Raj Babbar Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Raj Babbar Age

71 Years Old

Biography

Full Name	Raj Babbar
Date of Birth	23 June 1952
Age	71 Years Old
Place of Birth	Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Profession	Actor, Politician

Family

Father	Kushal Kumar Babbar
Mother	Shobharani Babbar
Brother	Kishan Babbar Vinod Babbar
Sister
Spouse	Nadira Babbar Late Smita Patil
Children	Juhi Babbar Arya Babbar Prateik Babbar

Physical Measurements

Height	5 Feet 7 Inches
Weight	Not Known
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Body Measurements	Not Known

Education

School	Not Known
College	Agra College, Uttar Pradesh National School of Drama, Delhi
Qualification	Graduation

Career

Raj Babbar began his journey by training in the Method school of acting at NSD, where he was also involved in Street Theatre. After completing his training in New Delhi, he ventured to Mumbai to pursue a career in films. He made his debut opposite Reena Roy, a prominent actress of that era. One of his notable roles early in his career was in the movie “Insaf Ka Tarazu,” where he played a horrifying character who commits assault. His association with the B. R. Chopra banner led him to feature in films like “Nikaah” and “Aaj Ki Aawaz.”

In addition to his success in Hindi cinema, Raj Babbar made significant contributions to Punjabi cinema. He delivered remarkable performances in movies such as “Chann Pardesi,” “Marhi Da Deeva,” and “Long Da Lishkara,” which were acclaimed for their realistic portrayal of serious themes, marking an innovative approach in Punjabi cinema. He also appeared in successful Punjabi films like “Aasra Pyar Da,” “Mahaul Theek Hai,” and “Shaheed Uddham Singh,” among others.

Throughout his career, Raj Babbar portrayed antagonistic roles in several films, including “Saazish,” “Aankhen,” “Dalaal,” “The Gambler,” and “Barsaat,” among others. He also ventured into television, featuring in series like “Mahabharat,” “Bahadur Shah Zafar,” and “Maharaja Ranjit Singh.”

In the realm of politics, Raj Babbar entered the arena by joining Janata Dal in 1989 under the leadership of V. P. Singh. He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 1999 and later represented the Indian National Congress in various capacities. His political career saw ups and downs, including victories and defeats in elections. However, he faced criticism for certain statements he made, such as suggesting that a meager amount was sufficient for a full meal in Mumbai, which stirred controversy.

In the 2024 Indian general election, Raj Babbar has been nominated by the Indian National Congress to contest from the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency.