Mahesh Balraj is an Indian actor and casting associate. He is known for working in the Hindi TV and film industries. In 2022, he appeared in the Bollywood film ‘Shamshera’ starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt.
Wiki/Biography
Mahesh Balraj, also known as Mahesh Kumar , was born on Saturday, 1 March 1975 (age 48 years; as of 2020) in Najafgarh, Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He studied at the University of Delhi.
A childhood image of Mahesh Balraj
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper (semi-bald)
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Mahesh belongs to a family of farmers in Najafgarh, Delhi.
Parents & Siblings
His father works in the Indian military. He has a younger sister.
Mahesh Balraj with his parents
Mahesh Balraj’s sister
Wife & Children
There is not much information about his wife and children.
Career
Actor
Film
In 2012, he debuted as an actor with the Telugu action film ‘Business Man’ in which he played the role of Shakeel.
Mahesh Balraj in a still from the 2012 Telugu film ‘Business Man’
He debuted in the Hindi film industry as Saggir in the popular Hindi comedy crime film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ released in 2012.
He has worked in many Hindi films including ‘Shudra the Rising’ (2012), ‘Hawaa Hawaai’ (2014), ‘Dangal’ (2016), ‘Sonchiriya’ (2019), and ‘Thank God’ (2022). In 2023, he played the role of Yaqub Ansari in the Hindi crime drama film ‘Ajmer 1992,’ based on the Ajmer rape case in 1992.
Short Film
In 2013, he appeared as Goon 1 in a Hindi drama short film ‘That Day After Every Day.’
Television
In 2018, he made his TV debut with the Netflix TV mini-series ‘Ghoul’ in which he appeared as Ali Saeed.
In 2020, he was cast to play the role of Ghungroo in Voot Select’s thriller TV series titled ‘Code M.’
Casting Associate/Assiatant
He has worked as a casting associate in many Hindi films including ‘Chennai Express’ (2013), ‘Tevar’ (2015), ‘Any Body Can Dance 2’ (2015), ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ (2015), ‘Rocky Handsome’ (2016). Some Hindu films in which he has worked as a casting assistant include ‘Haider’ (2014), ‘PK’ (2014), and ‘Bombay Velvet’ (2015).
Additional Crew
Mahesh has also participated in additional workshops for many Hindi films including ‘Hero’ (2015), ‘Fitoor’ (2016), and ‘Ishq Forever’ (2016).
Bike Collection
He owns a Royal Enfield bike.
Mahesh Balraj sitting on his bike
Favourites
- Actor(s): Jason Statham, Al Pacino
- Actress: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Facts/Trivia
- Mahesh has worked in advertisements for many brands including Motorola.
Mahesh Balraj in an advertisement for Motorola
- He is an animal lover and often posts pictures of him with animals on social media.
Mahesh Balraj with a pet dog
- He consumes alcohol occasionally.
Mahesh Balraj’s post about drinking beer
- He is often spotted smoking in public.
Mahesh Balraj while smoking
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
