Rajesh Kumar | |
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 Kumar at the Colors Indian Telly Awards, 2012 | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Madhavi Chopra (2004–present) |
Rajesh Kumar is an Indian actor and producer, best known for his roles in Indian television shows such as Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai . [1] [2] Rajesh is an alumnus of Hindu College, University of Delhi. [3] [4]
Rajesh Kumar resides in Mumbai with his family. His ancestral home is in Gaya District, Bihar. [5] [6] He married Madhavi Chopra in 2004.
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Rishabh | |
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Vilas | |
| 2001–2003 | Kkusum | Shashank Deshmukh | |
| 2001–2003 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | Narendra Singh | |
| 2001–2003 | Shikwah | ||
| 2001–2002 | Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | ||
| 2002 | Krishna Arjun | ||
| 2004 | Shararat | Sheyro Jungliani | Episodes 122-124 |
| 2004–2006, 2017 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Rosesh Sarabhai | |
| 2005–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Narrator/Subodh Labshankar Thakkar | |
| 2006–2007 | Kulvaddhu | Jaswant Singh Rathore | |
| 2007 | Durgesh Nandinii | Dheeraj | |
| 2007 | Comedy Circus | Contestant | |
| 2008–2009 | Comedy Circus Kaante Ki Takkar | Winner with Swapnil Joshi, V.I.P. and Rajiv Nigam | |
| 2008 | Ek Packet Umeed | Gudiya's groom | Episode 2 |
| 2009 | Bhootwala Serial | Vicky | |
| 2010–2011 | Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale | Dishtdumn Sharma | |
| 2011–2012 | Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story | Chintu Dwivedi | Also producer [7] |
| 2012 | Arjun-Har Yug Me Aayega Ek | Pathan Lala | |
| Lakhon Mein Ek | Mahesh | Episode ″Venkatlaxmi″ | |
| Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother | Chaman [8] | ||
| Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie | Raja/ Bhoot Raja [9] | Television film | |
| 2013 | Time Out with Imam | Himself | |
| 2014 | Pritam Pyare Aur Woh | Dara Koyla | [10] |
| Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Lal Sing | [11] | |
| Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie 2 | Raja/ Bhoot Raja | Television film Sequel to 2012 film | |
| 2015 | Zindagi Khatti Meethi | Diptiman Roy Chowdhury | |
| 2015–2016 | Neeli Chatri Waale | Bhagwan Das Chaubey | [12] |
| Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahin | Yam Raj | [13] | |
| 2016–2017 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | Daulat Ram Yadav | |
| 2017 | TV, Biwi aur Main | Jijaji | |
| Comedy Dangal | Various characters | ||
| 2018 | Belan Wali Bahu | Mahesh | |
| 2018 | Khichdi | Raavan | Episode 3 |
| 2019 | Apna News Aayega | Various characters | |
| 2020 | Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! | King Suryabhan | |
| 2020 | Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... With Alia | Guest | |
| 2020 | Excuse Me Maadam | Sanam Harjaayi | [14] |
| 2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Rajesh Bhalla | |
| 2021 | Kota Factory (Season 2) | Gagan Rastogi | |
| 2023 | Yeh Meri Family (Season 2) | Sanjay Awasthi | [15] |
| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
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| 2005 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Won |
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury Award) | Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story | Won |
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