Rajesh Puri is an Indian actor and director. He rose to fame by playing the role of ‘Lalit Prasad (Lalloo)’ in the TV serial “Hum Log” (1984). The TV series “Hum Log” is the first Indian TV series.
Wiki/Biography
Rajesh Puri was born in New Delhi. He did his schooling from New Delhi’s Harcourt Butler Senior High School and went to Delhi University to further his studies.
Rajesh Puri’s Facebook profile
Rajesh Puri in his school days
After completing his studies, Rajesh enrolled himself at the National Drama School to study acting. While at NSD, Puri participated in several plays.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Brown
Family & Caste
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his parents & siblings.
Wife & Children
Rajesh Puri is married to Anju Puri. The couple has a daughter, Prakriti Puri.
Rajesh Puri with his wife
Rajesh Puri with his family
Career
Rajesh Puri started his acting career in 1983 by playing the role of ‘Kamdar’ in the Hindi comedy film “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro.” He made his television debut in 1984 with the TV serial “Hum Log” where he played the role of ‘Lalit Prasad (Lalloo).’
Rajesh Puri in Hum Log
Next, he appeared in the TV series “Buniyaad” (1986).
He later appeared in films like “Diljalaa” (1987), “Dil” (1990), “Deedar” (1992), “Phool Aur Angaar” (1993), and “Dilwale” (1994).
Some of his popular TV series include “Yeh Duniya Ghazab Ki” (1990s), “Ek Se Badh Kar Ek” (1995), “Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki” (2019), and “Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki” (2018). .
Rajesh Puri in Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki
Apart from movies and TV series, Rajesh has also appeared in stage plays like “Golmaal- The Play” and “Wrong Number.”
In 2019, he played the role of ‘Narad’ in India’s biggest Ramleela at Red Fort.
Rajesh Puri dressed as Narad
Favorite Things
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and cooking.
- Rajesh is fluent in five languages- Hindi, English, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and Rajasthani.
- He is a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha.
Rajesh Puri’s Instagram post
- He has worked in about 500 dramas and 130 movies till date (as of 2020).
- Rajesh believes that his work in TV serials and films is not very fulfilling as an actor. While talking about it, he said,
I think it is very difficult for an artist when his talent is not used as well as it should be. I have done more than 130 films and still haven’t found a character of my calibre.”
He further added,
Although I have not allowed any of my work on the big screen, I really feel that I can really do more complex and diverse roles, and my work in theater is proof of that. It doesn’t matter that my character is only 15 minutes long, my character should be able to move the audience in an indescribable way.”
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