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Gajendra Chauhan

movie Actor, Politician cake 10 October 1956 (Wednesday) (Delhi, India)
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Height

in centimeters- 167 cm in meters- 1.67 m in feet & inches- 5’ 6”

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Age

68

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 10 October 1956 (Wednesday)
Birthplace: Delhi, India
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Delhi, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Habiba Rehman
Children: Gajendra Chauhan has one son

Education

Schools: Ramjas Sr. Sec. School No.-2, Delhi
Colleges: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Education: Diploma in Radiography

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Gajendra Chauhan

  • Gajendra Chauhan is an Indian television and film actor.
  • Gajendra Chauhan was born in a middle-class family in Delhi.
  • He is best known for playing the role of ‘Yudhishthira’ in the epic television series “Mahabharat” (1988).

    Gajendra Chauhan in Mahabharat
    Gajendra Chauhan in Mahabharat
  • He did a diploma in radiography from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
  • Thereafter, he attended Roshan Taneja’s acting school to learn acting.
  • He made his acting debut in 1983 with the TV series “Paying Guest.”
  • Next, he appeared in TV serials like “Rajni” (1985), “Air Hostess” (1986) and “Adalat.”
  • His film debut came in the year 1986 with the film “Main Chup Nahi Rahoongi.”
  • Some of his popular films include “Dancer,” “Jungle Ki Rani,” “Janam Se Pehle.” Dil Ka Sauda,” and “Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet.”

    Gajendra Chauhan in Dil Ka Sauda
    Gajendra Chauhan in Dil Ka Sauda
  • Chauhan has also featured in a few B-Grade and C-Grade films.

    Gajendra Chauhan in a B-Grade Film
    Gajendra Chauhan in a B-Grade Film
  • In 2004, Gajendra entered politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • On 9 June 2015, Gajendra became the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He occupied the seat till October 2017.

    Gajendra Chauhan as the Chairman of FTII
    Gajendra Chauhan as the Chairman of FTII
  • In an interview, he said that after playing the role of “Yudhishthira” in Mahabharat, people had started treating him like the real-life “Yudhishthira” and once a restaurant owner in Delhi denied taking the bill from him where he had gone to eat non-vegetarian food.

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