the partition. [3] Their ancestral roots lie in Jalalpur Jattan, a city now located in the Gujrat District of Punjab in modern-day Pakistan. [4]
He did his initial schooling from Mufid-E-Aam Inter college, Agra. He is an alumnus of the 1975 class of the National School of Drama and graduate from Agra College. [5] [6]
He trained in the Method school of acting at NSD, which is involved in Street Theatre. After his training in New Delhi, he moved to Mumbai and started his film career with Reena Roy, one of the well-known actresses of that time. He gained notoriety for his horrific portrayal of a rapist B. R. Chopra banner's Insaf Ka Tarazu , in which he assaulted the heroine Zeenat Aman, and later her sister, and in the end, is shot and killed by the heroine. He then became a consistent feature of the B. R. Chopra banner and acted in Nikaah with Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha and in Aaj Ki Aawaz with Smita Patil.
He also achieved success in Punjabi cinema as he gave remarkable performances in Chann Pardesi (1980), Marhi Da Deeva (1989), and Long Da Lishkara (1986) – three art house movies with serious themes treated in a realistic manner, and this was an innovation for the Punjabi films field. He also acted in the hit Punjabi films Aasra Pyar Da (1983), Mahaul Theek Hai (1999), Shaheed Uddham Singh (1999), Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005), Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006), Apni Boli Apna Des (2009) and Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009). He appeared in several movies as an antagonist in movies like Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980), Saazish (1988), Aankhen (1993), Dalaal (1993), The Gambler (1995), Andaz (1994), Yaarana (1995), Barsaat (1995), Ziddi (1997), Gundagardi (1997), Daag the Fire (1999), Indian (2001) and many more, some movies became successful, but some were commercial flops.
He has also acted in television. He appeared in the introductory episodes of the famous Indian TV series Mahabharat , as king Bharat, Bahadur Shah Zafar (1986), as Akbar, alongside debutant Juhi Chawla, and also in his home production; Maharaja Ranjit Singh (2010), all telecast on Doordarshan. In 2014 and 2015, He acted in the serial telecast on Life OK; Pukaar - Call For The Hero, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, with Rannvijay Singh, Adah Sharma and Shubhangi Latkar.
Raj Babbar entered politics by joining Janata Dal in 1989, which was led by V. P. Singh.
From 1994 to 1999 he was a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was re-elected in the 14th Lok Sabha elections for his second term in 2004. He was suspended from Samajwadi Party in 2006. Later he joined Indian National Congress in 2008 and was elected for his fourth term as Member of Parliament in 2009, by defeating Dimple Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav and daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav. [7] In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he contested from Ghaziabad and lost to General V. K. Singh. [8] He was appointed as the president of Uttar Pradesh congress committee (UPCC), but in 2019 elections he couldn't even manage to save his own seat and lost to Rajkumar Chahar of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a huge margin of 4,95,065 votes.
Raj Babbar, in the capacity of Congress spokesman, created controversy in 2013, by stating that Rs.12 is sufficient for a common man to get a full meal in Mumbai, which drew severe criticism. [9] He also said that a poor person in India can get full meals two times a day, within Rs. 28 to 32 and opposition parties termed Raj Babbar's statement laughable. [9] Later, he regretted his comments. [10] In July 2013, he compared Narendra Modi to Adolf Hitler, which also created controversy. [11]
In the 2024 Indian general election, Raj Babbar contested from the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency on Indian National Congress ticket. In a tight contest, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh registered his fourth straight win from the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency, defeating Raj Babbar by 75,079 votes. [12] [13]
He is married to Nadira Zaheer, daughter of noted progressive Urdu writer Sajjad Zaheer. Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar are his children from Nadira. He was also married to actress Smita Patil who gave birth to their son Prateik Babbar.
He has two younger brothers, Kishan and Vinod (deceased) and four younger sisters. Raj Babbar's niece Kajri Babbar is an upcoming filmmaker. [14] [15] [16] [17]
He launched his own home production; Babbar Films Pvt. Ltd. along with his brother Kishan. Under this, he has produced two feature films, Karm Yodha (1992) and Kash Aap Hamare Hote (2003), and the serial Maharaja Ranjit Singh (TV series) (2010).
