He trained in the Method school of acting at NSD, which is involved in Street Theatre. After his training in New Delhi, he moved to Mumbai and started his film career with Reena Roy, one of the well-known actresses of that time. He gained notoriety for his horrific portrayal of a rapist in the movie Insaaf Ka Taraazu, in which he assaulted the heroine Zeenat Aman, and later her sister, and in the end, is shot and killed by the heroine.
He also achieved success in Punjabi cinema as he gave remarkable performances in Chann Pardesi (1980), Marhi Da Deeva (1989), and Long Da Lishkara (1986) – three art house movies with serious themes treated in a realistic manner, and this was an innovation for the Punjabi films field. He also acted in the hit Punjabi films Aasra Pyar Da (1983), Mahaul Theek Hai (1999), Shaheed Uddham Singh(2000), Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005), Ek Jind Ek Jaan (2006), Apni Boli Apna Des (2009) and Tera Mera Ki Rishta(2009). He appeared in several movies as an antagonist in movies like Insaf ka Tarazu (1980), Saazish (1988), Aankhen (1993), Dalaal (1993), The Gambler(1995), Andaz (1994), Yaarana(1995), Barsaat (1995), Ziddi (1997), Gundagardi (1997), Daag the Fire (1999),Indian (2001) and many more, some movies became successful, but some were commercial flops.
He has also acted in television. He appeared in the introductory episodes of the famous Indian TV series Mahabharat, as king Bharat, Bahadur Shah Zafar (1986), as Akbar, alongside the then debutant Juhi Chawla, and also in his home production series; Maharaja Ranjit Singh (2010), all telecast on Doordarshan. In 2014 and 2015, He acted in the serial telecast on Life OK; Pukaar - Call For The Hero, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, with Rannvijay Singh, Adah Sharma and Shubhangi Latkar.
Political life
Raj Babbar entered politics by joining Janata Dal in 1989, which was led by V. P. Singh. He later joined Samajwadi Party and was elected as a Member of the Parliament of India three times. From 1994 to 1999 he was a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was re-elected in the 14th Lok Sabha elections for his second term in 2004. He was suspended from Samajwadi Party in 2006. Later he joined Indian National Congress in 2008 and was elected for his fourth term as Member of Parliament in 2009, by defeating Dimple Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav and daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav.[7] In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he contested from Ghaziabad and lost to General V. K. Singh.[8] He was appointed as the president of Uttar Pradesh congress committee (UPCC), but in 2019 elections he couldn't even manage to save his own seat and lost to Rajkumar Chahar of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a huge margin of 4,95,065 votes.
Raj Babbar, in the capacity of Congress spokesman, created controversy in 2013, by stating that Rs.12 is sufficient for a common man to get a full meal in Mumbai, which drew severe criticism.[9] He also said that a poor person in India can get full meals two times a day, within Rs. 28 to 32 and opposition parties termed Raj Babbar's statement laughable.[9] Later, he regretted his comments.[10] In July 2013, he compared Narendra Modi to Adolf Hitler, which also created controversy.[11]
Personal life
Raj with wife Nadira, July 2012
Raj Babbar married Nadira Zaheer, daughter of noted theatre personality Sajjad Zaheer. Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar are his children from Nadira. Then he married the actress Smita Patil who gave birth to their son Prateik Babbar. He has two younger brothers, Kishan and Vinod (deceased) and four younger sisters.
