Rajendranath Zutshi
Rajendranath Zutshi, more commonly known as Raj Zutshi (born 4 February 1961), is an Indian film and television actor.
Rajendranath Zutshi | |
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Born | Rajendranath Zutshi 4 February 1961 |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Nuzhat Khan (Divorced) |
Personal life
Zutshi was born on 4 February 1961 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India into a Kashmiri Pandit family. Raj Zutshi is a grandson of Dina Nath Zutshi, who was a radio and theatre artiste, perhaps best known to the public for his role as Halim Mirza, brother of Salim Mirza (Balraj Sahni), in the film Garam Hawa (1973).
Raj Zutshi was formerly married to Nuzhat Hussain, daughter of film-maker Nasir Hussain. He was her second husband and the step-father of actor Imran Khan, who was Nuzhat's son by her first husband, Anil Pal. Nuzhat is the sister of film-maker Mansoor Khan and the first cousin of actor Aamir Khan.
Career
Raj Zutshi also began his career as a theatre artist. He made the transition from theatre to cinema in 1984 with the film Holi. He was also seen in the TV series Yugantar in 1990, which was based on the novel of Sunil Gangopadhyay, and in the TV series Shikast (1997).[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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1984 | Holi | Rajendra Zutshi | |
1986 | Ankush | Uncredited Role | |
1987 | Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin | ||
1988 | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | Shyam | |
1989 | Daddy | ||
1989 | Goonj | Salim | |
1990 | Shiva | Prakash | |
1990 | Tum Mere Ho | Damru | |
1992 | Parda Hai Parda | ||
1995 | Ek Tha Rusty | TV | |
1996 | Grihalakshmi Ka Jinn | Raj Zutshi | TV |
1996 | Maachis | Jaswant Singh Randhawa 'Jassi' | |
1996 | Mrityunjay (TV series) | Karna | TV |
1997 | Chachi 420 | Dr. Rohit | |
1999 | Hu Tu Tu | Raj Zutshi | |
1999 | Manchala | Raj Zutshi | |
1999 | Dillagi | ||
2000 | Dead End | TV | |
2000 | Hum To Mohabbat Karega | ||
2001 | Grahan | Parvati's husband | |
2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | Sawant | |
2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | Ismail | |
2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Ajay's voice (Tara's husband) | |
2002 | Nazrana | Ishita's dad | TV |
2002 | Kranti | Terrorist | |
2002 | Shaheed-E-Azam | Chandra Shekhar Azad | |
2002 | Shararat | Gajanan's son | |
2002 | Road | Kishan bhai | |
2003 | Haasil | Jackson | |
2003 | Saaya | Moses | |
2003 | Kahan Ho Tum | Police inspector | |
2003 | Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula | Uday | |
2004 | Kiss Kis Ko | Max | |
2004 | Lakeer - Forbidden Lines | Monty | |
2004 | Rudraksh | Man in mental institute | |
2004 | Love in Nepal | George | |
2004 | Murder | Inspector Rajvir Singh | |
2004 | Krishna Cottage | Prof. Siddharth 'Sid' Das | |
2004 | Lakshya | Maj. Kaushal Verma | |
2004 | Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home | Jatin Kumar | |
2004 | American Daylight | Nirmal | |
2005 | Socha Na Tha | Gopal | |
2005 | Tango Charlie | ||
2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | D.K.Bose | |
2005 | Ramji Londonwaley | Jay Kapoor | |
2005 | Freedom of Life | Doctor | |
2005 | Chocolate | Roshan Gandhi | |
2005 | Parzania | ||
2005 | Ek Ajnabee | India (original title) | |
2005 | Shikhar | Raaka | |
2005 | Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife | Shyam | |
2006 | Zinda | Woo Fong | |
2006 | 36 China Town | Drunkard | |
2006 | Sandwich | Vicky B. Singh | |
2006 | Rockin' Meera | Prem | |
2007 | Just Married | Arjun Kohli | |
2007 | Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee | Raj Gujral | |
2007 | Naqaab | Detective Sam | |
2007 | Frozen | Dawa | |
2007 | Gandhi, My Father | Grieving Fast Food Stall Owner | |
2007 | Speed | Raj | |
2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Monty Singh | |
2008 | Mukhbiir | Biju | |
2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Director | |
2008 | 1920 | Father Thomas (Priest) | |
2008 | Kidnap | Mahesh Verma | |
2008 | Home Comforts | Sunil | TV episode |
2008 | Mumbai Calling | Sunil | in 1 episode |
2009 | Kalpvriksh | ||
2009 | Anubhav | Vanraj | |
2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Harleen's Father | |
2009 | One Fine Monday | post-production | |
2011 | Queens! Destiny Of Dance | Hakim | |
2011 | Stanley Ka Dabba | history teacher | |
2011 | My Friend Pinto | Mac | |
2012 | Ekhon Nedekha Nodir Xhipare | Jayanta Doley | Assamese film |
2012 | Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon | Balraj Choudhary | |
2013 | Gangoobai | Rohan | |
2013 | Woh | ||
2013 | Kalpvriksh | ||
2014 | Kya Dilli Kya Lahore | Barfi Singh | |
2015 | Ab Tak Chhappan 2 | Rawle | |
2015 | Brothers | Baaz Raut | |
2017 | Viceroy's House | Head Chef | |
2018 | 3rd EYE | Changez Khan | |
2019 | Just take it easy | Sanjay Oberoi | Short film |
2019 | Family of Thakurganj | Ballu Thapa | |
2019 | Bhram | Dr. Rao | ZEE5 original Web series |
2021 | Koi Jaane Na | Raj, Suhana's father | Amazon Prime Video film |
Dubbing roles
Live action films
Film Title | Actor(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
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Dumbo | Michael Keaton | V. A. Vandevere | Hindi | English | 2019 | 2019 | |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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2002 | Indian Telly Awards | Actor in a Negative Role | for playing Subrat in Bazaar | Nominated |