Raj Zutshi
Rajendranath Zutshi | |
|---|---|
 Raj Zutshi, 2007 | |
| Born | 4 February 1961 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Nuzhat Khan (Divorced) |
Rajendranath Zutshi, a.k.a. Raj Zutshi (born 4 February 1961), is an Indian film and television actor.
Personal life
Born on 4 February 1961, Raj Zutshi is a grandson of Dina Nath Zutshi, who was a radio and theatre artiste, perhaps best known to the public for his role as Halim Mirza, brother of Salim Mirza (Balraj Sahni), in the film Garam Hawa (1973).
Raj Zutshi was formerly married to Nuzhat Hussain, daughter of film-maker Nasir Hussain. He was her second husband and the step-father of actor Imran Khan, who was Nuzhat's son by her first husband, Anil Pal. Incidentally, Nuzhat is the sister of film-maker Mansoor Khan and the cousin sister of actor Aamir Khan.
Career
Raj Zutshi also began his career as a theatre artist. He made the transition from theatre to cinema at an early age, in 1984, with the film Holi. He was also seen in the TV series Yugantar in 1990, which was based on the novel of Sunil Gangopadhyay, and in the TV series Shikast (1997).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Just take it easy | Sanjay Oberoi | Short film |
| 2018 | 3rd EYE | Changez Khan | |
| 2017 | Viceroy's House | Head Chef | |
| 2015 | Brothers | Baaz Raut | |
| 2015 | Ab Tak Chhappan 2 | Rawle | |
| 2014 | Kya Dilli Kya Lahore | Barfi Singh | |
| 2013 | Kalpvriksh | ||
| 2013 | Woh | ||
| 2013 | Gangoobai | Rohan | |
| 2012 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Balraj Choudhary | |
| 2012 | Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare | Jayanta Doley | Assamese film |
| 2011 | My Friend Pinto | Mac | |
| 2011 | Stanley Ka Dabba | history teacher | |
| 2011 | Queens! Destiny Of Dance | Hakim | |
| 2009 | One Fine Monday | post-production | |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Harleen's Father | |
| 2009 | Anubhav | Vanraj | |
| 2009 | Kalpvriksh | ||
| 2008 | Mumbai Calling | Sunil | in 1 episode |
| 2008 | Home Comforts | Sunil | TV episode |
| 2008 | Kidnap | Mahesh Verma | |
| 2008 | 1920 | Father Thomas (Priest) | |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Director | |
| 2008 | Mukhbiir | Biju | |
| 2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Monty Singh | |
| 2007 | Speed | Raj | |
| 2007 | Gandhi, My Father | Grieving Fast Food Stall Owner | |
| 2007 | Frozen | Dawa | |
| 2007 | Naqaab | Detective Sam | |
| 2007 | Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee | Raj Gujral | |
| 2007 | Just Married | Arjun Kohli | |
| 2006 | Rockin' Meera | Prem | |
| 2006 | Sandwich | Vicky B. Singh | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Drunkard | |
| 2006 | Zinda | Woo Fong | |
| 2005 | Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife | Shyam | |
| 2005 | Shikhar | Raaka | |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | India (original title) | |
| 2005 | Parzania | ||
| 2005 | Chocolate | Roshan Gandhi | |
| 2005 | Freedom of Life | Doctor | |
| 2005 | Ramji Londonwaley | Jay Kapoor | |
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | D.K.Bose | |
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | ||
| 2005 | Socha Na Tha | Aditi's brother | |
| 2004 | American Daylight | Nirmal | |
| 2004 | Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home | Jatin Kumar | |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Maj. Kaushal Verma | |
| 2004 | Krishna Cottage | Prof. Siddharth 'Sid' Das | |
| 2004 | Murder | Inspector Rajvir Singh | |
| 2004 | Love in Nepal | George | |
| 2004 | Rudraksh | Man in mental institute | |
| 2004 | Lakeer - Forbidden Lines | Monty | |
| 2004 | Kiss Kis Ko | Max | |
| 2003 | Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula | Uday | |
| 2003 | Kahan Ho Tum | Police inspector | |
| 2003 | Saaya | Moses | |
| 2003 | Haasil | Jackson | |
| 2002 | Road | Kishan bhai | |
| 2002 | Shararat | Gajanan's son | |
| 2002 | Kranti | Terrorist | |
| 2002 | Nazrana | Ishita's dad | TV |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Ajay's voice (Tara's husband) | |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | Ismail | |
| 2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | Sawant | |
| 2001 | Grahan | Parvati's husband | |
| 2000 | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | ||
| 2000 | Dead End | TV | |
| 1999 | Dillagi | ||
| 1999 | Manchala | Raj Zutshi | |
| 1999 | Hu Tu Tu | Raj Zutshi | |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Dr. Rohit | |
| 1996 | Mrityunjay (TV series) | Karna | |
| 1996 | Maachis | Jaswant Singh Randhawa 'Jassi' | |
| 1996 | Grihalakshmi Ka Jinn | Raj Zutshi | TV |
| 1995 | Ek Tha Rusty | TV | |
| 1992 | Parda Hai Parda | ||
| 1990 | Tum Mere Ho | Damru | |
| 1990 | Shiva | Prakash | |
| 1989 | Goonj | Salim | |
| 1989 | Daddy | ||
| 1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Shyam | |
| 1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
| 1984 | Holi | Rajendra Zutshi |
Dubbing roles
Live action films
| Film Title | Actor(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbo | Michael Keaton | V. A. Vandevere | Hindi | English | 2019 | 2019 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Indian Telly Awards | Actor in a Negative Role | for playing Subrat in Bazaar | Nominated |