Years active 1977–present | Name Rajesh Vivek Role Actor | |
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Full Name Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay Parents Raj Bahadur Upadhyay, Prem Kumari Upadhyay Nominations IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Movies Similar Daya Shankar Pandey, Raghubir Yadav, Rajendranath Zutshi Died 14 January 2016 (aged 66) Hyderabad, Telangana, India | ||
Rajesh vivek s inspirational interview
Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay (31 January 1949 – 14 January 2016) was an Indian actor. He is best known to Hindi film audiences for his role as the astrologer Guran in Lagaan (2001) and as the postmaster Nivaran 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 the role of a 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.
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- Rajesh vivek s inspirational interview
- Lagaan fame actor rajesh vivek dead
- Biography
- Filmography
- References
Lagaan fame actor rajesh vivek dead
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 at Hyderabad.
Filmography
Actor
2016
The American Gandhi as
Mohan
2016
Nagarahavu as
Kapali
2015
Pumpapur Ki Ramleela
2015
Dangebaaz
2015
Yevade Subramanyam as
Pemba
2015
The Lovers as
Bandit
2014
Dishkiyaoon as
Gujjar
2012
Son of Sardaar as
Mamaji
2012
Kashala Udyachi Baat as
Upasani
2012
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein as
Upasani
2012
Agneepath as
Bakshi
2012
Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai
2011
Masti Express as
Chaubey
2011
Mumbai Mast Kallander as
Badey Bhaiya
2010
Malik Ek as
Tantrik
2010
Do Dooni Chaar as
Kaha Suni Anchor (as Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay)
2010
Swaha: Life Beyond Superstition as
Baba Sankataprasad
2010
Veer as
Poojary
2009
What's Your Raashee? as
Bhautesh Joshi
2009
Vaada Raha... I Promise as
Bakshi
2008
Ishq Ho Gaya Mamu as
Mamu
2008
God Tussi Great Ho as
Ghanshu - Beggar
2008
Bhole Shankar as
Guru Ji
2008
Jodhaa Akbar as
Chughtai Khan
2007
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro as
Pandit kishore
2007
Nanhe Jaisalmer: A Dream Come True as
Dhurjan Singh
2006
Bhoot Unkle as
Friendly Appearance
2005
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena as
Inspector D'souza
2005
Bunty Aur Babli as
Protestor
2005
Vaada as
Inspector Khan
2004
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
2004
Swades as
Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav
2004
Hatya: The Murder as
Snake Charmer
2004
Asambhav as
Panditji
2003
Dangerous Night
2003
Bhayaanak Panjaa
2003
Dil Ka Rishta as
Jyotish
2001
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India as
Guran
2001
Aag Ke Sholay
2000
Daku Ramkali
2000
Bhayanak Maut
2000
Bhoot Raaj
1999
Munnibai
1999
Kachche Dhaage as
Terrorist Noora
1999
Chudail No. 1
1997
Mahabharat Katha (TV Series) as
Ved Vyas
1998
Pardesi Babu as
Fakir at Ram Mandir
1998
Bhayaanak
1998
Shaitani Atma
1997
Adivasi Queen
1997
Loha as
Thakur Vikraal 'Mahakaal'
1995
Mohini (TV Movie)
1994
Aag Aur Chingari
1994
Bandit Queen as
Mustaquim
1994
Kokh
1993
Maya
1993
Shaitani Badla
1992
Jai Kaali
1992
Nagin Aur Lootere as
Chattan Singh
1992
Parasmani as
Mahavir Singh
1992
Vishwatma as
Dacoit Manohar Dev
1991
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkaar
1991
Vishkanya
1991
Hatyarin
1991
Bijlee Aur Badal
1991
Khatra as
Jackson / Monster
1988
Mahabharat (TV Series) as
Ved Vyas / Mahirishi
- Karna Is Killed by Arjun (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna Tricks Duryodhan (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Dronacharya Dies (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Karna and Arjun Come Face-to-Face (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Kills Jayadrath (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Karna eliminates Ghatotkach (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Breaks Kamalvyuh To Get To Jaydrath (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Vows To Kill Jayadrath (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Chakravyuh Planned, Duryodhan Promises Susharma (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Dronacharya Accepts Duryodhan's Plan (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Shoots Arrows at Bhishma (1990) - Ved Vyas
- 9th Day Is Over And 16 Kauravs Are Dead, Bhishma Tells Arjun How To Take Him Out Of The War (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Is Unstoppable, 3rd Day Is Over, 4th Day Begins, Bheem Is Surrounded, 10 Kauravs Are Killed, Krishna Takes Out His Sudarshan (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Uttar Dies, Arjun Faces Bhishma And Day 2 Begins (1990) - Ved Vyas
- The Kurukshetra War Begins (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna Reveals His Divine Form (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Geeta Saar Continues (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna Reminds Arjun His Duties (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Worships Devi Durga, Rules Of War Laid (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Duryodhan Tricks Shalya To Join Kauravs (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Shikhandi's Story (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Sanjay Gets Divya Drishti, Uluk Goes To Pandavs (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Vidur Resigns As A Prime Minister, Kunti Meets Karn (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Karn's Identity Is Disclosed (1990) - Ved Vyas
