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{{Short description|Indian actor}} | |||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Gajraj Rao | | name = Gajraj Rao | ||
| image = Gajraj Rao in February 2020.jpg | | image = Gajraj Rao in February 2020.jpg | ||
| caption = Rao | | caption = Gajraj Rao in 2020 | ||
| birth_date = 11 | | birth_date = <!--{{birth date and age|1971|01|11}}{{cn}}--> | ||
| birth_place = [[Dungarpur]] [[Rajasthan]], India | | birth_place = [[Dungarpur]], [[Rajasthan]], India | ||
| occupation = [[Actor]] | | occupation = [[Actor]] | ||
| years_active = 1994 - Present | | years_active = 1994 - Present | ||
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He debuted in 1994 with a minor role in [[Shekhar Kapur]]'s ''[[Bandit Queen]]'' and has since worked in many films and web-series. Rao is known for his leading role in Badhaai Ho and supporting roles in movies like ''[[Talvar (film)|Talvar]], [[Blackmail (2018 film)|Blackmail]]'' and web-series like [[The Viral Fever|TVF]]'S ''F.A.T.H.E.R.S.'' and ''Tech Conversations with Dad''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/veteran-bollywood-actors-brijendra-kala-gajraj-rao-atul-srivastava-web-series/17988194|title=Three veteran Bollywood actors now part of a web series|date=2017-02-12|work=mid-day|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/in-conversation-with-the-makers-of-web-series-bang-baaja-baaraat/|title=In conversation with the makers of web series 'Bang Baaja Baaraat'|date=2015-10-15|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-coincidence-much-irrfan-khan-s-blackmail-to-have-a-connect-with-the-ongoing-cdr-row-details-inside-2598713|title=Coincidence much? Irrfan Khan's Blackmail to have a connect with the ongoing CDR row, details inside|date=2018-03-28|work=dna|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/300318/irrfan-khan-blackmail-special-screening-amitabh-bachchan.html|title=Irrfan Khan keen to host Blackmail special screening for Amitabh Bachchan|date=2018-03-30|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asianage.com/newsmakers/150218/blackmail-teaser-out-watch-irrfan-khan-at-his-quirky-best-in-this-hilarious-promo.html|title=Blackmail teaser out: Watch Irrfan Khan at his quirky best in this hilarious promo|date=2018-02-15|work=The Asian Age|access-date=2018-09-23}}</ref> | He debuted in 1994 with a minor role in [[Shekhar Kapur]]'s ''[[Bandit Queen]]'' and has since worked in many films and web-series. Rao is known for his leading role in Badhaai Ho and supporting roles in movies like ''[[Talvar (film)|Talvar]], [[Blackmail (2018 film)|Blackmail]]'' and web-series like [[The Viral Fever|TVF]]'S ''F.A.T.H.E.R.S.'' and ''Tech Conversations with Dad''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/veteran-bollywood-actors-brijendra-kala-gajraj-rao-atul-srivastava-web-series/17988194|title=Three veteran Bollywood actors now part of a web series|date=2017-02-12|work=mid-day|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/in-conversation-with-the-makers-of-web-series-bang-baaja-baaraat/|title=In conversation with the makers of web series 'Bang Baaja Baaraat'|date=2015-10-15|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-coincidence-much-irrfan-khan-s-blackmail-to-have-a-connect-with-the-ongoing-cdr-row-details-inside-2598713|title=Coincidence much? Irrfan Khan's Blackmail to have a connect with the ongoing CDR row, details inside|date=2018-03-28|work=dna|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/300318/irrfan-khan-blackmail-special-screening-amitabh-bachchan.html|title=Irrfan Khan keen to host Blackmail special screening for Amitabh Bachchan|date=2018-03-30|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.asianage.com/newsmakers/150218/blackmail-teaser-out-watch-irrfan-khan-at-his-quirky-best-in-this-hilarious-promo.html|title=Blackmail teaser out: Watch Irrfan Khan at his quirky best in this hilarious promo|date=2018-02-15|work=The Asian Age|access-date=2018-09-23}}</ref> | ||
