Gajendra Singh Chauhan, better known as Gajendra Chauhan, is an Indian actor. He is best known for playing the role of ‘Yudhishthira’ in the epic television series “Mahabharat” (1988-90). He remained the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) from June 2015 to October 2017.
Wiki/Biography
Gajendra Chauhan was born on Wednesday, 10 October 1956 (age 64 years; in 2020) in Delhi. His zodiac sign is Libra. He got his schooling from Delhi’s Ramjas Sr. Sec. School No.-2. After completing his schooling, Gajendra obtained a diploma in radiography from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). He then moved to Mumbai and enrolled himself in the Roshan Taneja acting school to polish his acting skills.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family & Caste
Gajendra Singh Chauhan belongs to Rajput Family. Not much is known about his parents. He is married to Habiba Rehman. The couple has a son.
Gajendra Chauhan with his wife
Career
Gajendra started his acting career in 1983 with the television series “Paying Guest.” After that, she went on to act in shows like “Rajni,” “Air Hostess,” and “Adalat.” Chauhan made his film debut in 1986 with the film “Main Chup Nahi Rahoongi.” He has also worked in several Grade B and Grade C films.
Gajendra Chauhan in B Grade Movie
In 1988, he played the role of ‘Yudhishthira’ in the Indian epic TV series “Mahabharat” and gained immense popularity.
Gajendra Chauhan in Mahabharat
Controversy
- In 2015, he was appointed chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), which sparked controversy and opposition by FTII students, leading to his resignation in October 2017.
- On 11 July 2021, he courted controversy when he took to Twitter to claim that he had won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2021, and Twitterati asked ‘Who are you?’ He shared the picture and wrote,
Respected- I have been awarded Legend Dada Saheb Phalke 2021 award today in Mumbai for my work in Indian Film Industry. Thank you to the well wishers.”
Respected- I have been awarded Legend Dada Saheb Phalke 2021 award today in Mumbai for my work in Indian Film Industry. Thank you to those who prayed for me. pic.twitter.com/eWrAtp5X7H
— Gajendra Chauhan (@Gajjusay) July 11, 2021
Favorite Things
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include watching movies and traveling.
- Once, Chauhan went to a restaurant in Delhi to eat non-vegetarian food. When he went to pay the food bill, the restaurant owner refused to accept the money because he believed that he cannot accept money from god.
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