Rajesh Khattar

Rajesh Khattar is an Indian television and film actor, voice actor, and screenwriter.

Rajesh Khattar
Born1966/1967 (age 53–54)[1]
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • voice actor
  • screen play writer
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1990; div. 2001)
[1]
Vandana Sajnani
(
m. 2008)
[2]
ChildrenIshaan Khatter (son)
Vanraj Krishna Khatter (son)
Shahid Kapoor (step son)

Personal life

Khattar married actress Neelima Azeem in 1990 who is also Shahid Kapoor's mother. They have a son, Ishaan Khatter, who is an actor. Khattar and Azim got divorced in the year 2001.[1] Khattar married Vandana Sajnani in 2008.[2] Their first child, a boy, Vanraj Khattar, was born in August 2019 after 11 years of marriage.[3][4]

Career

As a film actor, Khattar worked in Hindi films like Don, Don 2, Khiladi 786, Race 2, the Satish Kaushik-directed Gang of Ghosts, Manjunath and Traffic. Khattar also appeared in English and other language TV series and TV films such as Sharpe's Peril, the French series Fais pas ci, fais pas ça and German movie Gift (2017) directed by Daniel Harrich.

Khattar returned to television after 8 years with Beyhadh as Ashwin Mehrotra on Sony TV, followed by Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka? as Rishaan Malik on Star Plus. He also featured in Vikram Bhatt's Spotlight on Viu. In 2018, Khattar portrayed the role of Harshvardhan Hooda in Colors TV's Bepannah.

Filmography

Films

YearFilm titleRoleLanguageNotes
1992Nagin Aur LootereInspector Nagesh/RajnikantHindi
1993AainaSunilHindi
1999SooryavanshamHeera's brotherHindi
2006Don: The Chase Begins AgainSinghaniaHindi
2007The Train: Some Lines Shoulder Never Be CrossedRoma's friendHindi
2009Jai Veeru: Friends ForeverCBI officerHindi
2009Radio: Love on AirRJ Vivan Shah's BossHindi
Punjabi
2010PrinceSherryHindi
2010ChaseDIG Ranveer TyagiHindi
2010Hello DarlingBossHindi
2011Kaccha Limbooa family friendHindi
2011Men Will Be MenSpecial AppearanceHindi
2011Damadamm!Rajan MehraHindi
2011Don 2SinghaniaHindi
2012Ek Main Aur Ekk TuMr. ShahHindi
2012Diary of a ButterflyXavierHindi
2012RakhtbeejDabralHindi
2012Khiladi 786Inspector Jugnu SinghHindi
2013Race 2Vikram ThaparHindi
2014ManjunathRainaHindi
2014Action JacksonMember in the meetingHindi
2014Objection My GodNot KnownHindi
2015Ranviir The MarshalRanaHindi
2016TrafficDr. Jagdish KhattarHindi
2019ChanakyaIbrahim QureshiTelugu
2020ShukranuBhishamHindion ZEE5[5]

Television

Year Show Character Language Notes
1989Phir Wahi TalashCaptain SalimHindiTV Series on Doordarshan
1993JunoonACP Wajahad AliHindiTV series on Doordarshan
1995AahatHindiTV Series on Sony TV
2006-2008Left Right LeftLala GehlotHindiTV Series on SAB TV
2007Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa BandhanKishan KataraHindiTV Series on Star Plus
Won 'Best Actor in negative role' at Indian Television Academy Awards 2007
2008Sharpe's PerilSubedar PillaiEnglishTV Movie on ITV, UTV
2008Sapna Babul Ka...BidaaiBittuHindiTV Series on Star Plus
2016Fais pas ci, fais pas çaKumar ShangviFrenchTV Series on France 2
2016-2017BeyhadhAshwin MehrotraHindiTV Show on Sony TV
2017GiftAagam NayarGermanTV Movie
2017Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?Rishan MalikHindiTV Show on Star Plus
2017SpotlightRanjit ThakurEnglish
Hindi
Web Series by Vikram Bhatt on Viu
2018BepannaahHarshvardhan HoodaHindiTV Show on Colors TV
2018Crime Patrol (TV series)HindiTV Show on Sony TV

