Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/12/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Dungarpur, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Gajraj Rao
25/04/2025
In an interview, Gajraj Rao discussed how OTT platforms and high ticket prices have affected box-office performance. He argued that changing viewing habits have made audiences more selective about theatrical releases.
06/04/2025
Gajraj Rao recalled a shooting incident from Dil Se, saying Mani Ratnam warned him to be careful during a scuffle scene with Shah Rukh Khan. The comment resurfaced in interviews as part of reflections on his early film career.
07/03/2025
Gajraj Rao headlined the Prime Video comedy series Dupahiya, which premiered on 7 March 2025 alongside Renuka Shahane. Coverage around the release described the show as a clean family entertainer and one of his notable recent screen projects.
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Bio/Wiki
| Education | Schooling and higher education in Delhi; joined theatre group at age 16 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Higher Education in Delhi |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Sanjana Rao |
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Career
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| Production House | Code Red Films |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Badhaai Ho, 2018) |
Favourites
| Food | Chole Bhature |
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| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gajrajrao/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/gajraj-rao-b41b1a11b |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in Delhi after being born in a lower-middle-class family in Rajasthan. | |
| 2. Joined a theatre group at 16 with Manoj Bajpayee and Ashish Vidyarthi. | |
| 3. Began career as a freelance writer, later working for Doordarshan and meeting Pradeep Sarkar. | |
| 4. Co-founded 'Code Red Films' with Subrat Ray, creating successful ad films. | |
| 5. Notable appearances in Bollywood films and web-series. | |
| 6. Received awards for performance in 'Badhaai Ho' (2018). | |
| 7. Revealed on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' his habit of calling his wife every 30 minutes. | |
| 8. Debuted in 1994 with a minor role in Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen. |