| 1. Anil Rastogi began his acting journey in 1989 as SSP Bashir Ahmed in 'Udaan.' |
| 2. Before his entertainment career, he was a Scientist at the Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow. |
| 3. Since the 1970s, he has served as the secretary of Darpan Theatre in Lucknow. |
| 4. By 2018, Anil Rastogi had participated in more than 800 theatre productions including 'Panchhi Jaa, Panchhi Aa', 'Rustam Sohrab', and 'Taj Mahal Ka Tender.' |
| 5. In 2018, he portrayed Indian politician 'Shivraj Patil' in 'The Accidental Prime Minister.' |
| 6. Anil Rastogi is skilled in languages such as Hindi, Urdu, English, and German. |
| 7. He has completed 100 stage plays, acted in more than 70 films, worked in 12 OTT series, and appeared in nearly 500 television episodes. |
| 8. He has been active in theatre for 64 years, radio for 54 years, television for 49 years, and films for 39 years. |
| 9. He runs the Hari Om Seva Kendra with his brother, providing medical assistance to the poor and needy for 27 years. |
| 10. He joined CDRI in 1962 as Junior Research Fellow and retired in 2003 as Head of Biochemistry and Director's Grade Scientist. |
| 11. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences of India. |
| 12. He authored around 100 peer-reviewed papers and guided numerous doctoral and medical students. |