Dubbing career

As a Hindi voice-dubbing artist, Khattar has dubbed for many famous Hollywood actors including Tom Hanks, Johnny Depp, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Dominic West, Nicolas Cage, Lambert Wilson and Michael Fassbender.[6]

Dubbing roles

Live action films

Film titleActorCharacterDub LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal Year ReleaseDub Year ReleaseNotes
GaganamNagarjuna AkkineniMajor Raveendra
(Nagarzun)
HindiTelugu20112012The Hindi dub was re-titled: "Mere Hindustan Ki Kasam".
Alex PandianKarthiAlex PandianHindiTamil20132013
KediNagarjuna AkkineniRamesh alias RummyHindiTelugu20102011The Hindi dub was re-titled: "Gambler No. 1".
10 EndrathukullaVikramAnonymous driverHindiTamil20152015The Hindi dub was re-titled: "10 Ka Dum".
Cameraman Gangatho RambabuPawan KalyanRambabuHindiTelugu20122015The Hindi dub was re-titled: "Mera Target".
Terminator 2: Judgment DayJoe MortonMiles Bennett DysonHindiEnglish19912004
Home Alone 3Olek KrupaPeter BeaupreHindiEnglish1997
The Mask of ZorroAntonio BanderasAlejandro Murrieta / Zorro
(First dub)
HindiEnglish19981998
The Legend of ZorroAntonio BanderasAlejandro Murrieta / ZorroHindiEnglish
Spanish
20052005Performed alongside Rajesh Jolly who voiced Nick Chinlund as Jacob McGivens in Hindi.
The Bone CollectorGary SwansonAlan RubinHindiEnglish19992010Performed alongside Meghana Erande who voiced Angelina Jolie's role as Police Officer Amelia Donaghy for the 2010 TV Hindi-dubbed version.
HellboyDoug JonesAbe Sapien
(First dub)
HindiEnglish20042004Sanket Mhatre dubbed this character in second Hindi dub for UTV Action. Performed alongside Rajesh Jolly who voiced Ron Perlman as Hellboy, Viraj Adhav who voiced Rupert Evans as John Myers in Hindi.
Namit Das dubbed this character in sequel.
The MummyOded Fehr
Corey Johnson
Ardeth Bay
American expedition
Narrator
HindiEnglish19991999
Romeo Must DieJet LeeBarberHindiEnglish20002000The Hindi dub is titled: "Inteqaam Ki Aag".
ShaftSamuel L. JacksonJohn Shaft IIHindiEnglish20002000
SwordfishHugh JackmanStanley JobsonHindiEnglish20012001
Belphegor, Phantom of the LouvreLionel AbelanskiSimmonetHindiFrench20012001
Ocean's ElevenAndy GarcíaTerry BenedictHindiEnglish20012001
The OneJason StathamMVA Agent Evan FunschHindiEnglish20012001
EvolutionTed LevineBrigadier General Russell WoodmanHindiEnglish20012001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingUnknown actorUnknown character
(First Dub)
HindiEnglish20012002Performed alongside Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Liv Tyler as Arwen Undómiel and in the Hindi. He participated in the first Hindi dub. On Christmas of 2011, UTV Action aired a second dub produced in-house by UTV Software Communications.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersUnknown actorUnknown character
(First Dub)
HindiEnglish20022003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingUnknown actorUnknown character
(First Dub)
HindiEnglish20032004
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyUnknown actorUnknown characterHindiEnglish20122012
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugUnknown actorUnknown characterHindiEnglish20132013
The GuruMichael McKeanDwainHindiEnglish20022002
Men in Black IIJohnny KnoxvilleScrad & CharlieHindiEnglish20022002
The RundownDwayne JohnsonBeckHindiEnglish20032003Only one Hindi dubbed version was made and it was also aired on UTV Action.
X2Alan CummingKurt
Wagner / Nightcrawler
HindiEnglish20032003
X-Men: First ClassMichael FassbenderErik Lensherr / MagnetoHindiEnglish
German
Russian
French
20112011
X-Men: Days of Future PastMichael FassbenderYoung Erik Lensherr / MagnetoHindiEnglish
German
Russian
French
20142014Ashwin Mushran dubbed this role in X-Men: Apocalypse.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of LifeGerard ButlerTerry SheridanHindiEnglish20032003Performed alongside Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft in the Hindi dubbed version.
Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleJustin TherouxSeamus O'GradyHindiEnglish20032003The original Hindi dub has also aired on Sony Max.
The League of Extraordinary GentlemenNaseeruddin ShahCaptain NemoHindiEnglish20032003Although Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian actor starring in an English-language film, he didn't dub over his own character in Hindi for unknown reasons, so Rajesh was chosen to Hindi-dub his character instead.
