# Rajesh Kumar (actor)

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. Rajesh is an alumnus of Hindu College, University of Delhi. He quit acting and at the age of 41, he took up farming as a profession as, according to him, that served for the greater purpose for life. He has since returned to acting.

## Personal life

Rajesh Kumar resides in Mumbai with his family. His ancestral home is in Gaya District, Bihar. He married Madhavi Chopra in 2004.

## Filmography
### Television

| 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 | Guest |
| 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 | Contestant | 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 |
| 2012 | Arjun-Har Yug Me Aayega Ek | Pathan Lala | |
| 2012 | Lakhon Mein Ek | Mahesh | Episode ″Venkatlaxmi″ |
| 2012 | Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother | Chaman | |
| 2012 | Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie | Raja/ Bhoot Raja | Television film |
| 2013 | Time Out with Imam | Himself | |
| 2014 | Pritam Pyare Aur Woh | Dara Koyla | |
| 2014 | Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai | Lal Sing | |
| 2014 | 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 | |
| 2015–2016 | Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahin | Yam Raj | |
| 2016–2017 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | Daulat Ram Yadav | |
| 2017 | TV, Biwi aur Main | Jijaji | |
| 2017 | Comedy Dangal | Various characters | |
| 2018 | Belan Wali Bahu | Mahesh | |
| 2018 | Khichdi | Ravan | Episode 3 |
| 2019 | Apna News Aayega | Various characters | |
| 2020 | Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! | King Suryabhan | |
| 2020 | Excuse Me Maadam | Sanam Harjaayi | |
| 2020 | Bhalla Calling Bhalla | Rajesh Bhalla | |
| 2021–present | Kota Factory | Gagan Rastogi | |
| 2023–present | Yeh Meri Family | Sanjay Awasthi | |
| 2024 | Freedom at Midnight | Liaquat Ali Khan | |
| 2024 | Lakhan Leela Bhargav | Bharat | |
| 2024 | Khet Khet Mein | Host/presenter | |

### Films

* Men Will Be Men (2011) as Preet
* Super Nani (2014) as Suketu
* Student of the Year 2 (2019) as Prem Narayan Sachdev
* Haddi (2023) as Satto
* Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) as Mama
* Rautu Ka Raaz (2024) as Naresh Prabhakar Dimri
* Binny And Family (2024)

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
| 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 |