He also directed a number of ad-films with Code Red Films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.linkedin.com/in/gajraj-rao-b41b1a11b|title=LinkdIn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coderedfilms.tv/|title=Code Red Films|website=Code Red Films|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-24}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Code Red Films|title=Gajraj Rao Showreel, Jan 2015.|date=2015-01-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGex7izr2qI|access-date=2018-09-24}}</ref> | He also directed a number of ad-films with Code Red Films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.linkedin.com/in/gajraj-rao-b41b1a11b|title=LinkdIn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coderedfilms.tv/|title=Code Red Films|website=Code Red Films|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-24}}{{primary source inline}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Code Red Films|title=Gajraj Rao Showreel, Jan 2015.|date=2015-01-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGex7izr2qI|access-date=2018-09-24}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| ''[[Bhoothnath Returns]]'' | | ''[[Bhoothnath Returns]]'' | ||
| Sarkari officer in Bhoot World<ref>https://www.indiaforums.com/movie/bhoothnath-returns_5013/cast</ref> | | Sarkari officer in Bhoot World<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/movie/bhoothnath-returns_5013/cast|title=Bhoothnath Returns Cast|website=India Forums}}</ref> | ||
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===Web | ===Web series=== | ||
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| Kashiram Narayan | | Kashiram Narayan | ||
| [[Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Upcoming Web Series: जबरदस्त एक्टर्स ने मिलकर बनाया 'परिवार', हॉटस्टार पर होगा कॉमेडी का 'वॉर' |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/web-series-review-hotstar-upcoming-web-series-pariwar-have-good-actors-like-gajraj-rao-ranvir-shorey-and-vijay-raaz-20772346.html |access-date=22 September 2020 |work=Dainik Jagran |date=21 September 2020 |language=hi}}</ref> | | [[Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Upcoming Web Series: जबरदस्त एक्टर्स ने मिलकर बनाया 'परिवार', हॉटस्टार पर होगा कॉमेडी का 'वॉर' |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/web-series-review-hotstar-upcoming-web-series-pariwar-have-good-actors-like-gajraj-rao-ranvir-shorey-and-vijay-raaz-20772346.html |access-date=22 September 2020 |work=Dainik Jagran |date=21 September 2020 |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
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| 2021 | |||
| ''[[Ray (series)|Ray]]'' | |||
| Aslam Baig | |||
| [[Netflix]]<ref name="Hindu-Anthology-2021">{{Cite news|date=2021-06-09|title=‘Ray’ trailer: Netflix anthology is a tribute to the master filmmaker|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ray-trailer-netflix-anthology-is-a-tribute-to-the-master-filmmaker/article34767440.ece|access-date=2021-06-16|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Filmfare Awards winners]] | [[Category:Filmfare Awards winners]] | ||
[[Category:1971 births]] | [[Category:1971 births]] | ||
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Gajraj Rao | |
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 Gajraj Rao in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994 - Present |
| Known for | Black Friday, Badhaai Ho, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan |
Gajraj Rao is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Hindi films.[1][2] He is known most for his award-winning performance in Badhaai Ho.