TimelineLambert WilsonLord ArnautHindiEnglish20032003
Shanghai KnightsThomas FisherArtie DoyleHindiEnglish20032003
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black PearlJohnny DeppCaptain Jack SparrowHindiEnglish20032003For the Indian audience these movies are renamed in Hindi as Samander Ke Lootere. Performed alongside Viraj Adhav who voiced Orlando Bloom as Will Turner.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestJohnny DeppCaptain Jack SparrowHindiEnglish20062006
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndJohnny DeppCaptain Jack SparrowHindiEnglish20072007
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger TidesJohnny DeppCaptain Jack SparrowHindiEnglish20112011Hindi dubbed version is renamed in Hindi as Samander Ke Lootere: Ek Anjaan Rahasya
Arshad Warsi dubbed this role in next movie.
The Matrix Reloaded[7]Lambert WilsonThe MerovingianHindiEnglish20032003Performed alongside Viraj Adhav who voiced Keanu Reeves as Thomas A. Anderson / Neo and Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity
The Matrix RevolutionsLambert WilsonThe MerovingianHindiEnglish20032003
Van HelsingHugh JackmanGabriel Van Helsing
(First dub)
HindiEnglish20042004Voiced him for the Theatrical and Home media releases. Pawan Kalra dubbed him for the 2006 TV Hindi-dubbed version.
CatwomanLambert WilsonGeorges HedareHindiEnglish20042004
Walking TallDwayne JohnsonChristopher "Chris" Vaughn, Jr.HindiEnglish20042004
Spider-Man 2Dylan BakerDr. Curt ConnorsHindiEnglish20042004Aaditya Raaj dubbed this role in third movie. Performed alongside Viraj Adhav who voiced Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man and Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson in the Hindi.
Alien vs. PredatorRaoul BovaSebastian De RosaHindiEnglish20042004
King KongJack BlackCarl DenhamHindiEnglish20052005Performed alongside Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow.
The Wicker ManNicolas CageEdward MalusHindiEnglish20062006
300David WenhamDilios
Narration
(First Dub)
HindiEnglish20072007Performed alongside Vikrant Chaturvedi who voiced Rodrigo Santoro's character as King Xerxes. There was another Hindi dub produced by Main Frame Software Communications and that featured an entirely different Hindi dubbing voice cast, which that aired on UTV Action on 27 November 2010.
300: Rise of an EmpireDavid WenhamDiliosHindiEnglish20142014
National Treasure 2Nicolas CageBenjamin Franklin "Ben" GatesHindiEnglish20072007
Iron ManRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20082008Performed alongside Rajesh Jolly who voiced Terrence Howard as Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S..
The Incredible HulkRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron Man
(uncredited cameo)
HindiEnglish20082008Performed alongside
Ankur Javeri who voiced Edward Norton as Bruce Banner / Hulk in Hindi.
Iron Man 2Robert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20102010Performed alongside Rajesh Jolly who voiced Don Cheadle as Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S. in Hindi.
Iron Man 3Robert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20132013
Get SmartDwayne JohnsonAgent 23HindiEnglish20082008
Tooth FairyDwayne JohnsonDerek Thompson / Tooth FairyHindiEnglish20102010
Gulliver's TravelsJack BlackLemuel GulliverHindiEnglish20102010
Ghost RiderNicolas CageJohnny Blaze / Ghost Rider
(First Dub)
HindiEnglish20072007The younger version of this character was portrayed by
Matt Long and was Hindi dubbed by
Ankur Javeri.
There was another Hindi dub produced by Main Frame Software Communications for UTV Action and that featured an entirely different Hindi dubbing voice cast for the UTV Action Hindi dub, which that aired around 2010.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of VengeanceNicolas CageJohnny Blaze / Ghost Rider
(First Dub)
HindiEnglish20122012
Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeRichard CoyleTus
Narrator
HindiEnglish20102010Performed alongside
Yudhvir Dahiya who voiced
Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan,
Kabir Bedi who voiced Ben Kingsley as Nizam, and Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina in the Hindi dubbed version. Only one Hindi dub was made and this one also aired on UTV Action. Rajesh was also the writer for the Hindi dubbed version of this film.