- King Yudhishthir's Coronation (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Dhritarashtra Tries To Kill Bheem (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Duryodhan Dies, Ashwatthama, Krip And Kritvarma Remain, Parikshit's Story (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Duryodhan's Downfall (1990) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna Goes to Hastinapur as Shanti Doot (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna took Virat Avtar and Indra takes Karna's kawach kundala (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Duryodhan gets Narayani Sena from Krishna (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Dhritarashtra Does Not Agree and Sends Sanjay (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Abhimanyu's Marriage and Pandavs Decide to Send a Doot to Hastinapur (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Viraat yudh and clothes for Uttara's dolls (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Kaurav Attack Matsya Desh (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Keechak Vadh by Bheema (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Karna's curse, Draupadi as Maid Sairandhri rejects Keechak (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Agyatvas in Matsya Desh (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Story of Poisoned Water and Yaksha, Abhimanyu Is Grown-up (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun gets curse of impotency from Urvashi, Abhimanyus as a kid, Jayadraths head is shaved (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna's story of one grain of rice, Bhim meets Ghatotkach and Hanuman, Arjun learns dance from Chitrasen (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Gets the 'Pashupatastra' (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Gandharvas Catch Duryodhan (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Vanvas Begins (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Re-match of Dyut (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Pandavas Get Back Everything (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Vastraharan of Draupadi (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Yudhirshthir Loses Everything in the Gamble (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Pandavas Go to Hastinapur to Gamble (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Vyas Predicts War, Draupadi Laughs at Duryodhan (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Rajsuya Yagya, Shishupal Vadh (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Jarasandh Vadh, Rajsuya Yagnya begins, Shishupals Story (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Weds Subhadra. Arjun Gets Devdatta Conch and Gandiv and Bhim Gets His Gada (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun runs away with Subhadra (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Coronation of Yudhirsthir, Khandavprastha Becomes Indraprastha (1989) - Mahirishi
- Pandav Get Khandavprastha (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Pandavas Arrives at Hastinapur and Kingdom Is Divided (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Pandavas Leave from Panchal to Hastinapur (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Arjun Wins Draupadi and Later She Became the Wives of 5 Pandavas (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Bakasur Vadh (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Dristadyumna & Draupadi Birth and Draupadi Swayamvar (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Escape from Lakshagraha (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Hidimb Vadh and Bhima's marriage (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Tunneling in Varnavat Begins (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Lakshagraha Is Built in Varnavar by Purochan (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna Comes to Rukmini's Rescue (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Yudhishthir Is Crowned as Prince (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna gets Sudarshan chakra from Parshuram, defeats Jarasandh and orders building Dwarika (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Dronacharya Asks for an Honorarium (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Karna Challenges Arjun (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Ekalavya, Karna's Education, Arjun's Test of Bird's Eye (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Shastra Pooja, Drona insults Karna and Arjun's Test (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Sudama's chivda and Dron arrives to Hastinapur (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Duryodhan Poisons Bhim and Bhim Gets Strength of 1000 Elephants (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Satyavati, Ambika, Ambalika take sanyas with Rishi Vyas (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Pandu's Death (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Kansa vadh (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Kansa invites Krishna to Mathura (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Radha and Gopikas, protest against Mathura, Devakasur and Trulambasur Vadh (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Maiya Mori Mai nahi makhan khayo and Kaliya Nag Tandav (1989) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna brahmand darshan and Krishna gets caught while stealing makhan (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Pootna's Death (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Krishna Janma (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Birth of Balarama and Five Pandavas (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Dhritarashtra is king his sanyas and Kansa is king and Akashwani about Krishna (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Madri is gifted to Pandu, Pandu is resting and Sage Kindama's curse on Pandu (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Karna's Birth-story, Dhritarashtra and Gandhari Get Married and Pandu and Kunti Get Married (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Birth of Pandu, Dhritarashtra and Vidur (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Amba, Ambika and Ambalika's Introduction (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Bhishma Is Grown-up (1988) - Ved Vyas
- Ganga's Revelation about a Curse (1988) - Ved Vyas
- King Shantanu's Promise to Ganga (1988) - Ved Vyas
1990
Teri Talash Mein as
Baba Bholeynath
1990
Kafan
1990
Haatim Tai as
A crused dead sole
1990
Meri Lalkaar
1989
Tridev as
Raaghav
1989
Bharat Ek Khoj (TV Series) as
Sheikh Mubarak / Kapalik Satyasoma
- Akbar: Part 1 (1989) - Sheikh Mubarak
- Bhakti (1989) - Kapalik Satyasoma
1989
Nishane Bazi
1989
Khooni Murdaa as
Tantric
1989
Joshilaay as
Jogi Thakur
1988
The Deceivers as
Priest
1988
Zakhmi Aurat as
Johnny Bakshi (uncredited)
1988
The Perfect Murder as
Zero Police
1988
Veerana as
Baba
1986
Janbaaz as
Faqeer at Dargah
1985
Ram Teri Ganga Maili as
Cremator (uncredited)
1983
Kalka as
Mine Manager
1979
Junoon
Self
2006
Honi Anhoni (TV Series) as
Self
1990
Mahabharat Ki Mahabharat (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
References
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