Gajraj Rao – Full Biography
Personal Information
- Name: Gajraj Rao
- Born: 11 May 1971 (Age 54 in 2025)
- Birthplace: Dungarpur, Rajasthan, India
- Profession: Actor, Director, Theatre Artist
- Known For: Character roles in Bollywood films, heartfelt performances, and witty on-screen presence.
Career Journey
- Early Work: Started as a theatre artist and gradually moved to Hindi cinema.
- Film Debut: Bandit Queen (1994) directed by Shekhar Kapur.
- Breakthrough: Earned widespread recognition with Badhaai Ho (2018), where he played Ayushmann Khurrana’s father.
- OTT & Web: Featured in popular web series like Tech Conversations with Dad (viral on YouTube) and Disney+ Hotstar’s PariWar.
- Directorial Work: Directed ad films under Code Red Films.
Notable Movies
- Bandit Queen (1994)
- Dil Se.. (1998)
- Black Friday (2004)
- Talvar (2015)
- Badhaai Ho (2018) – National Award-winning film
- Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)
- Maja Ma (2022) with Madhuri Dixit
- Made in Heaven (Amazon Prime, cameo)
Awards & Recognition
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Badhaai Ho, 2019)
- Screen Awards for comic timing & supporting roles.
- Admired for his relatable, middle-class father roles that connect deeply with audiences.
Personal Life
- Gajraj Rao is a private person, married, and lives with his family in Mumbai.
- He is active on social media, often sharing funny and emotional reels about family life.
Instgaram id link – @gajrajrao
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