Raju Shrestha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fahim Ajani |
| Other names | Master Raju |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1969–2022 |
| Spouse | Seema Roshan Ajani |
Fahim Ajani or Raju Shrestha [born 15 August 1966],[citation needed] initially credited as Master Raju or Master Rajoo, is an Indian film and television actor, who started his film career as a child actor, in the 1970s.
Raju has acted in films like Gulzar's Parichay, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Bawarchi (1972), Yash Chopra's Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), Basu Chatterjee's Chitchor (1976) and Gulzar's Kitaab (1977).[1][2]
Over the years, he has acted in around 200 films and a few television series.[3]
He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role in Chitchor (1976).[1]
He is currently seen in youth show Ziddi Dil Maane Na where he plays Prem Deshpremi.[citation needed]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
- Shart (1969)
- Amar Prem (1972)
- Bawarchi (1972)
- Parichay (1972)
- Nafrat (1973)
- Daag: A Poem of Love (1973)
- Abhimaan (1973)
- Deewaar (1975)
- Khushboo (1975)
- Chitchor (1976)
- Jeevan Jyoti (1976)
- Kitaab (1977)
- Inkaar (1977)
- Kasum Khoon Ki (1977)
- Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
- Khatta Meetha (1978)
- Tumhari Kasam (1978)
- Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978)
- Chakravyuha (1978)
- Badalte Rishtey (1978)
- Nalayak (1978)
- Aatish (1979)
- Dhan Daulat (1980)
- Krodhi (1981)
- Hamari Bahu Alka (1982)
- Khud-Daar (1982)
- Nastik (1983 film)
- Woh Saat Din (1983)
- Love in Goa (1983)
- Charanon Ki Saugandh (1988)
- Baaghi (1990)
- Afsana Pyar Ka (1991)
- Saathi (1991)
- Paayal (1992)
- Balwaan (1992)
- Anari (1993)
- Phool (1993)
- Shatranj (1993) as Dinky's friend
- Rang (1993) as Jojo (Yogi & Kajal's college friend)
- Khuddar (1994)
- Aag (1994)
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) as Shyam's friend
- Dil Tera Diwana (1996 film)
- Diljale (1996)
- Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999)
- Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000) as Raju
- Maseeha (2002)
- Inth Ka Jawab Patthar (2002)
- Brij Kau Birju (2003) (Brajbhasha Movie)
- Pati Ho To Aisa (2004)
- Ek Aur Prem Kahani (2004)
- Jaago (2004)
- Black Friday (2004)
- Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005)
Television[edit]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Chunauti | - | DD National | [4] |
| 1994 | Zee Horror Show | - | Zee TV | [4] |
| 1995 | Chhodo Baat Purani (TV) | - | [4] | |
| 1997 | Byomkesh Bakshi (Episode: Vansh Ka Khoon) | Satyakam Das | DD National | [5] |
| Aaha | Special appearance | |||
| Jai Hanuman | Sage Narada | DD National | ||
| 1999 | Dam Dama Dam | Dance master | Zee TV | |
| 2008 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche | (Episode 72 & 73) | STAR One | [4] |
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Divyaastra | (Episode 96 & 97) | |||
| Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Khooni Aankade | (Episode 124 & 125) | |||
| 2009 | Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai - Qayamat | Damroo (Episode 166-173) | ||
| 2011-2013 | Adaalat | Jaggi Malhotra/Pappu Padwal/Abhigyan Rohra | Sony TV | [4] |
| 2011-2013 | CID | Various character roles | Sony TV | [4] |
| 2013-2014 | Bani - Ishq Da Kalma | Kuljeet Singh Bhullar | Colors TV | |
| 2013-2015 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap | Mia Tansen | Sony TV | |
| 2015 | Badii Devrani | Swaroop Chand (Mausa) | &TV | [4] |
| 2016 | Saab Ji | DD National | ||
| 2020 | Nazar 2 | Randeep Parekh (Randeep Mama) | StarPlus | [6][circular reference] |
| 2021–2022 | Ziddi Dil Maane Na | Prem Deshpremi (Prem Ji) | Sony SAB | [7][8] |
Dubbing career[edit]
Raju has dubbed for Suraj Sharma's role as the 16-year-old "Pi" in the Hindi dubbed version of the film, Life of Pi.[9]
Dubbing roles[edit]
Live action films[edit]
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life of Pi | Suraj Sharma | Pi (Age 16) |
Hindi | English | 2012 | 2012 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Shortlived Stardom". The Tribune. 13 August 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Salaam 'Slumdogs'". The Times of India. 1 March 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "Former child star Master Raju is Suraj Sharma's voice in Hindi Life Of Pi". NDTV. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557625/ [user-generated source]
- ^ "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#16 Vansh Ka Khoon". YouTube.
- ^ "Nazar Season 2 Recurring Cast". Wikipedia. 4 April 2020.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! Veteran actor Raju Shrestha to join the cast of Sony SAB's Ziddi Dil Maane Na?". Telly Chakkar. 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Raju Shrestha is happy to relate with GenZ through Ziddi Dil Maane Na: Many young people have started following me on social media". Telly Chakkar. 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Debutant Suraj Sharma's voice dubbed in 'Life of Pi'". The Times of India. 23 November 2012. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.