2012John CusackJackson CurtisHindiEnglish20092009
The Da Vinci CodeTom HanksRobert LangdonHindiEnglish
French
20062006
Angels & DemonsTom HanksRobert LangdonHindiEnglish
Italian
Latin
German
Swiss German
French
Spanish
Polish
20092009Saahil Chadha dubbed this character in next film.
Casino RoyaleMads MikkelsenLe ChiffreHindiEnglish20062006
SkyfallRalph FiennesGareth Mallory / MHindiEnglish20122012Rajesh's name was mentioned on the Hindi dub credits of the DVD release of the film, also containing the Tamil, Telugu, Russian and Ukrainian credits.[8]
BeowulfRay WinstoneBeowulfHindiEnglish20072007
TransformersJohn TurturroAgent SimmonsHindiEnglish20072007Performed alongside Saumya Daan who voiced Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Megan Fox as Mikaela Banes, Shailendra Pandey who voiced Optimus Prime, replacing Peter Cullen's voice and Parminder Ghumman who voiced Megatron, replacing Hugo Weaving's voice in the Hindi dubbed version.
Transformers: Revenge of the FallenJohn TurturroAgent SimmonsHindiEnglish20092009
Transformers: Dark of the MoonJohn TurturroAgent SimmonsHindiEnglish20112011Performed alongside Saumya Daan who voiced Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, Akshay Kumar who voiced Optimus Prime replacing Peter Cullen's voice and Parminder Ghumman who voiced Megatron, replacing Hugo Weaving's voice.
Shoot 'Em UpClive OwenMr. SmithHindiEnglish20072007
Sex and the CityChris NothJohn James "Mr. Big" PrestonHindiEnglish20082008
Sex and the City 2Chris NothJohn James "Mr. Big" PrestonHindiEnglish20102010
The Taking of Pelham 123John TurturroCamonettiHindiEnglish20092009
The TouristJohnny DeppFrank Tupelo / Alexander PearceHindiEnglish20102010
Kick-AssNicolas CageDamon Macready / Big DaddyHindiEnglish20102011
Johnny English RebornDominic WestSimon AmbroseHindiEnglish20112011
John CarterDominic WestSab ThanHindiEnglish20122012Performed alongside Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris in Hindi.
The AvengersRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20122012Performed alongside Joy Sengupta who voiced Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Shilpi Arora who voiced Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S., Samay Raj Thakkar who voiced Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk and Shakti Singh who voiced Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in Hindi.
The Dark Knight RisesBen MendelsohnJohn DaggettHindiEnglish20122012Performed alongside Samay Raj Thakkar who voiced Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Hindi.
The Amazing Spider-ManIrrfan KhanDr. Rajit RathaHindiEnglish20122012Although Irrfan Khan is an Indian actor starring in an English-language film, he didn't dub over his own character in Hindi for unknown reasons, so Rajesh was chosen to Hindi-dub his character instead.
PrometheusMichael FassbenderDavid 8HindiEnglish20122012
Resident EvilJames PurefoySpence ParksHindiEnglish20022002
Avengers: Age of UltronRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20152015Performed alongside Joy Sengupta who voiced Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Mona Ghosh Shetty who voiced Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Samay Raj Thakkar who voiced Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk, Shakti Singh who voiced Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S. and Vision, Shailendra Pandey who voiced James Spader as Ultron in Hindi.
GoosebumpsJack BlackR.L. StineHindiEnglish20152015
Captain America:
Civil War
Robert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20162016Performed alongside Atul Kapoor who voiced Paul Bettany as Vision, Rajesh Jolly whoh voiced Don Cheadle as Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes in Hindi.
The Jungle BookGiancarlo EspositoAkela
(voice)
HindiEnglish20162016
Kingsman: The Secret ServiceColin FirthHarry Hart / GalahadHindiEnglish20142014
Spider-Man: HomecomingRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20172017
Avengers: Infinity WarRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20182018
Avengers: EndgameRobert Downey Jr.Tony Stark / Iron ManHindiEnglish20192019
Hobbs & ShawIdris ElbaBrixton LoreHindiEnglish20192019