Year | Film | Role | Note |
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1977 | Kissa Kursi Ka | ||
1980 | Aap To Aise Na The | Vijay | |
Jazbaat | Inspector Kumar | ||
Sau Din Saas Ke | Prakash | ||
Chann Pardesi | Laali | Punjabi film | |
Insaaf Ka Tarazu | Ramesh Gupta | ||
Hum Paanch | Arjun | ||
Saajan Mere Main Saajan Ki | |||
1981 | Kalyug | Dharam Raj | |
Raaz | Kumar Chandrapal Singh | ||
Poonam | |||
Prem Geet | Akash Bharadwaj/Nishant | ||
Sharda | Suryakant | ||
Yeh Rishta Na Toote | |||
Umrao Jaan | Faiz Ali | ||
Tajurba | |||
Armaan | Bar owner | ||
Aapas Ki Baat | Anand Srivastav | ||
1982 | Dulha Bikta Hai | ||
Daulat | Sushil | ||
Bheegi Palkein | Ishwar | ||
Jeevan Dhaara | |||
Lakshmi | Vijay Singh/Ajay Singh | ||
Nikaah | Afaque Haidar | ||
1983 | Arpan | JK | |
Agar Tum Na Hote | Raj Bedi | ||
Aasra Pyar Da | Punjabi film | ||
Main Awara Hoon | Rajeev Kumar | ||
Mazdoor | Ashok Mathur | ||
Gehri Chot | Raju | ||
Rang Birangi | Cameo | ||
Kalka | |||
Mehndi | |||
Naukar Biwi Ka | Prabhat | ||
Paanchwin Manzil | Raj | ||
Rishta Kagaz Ka | Arun Sharma | ||
1984 | Aaj Ki Awaz | Professor Prabhat Verma | |
Anand Aur Anand | Pratap Singh, Union Leader | ||
Inteha | |||
Jeene Nahi Doonga | Badal | ||
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein | |||
Maati Maangey Khoon | |||
Pet Pyar Aur Paap | |||
Shapath | |||
1985 | Jhoothi | Dr. Anil | |
Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari | Dr. Sunil Sharma | ||
Haqeeqat | Amar | ||
Hum Do Hamare Do | |||
Jawaab | |||
Aitbaar | Jayadeep | ||
Maha Shaktimaan | Rajkumar Ajay Singh | ||
Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche | Balwant Bhargav/ Arun Bhargav | Double role | |
Lava | Ajit Verma | ||
Salma | Nawabzada Aslam/ Raj Lakhnauvi | ||
Ulta Seedha | Ramesh Saxena | ||
1986 | Angaarey | Vijay | |
Long Da Lishkara | Raja | Punjabi film | |
Dahleez | Colonel Rahul Saxena | ||
Kirayadar | |||
Baat Ban Jaye | Vijay | ||
Suhagan | Murli | ||
1987 | Awam | Rafiq Jaffrey | |
Insaniyat Ke Dushman | Ajay Verma | ||
Jaan Hatheli Pe | Inspector Khan | ||
Mirch Masala | Cameo | ||
Muqaddar Ka Faisla | Raj | ||
Sansar | Vijay Kumar sharma | ||
1988 | Andha Yudh | Raja | |
Hum Farishte Nahin | Raja | ||
Kabzaa | Ranjeet Verma | ||
Kanwarlal | Minister Suraj Prakash | ||
Mahaveera | Inspector Deepak | ||
Mera Muqaddar | |||
Rama O Rama | Monu/Sandeep | ||
Vijay | Shashiraj Bhalla | Special appearance | |
Waaris | Binder | ||
Libaas | TK | ||
Zakhmi Aurat | Suraj Prakash | ||
Paanch Fauladi | Raja, Faulaadi 2 | ||
1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha | DSP Ranjeet Mallik | |
Marhi Da Deeva | Jagsa | Punjabi film | |
Hisaab Khoon Ka | Rajesh | ||
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Shankar | ||
Mohabat Ka Paigham | Nadeem Rahman | ||
Suryaa: An Awakening | Inspector Iqbal Khan | ||
Jaaydaad | |||
1990 | Amiri Garibi | Rajesh | |
Agneekaal | SP Jagadish Zanjeerwala | ||
Ghayal | Ashok Mehra | ||
Shadyantra | |||
Qurbani Jatt Di | Jagroop | Punjabi film | |
1991 | Gunehgar Kaun | Vinod Saxena | |
Dharam Sankat | Police Officer Gopal | ||
Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Raj | ||
Kasam Kali Ki | |||
1992 | Anutap | Bengali film | |
Karm Yodha | |||
Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj | Ravi | ||
Kal Ki Awaz | |||
1993 | Sadhna | Bipin | |
Rudaali | Laxman Singh | ||
Badi Bahen | |||
Aankhen | Chief Minster & Sarang | Double role | |
Maya Memsaab | |||
1994 | Naseebo | Naajar Singh | Punjabi film |
Dalaal | Jagannath Tripathi | ||
Ucha Pind | Punjabi film | ||
1995 | God and Gun | Police Commissioner Avtaar SIngh | |
Sarhad: The Border of Crime | Prakash Mathur | ||
The Gambler | Jaichand | ||
Barsaat | Dinesh Oberoi | ||
Yaraana | JB/ Inspector Pradhan | ||
1996 | Maahir | Jabbar Khan (JK) | |
1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Governor Jaisingh Sinha | |
Itihaas | Thakur Digvijay Singh | ||
Qahar | Police Commissioner Kapoor | ||
Ziddi | Jindaal | ||
1998 | Achanak | ||
Maharaja | Ali | ||
Prem Aggan | Captain Veer Bahadur Singh | ||
1999 | Daag: The Fire | Mr. Singhal | |
Shaheed Uddham Singh | Sardar Udham Singh Kamboj | Punjabi film | |
Mahaul Theek Hai | Punjabi film | ||
2000 | Baaghi | ||
Aakhir Kaun Thi Woh? | |||
2001 | Indian | DGP Surya Pratap Singh | |
2002 | Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | ||
The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Kishen Singh Sandhu, Bhagat Singh's father | ||
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Principal Joseph | ||
2003 | LOC Kargil | Col. Khushal Thakur, CO, 18 Grenadiers | |
Kash Aap Hamare Hote | Sardar Teja Singh Brar | ||
2004 | Police Force: An Inside Story | Raatan Sethi | |
Bhola in Bollywood | |||
Sheen | Pandit Amarnath | ||
Shikaar | ACP Sumed Singh | ||
2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | T. T. Chandra P. Trivedi, Bunty's father | |
Yaaran Naal Baharran | Punjabi film | ||
2006 | Corporate | Dharmesh Marwah | |
Ek Jind Ek Jaan | Punjabi film | ||
Banaras | |||
2007 | Aap Kaa Surroor: The Movie | Feroz Merchant | |
2008 | Karzzz | Officer G.G. Oberoi | |
Fashion | Mr. Shobhit Mathur, Meghna's father | ||
2009 | Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Punjabi film | |
Apni Boli Apna Des | Punjabi film | ||
2011 | Bodyguard | Sartaj Rana | |
Force | Mahesh Singh Rajput IRS; Zonal director of NCB, Mumbai | ||
2012 | Khiladi 786 | Sattar Singh | |
2013 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns | Birendra Pratap aka Bunny | |
Rabba Main Kya Karoon | |||
Bullett Raja | Minister Ram Babu Shukla | ||
2015 | Tevar | SP Ravikant Shukla | |
Karbonn | |||
2016 | Force 2 | Zonal Director of Intelligence Bureau Manish Singh Rajput | Cameo |
2022 | Bhoot Uncle Tusi Great Ho | Bhoot Uncle | Punjabi film |
2024 | Shahkot |
Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
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1986 | Bahadur Shah Zafar | Akbar | DD National | |
1988 | Mahabharat | Bharata | DD National | |
2010 | Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Narrator | DD National | |
2014-2015 | Pukaar-Call For The Hero | Life OK | ||
2021 | Dil Bekaraar | LN Thakur | Hotstar | |
2023 | Happy Family: Conditions Apply [18] | Mansukhlal Dholakia | Amazon Prime | |
2023 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | Sony Entertainment Television | He appeared on the show with his sons Aarya, Prateik and daughter Juhi Babbar |
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