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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Rajendra Gupta
| image = Rajendra gupta.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Faridkot, Punjab]], India)
| spouse = Veena Gupta
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1985–present
}}
'''Rajendra Gupta''' is an Indian film, television and theatre actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajendra-gupta-to-do-cameo-in-kya-haal-mr-paanchal/articleshow/66032149.cms|title=Rajendra Gupta to do cameo in 'Kya Haal Mr Paanchal'|access-date=31 October 2018|archive-date=3 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003163754/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajendra-gupta-to-do-cameo-in-kya-haal-mr-paanchal/articleshow/66032149.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> and director who is known for his television roles of Adina Beg Khan Sahib e Azam in 2010 series of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Pandit Jagannath in the 1990s [[Doordarshan]] fantasy television series ''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]'' and Sudha's father – Jagat Narayan – in the 1998–2001 [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]] drama ''[[Saaya (Indian TV series)|Saaya]]''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2016}}

An alumnus of the [[National School of Drama]] (1972 batch), Gupta had worked in numerous television serials and films. He played the role of the ''Mukhiya'' (village headman) of Champaner in the Oscar-nominated 2001 film ''[[Lagaan]]''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2016}} He also played the role of Kesri Narayan in the TV serial ''[[Chidiya Ghar]]'', that aired on [[Sab TV]].

==Life==

Gupta was born in a business family in Panipat and did his graduation from the [[Kurukshetra University]].<ref name="tribune-article">{{Cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060913/cth2.htm#8 |title=Theatre has to be innovative for survival |access-date=31 August 2008 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007014611/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060913/cth2.htm#8 |url-status=live }}</ref> His father known as Master Ji ran a woolen textiles business but Gupta had no interest in the business; his interests lay, instead, in [[dramatics]] and theatre. Gupta met wife-to-be, Veena, a Christian, in Indore when he went there to take part in a college play. Since Veena's parents did not agree to their marriage, the couple eloped to [[Bhopal]], got married, and then returned home.<ref name="toi-article">{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bombay-times/serials-today-are-just-numbers/articleshow/1944583845.cms |title='Serials today are just like numbers' |access-date=2 July 2013 |archive-date=28 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328101803/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bombay-times/Serials-today-are-just-numbers/articleshow/1944583845.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 1972, Gupta enrolled himself at the New Delhi-based National School of Drama and completed his post-graduation in direction.<ref name="tribune-article" />

Gupta's daughter, [[Ravee Gupta]], is a television actress who is married to television actor [[Manoj Bidwai]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1068035 |title='I was petrified to play Ravan's mother' |access-date=5 September 2008 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007131155/http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1068035 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==

===Films and television===

Gupta and his family moved to [[Bombay]] in 1985 and he started working in television serials; three years later he entered films. Gupta has acted in innumerable television serials and films; so much so that in 1990, his name was included in the [[Limca Book of Records]] for appearing in the highest number of television serials – over 40 of them.<ref name="toi-article" />

In a 2001 interview with the [[Times of India]], he mentioned that of all the films that he has done, he is proud of his work in ''[[Lagaan]]'' (2001) and ''[[Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro]]'' (1989).<ref name="toi-article" /> Since then he has gone on to work in critically acclaimed films such as ''[[Amu (film)|Amu]]'', ''[[Sehar]]'' and ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]''. In the same interview, he said that among his television roles, his work in the [[Syed Mirza]]-[[Kundan Shah]] serial ''Intezaar'' (as the Senior Station Master), the fantasy series ''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]'' (as Pandit Jagarnath) and ''[[Saaya (Indian TV series)|Saaya]]'' (as Jagat Narayan) were among his best.<ref name="toi-article" />

===Stage===

In spite of having played meaty parts in many films and television serials, theatre is Gupta's first love – his ultimate destination.<ref name="tribune-article" /> He has acted in numerous plays and has directed at least twenty of his own.

Gupta is the actor-director of plays such as ''Sarphire'' and ''Jaheez Hatyare'', both based on writer-philosopher [[Albert Camus]]' French play ''[[The Just Assassins]]'',<ref name="mtg-interview">[http://www.glamsham.com/dramas/interviews/rajendra_gupta.asp Deepa Punjani's interview with Rajendra Gupta] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007113659/http://www.glamsham.com/dramas/interviews/rajendra_gupta.asp |date=7 October 2008 }}</ref> and ''Sooraj Ki Antim Kiran Se Sooraj Ke Pehle Kiran Tak'', based on [[Surendra Verma]]'s 1965 Hindi play.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sify.com/peopleandplaces/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=13049939&id=1020753 |title=Sooraj Ki Antim Kiran Se..... |access-date=5 September 2008 |archive-date=29 December 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041229232858/http://sify.com/peopleandplaces/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=13049939&id=1020753 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Gupta has acted in many Hindi plays, but ''Chanakyashastra''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/03/stories/2007070350250100.htm |title='Plays should reflect real issues' |access-date=4 September 2008 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007044237/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/03/stories/2007070350250100.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''Kanyadaan'', a play by noted playwright [[Vijay Tendulkar]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070721/cth2.htm#5 |title=Refashioning classics for new audiences |access-date=4 September 2008 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007014726/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070721/cth2.htm#5 |url-status=live }}</ref> are two plays he did in English.