Animated films

Film titleActorCharacterDub LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal Year ReleaseDub Year ReleaseNotes
ShrekMike MyersShrekHindiEnglish20012001Performed alongside Amar Babaria who voiced Eddie Murphy as Donkey and Kishore Bhatt who voiced Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots in Hindi dubbed version.
Shrek 2Mike MyersShrekHindiEnglish20042004
Shrek the ThirdMike MyersShrekHindiEnglish20072007
Shrek Forever AfterMike MyersShrekHindiEnglish20102010
Shrek the HallsMike MyersShrekHindiEnglish20072007
Ice Age: Dawn of the DinosaursSimon PeggBuckHindiEnglish20092009
Ice Age: Continental DriftSimon PeggBuck
(cameo)
HindiEnglish20122012
Monsters vs. AliensHugh LaurieDr. CockroachHindiEnglish20092009
RioCarlos PonceMarcelHindiEnglish20112011Performed alongside Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey who voiced various characters in the Hindi dubbed version.
Rio 2UnknownUnknownHindiEnglish20142014
The Adventures of TintinDaniel CraigIvan Ivanovitch Sakharine/Red RackhamHindiEnglish20112011
The CroodsNicolas CageGrug CroodHindiEnglish20132013
EpicBlake AndersonDagdaHindiEnglish20132013Performed alongside Nachiket Dighe who also voiced two characters which were Nod and Mub in the Hindi dubbed version.
TurboBill HaderGuy GagnéHindiEnglish20132013

Production staff

Original content

Live action films

Film titleStaff roleStudioLanguageYear ReleaseNotes
Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th CenturyWriterEagleHindi2003

Dubbed content

Live action films

Film titleStaff roleDubbing StudioDub LanguageOriginal LanguageOriginal Year ReleaseDub Year ReleaseNotes
Lion of the DesertWriterSound & Vision IndiaHindiEnglish19812004Hindi Script and dubbing was praised by many critics.
Kung Fu HustleWriterSound & Vision IndiaHindiCantonese Chinese20042005
Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeWriterSound & Vision IndiaHindiEnglish20102010He was also the Hindi dubbing voice for Richard Coyle's role as Tus and was the Narrator of the Hindi dub.
SaltWriterSound & Vision IndiaHindiEnglish20102010

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Show Result
2017 Lions Gold Awards Best Actor In A Negative Role (Male) Beyhadh Won
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor In A Negative Role (Jury) Nominated
2019 Lions Gold Awards Best Supporting Actor Bepannah Won
Indian Telly Awards Best Actor In Negative Role Male (Popular) Won[9]
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See also

References

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  2. "Rajesh Khattar, Vandana Sajnani celebrate 10th wedding anniversary". Mid Day. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  3. Olivera, Roshni (31 August 2019). "After 3 miscarriages, 3 IVFs, 3 IUIs & 3 surrogacy failures, Vandana Sajnani and Rajesh Khattar become proud parents to baby boy Vanraj Krishna - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  4. "Beyhadh actor Rajesh Khattar blessed with baby boy at the age of 53". India Today. 31 August 2019. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  5. "Promo of Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad Starrer Shukranu Released". News18. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  6. "I too may get my SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE soon – bollywood news". glamsham.com. 2 June 2009. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  7. "A Grade Dubbing Actor-Rajesh Khattar". Hindi Dubbing Stars. 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  8. "Skyfall Dubbing Cast – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Russian, Ukrainian". YouTube.com. 21 June 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  9. Parismita Goswami (21 March 2019). "ITA Awards 2019 winners' list: Jennifer, Parth, Erica and others walk away with trophies". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 21 March 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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