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Rajesh Vivek was a theater actor who was best known to Hindi movie audiences for his role of the astrologer Guran in Lagaan or as the Postman/Postmaster in Swades. He had also played role of Veda Vyasa, author of the Mahabharata in the popular Indian Series Mahabharat (TV series).

He made his mark as a villain in the beginning with films like Veerana and Joshilay, often playing roles of henchman- but later on he started doing comedic/supporting roles. His other credits include Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, What’s Your Raashee? (as the Astrologer/Detective) and Bunty Aur Babli. Rajesh is also noted for his roles in the historic TV series Bharat Ek khoj. His best acting was seen in the TV Serial “Aghori” which is his horror best. He was roped in for an ad series of Cadbury 5 star as the father of the two sons.

Rajesh was born on January 31, 1949 to Raj Bahadur Upadhyay (1904–1980) & Prem Kumari Upadhyay (1912–1992). He completed his M.A. in Ancient history & Archaeology from T.D.Degree College, Jaunpur(Uttar Pradesh). Shyam Benegal first introduced him in his film Junoon. He died on January 14, 2016 at the age of 66 due to a massive heart attack at Hyderabad.

Filmography:
Yevade Subramanyam (2015)
Dishkiyaaun (2014)
Son of Sardar (2012)
Agneepath (2012 film) (2012)
Mumbai Mast Kalandar (2011)
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey as Shiraz-ul-haq
Do Dooni Chaar (2010)
What’s Your Raashee? (2009)
Jodhaa Akbar (2008) as Chughtai Khan
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
Bhole Shankar (2008)
Nanhe Jaisalmer (2007)
Honi Anhoni (2005) TV Series, as Anchor
Bhoot Unkle (2006)
Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
Vaada (2005)
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
Swades (2004) as Nivaran, the post master
Hatya: The Murder (2004)
Asambhav (2004) as pandit jee
Dil Ka Rishta (2003)
Lagaan (2001) as Guran, the fortune teller
Kachche Dhaage (1999)
Daku Ramkali (1999)
Munnibai (1999)
Pardesi Babu (1998)
Loha (1997)
Karan Arjun(1995)
Bandit Queen (1994) as Mustaquim
Maya Memsaab (1993)
Parasmani (1992)
Vishwatma (1992)
Nagin Aur Lootere (1992)
Vishkanya (1991)
Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkar (1991)
Kafan (1990)
Tridev (1989)
Joshilaay (1989)
The Deceivers (1988)
The Perfect Murder (1988)
The Sword of Tipu Sultan (TV series)
Mahabharat (TV series)as Ved Vyas (1988)
Veerana (1988)
Janbaaz (1986)
Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
Kalka(1983)
Gandhi (film) (1982) as Dr. Rajendra prasad
Junoon (1978)
TV Serial Aghori(1996)
Bharat Ek Khoj (1988 TV Serial, Episode 21 – Bhakti)
Devo ke dev Maha dev (2011 TV Serial as Yalkoti)

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