Rajesh Vivek
Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay was an acclaimed Indian stage and film actor who had appeared in over 70 films acting in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema since the late 1970s. He was perhaps best known for his roles in the multi-award-winning Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Swades: We, the People (2004), and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). All three movies were directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. He is also remembered for his earlier roles in Raj Kapoor's blockbuster final film Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), the Ramsay brothers' cult horror film Veerana (1988) in which he plays a priest, and Shekhar Kapur massively acclaimed Bandit Queen (1994) as well as the popular TV series Mahabharat (1988). He was also nominated for his role on Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by the International Indian Film Academy for his performance in a comic role.
He has a M.A in Ancient History and Archaeology from the T.D Degree College in 1970-71.
Movies
- Mar 21, 2015
- Hindi
After overcoming several obstacles and witnessing his childhood friend's death, Nani, an overly ambitious man, embarks on a life-changing journey to the Himalayas.
5.2
- Mar 28, 2014
- Hindi
Vicky wanted to be the godfather of the Mumbai underworld. He gains everything and also loses everything. He gains respect, power, and leadership, but he loses love and friendship.
7.5
- Feb 15, 2008
- OST
Jodhaa Akbar is a sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal Emperor, Akbar and a Rajput princess, Jodhaa.
- May 27, 2005
- Hindi
A small-town pair become the legendary Bunty and Babli, turning the world on its head caper after caper--until they meet a very upset police officer.
- Jan 16, 2003
- Hindi
Jai, a multimillionaire, is secretly in love with Tia whose husband he kills unintentionally while driving. After she loses her memory in the accident, she eventually falls for a guilt-ridden Jai.
- Jun 15, 2001
- Hindi
In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match.
7.5
- Jun 30, 1995
- Hindi
The story of the bandit queen Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994.
- Jan 28, 1994
- Hindi
In order to exact revenge on his sister, a dacoit kidnaps her daughter and includes her in his gang. However, the girl soon escapes and plans to destroy him.