Raj Babbar's niece Kajri Babbar is an upcoming filmmaker.[2][12][13]
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babbar, born, june, 1952, indian, hindi, punjabi, film, actor, politician, belonging, indian, national, congress, three, time, member, sabha, time, member, upper, house, indian, parliament, president, uttar, pradesh, congress, committee, babbar, february, 2012. Raj Babbar born 23 June 1952 is an Indian Hindi and Punjabi film actor and politician belonging to Indian National Congress He is a three time member of the Lok Sabha and a two time member of the Upper House of the Indian Parliament He was the President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee 3 Raj BabbarBabbar in February 2012Member of Parliament Rajya SabhaIn office 14 March 2015 25 November 2020Succeeded byNaresh BansalConstituencyUttarakhandPresident of Uttar Pradesh Congress CommitteeIn office 12 July 2016 7 October 2019Succeeded byAjay Kumar LalluMember of Parliamentfor FirozabadIn office By elections Nov 2009 2014Preceded byRam Ji Lal SumanSucceeded byAkshay YadavMember of Parliamentfor AgraIn office 1999 2009Preceded byBhagwan Shankar RawatSucceeded byRam Shankar KatheriaMP of Rajya SabhaIn office 1994 1999ConstituencyUttar PradeshPersonal detailsBorn 1952 06 23 23 June 1952 age 70 Agra Uttar Pradesh IndiaPolitical partyIndian National CongressOther politicalaffiliationsSamajwadi PartySpouse s Nadira Zaheer 1975 present Smita PatilChildrenArya BabbarJuhi BabbarPrateik BabbarParent s Kushal Kumar Babbar father Shobha Babbar mother RelativesKajri Babbar niece 1 2 See Babbar family Alma materNSD Delhi Agra UniversityProfessionActorpoliticianYears active1979 presentSignature Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Political life 4 Personal life 5 Awards and nominations 6 Selected acting filmography 6 1 Films 6 2 Television 7 References 8 External linksEarly life EditBabbar was born in Agra Uttar Pradesh India into a Punjabi family on 23 June 1952 His family has long settled in Tundla Firozabad since the partition 4 He did his initial schooling from Mufid E Aam Inter college Agra He is an alumnus of the 1975 class of the National School of Drama and graduate from Agra College 5 6 Career EditHe trained in the Method school of acting at NSD which is involved in Street Theatre After his training in New Delhi he moved to Mumbai and started his film career with Reena Roy one of the well known actresses of that time He gained notoriety for his horrific portrayal of a rapist in the movie Insaaf Ka Taraazu in which he assaulted the heroine Zeenat Aman and later her sister and in the end is shot and killed by the heroine He became a consistent feature of the B R Chopra banner in Nikaah with Deepak Parashar and Salma Agha and in Aaj Ki Aawaz with Smita Patil He also achieved success in Punjabi cinema as he gave remarkable performances in Chann Pardesi 1980 Marhi Da Deeva 1989 and Long Da Lishkara 1986 three art house movies with serious themes treated in a realistic manner and this was an innovation for the Punjabi films field He also acted in the hit Punjabi films Aasra Pyar Da 1983 Mahaul Theek Hai 1999 Shaheed Uddham Singh 2000 Yaaran Naal Baharan 2005 Ek Jind Ek Jaan 2006 Apni Boli Apna Des 2009 and Tera Mera Ki Rishta 2009 He appeared in several movies as an antagonist in movies like Insaf ka Tarazu 1980 Saazish 1988 Aankhen 1993 Dalaal 1993 The Gambler 1995 Andaz 1994 Yaarana 1995 Barsaat 1995 Ziddi 1997 Gundagardi 1997 Daag the Fire 1999 Indian 2001 and many more some movies became successful but some were commercial flops He has also acted in television He appeared in the introductory episodes of the famous Indian TV series Mahabharat as king Bharat Bahadur Shah Zafar 1986 as Akbar alongside the then debutant Juhi Chawla and also in his home production series Maharaja Ranjit Singh 2010 all telecast on Doordarshan In 2014 and 2015 He acted in the serial telecast on Life OK Pukaar Call For The Hero directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah with Rannvijay Singh Adah Sharma and Shubhangi Latkar Political life EditRaj Babbar entered politics by joining Janata Dal in 1989 which was led by V P Singh He later joined Samajwadi Party