He debuted in 1994 with a minor role in Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen and has since worked in many films and web-series. Rao is known for his leading role in Badhaai Ho and supporting roles in movies like Talvar, Blackmail and web-series like TVF'S F.A.T.H.E.R.S. and Tech Conversations with Dad.[3][4][5][6][7]
He also directed a number of ad-films with Code Red Films.[8][9][10]
Filmography
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Denotes films/shows/series that have not yet been released |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Bandit Queen | Ashok Chand Thakur | |
| 1995 | Pathreela Raasta | ||
| 1998 | Dil Se.. | CBI investigation officer | |
| 2000 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! | Tiwariji | |
| 2001 | Aks | RAW officer | |
| 2002 | Chhal | ||
| Dil Hai Tumhaara | |||
| Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? | |||
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Junior Bihari constable | |
| 2005 | Yahaan | Home Minister | |
| 2007 | Black Friday | Dawood Phanse | |
| No Smoking | Rajendra Kishan Dhingra | ||
| 2008 | Aamir | The Caller | |
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns | Sarkari officer in Bhoot World[11] | |
| 2015 | Talvar | Inspector Dhaniram | |
| 2016 | Budhia Singh – Born to Run | Chairman, Child Welfare | |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Ahuja | |
| 2018 | Love per Square Foot | Mr. Rehmat | |
| Blackmail | Chawla | ||
| Badhaai Ho | Jeetendra Kaushik | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 2019 | Made in China | Abhay Chopra | |
| 2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Shankar Tripathi | |
| Lootcase | Minister Patil | [12] | |
| 2021 | Maidaan |
Web series
| Year | Series | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bang Baaja Baaraat | Murli Prasad Sharma | Y-Films |
| 2016 | A Day With RD Sharma | Prof RD Sharma | TVF |
| 2017 | F.A.T.H.E.R.S. | Bhatia | TVF |
| 2018 | Tech Conversations with Dad | "Dad" | TVF |
| 2019 | TVF Tripling Season 2 | Prince Alexander | TVF |
| 2020 | Masaba Masaba | Himself | Netflix |
| 2020 | PariWar | Kashiram Narayan | Disney+ Hotstar[13] |
| 2021 | Ray | Aslam Baig | Netflix[14] |
Accolades
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Talvar | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Nominated | |
| 17th IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Nominated | [15] | ||
| 2018 | Badhaai Ho | 25th Screen Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Actor (Critics) | Won | [17] | |||
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Nominated | [18] | |
| Extraordinary Jodi of the Year (
Shared with Neena Gupta) |
Won | ||||
| 64th Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [19] | ||
| 2021 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | 66th Filmfare Awards | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ↑ "TVF's 'fathers' a story of three 'modern' dads". Telangana Today. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "Blackmail Review: Is This Black Comedy Worth The Hype?". News18. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "Three veteran Bollywood actors now part of a web series". mid-day. 12 February 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "In conversation with the makers of web series 'Bang Baaja Baaraat'". The Indian Express. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "Coincidence much? Irrfan Khan's Blackmail to have a connect with the ongoing CDR row, details inside". dna. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "Irrfan Khan keen to host Blackmail special screening for Amitabh Bachchan". Deccan Chronicle. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "Blackmail teaser out: Watch Irrfan Khan at his quirky best in this hilarious promo". The Asian Age. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ↑ "LinkdIn".
- ↑ "Code Red Films". Code Red Films. Retrieved 24 September 2018.[non-primary source needed]
- ↑ Code Red Films (8 January 2015), Gajraj Rao Showreel, Jan 2015., retrieved 24 September 2018
- ↑ "Bhoothnath Returns Cast". India Forums.
- ↑ "'Lootcase' promo: Kunal Kemmu and Rasika Dugal starrer film to be released on 11th October". Times of India. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ↑ "Upcoming Web Series: जबरदस्त एक्टर्स ने मिलकर बनाया 'परिवार', हॉटस्टार पर होगा कॉमेडी का 'वॉर'". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). 21 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ↑ "'Ray' trailer: Netflix anthology is a tribute to the master filmmaker". The Hindu. 9 June 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ↑ PTI (27 May 2016). "Deepika, Ranveer starrer 'Bajirao Mastani' leads IIFA 2016 nominations". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ↑ "Badhaai Ho actor Gajraj Rao is grateful to win an award alongside Ranveer Singh and Rajkummar Rao - see post". Times Now. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. Zoom TV Digital. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ↑ "A Star-studded Night". Star Screen Awards. Star Plus. 122 minutes in.
- ↑ "Zee Cine Awards 2019: Full list of winners out". Free Press Journal. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 64th Vimal Filmfare Awards 2019 | filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards : Thappad announced Best Film, Irrfan Khan wins posthumous award; see full list". Firstpost. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
External links
- Gajraj Rao on IMDb