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Rajesh Vivek
Born
Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay

(1949-01-31)31 January 1949
Jaunpur, United Provinces, India
Died14 January 2016(2016-01-14) (aged 66)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years active1977–2016

Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay (31 January 1949 – 14 January 2016) was an Indian actor. He best known to Hindi film audiences for his role as the astrologer Guran in Lagaan (2001) as a postmaster in Swades (2004). He had also played role of Vyasa, author of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, in the popular Indian series Mahabharat. He made his mark as a villain in the beginning with films like Veerana (1988) and Joshilaay (1989), often playing roles of henchman, and later took to portraying comedic and supporting characters. His other credits include Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, What's Your Raashee? and Bunty Aur Babli. Rajesh is also noted for his roles in the historic TV series Bharat Ek Khoj. His best acting was seen in the TV Serial Aghori which is his horror best. He was roped in for an ad series of Cadbury 5 star as the father of the two sons.

Biography

Rajesh was born on 31 January 1949 to Raj Bahadur Upadhyay (1904–1980) and Prem Kumari (1912–1992) in Jaunpur, in India's erstwhile United Provinces(now Uttar Pradesh). He obtained his Master of arts degree in Ancient history & Archaeology from T. D. Degree College, Jaunpur, and trained at the National School of Drama in acting. Filmmaker Shyam Benegal first introduced him in films with his film Junoon (1978).

Rajesh died on 14 January 2016 at the age of 66 due to a massive heart attack while shooting for a film in at Hyderabad.[1][2][3]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Rajesh Vivek dies after suffering heart attack; Lagaan actor passes away at 66 years of age". india.com. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Guran of 'Lagaan', actor Rajesh Vivek dead". business-standard.com. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Rajesh Vivek, Astrologer Guran From Lagaan, Dies of Heart Attack". ndtv.com. Retrieved 14 January 2016.


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