Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay (31 January 1949 – 14 January 2016) was an Indian actor. He is best known to Hindi film audiences for his role as the astrologer Guran in Lagaan (2001) and as the postmaster Nivaran in Swades (2004). He had also played role of Vyasa, author of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, in the popular Indian series Mahabharat. He made his mark as a villain in the beginning with films like Veerana (1988) and Joshilaay (1989), often playing the role of a henchman, and later took to portraying comedic and supporting characters. His other credits include Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, What's Your Raashee? and Bunty Aur Babli. Rajesh is also noted for his roles in the historic TV series Bharat Ek Khoj and in the TV Serial Aghori. He was hired for an ad series of Cadbury 5 Star as the father of the two sons.
2023
2016
as Mohan
2015
as Pemba
2014
as Gujjar
2012
as Bakshi
2011
as Badey Bhaiya
2010
as Anchor
2008
as Chugtai Khan
2007
2004
as Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav
2003
2001
as Guran
1999
1999
1997
as Thakur Vikraal "Mahakaal"
1995
as Mustaquim
1993
as The Elixir Seller
1993
1992
as Dacoit Manohar Dev
1991
1991
1990
as Departed Sinner
1990
1989
as Raghav
1989
as Jogi Thakur
1988
as Zero Police
1988
as Baba
1988
as Kapalik Satyasoma
1988
as Sheikh Mubarak
1986