Rajeev Khandelwal - Biography, Best Movies, Career, Age, Family, Awards.

Profile Summary

Table of Content

• Biography 

• Age  

• Education

• Family

• Wife

• Career

• Best Roles Played By Rajeev Khandelwal

• Career Timeline

• Net Worth

• Awards

• Interesting Facts

• How to Book a Similar Celebrity Like Rajeev Khandelwal on Tring?

Biography 

Rajeev Khandelwal was born on October 16, 1975, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and is a versatile Indian film and television actor, singer, and host. He began his career as the director of the television series Filmy Chakkar before rising to recognition as the lead actor in the hit television drama Kahiin To Hoga (2003-2005). Following that, he appeared in a number of television shows, including Time Bomb 9/11 (2005), Sun Leyna (2006), Left Right Left (2007), and Reporters (2015).

Khandelwal comes from Kalandri, a town in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. He is the second son of retired Lieutenant Colonel C.L. Khandelwal and Mrs. Vijay Laxmi Khandelwal. Sanjeev is his older brother, and Rahul is his younger brother. Khandelwal graduated from Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jaipur with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from St. Xavier's College in Ahmedabad.

Khandelwal adopted Swati, a five-year-old girl, from the Muskaan institute in 2007. On February 7, 2011, he married his longtime lover Manjiri Kamtikar. Khandelwal considers himself an agnostic, yet he respects the opinions of others. He now lives in Goregaon, Mumbai, India.

Khandelwal made his Bollywood debut in 2008 with the critically praised film Aamir, which represented a watershed moment in his career. He went on to star in a number of critically acclaimed films, including Shaitan (2011), Soundtrack (2011), Table No.21 (2013), Samrat & Co (2015), and others. 

In 2018, he made his digital debut in Alt Balaji's Haq Se, and in 2019, he participated in another Alt Balaji web series, Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala, opposite Divyanka Tripathi.

Khandelwal has hosted several reality shows, including Deal Ya No Deal, Sacch Ka Saamna, Super Cars, and My Endeavour, in addition to performing. He returned to television in 2015, co-starring in Sony TV's Reporters with Kritika Kamra. He hosted Zed TV's conversation show Juzzbaatt in 2018.

Khandelwal has received numerous awards and accolades for his acting skills and has worked with talented directors and co-stars. He has also contributed to the industry as a documentary filmmaker, scriptwriter, and director. His dedication and passion for his craft have made him one of the most engaging and respected actors in the Indian entertainment industry.

Age 

Rajeev Khandelwal is currently 47 years old as of 2023, according to his birthdate of October 16, 1975. His zodiac sign is Libra.

Education

Rajeev Khandelwal completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jaipur, where he received a well-rounded education and developed an interest in acting. After finishing his schooling, he pursued higher education at St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. It was during his time at St. Xavier's College that he continued to nurture his passion for acting and eventually transitioned into a successful career in television and films.

Family

Rajeev Khandelwal was born in Kalandri, a town in Rajasthan's Sirohi district. He was born on October 16, 1975, into a Marwari family in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Rajeev is the second son of retired Lieutenant Colonel C.L. Khandelwal and Mrs. Vijay Laxmi Khandelwal. He had two brothers as a child: an older brother named Sanjeev Khandelwal and a younger brother named Rahul Khandelwal.

Rajeev grew up in a close-knit household with strong morals and a supportive atmosphere. His father's military background instilled in him discipline and tenacity, which have helped shape his successful career in the entertainment world. 

Wife

Rajeev Khandelwal married Manjiri Kamtikar in 2011, after a long courtship. The couple first met at a party where Manjiri was dancing to songs featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Mithun Chakraborty. Rajeev was smitten by her charm and they eventually started dating. On the day of their engagement, Rajeev proposed to Manjiri, making their relationship official. The couple has been happily married since then and continues to support each other in their personal and professional lives.

Career

Rajeev Khandelwal is an Indian film and television actor, singer, and host who got his start directing the television show Filmy Chakkar. His breakthrough role as an actor occurred in the television drama Kahiin To Hoga (2003-2005). Following that, he appeared in a number of TV shows, including Time Bomb 9/11 (2005), Sun Leyna (2006), Left Right Left (2007), and Reporters (2015).

Rajeev made his Bollywood debut in 2008 with the film Aamir, which represented an important turning point in his career. He then appeared in a number of films, including Shaitan (2011), Soundtrack (2011), Table No.21 (2013), Samrat & Co (2015), and others. Khandelwal made his digital debut with Alt Balaji's Haq Se in 2018.

 In 2019, he appeared in another Alt Balaji web series, Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala, opposite Divyanka Tripathi.

Apart from acting, Rajeev has hosted multiple reality shows, including Deal Ya No Deal, Sacch Ka Saamna, Super Cars, and My Endeavour. In 2015, he returned to television with Sony TV's show Reporters, co-starring Kritika Kamra. In 2018, he hosted Zee TV's talk show Juzzbaatt.