and was elected as a Member of the Parliament of India three times From 1994 to 1999 he was a member of the Rajya Sabha He was re elected in the 14th Lok Sabha elections for his second term in 2004 He was suspended from Samajwadi Party in 2006 Later he joined Indian National Congress in 2008 and was elected for his fourth term as Member of Parliament in 2009 by defeating Dimple Yadav wife of Akhilesh Yadav and daughter in law of Mulayam Singh Yadav 7 In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections he contested from Ghaziabad and lost to General V K Singh 8 He was appointed as the president of Uttar Pradesh congress committee UPCC but in 2019 elections he couldn t even manage to save his own seat and lost to Rajkumar Chahar of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a huge margin of 4 95 065 votes Raj Babbar in the capacity of Congress spokesman created controversy in 2013 by stating that Rs 12 is sufficient for a common man to get a full meal in Mumbai which drew severe criticism 9 He also said that a poor person in India can get full meals two times a day within Rs 28 to 32 and opposition parties termed Raj Babbar s statement laughable 9 Later he regretted his comments 10 In July 2013 he compared Narendra Modi to Adolf Hitler which also created controversy 11 Personal life Edit Raj with wife Nadira July 2012 Raj Babbar married Nadira Zaheer daughter of noted theatre personality Sajjad Zaheer Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar are his children from Nadira Then he married the actress Smita Patil who gave birth to their son Prateik Babbar He has two younger brothers Kishan and Vinod deceased and four younger sisters Raj Babbar s niece Kajri Babbar is an upcoming filmmaker 2 12 13 He launched his own home production Babbar Films Pvt Ltd along with his brother Kishan Under this he has produced two feature films Karm Yodha 1992 and Kash Aap Hamare Hote 2003 and the serial Maharaja Ranjit Singh TV series 2010 Awards and nominations Edit1981 Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Insaaf Ka Tarazu 1984 Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Agar Tum Na Hote 1985 Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Aaj Ki Awaaz 1994 Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Dalaal 1996 Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for YaraanaSelected acting filmography EditFilms Edit Year Film Role Note1977 Kissa Kursi Ka1980 Aap To Aise Na The1980 Jazbaat1980 Sau Din Saas Ke1980 Chann Pardesi Punjabi film1980 Insaaf Ka Tarazu Ramesh Gupta1980 Hum Paanch1980 Saajan Mere Main Saajan Ki1981 Kalyug1981 Raaz1981 Poonam1981 Prem Geet1981 Sharda1981 Yeh Rishta Na Toote1981 Umrao Jaan1981 Tajurba1981 Armaan1981 Aapas Ki Baat1982 Dulha Bikta Hai1982 Daulat1982 Bheegi Palkein1982 Jeevan Dhaara1982 Lakshmi1982 Nikaah1983 Arpan1983 Agar Tum Na Hote1983 Aasra Pyar Da Punjabi film1983 Main Awara Hoon Rajeev Kumar1983 Mazdoor1983 Gehri Chot1983 Rang Birangi1983 Kalka1983 Mehndi1983 Naukar Biwi Ka1983 Paanchwin Manzil Raj1983 Rishta Kagaz Ka1984 Aaj Ki Awaz Prof Prabhat Verma1984 Anand Aur Anand1984 Inteha1984 Jeene Nahi Doonga1984 Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein1984 Maati Maangey Khoon1984 Pet Pyar Aur Paap1984 Shapath1985 Jhoothi1985 Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari1985 Haqeeqat1985 Hum Do Hamare Do1985 Jawaab1985 Aitbaar1985 Maha Shaktimaan1985 Meraa Ghar Mere Bachche1985 Lava1985 Salma1985 Ulta Seedha1986 Angaarey1986 Long Da Lishkara Punjabi film1986 Dahleez1986 Kirayadar1986 Baat Ban Jaye1986 Suhagan1987 Awam1987 Insaniyat Ke Dushman1987 Jaan Hatheli Pe1987 Mirch Masala1987 Muqaddar Ka Faisla1987 Sansar1988 Andha Yudh1988 Hum Farishte Nahin1988 Kabzaa1988 Kanwarlal1988 Mahaveera1988 Mera Muqaddar1988 Rama O Rama1988 Vijay1988 Waaris1988 Libaas1988 Zakhmi Aurat1988 Paanch Fauladi1989 Asmaan Se Ooncha1989 Marhi Da Deeva Punjabi film1989 Hisaab Khoon Ka1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain1989 Mohabat Ka Paigham1989 Suryaa An AwakeningJaaydaad1990 Amiri Garibi1990 Agneekaal1990 Ghayal Ashok Mehra1990 Shadyantra1990 Qurbani Jatt Di Punjabi film1990 Do Yaar1991 Gunehgar Kaun1991 Dharam Sankat1991 Swarg Jaisaa Ghar1991 