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| known_for    = [[Happy Ending (film)|''Happy Ending'']], [[Faraar (2015 film)|''Faraar'']]
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'''Rahul Nath''' (born Rahul Nath Mahant) is an American/British Indian actor, writer, dancer/choreographer and director who is best known for his role in the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Happy Ending (film)|Happy Ending]]'' (2014),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.com/happy-ending-for-rahul/|title='Happy Ending' for Rahul|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://urbanasian.com/bollywood/2014/12/who-exactly-is-gary-from-happy-ending/|title=Who Exactly is Gary from 'Happy Ending'?|work=UrbanAsian}}</ref> the [[Punjabi cinema|Pollywood]] film ''[[Faraar (2015 film)|Faraar]]'' (2015) and for his recurring role on the [[Netflix]] show [[Space Force (TV series)|''Space Force'']].<ref name="rw">{{cite web |title=Space Force cast Netflix cast of Steve Carell starring comedy series |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/space-force-cast-netflix-cast-of-steve-carell-starring-comedy-series.html |website=[[Republic TV]] |accessdate=3 October 2020}}</ref>
'''Rahul Nath''' (born Rahul Nath Mahant) is an American/British Indian actor, writer, dancer/choreographer and director who is best known for his role in the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Happy Ending (2014 film)|Happy Ending]]'' (2014),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiapost.com/happy-ending-for-rahul/|title='Happy Ending' for Rahul|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://urbanasian.com/bollywood/2014/12/who-exactly-is-gary-from-happy-ending/|title=Who Exactly is Gary from 'Happy Ending'?|work=UrbanAsian}}</ref> the [[Punjabi cinema|Pollywood]] film ''[[Faraar (2015 film)|Faraar]]'' (2015) and for his recurring role on the [[Netflix]] show [[Space Force (TV series)|''Space Force'']].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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In 2011, he turned director presenting reality based subjects that were focused around the [[South Asian]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Film_106/Rahul_Nath_Interview.php|title=Rahul Nath Interview – Actor and Director Debut in New Film|work=Splash Magazines – Los Angeles}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://westsidetoday.com/2010/10/20/foreign-subject-common-ground/|title=Foreign Subject, Common Ground|author=Archivist|work=westsidetoday.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n083011091810|title=Rahul Nath's "Compromise" to Screen at South Asian Film Festival in Goa – Planet Bollywood News|publisher=}}</ref> His first release. ''Foreign'', starred [[Ananya Khare]]. He then released his second movie 'Compromise', but the response was mixed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/sordid-secrets-kept-under-wraps-in-compromise/article_effa7804-632c-5505-b7b6-1c1cfe7c45f1.html|title=Sordid Secrets Kept Under Wraps in 'Compromise'|work=India West}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rahul-Naths-next-tale-of-marital-abuse/articleshow/21302308.cms|title=Rahul Nath's next tale of marital abuse|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
In 2011, he turned director presenting reality based subjects that were focused around the [[South Asian]] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Film_106/Rahul_Nath_Interview.php|title=Rahul Nath Interview – Actor and Director Debut in New Film|work=Splash Magazines – Los Angeles}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://westsidetoday.com/2010/10/20/foreign-subject-common-ground/|title=Foreign Subject, Common Ground|author=Archivist|work=westsidetoday.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n083011091810|title=Rahul Nath's "Compromise" to Screen at South Asian Film Festival in Goa – Planet Bollywood News|publisher=}}</ref> His first release. ''Foreign'', starred [[Ananya Khare]]. He then released his second movie 'Compromise', but the response was mixed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/sordid-secrets-kept-under-wraps-in-compromise/article_effa7804-632c-5505-b7b6-1c1cfe7c45f1.html|title=Sordid Secrets Kept Under Wraps in 'Compromise'|work=India West}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rahul-Naths-next-tale-of-marital-abuse/articleshow/21302308.cms|title=Rahul Nath's next tale of marital abuse|work=The Times of India}}</ref>


In 2014, he directed a feature movie, ''[[Khazana (2014 film)|Khazana]]'', that showcases the revenge that is carried out by a girl who suffers domestic abuse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/7971759.cms|title=  Indian-born Hollywood actor Rahul Nath is quite gung ho about his forthcoming films – Glamour and Indian Traffic. "I have some very powerful roles in these two films and looking forward to their release," says he. --|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Spousal Abuse the Subject of Indian American Thriller ‘Khazana’|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/spousal-abuse-the-subject-of-indian-american-thriller-khazana/article_9a4fbdc2-5f91-11e4-b900-63cd20c9749a.html|website=India West|date=29 October 2014}}</ref> The film is now streaming on [[Amazon Prime]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Khazana on Amazon Prime |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Khazana-Ulka-Simone-Mohanty/dp/B01MUVENKK |website=[[Amazon Prime]] |accessdate=3 October 2020}}</ref>
In 2025, Nath appeared in a national advertising campaign for [[GEICO]], portraying a fine dining waiter alongside the company's mascot, the Gecko. The campaign included television, online, and social media promotions and premiered during the [[2025 Emmy Awards]] broadcast.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fine Dining Low-Key Big Deal GEICO Insurance |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtGEB2PkB8c |website=[[GEICO|GEICO YouTube]] |access-date=17 October 2025}}</ref>


