Rajesh Jais is an Indian theater artist and TV & film actor, who has appeared in various Hindi films and TV series. She is best known for playing the role of Nanu in the Hindi TV series ‘Shanti’ (1994).
Wiki/Biography
Rajesh Jais was born on Saturday, 6 September 1969 (age 53 years; in 2022) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He attended a government school in Kantatoli, Ranchi, Jharkhand. He later attended Shradhanand Seva Ashram High School and Gauri Dutt Mandelia High School in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He continued his studies at Marwari College, Ranchi. He was an NCC Air Force Cadet and Scout in his college.
Rajesh Jais wearing NCC uniform
In 1988, he pursued a postgraduate course in English Journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC, JNU, New Delhi). From 1998 to 1991, he attended a postgraduate diploma course in acting at the National School of Drama, New Delhi. In 1992, he passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for fellowship in PhD and lecturership. He has also qualified for Asstt. Coast Guard Commandant and Territorial Army Lieutenant.
Physical appearance
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 69 kg
Eye Color: Green Gray
Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
Family
After the partition of India, his family moved from Kandahar, Afghanistan to Ratu Rd., Sukhdeo Nagar in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Parents & Siblings
His father served in the Indian Air Force. Her parents are associated with Minoo Mumtaz theater group.
Wife & Children
She is married to Amrit Jais. The couple has two sons named Ahaan Jais and Vyaan Jais.
Rajesh Jais wedding pictures
Career
Theater
After completing his studies, he started performing in theater plays under the guidance of his college professor Ajay Malkani. He has worked as a theater artist in various theater plays such as Mughal E Azam, Summer Folk, Yahudi Ki Ladki, Hiroshima My Love, and Different Stories.
Rajesh Jais in theater plays
Movie
Hindi
In 1995, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Oh Darling Yeh Hai India’ where she played the role of an Eunuch.
Oh Darling Yeh Hi India
He has appeared in several other Hindi films such as ‘Gandhi The Mahatma’ (2010), ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ (2018), ‘Kalank’ (2019), ‘Indoo Ki Jawani’ (2020), and ‘Tu Jhoothi Makkaar Main’ (2023).
Rajesh Jais in Gandhi The Mahatma set
Nagpuri
Rajesh has acted in several Nagpuri films including ‘Dhumkkudiya’ (2019).
Dhumkkudiya
Television
Rajesh made his acting debut with the Hindi TV series ‘Main Vi Detective.’ Some of her popular TV series are ‘Shanti’ (1994; DD National), ‘Kya Mast Hai Life’ (2009; Disney Channel), ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ (2011; Star Plus), ‘Shastri Sisters’ ( 2014 ; Color), and ‘Criminal Patrol’ (2015; Sony).
A still from the TV series Shastri Sisters
Short film
He has acted in several Hindi short films such as ‘The Last Supper’ (2020), ‘Kuchch Sapne Udhaar Ke’ (2021), and ‘Unresolved’ (2021).
Still Rajesh Jais from Unresolved
Web Series
Rajesh Jais has acted in several Hindi web series such as ‘Panchayat’ (2020; Amazon Prime Video), ‘Paatal Lok’ (2020; Amazon Prime Video), ‘Scam 1992’ (2020; SonyLIV), ‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War ‘ (2023; SonyLIV), and ‘SK Sir Ki Class’ (2023; TVF).
SK Sir Ki’s class
Other Work
From 1987 to 1988, he worked as an announcer on All India Radio’s Yuvwani programme. He used to be a reporter for the Indian newspaper Ranchi Express. He has also worked as a freelance journalist in Hindi and English newspapers. Rajesh has appeared in TV commercials of various brands such as Saffola, Dollar, Whirlpool and Pepsodent Toothbrush.
Award
- 2016: Bollywood at AIR Awards & Awards
Rajesh Jais with the Bollywood on AIR award
- 2017: Best Supporting Actress at Hissar Film Festival for the film Brina
- 2018: Best Supporting Actor at the Rajasthan International Film Festival for the film Kareem Mohammed
- 2018: Fat Jiffa award Best Supporting Actor for Ajab Singh ki Ghazab Kahani
Rajesh Jais receives JIFFA
- 2019: Best Actor at Rajasthan International Film Festival for The Last Supper & Gandhi The Mahatma
- 2020: Best Acting Ensemble at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival for the film Dhumkkudiya
Facts/Trivia
- While he was in school, he joined the NCC. While studying in college, he did training at no. 02 Bihar Air Squadron NCC, Ranchi in Air Force Attachment Course. He did several other courses such as Vayu Sainik course, Gliding, Aero-Modelling, Gun shooting, 22 Rifle, 303 Rifle, Light Machine Gun (LMG), 12 Bore Double Barrel Gun, .38 Revolver, and Camping.
- In 1981, he commanded the contingent for the ‘Guard of Honour’ to the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi at BIT, Mesra, Ranchi. In the same year, he received the Presidential Scout from the then President of India Morarji Desai.
- He trained in Indian classical music under his teacher Vinod Pathak.
- Before embarking on her career as an actress, she used to maintain accounts at a tailor’s shop and used to take tuition classes simultaneously.
- In the 1994 Hindi TV series ‘Shanti,’ she was initially offered the role of a peon. In an interview, while talking about her role in Shanti, she said,
On the first day of Shanti’s shoot, when I went to the sets, I was dressed like a peon. An assistant came and asked me to take a picture while giving me a glass of water. I went to director Adi Pocha and said that I will not play the role of a peon. I would do this role at first, then I would always be typecast in the same role. They say that you do five episodes, then your role will be something else. Then I became Nanu Jasoos.”
- In 2018, he received an Honorary Doctorate from the National Virtual University for Peace and Education.
Rajesh Jais with his honorary doctorate
- He has been a member of Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited for a very long time.
- In an interview, while talking about spirituality, he said that he practices spirituality for enlightenment and soulful life.
- One of his favorite quotes is live simple, think high.
- She was once featured on the cover of Aesthetics International magazine.
Rajesh Jais is featured on the cover of the magazine
- Rajesh has appeared as a guest speaker on the talk show Josh Talks.
Rajesh Jais in Josh Talks
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