Kasam Kali Ki1992 Anutap Bengali film1992 Karm Yodha1992 Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj1992 Kal Ki Awaz1993 Sadhna1993 Rudaali1993 Badi Bahen1993 Aankhen1993 Maya Memsaab1994 Naseebo Punjabi film1994 Dalaal1994 Ucha Pind Punjabi film1995 God and Gun1995 Sarhad The Border of Crime1995 The Gambler Jaichand1995 Barsaat1995 Yaraana1996 Maahir1997 Gupt The Hidden Truth1997 Itihaas1997 Qahar 1997 1997 Ziddi Jindaal1998 Achanak1998 Maharaja1998 Prem Aggan 1998 1999 Daag The Fire1999 Shaheed Uddham Singh Punjabi film1999 Mahaul Theek Hai Punjabi film2000 Baaghi2000 Aakhir Kaun Thi Woh 2001 Indian2002 Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh2002 Jaani Dushman Ek Anokhi Kahani2003 LOC Kargil2003 Kash Aap Hamare Hote2004 Police Force An Inside Story2004 Bhola in Bollywood2004 Sheen2004 Shikaar2005 Bunty Aur Babli2005 Yaaran Naal Baharran Punjabi film2006 Corporate2006 Ek Jind Ek Jaan Punjabi film2006 Banaras2007 Aap Kaa Surroor The Movie Ex cop Feroz Merchant Nadia s father2008 Karzzz Office G G Oberoi2008 Fashion2009 Tera Mera Ki Rishta Punjabi film2009 Apni Boli Apna Des Punjabi film2011 Bodyguard2011 Force2012 Khiladi 786 Sattar Singh 70 Bahattar s father Hindi and Punjabi Film2013 Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns2013 Rabba Main Kya Karoon2013 Bullett Raja2015 Tevar2015 Karbonn2016 Force 2Television Edit Year Serial Role Channel Notes1986 Bahadur Shah Zafar Akbar DD National1988 Mahabharat Bharata DD National2010 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Narrator DD National2014 2015 Pukaar Call For The Hero Life OK2021 Dil Bekaraar LN Thakur Hotstar2023 Happy Family Conditions Apply 14 Mansukhlal Dholakia Amazon Prime2023 The Kapil Sharma Show Self Sony Entertainment Television He appeared on the show with his sons Aarya Prateik and daughter JuhiReferences Edit Festival cheer for Raj Babbar s niece Kajri 2 April 2018 Archived from the original on 10 April 2019 Retrieved 10 April 2019 a b Raj Babbar s niece Kajri Babbar s short film Khoj starring Salma Agha s daughter Zara Khan to release on Lohri 11 January 2019 Archived from the original on 10 April 2019 Retrieved 10 April 2019 Have resigned from UP Congress president post says Raj Babbar 21 March 2018 Archived from the original on 21 March 2018 Retrieved 21 March 2018 via The Economic Times BHATNAGAR GAURAV VIVEK 13 February 2012 No Raj Babbar effect in play this time The Hindu Retrieved 20 November 2022 Film Celebrities from Uttar Pradesh Raj Babbar Official Website of Film Bandhu Information and Public Relation Department Government of Uttar Pradesh India Retrieved 20 November 2022 Kidwai Rasheed 5 September 2018 Neta Abhineta Bollywood Star Power in Indian Politics Hachette India ISBN 978 93 5009 803 5 Raj Babbar wins in Firozabad blow to Mulayam Indian Express 10 November 2009 Retrieved 10 November 2009 permanent dead link VK Singh wins Ghaziabad seat by 5 67 lakh votes creates history Times of India The Times of India 16 May 2014 Archived from the original on 8 July 2015 Retrieved 19 July 2014 a b Raj Babbar says he can get a full meal for Rs 12 in Mumbai The Hindu 24 July 2013 Archived from the original on 4 August 2013 Retrieved 26 July 2013 Raj Babbar eats crow for Rs 12 meal remark says sorry India today 26 July 2013 Archived from the original on 27 July 2013 Retrieved 26 July 2013 Congress compares Narendra Modi to Adolf Hitler targets BJP over election panel DNA India 20 July 2013 Archived from the original on 22 August 2013 Retrieved 28 July 2013 Kajri Babbar s short film to release on Lohri Archived from the original on 10 April 2019 Retrieved 10 April 2019 ZEE5 announces Kajri Babbar s award winning short film Khoj 12 January 2019 Archived from the original on 2 June 2019 Retrieved 10 April 2019 Ratna Pathak Shah s Happy Family Conditions Apply trailer out check out here The Economic Times 3 March 2023 External links EditRaj Babbar at IMDbParty political officesPreceded byNirmal Khatri PresidentUttar Pradesh Congress Committee12 July 2016 7 October 2019 Succeeded byAjay Kumar Lallu Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Raj Babbar amp oldid 1149811679, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