In 2013 he was paired opposite [[Saif Ali Khan]] in the [[Illuminati Films]] production ''[[Happy Ending (film)|Happy Ending]]'', where he had a supporting role. The movie was a disappointment at the box office, but Nath managed to gather attention and critical praise for his role and contribution to the movie. His next role was with [[Gippy Grewal]] as his younger brother in Gippy Grewal Productions ''[[Faraar (2015 film)#Cast|Faraar]]''. The film received a positive response at the box office.
In 2014, he directed a feature movie, ''[[Khazana (2014 film)|Khazana]]'', that showcases the revenge that is carried out by a girl who suffers domestic abuse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/7971759.cms|title=  Indian-born Hollywood actor Rahul Nath is quite gung ho about his forthcoming films – Glamour and Indian Traffic. "I have some very powerful roles in these two films and looking forward to their release," says he. --|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Spousal Abuse the Subject of Indian American Thriller 'Khazana'|url=http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/spousal-abuse-the-subject-of-indian-american-thriller-khazana/article_9a4fbdc2-5f91-11e4-b900-63cd20c9749a.html|website=India West|date=29 October 2014}}</ref> The film is now streaming on [[Amazon Prime]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Khazana on Amazon Prime |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Khazana-Ulka-Simone-Mohanty/dp/B01MUVENKK |website=[[Amazon Prime]] |accessdate=3 October 2020}}</ref>


Nath has been a part of the cast of ''[[Adam Ruins Everything]]'' and [[I'm Sorry (TV series)|''I'm Sorry'']], that air on the [[TruTV|truTV Network]]. In 2019, he joined the cast of a Netflix show [[Space Force (TV series)|''Space Force'']] opposite [[Steve Carell]] in a recurring role where he plays ''Dr Chandrasekhar''.<ref name="rw"/>
In 2013 he was paired opposite [[Saif Ali Khan]] in the [[Illuminati Films]] production ''[[Happy Ending (2014 film)|Happy Ending]]'', where he had a supporting role. The movie was a disappointment at the box office, but Nath managed to gather attention and critical praise for his role and contribution to the movie. His next role was with [[Gippy Grewal]] as his younger brother in Gippy Grewal Productions ''[[Faraar (2015 film)#Cast|Faraar]]''. The film received a positive response at the box office.
 
Nath has been a part of the cast of ''[[Adam Ruins Everything]]'' and [[I'm Sorry (TV series)|''I'm Sorry'']], that air on the [[TruTV|truTV Network]]. In 2019, he joined the cast of a Netflix show [[Space Force (TV series)|''Space Force'']] opposite [[Steve Carell]] in a recurring role where he plays ''Dr Chandrasekhar''.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}


===Dance===
===Dance===
He was given the award of 'Best Bollywood Dancer in Los Angeles" by ''[[Los Angeles (magazine)|LA Magazine]]'' in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lamag.com/bolacolumn/best-dance-studios/|title=Best Dance Studios|author=Kari Mozena|date=1 September 2010|work=Los Angeles Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lamag.com/theseen/the-best-of-la/|title=The Best of LA|date=2 August 2013|work=Los Angeles Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fitness-dance-idUSTRE7AK0N220111121|title=Dance fitness classes step up the cardio fun|author=Dorene Internicola|date=21 November 2011|work=Reuters}}</ref>
He was given the award of 'Best Bollywood Dancer in Los Angeles" by ''[[Los Angeles (magazine)|LA Magazine]]'' in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lamag.com/bolacolumn/best-dance-studios/|title=Best Dance Studios|author=Kari Mozena|date=1 September 2010|work=Los Angeles Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lamag.com/theseen/the-best-of-la/|title=The Best of LA|date=2 August 2013|work=Los Angeles Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fitness-dance-idUSTRE7AK0N220111121|title=Dance fitness classes step up the cardio fun|author=Dorene Internicola|date=21 November 2011|work=Reuters}}</ref>
===Court Interpreting===
In addition to his work in entertainment, Nath is a registered and provisionally qualified court interpreter in [[San Bernardino County]], California. He provides court interpretation services in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, and obtained his certification in early 2025. Nath performs his court interpreting work under his birth name, Rahul Nath Mahant, and continues to serve the [[San Bernardino County Superior Court|San Bernardino court district]] alongside his acting career.<ref>{{cite web |title=People of the State of California vs. Singh Sukhjunder |url=https://www.wboy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2025/04/People-of-California-v.s-Singh-Sukhjunder.pdf |website=[[WBOY-TV|Wboy]] |access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>
==Filmography==
*''Foreign'' (2011)
*''Compromise''
*''[[Khazana (2014 film)|Khazana]]'' (2014)
*[[Happy Ending (2014 film)|''Happy Ending'']] (2014) as Gary
*''[[Faraar (2015 film)|Faraar]]'' (2015)
*''[[Space Force (TV series)|Space Force]]'' (2019)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official site|rahul-nath.com}}
*{{Official website|rahul-nath.com}}
*{{IMDb name|2991303}}
*{{IMDb name|2991303}}
*[https://niknakpro.com/ Nik/Nak Productions]
*[https://niknakpro.com/ Nik/Nak Productions]
*[https://rahulnathstore.com/ Rahul Nath Store]
*[https://rahulnathstore.com/ Rahul Nath Store]
*[https://rahulnathmahant.com/ Rahul Nath Mahant Interpreter]


