Rajiv Verma is an Indian actor, director and architect. He is known for his work in Hindi films and television series. He has worked in many popular films including ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989) and ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ (1999).
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Wiki/Biography
Rajeev Verma was born on Tuesday, 28 June 1949 (age 74 years; as of 2023) in Hoshangabad (now Narmadapuram), Madhya Pradesh. Later he came to Bhopal with his family. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He received a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology. Later, he obtained a master’s degree in Urban Design from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Babulal Verma, he was a freedom fighter.
wife and children
He is married to Rita Bhaduri. He is an educationist and theater artist. Together, they have two sons. His sons, Shiladitya Varma, is an artist and playwright, and Tathagata Varma, a software engineer.
Rajeev Verma with his wife and son Tathagata Verma (far right)
other relatives
Amitabh Bachchan is his brother-in-law as Rajiv’s wife Rita Bhaduri is Jaya Bachchan’s sister.
Rajiv Verma (second from left) with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
livelihood
Theater
Rajiv Verma started his career as a theater artist in Bhopal. He has performed as an actor in various theater plays. Later he joined the theater group ‘Bhopal Theatres’. He has also worked as a director for several stage plays such as ‘Bhitri Deewaarein’ (2022), ‘Bhaag Avanti Bhaag’ (2022), ‘Chhoti-Badi Baatein’ (2023), and ‘Chauthi Cigarette’ (2023) .
Poster of theater play ‘Chauthi Cigarette’
He has also designed sets for the plays ‘Bhitri Deewaren’ and ‘Bhaag Avanti Bhaag’.
Television
Rajeev Verma made his television debut in 1987 with the TV serial ‘Chaunauti’ aired on channel DD National. In 1988, he appeared in the TV series ‘Mujrim Hazir’ broadcast on Doordarshan. The series is based on the novel ‘Asami Hazir’ written by Bimal Mitra. He played an episodic role in the detective-crime drama TV series ‘Surag – The Clue’ (1999), which aired on DD National. In 2002, he played the role of Vijay Singhania in the television drama series ‘Lipstick’ which aired on Zee TV.
Rajiv Verma (left) in a scene from the TV series ‘Lipstick’
His performance as Pandit Brijmohan Shastri in the TV series ‘Chhoti Bahu’ (2008) was highly appreciated by the audience. This series was aired on Zee TV. In 2011, he played the role of Satyadev Kaushik in the TV series ‘Mrs. ‘Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuen’, which aired on Zee TV.
Rajiv Verma (left) in a scene from the TV series ‘Mrs. Kaushik’s five daughters-in-law
She acted in various TV series including ‘Dishaayen’ (2001) on DD National, ‘Sanjeevani: A Medical Boon’ (2002) on StarPlus, ‘Kuch Pal Saath Tumhara’ (2003) on Sahara One, ‘Ayushmaan’ (2004) Is. on Sony Entertainment Television, and ‘Betiyan Apni Ya…Paraya Dhan’ (2006) on Star One.
film
Rajeev Verma started his film career with the Bollywood film ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ (1989) starring Salman Khan. Verma played the role of Kishan Kumar Chaudhary in the film.
Rajiv Verma (right) in a scene from the film ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’
In 1992, he appeared in the film ‘Nishchay’ in which he played the role of Manohar Singh. He appeared with Govinda in the film ‘Pardesi Babu’ (1998), in which he played the role of Mr. Chopra. He received much appreciation for the role of Vikramjeet in the film ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ (1999).
Rajeev Verma in a scene from the film ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’
In 2003, the actor played the role of Nisha’s (played by Preity Zinta) father in the film ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’. He appeared as Mirchi Baba in the 2011 film ‘Buddha… Hoga Tera Baap’ starring Amitabh Bachchan. He played the role of Judge AP Chaudhary in the 2016 film ‘Wah Taj’.
Rajiv Verma in a scene from the film ‘Wah Taj’
Some of her other films include ‘Deedar’ (1992), ‘Kachche Dhaage’ (1999), ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’ (1999), ‘Andaz’ (2003), ‘Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghanta’ (2006) . and ‘Bazaar e Husn (2014).
Controversy
Allegation of being associated with RSS
In April 2019, Congress leaders Narendra Singh Saluja and Kamal Nath filed a complaint against Rajiv Verma at the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO-MP) office in Bhopal. In the complaint, he has demanded that Rajeev Verma be removed from the post of State Icon of the Election Commission in Madhya Pradesh. He alleged that Verma was associated with an arts organization called Sanskar Bharati, which he claimed was affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
award
- Kala Sarathi Award in 2023
- Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Saas-Sasur for TV Series ‘Mrs.’ ‘Kaushik’s five daughters-in-law’ in 2011
Note: He has many other honors to his name.
Facts/General Knowledge
- His name has also been written as Rajeev Verma.
- He was fond of acting since childhood. He used to participate in stage plays during his school and college days.
- Before becoming an actor, he worked as a government employee.
- He has also worked as an architect in Bhopal.
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