Rajendra Gupta and noted actress [[Neena Gupta]] run a theatre production company – ''Sahaj Productions''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121603280400.htm |title=Bold and dutiful |access-date=5 August 2010 |archive-date=29 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129215059/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121603280400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Film===
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*''Jawalaa Dahej Ki'' (1982)
*''[[Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin]]'' (1987)
*''[[Main Zinda Hoon]]'' (1988)
*''[[Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro]]'' (1989) as Aslam
*''[[Haque (film)|Haque]]'' (1991) as Nandi - Editor
*''[[Jaan Se Pyaara]]'' (1992) as Police Commissioner
*''Meri Pyari Nimmo'' (1993)
*''Pratimurti'' (1993) as Manager
*''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]'' (1995) as Anil Rege
*''[[Tarpan (film)|Tarpan]]'' (1995) as Lakhan Thakur
*''[[The Gambler (1995 film)|The Gambler]]'' (1995) as Doctor
*''[[Daava]]'' (1997) as Advocate Chagan Chamunda
*''[[Bhai (1997 film)|Bhai]]'' (1997) as Malik
*''Aaya Yauwan Jhoom Ke'' (1999)
*''[[Dil Kya Kare]]'' (1999, kannada film) as Lawyer
*''[[Benaam (1999 film)|Benaam]]'' (1999)
*''[[Hum To Mohabbat Karega]]'' (2000) as Gul Mahomad
*''[[Mission Kashmir]]'' (2000) as Chief Secretary Deshpande
*''[[Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya]]'' (2000) as Mohit's Friend
*''[[Laado]]'' (2000) as Urmi's Father-In-Law ([[Haryanvi Movies]])
*''[[Lagaan]]'' (2001) as Sarpanch (Mukhiya Ji)
*''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001) as Iftekaar
*''[[Yeh Raaste Hai Pyar Ke]]'' (2001) as Doctor
*''Shaheed-E-Azam'' (2002)
*''Swaraaj'' (2003)
*''[[Basti (film)|Basti]]'' (2003) as Commissioner Jabbar
*''[[Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost]]'' (2003) as Sameer
*''Ek Hindustani'' (2003)
*''Satya Bol'' (2004)
*''Mr Lonely Miss Lovely'' (2004)
*''[[Krishna Cottage]]'' (2004) as J.C. College's Principal
*''[[Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home]]'' (2004) as Anand
*''[[Hatya (2004 film)|Hatya]]'' (2004) as Murugan
*''[[Amu (film)|Amu]]'' (2005) as K.K.
*''[[Sehar]]'' (2005) as ADG (Law and Order) Arun Kapoor
*''[[James (2005 film)|James]]'' (2005) as Nalin Yadav
*''[[Koi Aap Sa]]'' (2005) as Mahesh - Simran's dad
*''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'' (2007) as Kantilal Desai (Guru's Father)
*''[[Cape Karma]]'' (2007) as Kamini's Dad
*''[[Apne]]'' (2007) as Sardar Bhullar
*''[[Chamku]]'' (2008) as Vinod Sood - Home Secretary
*''[[Well Done Abba]]'' (2009) as Irrigation Minister - Mantri Garu
*''[[Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish]]'' (2009) as Banker, Taxi Driver
*''[[Striker (2010 film)|Striker]]'' (2010) as Surya's father
*''[[Aakrosh (2010 film)|Aakrosh]]'' (2010) as Geeta's dad
*''[[Rakht Charitra]]'' (2010, [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]]) as Pratap rav's father
*''[[Rakta Charitra 2]]'' (2010) as Veera Bhadra
*''Rukke Padge'' (2010) as Mama
*''Ek Noor'' (2011) as Ranjit's father
*''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' (2011) as Rajendra Trivedi
*''[[Yeh Faasley]]'' (2011) as Joe Fernandes
*''Trapped in Tradition: Rivaaz'' (2011) as Mangatram
*''He...'' (2011)
*''[[The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel]]'' (2011) as Manoj
*''[[Paan Singh Tomar]]'' (2012) as Sports Coach (H.S. Randhawa)
*''[[Maximum (film)|Maximum]]'' (2012) as Babuji
*''[[Riwayat]]'' (2012) as Dr. Amod Gupta
*''Nirankush'' (2013)
*''[[Saptapadii]]'' (2013) as Terrorist 1
*''[[Himmatwala (2013 film)|Himmatwala]]'' (2013) as Ravi's Chacha
*''[[Bobby Jasoos]]'' (2014) as Abba
*''[[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]]'' (2015) as Rajendra Trivedi
*''[[Mohalla Assi]]'' (2015) as Babu Lal Dwivedi
*''[[Phamous]]'' (2018) as Laali's Father
*''[[Vishwaroopam II]]'' (2018) as Seshadri
*''[[PM Narendra Modi]]'' (2019) as Damodardas Modi
*''[[Sooryavanshi]]'' (2020) as Naem Khan
*''Ravan Leela'' (2021) as Panditji

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===Television===
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*''[[Kahan Gaye Woh Log]]'' (1985)
*''[[Yatra (Doordarshan)|Yatra]]'' (1986) as Drama Group Member (1986-1987)
*''[[Nukkad]]'' (1987) as Sudhakar Kadam, Municipal Corporator (3 episodes)
*''[[Bharat Ek Khoj]]'' (1988) as Ratansen / Raja Nandkumar
*''[[Mirza Ghalib (TV series)|Mirza Ghalib]]'' (1988)
*'' Intezaar'' (1989) as the Senior Station Master
*''[[Talaash (Indian TV series)|Talaash]]'' (1992) as Fardu
*''Chekhov ki Duniya (Indian TV series)'' (1990s) (The serial was a Hindi language adaptation of the selected short stories of Russian writer Anton Chekhov) as the narrator of the serial and also as an actor in different roles depending on the short story being played out in the episodes.
*''[[Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series)|Byomkesh Bakshi]]'' (1993) as Mahidhar Chowdhury (Episode: Tasvir Chor)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ZisDw9t14 |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-date=12 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212193820/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_ZisDw9t14 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*''[[Chandrakanta (1994 TV series)|Chandrakanta]]'' (1994-1996) as Pandit Jagannath/Shani (Twin Brother of Pandit Jagannath)
*''[[Shaktimaan]]'' (1996) as Dr Vishwas, Geeta Vishwas's Father and a paranormal scientist
*''[[Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series)|Byomkesh Bakshi(Season 2)]]'' (1997) as Santosh Samaddar (Episode: Balak Jasoos)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGEcqJhglaY |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622101308/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGEcqJhglaY&list=PLUiMfS6qzIMxiHu2N2Px1ISp5vxCm3PMo&index=8 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*''[[Saaya (Indian TV series)|Saaya]]'' (1998) as Jagat Narayan
*''Ullanghan'' (1999)
*''Jai Ganesha'' (1999, TV Series) as [[Narada]]
*''Choti Si Aasha'' (1999)
*''[[Aashirwad (TV series)|Aashirwad]]'' (1998)
*''[[Khara Dudh]'' for DD Punjabi
*''Parsa'' (2004)
*''[[Raavan (TV series)|Raavan]]'' (2005-2008) as [[Sumali]]
*''[[Banoo Main Teri Dulhan]]'' (2006) as Raghav Pratap Singh
*''[[Kuchh Is Tara]]'' (2007-2008) as Anand Godbole
*''[[Ranbir Rano]]'' (2008) as Rano's Father (2008)
*''[[Hum Ladkiyan]]'' (2008) as Thakur Ayodhya Singh
*''[[Maharaja Ranjit Singh (TV series)|Maharaja Ranjit Singh]]'' (2010–2011) as [[Adina Beg|Subedar of Hoshiarpur Adina Beg Azam]]
*''[[Balika Vadhu]]'' (2009–2012) as Mahaveer Singh
*''[[Chidiya Ghar]]'' (2011–2017) as Kesri Narayan
*''Kahaani Chandrakanta Ki'' (2011) as Pandit Jagannath
*''[[Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein]]''(2009) as Surya Partap Thakur
*''[[Samvidhaan]]'' (2014) as [[Dr. Rajendra Prasad]]
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===Stage===
'''As director'''
*''Sarphire'' / ''Jaheez Hatyare'' (1985, 2003, 2004, 2006)
*''Sooraj Ki Antim Kiran Se Sooraj Ke Pehle Kiran Tak''
*''Dikhti..Khoob Ho!''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/dikhtikhoobho.asp |title=MTG Hindi Drama – Dikhti..Khoob Ho! |access-date=4 September 2008 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007025717/http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/dikhtikhoobho.asp |url-status=live }}</ref>

'''As actor'''
*''Sarphire''
*''Sar Sar Sarla''<ref name="toi-article" />
*''Sooraj Ki Antim Kiran Se Sooraj Ke Pehle Kiran Tak''
*''Chanakyashastra''
*''Kanyadaan''
*''Dikhti..Khoob Ho!''

==Awards==
* Gupta won a RAPA Award in 2000 for his performance in ''Saaya''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010319/ien19045.html |title=Dead actors walking |access-date=31 August 2008 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007101250/http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010319/ien19045.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0348490}}

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