Rajeev began his career by producing documentaries, writing scripts, and directing them. One of his documentaries, a fictional series called Samarpan, got an award and aired on Doordarshan. Khandelwal has also hosted reality shows such as Deal Ya No Deal (Indian version of Deal or No Deal) with Mandira Bedi and two seasons of Sacch Ka Saamna in 2007 and 2008. He became the brand spokesperson and anchor of the National Geographic Channel show Super Cars. In 2016, Khandelwal hosted The Legend Of Jaggannath, a documentary film that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Indian holy celebration of Rath Yatra. He sung the promotional version of Teri Yaad '' from his film Fever in 2016.

Best Roles By Rajeev Khandelwal

Aamir

PlayRajeev Khandelwal plays Dr. Aamir Ali, a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) doctor who returns to Mumbai from London in Aamir (2008). He encounters religious intolerance at the airport upon his arrival and quickly finds himself ensnared in a perilous web of circumstances. His family is kidnapped by Muslim fanatics, causing Aamir to flee across Mumbai on the orders of an unknown caller. The plot centres around Aamir's battle to preserve his family, as well as the moral quandaries he faces while being forced to plant a bomb on a packed bus.

Rajeev Khandelwal's remarkable acting skills are on display in the film, which gained him critical accolades for his debut Bollywood performance. Aamir is a suspenseful thriller about religious discrimination, terrorism, and personal ethics.

Shaitan

Rajeev Khandelwal plays Inspector Arvind Mathur, a troubled police officer tasked to investigate a high-profile case involving a group of rich children, in Shaitan (2011). The plot centres around the lives of five friends who are involved in a hit-and-run accident, which sets off a chain of events that spiral out of control. As the tale progresses, the buddies stage a phoney kidnapping in order to extract money, severely complicating Inspector Mathur's case.

Inspector Mathur is facing his inner demons and personal issues, including a broken relationship with his wife and alcoholism, while attempting to solve the case. Rajeev Khandelwal's impressive portrayal as a complicated character in Shaitan demonstrates his ability to depict complex characters.

Bejoy Nambiar's film got great reviews for its fascinating plot, stylish graphics, and strong performances by the ensemble cast, which included Rajeev Khandelwal as Inspector Arvind Mathur.

Soundtrack

Rajeev Khandelwal plays DJ Raunak Kaul, a skilled musician who faces a life-changing challenge when he suffers tinnitus, a serious hearing impairment, in Soundtrack (2011). The film is an official version of the Canadian film It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004), directed by Neerav Ghosh.

Rajeev Khandelwal gives a remarkable performance as DJ Raunak, expressing the emotional agony and resolve of a guy striving to adjust to his new life. Raunak's journey is followed as he comes to grips with his hearing loss, finds solace in his love interest Gauri, and eventually discovers a new method to make music.

Soundtrack received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and unique subject matter. Rajeev Khandelwal's portrayal of DJ Raunak showcases his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on challenging roles.

Table No. 21

PlayRajeev Khandelwal plays Vivaan Agasthi in Table No. 21 (2013), a guy who wins a vacation to Fiji with his wife Siya (played by Tena Desae). While on vacation, they meet the mysterious Mr. Khan, played by Paresh Rawal, who invites them to take part in a live game show called Table No. 21.

The game is made up of a series of challenges, each with a large monetary award, but the ultimate rule is: If you lie, you die. As Vivaan and Siya move through the game, they become involved in a web of deception and peril, with the challenges growing increasingly difficult and dangerous.

Rajeev Khandelwal's performance as Vivaan Agasthi in this psychological thriller showcases his ability to portray a wide range of emotions, from excitement and ambition to fear and desperation. The film received praise for its gripping storyline, thought-provoking themes, and strong performances by the lead actors.

Career Timeline

Films

Television

Web Series

Net Worth

Rajeev Khandelwal is estimated to have a net worth of around $4 million, which he has accumulated through his acting career, television hosting gigs, and endorsement deals with various brands such as Pepsi, Samsung, and Raymonds. 

Awards

• 2004 - Indian Television Academy Awards - Best Actor (Popular) - Kahiin To Hoga.

• 2004 - Indian Telly Awards - Best Fresh New Face (Male) - Kahiin To Hoga.

• 2008 - UTV Movies Award - Best Male Debut - Aamir.

• 2011 - Zee Gold Awards - Best Anchor - Sach Ka Saamna.

• 2006 - Indian Telly Awards - Best Actor in a Lead Role - Left Right Left.
  

Interesting Facts

• Before becoming an actor, Rajeev worked as a production controller in a Delhi-based production house.

• Rajeev Khandelwal  made his acting debut with the television show Banphool in 1998.

• Rajeev has also hosted popular television shows like Deal Ya No Deal, Sach Ka Saamna, and SuperCars.

• Apart from acting, Rajeev is also a singer and has sung the title track of his film Samrat & Co. (2014)

• He is an adventure enthusiast and loves travelling, exploring new places, and trying different adventure sports
  

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