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Rahul Nath
Born
Rahul Nath Mahant
OccupationActor, writer, dancer/choreographer and director
Years active2002-present
Known forHappy Ending, Faraar

Rahul Nath (born Rahul Nath Mahant) is an American/British Indian actor, writer, dancer/choreographer and director who is best known for his role in the Bollywood film Happy Ending (2014),[1][2] the Pollywood film Faraar (2015) and for his recurring role on the Netflix show Space Force.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Nath was brought up in both India and the UK. As a result of his time in India, he can converse in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi language and has an understanding of Tamil language and Telugu language. In his time in the UK he attended the Guy's Hospital School of Dentistry, where he obtained his degree in dental surgery before pursuing a career in acting. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

Career[edit | edit source]

Nath has appeared in TV shows and off West End Theatre plays that gathered him a lot attention for his ability to transform his body.[3][4]
He was seen in TV shows that aired on BBC, ITV and Channel 4.[5]

Nath has been in commercials for Jack in the Box, Travelzoo, Virgin America and State Farm Insurance. In the State Farm campaign, he was paired opposite NBA superstar Chris Paul for a series of commercials titled 'The Power of an Assist'.

In 2011, he turned director presenting reality based subjects that were focused around the South Asian community.[6][7][8] His first release. Foreign, starred Ananya Khare. He then released his second movie 'Compromise', but the response was mixed.[9][10]

In 2025, Nath appeared in a national advertising campaign for GEICO, portraying a fine dining waiter alongside the company's mascot, the Gecko. The campaign included television, online, and social media promotions and premiered during the 2025 Emmy Awards broadcast.[11]

In 2014, he directed a feature movie, Khazana, that showcases the revenge that is carried out by a girl who suffers domestic abuse.[12][13] The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime.[14]

In 2013 he was paired opposite Saif Ali Khan in the Illuminati Films production Happy Ending, where he had a supporting role. The movie was a disappointment at the box office, but Nath managed to gather attention and critical praise for his role and contribution to the movie. His next role was with Gippy Grewal as his younger brother in Gippy Grewal Productions Faraar. The film received a positive response at the box office.

Nath has been a part of the cast of Adam Ruins Everything and I'm Sorry, that air on the truTV Network. In 2019, he joined the cast of a Netflix show Space Force opposite Steve Carell in a recurring role where he plays Dr Chandrasekhar.[citation needed]

Dance[edit | edit source]

He was given the award of 'Best Bollywood Dancer in Los Angeles" by LA Magazine in 2013.[15][16][17]

Court Interpreting[edit | edit source]

In addition to his work in entertainment, Nath is a registered and provisionally qualified court interpreter in San Bernardino County, California. He provides court interpretation services in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, and obtained his certification in early 2025. Nath performs his court interpreting work under his birth name, Rahul Nath Mahant, and continues to serve the San Bernardino court district alongside his acting career.[18]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "'Happy Ending' for Rahul".
  2. ↑ "Who Exactly is Gary from 'Happy Ending'?". UrbanAsian.
  3. ↑ "MAKE A VISIT". Ealing Times.
  4. ↑ "NO NEED TO SIT SEPARATE". Ealing Times.
  5. ↑ "Bollywood Aerobics". Backstage.com.
  6. ↑ "Rahul Nath Interview – Actor and Director Debut in New Film". Splash Magazines – Los Angeles.
  7. ↑ Archivist. "Foreign Subject, Common Ground". westsidetoday.com.
  8. ↑ "Rahul Nath's "Compromise" to Screen at South Asian Film Festival in Goa – Planet Bollywood News".
  9. ↑ "Sordid Secrets Kept Under Wraps in 'Compromise'". India West.
  10. ↑ "Rahul Nath's next tale of marital abuse". The Times of India.
  11. ↑ "Fine Dining Low-Key Big Deal GEICO Insurance". GEICO YouTube. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "Indian-born Hollywood actor Rahul Nath is quite gung ho about his forthcoming films – Glamour and Indian Traffic. "I have some very powerful roles in these two films and looking forward to their release," says he. --". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "Spousal Abuse the Subject of Indian American Thriller 'Khazana'". India West. 29 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "Khazana on Amazon Prime". Amazon Prime. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  15. ↑ Kari Mozena (1 September 2010). "Best Dance Studios". Los Angeles Magazine.
  16. ↑ "The Best of LA". Los Angeles Magazine. 2 August 2013.
  17. ↑ Dorene Internicola (21 November 2011). "Dance fitness classes step up the cardio fun". Reuters.
  18. ↑ "People of the State of California vs. Singh Sukhjunder" (PDF). Wboy. Retrieved 5 February 2026.

External links[edit | edit source]

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